MotoGP

2024 - 5 - 10

Unveiling the Exciting Insights from MotoGP: 2027 Rules, Rider Reactions, and New Manufacturers

2027 rules - Dorna - Johann Zarco - Jorge Martin - manufacturers - Marc Marquez - Maverick Vinales - MotoGP - Qatar Airways - racing

Get ready to dive into the world of MotoGP with a sneak peek into the 2027 rules, rider opinions, and intriguing developments with new manufacturers!

MotoGP enthusiasts were abuzz at the French GP in Le Mans as key figures delved into the intricacies of the recently unveiled 2027 rules package. The discussions shed light on the future of the sport, hinting at potential changes and innovations that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. Among the hot topics was the outpouring of interest following Liberty's $4.5 billion takeover announcement, signaling a new era for MotoGP with Qatar Airways onboard as a global partner.

The excitement didn't stop there as riders like Marc Marquez, Pedro Acosta, and Maverick Vinales expressed mixed feelings about the new rules. Their perspectives added a layer of drama to the narrative, showcasing the dynamic nature of MotoGP and the fierce competition that lies ahead. Meanwhile, Honda rider Johann Zarco wowed the crowd with a special performance, earning chants of the Marseillaise from the audience in a heartwarming tribute.

In another twist, Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta revealed that MotoGP has been approached by various manufacturers interested in joining the championship. The prospect of new teams entering the fray hinted at an exciting future for MotoGP, promising fans a fresh lineup of competitors and potentially groundbreaking technologies on the track.

As the French MotoGP unfolded at Le Mans, Jorge Martin stole the show with impressive practice results, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend of racing. With tight competition at the top and unexpected turns on the horizon, MotoGP continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its adrenaline-fueled action and constant evolution.

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What we've learned as MotoGP explains its 2027 rules (The Race)

Leading MotoGP figures used the Friday of the French GP at Le Mans to discuss the recently announced 2027 rules package in more detail.

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MotoGP receives 'outpouring of interest' since US$4.5bn Liberty ... (Black Book Motorsport)

Greg Maffei talks impact of the Formula One owner's takeover announcement as Qatar Airways becomes a new global partner.

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MotoGP's Riders Are Split Over the New Rules, Too (RideApart)

I've pulled together a few examples to show that we're not that much different from folks like Marc Marquez, Pedro Acosta, Maverick Vinales, Pecco Bagania, and ...

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Johann Zarco songwriter: in Le Mans his song for MotoGP. (GPone English)

MotoGP: The Honda rider performed in front of 10 thousand spectators who, in turn, paid tribute to him by chanting the Marseillaise for his first MotoGP ...

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MotoGP 'has been approached' by new manufacturers (crash.net)

Carmelo Ezpeleta: “There have been different manufacturers who have shown interest in being part of the championship in the future"

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MotoGP, Sterlacchini: The new rules? I give them 8 but hybrid on ... (GPone English)

MotoGP: INTERVIEW - KTM's Technical Director: "it was necessary to reduce speeds, but in 2027 they could also change the tires, another complexity.

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Dorna confirms approaches from 'different manufacturers' to MotoGP (Motorcycle Sports)

Without mentioning names, Dorna's CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, confirmed at a press conference that there have been approaches: 'We've been approached by different ...

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2024 French MotoGP, Le Mans - Friday Practice Results (crash.net)

Friday practice results from the French MotoGP at Le Mans, round 5 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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MotoGP French GP: Martin tops second practice; Marquez into Q1 (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Setting the pace in FP1, Martin continued that form in the hour-long second session at Le Mans with a new lap record of 1m30.388s.

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MotoGP French GP: Martin leads Acosta in opening practice (autosport.com)

Pramac Ducati rider Jorge Martin led opening practice for the MotoGP French Grand Prix at Le Mans after a late soft tyre surge to the top of the timesheets.

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MotoGP: Martin Leads Tight FP1 At Le Mans (RoadracingWorld.com)

Jorge Martin was quickest during MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One Friday morning on the Bugatti Circuit, in Le Mans, France.

What happened in first Le Mans MotoGP practice (The Race)

Jorge Martin - still championship leader despite his crash from first place in the Spanish GP - led the way for Pramac Ducati with a 1m31.421s lap, albeit aided ...

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2024 French MotoGP News and Results (Cycle News)

At the end of Friday, it was tight at the top with just 0.187s separating the top three with Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) reigning supreme on Friday. The ...

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MotoGP, Marc Marquez: If I don't improve tomorrow, I won't get ... (GPone English)

It was a Friday of firsts at Le Mans for Marc Marquez and they were not good. For the first time since he has been on the Ducati, he found himself in Q1 and ...

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Marquez explains worst Friday of 2024 MotoGP season in France (autosport.com)

Marc Marquez branded practice at the MotoGP French Grand Prix as the worst Friday of his season so far after failing to gain a Q2 place for Saturday's ...

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MotoGP French GP: Martin leads Acosta in opening practice (Motorsport.com)

Martin comes into this weekend's fifth round of the 2024 campaign 17 points clear in the standings after a crash out of the lead of the Spanish GP denied ...

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MotoGP: Martin Quickest With New Lap Record At Le Mans (RoadracingWorld.com)

Jorge Martin finished a flawless Friday on the Bugatti Circuit, in Le Mans, France, by topping MotoGP World Championship Practice One.

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Marquez reflects on worst MotoGP Friday of 2024 at Le Mans (Motorsport Week)

Marquez crashed his Ducati Desmosedici GP23 at Turn 12 in the opening stages of FP2 as he pushed too hard on the front as the bike gave out from underneath him.

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UNDERWHELMING FRIDAY AT LE MANS FOR TEAM GRESINI ... (Gresini Racing)

The outcome of this morning's FP1 at Le Mans had created a very different degree of expectations for Marc and Alex Marquez, who in the end could not.

2024 Le Mans MotoGP Practice Results: Jorge Martin Breaks Lap ... (MotoMatters.com)

Pedro Acosta continues to amaze on the Tech3 GASGAS machine, setting the third fastest time and comfortably the quickest of the KTM RC16 riders. Maverick ...

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French MotoGP at Le Mans: Friday practice as it happened (crash.net)

Acosta produces a brilliant save at turn six but the same can't be said for Binder who has crashed. 10:28. Martin goes quickest!

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Le Mans MotoGP: Marquez among three big names mired in Q1 (The Race)

Marc Marquez was among a trio of big names who will have to go through the first part of qualifying at MotoGP's French GP as Fabio Quartararo hauled his ...

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WorldSBK will make changes to keep 'MotoGP on top' in 2027 (crash.net)

Alvaro Bautista, Nicolo Bulega, Andrea Locatelli, Remy Gardner, Jonathan… With that in mind, the World Superbike championship, also owned by Dorna, is set for a ...

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How to watch the French MotoGP sprint race today: Live stream here (crash.net)

Fabio Quartararo of Yamaha is coming back to his home race, hoping to finally have a good weekend this year. Gresini Ducati's Marc Marquez ...

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2024 French MotoGP, Le Mans - Saturday Practice Results (crash.net)

Saturday practice results from the French MotoGP at Le Mans, round 5 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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2024 French MotoGP, Le Mans - Full Qualifying Results (crash.net)

Full Qualifying results and grid line-up for the Saturday Sprint and main Sunday race at the French MotoGP at Le Mans, round 5 (of 21) in the 2024 world ...

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Jorge Martin sets MotoGP lap record at Le Mans to take pole at ... (The Straits Times)

MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin of Pramac Racing set a lap record in qualifying at the French Grand Prix to deny reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia ...

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MotoGP France, Qualifying: Martin Makes History for Le Mans Pole (BSN)

MotoGP heads to Le Mans this weekend for the French Grand Prix. Jorge Martin leads the riders' standings after round four in Spain.

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MotoGP, Master of Hospitality: Gresini at full throttle, wows with ... (GPone English)

MotoGP: The challenge between the paddock's top chefs has begun at Le Mans. Nadia Padovani also in the kitchen to oversee Matteo Ferrari and Alessio Finello ...

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Marquez explains worst Friday of 2024 MotoGP season in France (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Marc Marquez branded practice at the MotoGP French Grand Prix as the worst Friday of his season so far after failing to gain a Q2 place for Saturday's ...

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MotoGP French GP: Martin smashes lap record for pole in crash ... (autosport.com)

MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin obliterated the lap record at Le Mans to take French Grand Prix pole despite falling in a crash-strewn qualifying.

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MotoGP French GP: Martin tops second practice; Marquez into Q1 (Motorsport.com)

Setting the pace in FP1, Martin continued that form in the hour-long second session at Le Mans with a new lap record of 1m30.388s.

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MotoGP French GP: Martin smashes lap record for pole in crash ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

With Enea Bastianini setting a new lap record to get through Q1, the tone was set for the first sub-1m30s lap of the Le Mans circuit.

2024 Le Mans MotoGP Qualifying Result: One Lap Record Amongst ... (MotoMatters.com)

That was soon followed by another high profile tumble for Pecco Bagnaia, this time at turn 9, although the late yellow flags prevented rivals from punishing ...

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