MotoGP Archives - Asphalt & Rubber https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/category/motogp/ Motorcycles Distilled Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:46:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://i0.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/512-55149f05v1_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 MotoGP Archives - Asphalt & Rubber https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/category/motogp/ 32 32 20999162 Predicting MotoGP Race Outcomes, Which Session Matters Most? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/motogp-fp4-pace-analysis-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=motogp-fp4-pace-analysis-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/motogp-fp4-pace-analysis-motomatters/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:46:06 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=215444

In this his latest analysis, David crunches the numbers to see how good MotoGP's FP4 sessions are at predicting the race-winner on Sunday.

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Repsol Extend Sponsorship Deal With HRC Through 2024 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/respol-honda-contract-2024-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=respol-honda-contract-2024-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/respol-honda-contract-2024-motomatters/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:37:48 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=214826

Spanish petroleum giant Repsol has announced that they have extended their sponsorship of Honda's factory team for two more seasons in MotoGP.

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MotoGP Preview of the Valencia GP: Can Anyone Stop The Ducatis? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/valencia-gp-motogp-championship-preview-2022-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=valencia-gp-motogp-championship-preview-2022-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/valencia-gp-motogp-championship-preview-2022-motomatters/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:29:38 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=214822

David previews for us the final round of the 2022 MotoGP Championship? Will it be Pecco and Ducati's day? Or will Fabio and Yamaha spoil it?

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MotoGP Preview of the Thailand GP: Differences Between Europe & Japan https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/thailand-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thailand-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/thailand-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters/#respond Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:14:05 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=213716

David gives us the insider's view of what to expect from MotoGP's next stop - the Thailand GP at Buriram. Here's a hint: it's going to be wet.

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Kazakhstan Set to Join the Provisional MotoGP Calendar for 2023 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/kazakhstan-provisional-motogp-calendar-2023-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kazakhstan-provisional-motogp-calendar-2023-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/kazakhstan-provisional-motogp-calendar-2023-motomatters/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:20:35 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=213553

MotoGP is making moves to race in Kazakhstan in 2023, with a round in India likely to join the calendar in the near future, as Dorna aims to expand the sport.

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Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 298 – MotoGP at Motegi https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/podcast/paddock-pass-podcast-episode-298/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paddock-pass-podcast-episode-298 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/podcast/paddock-pass-podcast-episode-298/#respond Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:07:53 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=213498

In the latest from the Paddock Pass Podcast, the guys cover a lot of ground, starting off with the strange circumstances of the Japanese GP weekend.

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MotoGP Preview of the Japanese GP: A New World Awaits https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/japanese-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=japanese-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/japanese-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters/#respond Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:08:29 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=213409

David previews for us the Japanese GP, and how the MotoGP riders will handle the Motegi Twin Ring Circuit after such a long hiatus.

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Here is How the 2023 MotoGP Rider Lineup Looks So Far https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/2023-motogp-rider-lineup-silly-season-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-motogp-rider-lineup-silly-season-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/2023-motogp-rider-lineup-silly-season-motomatters/#respond Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:14:03 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=213135

The lineup for the 2023 MotoGP Championship season has almost been finalized, with only four spots remaining open in the premier class for next year.

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MotoGP Preview of the San Marino GP: A Yamaha in Ducati’s Den https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/san-marino-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=san-marino-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/san-marino-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters/#respond Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:27:40 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=213006

David previews for us this weekend's MotoGP round - the San Marino GP at Misano, Italy. Can Fabio Quartararo upset Ducati's home track advantage?

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Enea Bastianini Confirmed at the Factory Ducati MotoGP Team https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/enea-bastianini-ducati-corse-motogp-contract-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enea-bastianini-ducati-corse-motogp-contract-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/enea-bastianini-ducati-corse-motogp-contract-motomatters/#respond Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:57:38 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212979

The leaders of Ducati Corse's MotoGP project have now picked Enea Bastianini over his Spanish rival, Jorge Martin, for the other factory seat, thru 2024.

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Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 293 – Misano MotoGP Preview https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/podcast/paddock-pass-podcast-episode-293/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paddock-pass-podcast-episode-293 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/podcast/paddock-pass-podcast-episode-293/#respond Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:33:17 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212977

The latest from the Paddock Pass Podcast sees the guys looking at the MotoGP rider market and previewing the upcoming San Marino GP.

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MotoGP Will Have Saturday Sprint Races, Starting in 2023 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/motogp-saturday-sprint-racesstarting-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=motogp-saturday-sprint-racesstarting-2023 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/motogp-saturday-sprint-racesstarting-2023/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2022 23:52:32 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212799

MotoGP is set to follow the World Superbike Championship with the addition of a sprint race on Saturday, after qualifying.

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GasGas Will Join MotoGP in 2023, With Pol Espargaro Riding https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/pol-espargaro-gasgas-motogp-2023-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pol-espargaro-gasgas-motogp-2023-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/pol-espargaro-gasgas-motogp-2023-motomatters/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2022 23:42:09 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212765

Spanish brand GasGas will come to the MotoGP paddock in 2023, with a rebadged KTM RC16 race bike, and Pol Espargaro as their first announced rider.

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MotoGP Preview of the Austrian GP: Defanging Turn 3 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/austria-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=austria-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/austria-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters/#respond Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:28:53 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212675

David gives us a preview of the Austrian GP and what it means to change the MotoGP race layout of Turn 3 at the Red Bull Ring this weekend.

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Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 291 – Austria MotoGP Preview https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/podcast/paddock-pass-podcast-episode-291/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paddock-pass-podcast-episode-291 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/podcast/paddock-pass-podcast-episode-291/#respond Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:59:24 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212673

Episode 291 of the Paddock Pass Podcast is out, and this one sees us looking ahead to this weekend's CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich.

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MotoGP Preview of the British GP: Heading into Silverstone https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/british-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=british-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/british-gp-motogp-preview-2022-motomatters/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:46:21 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212478

MotoGP returns from its summer break, with the British GP at Silverstone. Here's a preview of what to expect from the second-half of the season.

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Andrea Dovizioso Will Retire from MotoGP After Misano https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/andrea-dovizioso-retire-motogp-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=andrea-dovizioso-retire-motogp-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/andrea-dovizioso-retire-motogp-motomatters/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:29:15 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212475

Andrea Dovizioso will not complete the 2022 MotoGP season. The Italian has decided that he will to end his career at Misano, his home race.

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The 2023 MotoGP Rider Line Up So Far – 11 Down, 11 to Go https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/2023-motogp-rider-lineup-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-motogp-rider-lineup-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/2023-motogp-rider-lineup-motomatters/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:46:30 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212410

Half of the MotoGP seats for 2023 have been spoken for, with 11 seats remaining. Some are sure bets, while others are still very much up for grabs.

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Suzuki Makes MotoGP Withdrawal Official, And Also Leaves EWC https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/suzuki-motogp-ewc-withdrawal-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=suzuki-motogp-ewc-withdrawal-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/suzuki-motogp-ewc-withdrawal-motomatters/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:28:31 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212204

Suzuki and Dorna have finally agreed on the factory's MotoGP withdrawal, with Suzuki also deciding to leave the FIM Endurance World Championship.

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Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 287 – Ducati MotoE Bike Debut https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/podcast/paddock-pass-podcast-episode-287/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paddock-pass-podcast-episode-287 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/podcast/paddock-pass-podcast-episode-287/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:09:33 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212200

The latest from the Paddock Pass Podcast sees us diving into Ducati's MotoE race bike debut, including its unique engineering choices.

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Alex Rins Signs Two-Year Deal with LCR Honda MotoGP Team https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/alex-rins-lcr-honda-motogp-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alex-rins-lcr-honda-motogp-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/alex-rins-lcr-honda-motogp-motomatters/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:50:40 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=212161

The official announcement only came today, but that Rins would end up at LCR Honda was a foregone conclusion since the MotoGP race at Assen.

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Pecco Bagnaia Crashes Car in Ibiza, Fails Spanish Breathalyzer Test https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/pecco-bagnaia-ibiza-car-crash-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pecco-bagnaia-ibiza-car-crash-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/pecco-bagnaia-ibiza-car-crash-motomatters/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:44:52 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=211983

Pecco Bagnaia has been involved in a car crash while vacationing on the Spanish island of Ibiza, which occurred while he was under the influence of alcohol.

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A Deep Dive into the Creation of Ducati’s First Electric Superbike https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/ducati-motoe-analysis-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ducati-motoe-analysis-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/ducati-motoe-analysis-motomatters/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:27:16 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=211918

David was one of the first people outside of Ducati to see their new MotoE race bike. Here's what he learned about the machine and the team behind it.

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Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 285 – MotoGP at The Cathedral https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/podcast/paddock-pass-podcast-episode-285/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paddock-pass-podcast-episode-285 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/podcast/paddock-pass-podcast-episode-285/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:51:17 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=211837

Fresh from The Cathedral of Speed in Assen, the Paddock Pass Podcast crew dives into the racing action from the Dutch TT. Give it a listen!

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Is Yamaha Better Off Putting All Their Eggs in Fabio Quartararo’s Basket? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/yamaha-fabio-quartararo-basket-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yamaha-fabio-quartararo-basket-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/yamaha-fabio-quartararo-basket-motomatters/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:26:32 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=211585

Fabio Quartararo is the only rider that can get the Yamaha YZR-M1 to work. Is it time for Yamaha to put all their efforts behind the French rider?

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