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Intense MotoGP 2023 Mandalika Street Circuit in Indonesia – Race Results

October 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A steaming climate on the island of Lombok clinged to the Mandalika Street Circuit as Brad Binder and Jack Miller made it through 27 grueling laps for round fifteen of twenty in 2023 MotoGP and […]

Indonesian fans received their first dose of MotoGP Sprint action

October 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The start of the second ever Grand Prix at the modern Mandalika Street Circuit saw high competitiveness for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Brad Binder had qualified 5th and was eying a podium finish in […]

Yellow flags and cancelled laps showcase Ducati’s MotoGP Mandalika International Circuit

October 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia ended Day 1 of the Indonesian GP, held this weekend at the Mandalika International Circuit, in sixteenth position. Bagnaia started off well in the morning session, when the track conditions were not ideal, and […]

Stunning Mandalika International Circuit in Lombok Indonesia MotoGP race coming up

October 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indonesian GP (Lombok): Bastianini is back on track alongside Bagnaia at Mandalika The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to return to the track this weekend to tackle the fifteenth round of the 2023 MotoGP […]

Prohibitive weather conditions forced red flag ending to MotoGP Japan

October 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GP of Japan: Bagnaia takes the runner-up slot behind Martin in rain-affected race, which was red-flagged after 12 laps, Pirro 16th Francesco Bagnaia finished in second place in the Gran Prix of Japan, behind race […]

Motegi was a happy hunting ground for Husqvarna Motorcycles

October 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There was little respite as the MotoGP paddock, and the Intact Liqui Moly Husqvarna Team, swapped the heat and novelty of the Buddh International Circuit for slightly cooler climes and familiarity of the Mobility Resort […]

Severe change in the climate at Mobility Resort Motegi MotoGP

October 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A severe change in the climate at Mobility Resort Motegi meant a shortened Grand Prix of Japan, and Jack Miller made it through the rain-lashed conditions to notch 6th in the final classification for round […]

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing used tunnel vision at Motegi MotoGP

September 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing used tunnel vision at Motegi, and unveiled their advanced and reactive engineering arm to classify the KTM RC16s in 2nd and 4th thanks to the skills of Brad Binder and […]

Hard-fought third place in MotoGP of Japan Sprint race at Motegi

September 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia gets the better of Miller for a hard-fought third place in the GP of Japan Sprint race at Motegi, Pirro 19th Francesco Bagnaia fought hard with his former Ducati team-mate Jack Miller (KTM) to […]

Championship leader forced to retire from second place following Indian MotoGP crash

September 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia forced to retire from second place in the GP of India after a crash, Pirro sixteenth. Ducati 1-2 at the Buddh International Circuit with Marco Bezzecchi first (VR46 Racing Team) and Martin second (Pramac […]

Moving through the KTM development system from Moto3 base and the ‘ladder’ to MotoGP

September 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad form one half of the KTM GP Academy structure in the Moto3 division and the initial stage of Grand Prix development. Riders such as Miguel Oliveira, Brad Binder, Jack […]

Positive ‘debut’ on Indian asphalt and first ever MotoGP visit to Buddh International Circuit

September 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

2023 is the 75th season for MotoGP and despite the age and long history of Grand Prix motorcycle racing there is still time and space for ‘firsts’. The IndianOil Grand Prix of India was not […]

FULL INDIAN MOTOGP GROOVE AS BINDER DANCES TO 4TH POSITION AT BUDDH

September 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The first ever Indian Grand Prix will sit easily in the memory for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and their growing legion of fans in the country as Brad Binder helped put on a gripping […]

MotoGP 2023 Buddh International Circuit – Qualification and Sprint

September 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP received a hot, humid and damp taste of India for the first time as round thirteen of the 2023 series made an inaugural visit to New Delhi. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rounded the […]

From completely dry to torrential rainfall that’s MotoGP Buddh International Circuit India

September 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indian GP: Bagnaia settles for the runner-up slot behind Martin in the Sprint. Pirro 14th Francesco Bagnaia settled for second place behind winner and fellow Ducati rider Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) on an almost dry […]

Bridgestone Motorcycle Has Record First Year at Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship Series (CSBK)

September 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 22, 2023) – Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced today a record-setting first year as the exclusive tire supplier for the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship Series (CSBK). This season saw the most lap records […]

MotoGP takes on first Indian GP in MotoGP history

September 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team ready to tackle the first MotoGP Indian GP The Ducati Lenovo Team will return to the track this weekend to take on the first Indian GP in MotoGP history. The event […]

Work focus and presence in San Marino MotoGP

September 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Improvements for 2023 MotoGP and a view towards the 2024 KTM RC16 race bike were on the slate at Misano today as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing continued their work, focus and presence in San […]

Unfortunate ending for the Aruba.it Racing team in San Marino

September 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirro forced to retire in the San Marino and Rimini Riviera GP after a race accident The San Marino and Riviera di Rimini GP, held this afternoon at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, had […]

Heroic performance today takes final MotoGP podium at San Marino

September 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia crowns a perfect weekend for Ducati by taking his “Giallo Ducati” Desmosedici GP on the third step of the rostrum in the home GP at Misano It’s another Ducati podium lockout, with Martín (Pramac […]

DOUBLE TOP FIVE MOTOGP SAN MARINO SPRINT SPEED

September 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sun-blasted San Marino saw Dani Pedrosa and Brad Binder also hot for speed on the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP RC16s as the Spaniard and South African thrilled the fans with a close battle […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team got back to work at WorldSSP Magny-Cours

September 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rinaldi starts the Magny-Cours weekend well with P2 in free practice. Bautista works on the setup and finishes sixth. Bulega second in Supersport combined times The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team got back to work at […]

Action-packed weekend WorldSBK Magny Cours and MotoGP San Marino

September 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing team and Michele Pirro are ready to hit the track together again in the MotoGP Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera in Misano Adriatico An action-packed weekend awaits the […]

Ducati victims of two incidents on opening lap at Monster Energy MotoGP of Catalunya

September 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It was a Monster Energy Catalunya GP at Montmeló to forget for the Ducati Lenovo Team which saw both riders Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini the victims of two bad incidents on the opening lap.Bagnaia […]

Hot and windy Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya MotoGP flanked by noisy 71000 crowd

September 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller rounded an overcast, hot and windy Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, flanked by a noisy 71,000 crowd to record 8th position with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16. Teammate Brad Binder had to retire […]

Monster Energy GP of Catalunya: Francesco Bagnaia takes the runner-up slot

September 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia took the chequered flag in the runner-up position after a hard-fought 12-lap Sprint race at Barcelona’s Montmeló circuit.Starting from Ducati’s 80th and his 17th pole position in the premier class after the morning’s […]

Threatening overcast and stormy conditions rock MotoGP Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

September 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round eleven of the 2023 world championship delivered MotoGP to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and for a traditional home for the sport since the series first circulated the flowing layout in 1992. The Catalan date […]

MotoGP 2023 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Spain – Qualification and Sprint

September 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder was again the standout performer as the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP star rounded the 4.6km Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to another Sprint top four result on Saturday. The South African ran at […]

Asphalt and water America’s Cup – Alinghi Red Bull Racing

September 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The two surfaces for competition are very different – asphalt and water – but many elements of the respective sport programs are the same. When Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the two-times winners of […]

PEDROSA COMMITS TO NEXT KTM MOTOGP DEVELOPMENT WAVE WITH FRESH TESTING CONTRACT

September 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP Legend and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing test rider, Dani Pedrosa, will continue his key role in the KTM testing program after agreeing an extension to his current contract. The 37-year-old will spearhead R&D […]

Quickest times in Friday free practice at Montmeló MotoGP

September 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Catalan GP: Bagnaia and Bastianini book their places in Q2 with third and ninth quickest times in Friday free practice at Montmeló Both Ducati Lenovo Team riders headed comfortably into tomorrow morning’s Q2 […]

Return to 2023 MotoGP season Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya

August 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team returns to Spain to tackle the eleventh round of the 2023 MotoGP season, the Monster Energy GP of Catalunya at Montmeló The Ducati Lenovo Team returns to the track this weekend […]

Turn 2 crash makes Ducati unhappy at Austrian MotoGP opening day

August 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia sets third quickest time on the opening day of practice for the Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring. Bastianini in sixteenth Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia clocked the third quickest time on the opening […]

Early contract extension was agreed and signed with South African MotoGP star

August 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will again count on the skills and tenacity of Brad Binder for their MotoGP project until the end of 2026. An early contract extension was agreed and signed with the […]

Austrian MotoGP: 2023 MotoGP World Championship Midway point

August 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to tackle the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian GP, the midway point of the 2023 MotoGP World Championship MotoGP returns to the track this weekend at the Austrian […]

Alvaro Bautista to race in MotoGP as Wild Card at Sepang

August 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista to contest the MotoGP Grand Prix of Malaysia at Sepang aboard the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Aruba.it Racing team Alvaro Bautista and the Aruba.it Racing team will fly to Malaysia from 10th-12th […]

Silverstone Moto3 prizes as MotoGP fires again

August 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Japanese star steered his FR 250 GP machine to another podium finish in the Moto3 category as his plight to move into 2023 title contention continues apace. The LIQUI MOLY IntactGP Husqvarna team gathered […]

Dry cold and action-packed revive 2023 MotoGP after the summer break

August 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The British Grand Prix was dry, cold and action-packed to revive 2023 MotoGP after the summer break. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the wide expanses of the Silverstone circuit with a podium vibe thanks […]

Almost crashing at every corner Ducati finds Silverstone MotoGP treacherous

August 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

British GP at Silverstone: Enea Bastianini and Pecco Bagnaia finish 13th and 14th, respectively in wet treacherous Saturday’s Sprint race Saturday at the Monster Energy British Grand Prix was quite demanding for both Ducati Lenovo […]

TOP TEN WET BRITISH GRAND PRIX MOTOGP SPRINTS

August 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing mixed the rough with the smooth for the first two days of the British Grand Prix and the event that brought the series back to speed after a month’s hiatus. […]

MotoGP tweaks Silverstone Qualifying rules

August 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia goes sixth quickest on day 1 of the British GP at Silverstone as MotoGP returns for Round 9. Bastiniani P15 Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini concluded the first day of practice for round 9 […]

Inspiration Friday: Celebrating Big Yamaha Milestones

July 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

I love America’s Top Google search trends for today “National Fried Chicken Day” with Taylor Swift and Britney Spears while Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant isn’t even close. Welcome to the crazy world of Total Motorcycle’s […]

APRILIA GRANDSTAND IS BACK FOR MOTOGP

July 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

THE APRILIA GRANDSTAND IS BACK FOR THE MISANO MOTOGP ROUND AT THE GP OF SAN MARINO ON 9 AND 10 SEPTEMBER, APRILIA FANS WILL BE ABLE TO CHEER ON ALEIX ESPARGARÓ AND MAVERICK VIÑALES, ENJOYING […]

MotoGP presence for historic and popular Goodwood Festival of Speed

July 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AIM TO ADD MOTOGP™ PACE TO ’23 GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED The historic and popular Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the UK’s busiest gatherings of iconic motorsport machinery and […]

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Iconic Italian brand joins MotoGP 2024 to 2026

June 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli to become exclusive tyre supplier to Moto2™ and Moto3™ A new agreement is being finalised that will see the iconic Italian brand join the MotoGP™ paddock and become an official supplier across the Road […]

Wonderful unpredictable MotoGP Assen race for Ducati

June 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia takes his fourth GP win of the year at Assen ahead of Bezzecchi, DNF for Bastianini Francesco Bagnaia got the better of yesterday’s Sprint winner Marco Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing) to take his fourth GP […]

MILLIMETERS FROM PODIUM PRIZE AT DUTCH MOTOGP SHOWSTOPPER

June 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Motul TT Assen provided another sizzling episode of MotoGP Grand Prix action with high speed, high competitiveness and high temperatures marking the eighth round of the series in the Netherlands. Red Bull KTM Factory […]

Francesco Bagnaia gets chequered flag today at MotoGP TT Assen

June 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia closes second as Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing) takes win in the 13-lap Sprint battle at the TT Assen circuit. Bastianini classified in P8. Francesco Bagnaia brought his Desmosedici GP to the chequered flag in today’s […]

TOP FIVE AFTER ASSEN SPRINT AS MOTOGP GETS FAST AGAIN IN THE NETHERLANDS

June 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The TT Circuit Assen brings MotoGP to the end of an intense three-week back-to-back stint of Grands Prix and Red Bull KTM charged into the Saturday agenda of round eight of the series with Brad […]

Top-4 position for Ducati and quickest time at Dutch MotoGP

June 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Top-4 position for Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) in Friday practice at Assen as Bezzecchi goes quickest for VR46. Bastianini in P15 Francesco Bagnaia set the fourth quickest time at the end of Friday free practice […]

Intense two days for Ducati’s long-awaited MotoGP test at Misano

June 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Alvaro Bautista’s test with the Ducati Desmosedici GP concluded at Misano. The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli was the stage of Alvaro Bautista’s long-awaited MotoGP test. It was an intense two days during which the […]

TT Circuit Assen: Last MotoGP Grand Prix before the summer break

June 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Bastianini arrive in the Netherlands at the TT Circuit Assen to tackle the last Grand Prix before the summer break After the back-to-back races in Italy and Germany, Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini […]

GERMAN MOTOGP GRAND PRIX TOP SIX AT SACHSENRING

June 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing sought to send their MotoGP opposition into a spin through the ceaseless corners of the Sachsenring as Jack Miller and Brad Binder aimed for podium presence at the Motorrad Grand […]

Captivated capacity crowd in #GermanGP loved speed spectacle

June 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP drifted north from the speed, sun and spectacle of Mugello to the history, technicality and intensity of the Sachsenring for round seven of twenty. For the Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP team their home […]

DANI PEDROSA TO RETURN TO 2023 MOTOGP GRID WITH WILDCARD

June 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team will again welcome the #26 KTM RC16 into play. MotoGP Legend Dani Pedrosa will follow-up his popular wildcard appearance and 7th place finish in Jerez, Spain earlier this […]

All-out action 15-lap Sprint settles #GermanGP winners

June 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia settles for second in the German GP Sprint at the Sachsenring. Top ten for Bastianini (tenth) Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) powers to victory in the seventh Sprint of the 2023 MotoGP season After the […]

Versatility and competitiveness of KTM at #GermanGP

June 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing showed the versatility and competitiveness of the RC16 as Jack Miller powered to 3rd position in sunny conditions around the relentless corners of Sachsenring for the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland […]

Top-10 crash-filled free practice German MotoGP at Sachsenring

June 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Bastianini finish comfortably inside the top-10 in crash-filled free practice for the German GP at Sachsenring. Bezzecchi goes quickest in P2 Francesco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini both comfortably booked a spot for the […]

Victory, pole position and fastest race lap equals perfect weekend for MotoGP Ducati

June 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and Bastianini back on track this weekend for the German GP at the Sachsenring After a perfect weekend at Mugello that saw Pecco Bagnaia taking victory, pole position, setting the fastest race lap and […]

Perfect weekend in front of home crowd at Mugello MotoGP

June 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia crowns a perfect weekend in front of home crowd at Mugello with a dominant third GP win of the season. Bastianini holds on until the end for ninth Ducatis fill the top four places […]

Very difficult day for Ducati at MotoGP Mugello

June 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Michele Pirro fights for Top-15 position in Italian GP at Mugello until 2 laps from the end, eventually finishing in P16 On the day of the Ducati hat-trick with Pecco Bagnaia dominating the Gran Premio […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles glow with Moto3 podium finish at Mugello

June 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The annual trip to the heart of Tuscany and the challenge of Mugello meant fifteen curves and one of the fastest and hardest physical tests of the season for Grand Prix teams. The 3.2 mile […]

All-Ducati podium at Mugello MotoGP

June 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia heads an all-Ducati podium at Mugello with comfortable victory in the 11-lap Sprint at Mugello. Ninth place for Bastianini Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia took a comfortable win in Saturday’s 11-lap Sprint to head an […]

NEW SPEED KINGS OF THE WORLD AS MOTOGP SPRINT MOVES MUGELLO

June 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The spectacular horsepower haven of Mugello was the setting for round six of 2023 MotoGP but also another strong and competitive display by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Jack Miller blasted to 6th position in […]

Italian rider missing top 10 by 60 milliseconds at Mugello

June 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Seventeenth place for Michele Pirro after Friday free practice for the Gran Premio d’Italia at Mugello The first day of activity at the Mugello Circuit concluded with Michele Pirro finishing in seventeenth place aboard the […]

Top of the timesheets in ideal conditions on opening day of Italian MotoGP

June 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia leads the way at the end of Day 1 of the Italian GP at Mugello. Sixth place for Bastianini on his return Francesco Bagnaia powered his Desmosedici GP to the top of the timesheets […]

Most eagerly awaited events for all Italian fans: MotoGP Italy

June 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP arrives in Italy. The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to tackle its home GP at Mugello After a three-week break, the Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to get back on track for one of […]

Special Liveries for the Official WorldSBK and MotoGP Teams

June 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team is ready to compete in the race weekend of the Emilia-Romagna Round of the WorldSBK Championship with a special livery that brings back the historic Giallo Ducati Giallo Ducati […]

Unfortunate MotoGP Le Man ending for Francesco Bagnaia Ducati

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia forced to retire at Le Mans after a race incident with Viñales. Petrucci closes the French GP in 11th position Ducati podium lockout at Le Mans: Marco Bezzecchi triumphs with the VR46 Racing Team’s […]

LE MANS GOES CRAZY FOR MOTOGP CRASH

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were close to adding another trophy to the shelves as Jack Miller led the SHARK Grand Prix de France at a sunny and capacity Le Mans and Brad Binder scored […]

Lights-up Le Mans with Moto3 starring role in France

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The SHARK Grand Prix de France brought the LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP team and the MotoGP series into northern Europe and few events are more historic or vibrant than the annual stop at Le […]

Podium results in Sprint race at Le Mans

May 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia climbs on the third step of the podium in the Sprint race at Le Mans. Petrucci finishes in 16th position Jorge Martin takes his first Sprint Win with the Desmosedici GP of the Pramac […]

Orange color injected into first day of MotoGP Le Mans

May 13, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing injected some orange color into the first day of the SHARK Grand Prix de France as Brad Binder rode from 10th on the grid to 2nd at a packed Le […]

Motul oil expands bespoke innovation partnership with ARCH Motorcycle

May 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MOTUL EXPANDS TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH ARCH MOTORCYCLE Expanded partnership integrates MotulTech’s line of metalworking products into ARCH Motorcycle’s manufacturing process Cypress, Calif. (May 10, 2023) – Motul, the world-class oil and lubricants company founded in […]

Splendid success for MotoGP World Championship Le Mans

May 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Le Mans for the fifth round of the 2023 MotoGP season The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to tackle the fifth round of the MotoGP World Championship, the French […]