MotoGP

2024 - 6 - 29

MotoGP Madness: Marquez, Yamaha, and Bagnaia Taking the Lead

Ducati - Francesco Bagnaia - Jorge Martin - Marc Marquez - MotoGP - Pramac Racing - Yamaha

Get ready for some MotoGP excitement! Marquez shakes off guilt, Yamaha eyes new partners, and Bagnaia sets lap records. Read on for all the thrilling details!

In the world of MotoGP, the drama never stops. With Marquez feeling no guilt for the Pramac/Ducati split and Yamaha on the hunt for new partners, the stakes are high. The eight-time world champion's nonchalant attitude towards the split hints at underlying tensions in the racing world. On the other hand, Yamaha's quest for a partner team to boost bike development and nurture talent adds another layer of intrigue to the mix.

Meanwhile, the spotlight shines brightly on Bagnaia as he continues to dominate the tracks. Setting new lap records and leading practice sessions, the Ducati rider is a force to be reckoned with. His stellar performance in the Dutch MotoGP qualifying and practice sessions cements his status as a top contender in the racing circuit.

As the Pramac Racing team gears up to join Yamaha as the second factory team in 2025, the anticipation builds for what the future holds. The close collaboration between Yamaha and Pramac promises exciting developments in the MotoGP landscape. With the shift from Ducati to Yamaha, fans can expect a fresh dynamic in the upcoming seasons.

In the midst of it all, Joan Mir's firm commitment to Honda despite a challenging period raises eyebrows. His determination to stay loyal to the iconic brand showcases the deep-rooted connections and loyalties that define MotoGP. As the battles on the track heat up, the off-track narratives add an extra layer of complexity to the thrilling MotoGP saga.

Francesco Bagnaia's dominant performance in the Dutch MotoGP qualifying and practice sessions sets the stage for an epic showdown on the tracks. His consistency and skill highlight why he is a force to be reckoned with in the racing world. On the other hand, Yamaha's strategic move to partner with Pramac opens up new possibilities for the sport, paving the way for exciting developments in the MotoGP universe.

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Marquez 'doesn't feel guilty' for Pramac/Ducati MotoGP split (autosport.com)

The eight-time world champion feels he has not played any part in Pramac leaving Ducati for Yamaha in MotoGP. Lewis Duncan Germán Garcia Casanova Jun 28, ...

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Miller? Iannone? Contenders for Yamaha's new MotoGP team (The Race)

Yamaha wants its new MotoGP partner team Pramac to both help it develop its bike and help it develop future talent. So who fits the bill for its 2025 ...

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MotoGP: Pramac Racing Will Be Second Factory Yamaha Team (RoadracingWorld.com)

The multi-year programme foresees a close cooperation between the two parties which includes Yamaha providing same spec Factory YZR-M1 bikes, riders directly ...

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MotoGP: More From The Motul TT Assen (RoadracingWorld.com)

Frencesco Bagnaia (1). Photo by Michael Gougis. Francesco Bagnaia topped both MotoGP practice sessions on Friday at the Motul TT Assen, continuing his ...

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Bagnaia sets new lap record in Dutch MotoGP qualifying at the ... (New Straits Times Online)

ASSEN, Netherlands: Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia stuck his marker in the sand at the start of the Dutch MotoGP weekend, setting a new lap record ...

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MotoGP Dutch GP: Bagnaia breaks lap record to top second practice (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia topped second practice for the 2024 MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix from Aprilia's Maverick Vinales after setting a new Assen lap record.

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MotoGP: Pramac to switch from Ducati to Yamaha from 2025 (Sportstar)

Pramac Racing will end its 20-year partnership with Italian bike manufacturer Ducati and become the second Yamaha factory team from the 2025 season in a ...

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2024 Dutch MotoGP News and Results (Updated) (Cycle News)

“Rather than a satellite team, with this new agreement Yamaha have put their trust in Pramac Racing, and we will be providing them with factory bikes of the ...

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2024 Dutch MotoGP, Assen - Friday Practice Results (crash.net)

Friday practice results from the Dutch MotoGP at Assen, round 7 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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Why Mir's “priority” is to remain with Honda despite two years of ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

This marked the worst points tally for a full-time Repsol Honda rider ever in the modern MotoGP era. Previously that dishonour belonged to three-time MotoGP ...

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MotoGP: Bagnaia Leads FP1 In Assen (RoadracingWorld.com)

Defending MotoGP World Champion Francesco Bagnaia led Marc Marquez and Raul Fernandez in the first practice session on Friday morning at the Motul TT Assen.

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MotoGP: Prima Pramac Racing signs up with Yamaha for 2025 (Financial Express)

The Pramac Racing shift to Yamaha is done and there will be two more factory M1s from 2025 onwards.

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Bagnaia sets new lap record in Dutch MotoGP qualifying (Free Malaysia Today)

The double world champion is looking for a hattrick win at the 'Cathedral' on Sunday.

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

Assen, the scene of Valentino Rossi's final MotoGP victory, welcomes us back after a three-week break. Jorge Martin has an 18 ...

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Yamaha debuts new engine in Assen MotoGP practice (autosport.com)

Yamaha debuted a new MotoGP engine on Friday at the Dutch Grand Prix, but Fabio Quartararo doesn't believe it is helping much at the flowing Assen track.

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MotoGP Dutch GP: Bagnaia smashes lap record to take pole ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

World champion Francesco Bagnaia headed Jorge Martin in a tight pole battle at the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix, as a late crash for Marc Marquez left him ...

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Ominous Bagnaia claims first MotoGP pole of 2024 (The Race)

Pecco Bagnaia secured pole position for MotoGP's Dutch TT with a new all-time lap record, continuing a dominant weekend for the factory Ducati rider.

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2024 Dutch MotoGP, Assen - Full Qualifying Results (crash.net)

Full Qualifying results and grid line-up for the Saturday Sprint and main Sunday race at the Dutch MotoGP at Assen, round 7 (of 21) in the 2024 world ...

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MotoGP: Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia smashes lap record to take ... (Sportstar)

Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati smashed the lap record in the qualifying session to clinch his first pole position of the season at the ...

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MotoGP, Master of Hospitality: Aprilia champions field Espargarò ... (GPone English)

MotoGP: The Noale manufacturer won the last edition of the competition, and this time there were not only the riders in the kitchen, but also their crew ...

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MotoGP Dutch GP: Bagnaia takes dominant sprint win, Marquez ... (autosport.com)

Francesco Bagnaia remains untouchable at Assen with Dutch MotoGP sprint victory to chip into Jorge Martin's championship lead.

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2024 Dutch MotoGP, Assen - Sprint Race Results (crash.net)

Sprint race results from the Dutch MotoGP at Assen, round 8 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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MotoGP Dutch GP: Bagnaia takes dominant sprint win, Marquez ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia dominated the Dutch Grand Prix sprint to narrow Jorge Martin's points lead in the standings, as Marc Marquez crashed ...

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MotoGP: Sprint Race Results From Motul TT Assen (RoadracingWorld.com)

Defending World Champion Francesco Bagnaia led the MotoGP Sprint race at Assen from start to finish, cutting into the Championship lead of tital rival Jorge ...

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MotoGP Sprint: Pecco Bagnaia impresses to take Assen Sprint win ... (Eurosport.com)

Pecco Bagnaia impressed to take victory in the Dutch GP Sprint Race, ahead of Jorge Martin as their title rival Marc Marquez crashed out.

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Marquez explains Assen MotoGP sprint crash he 'should have ... (autosport.com)

Marc Marquez says he is “upset” with himself after crashing out of the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix sprint race as the kind of incident “you need to avoid”.

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UNKIND SATURDAY FOR TEAM GRESINI MOTOGP - Gresini Racing (Gresini Racing)

Bad news first: on one side, Marc Marquez crashes out of the encounter at turn two after having completed only one lap of the sprint race, on the other.

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MotoGP, Marquez: I'm angry with myself, it was an avoidable fall (GPone English)

Saturday at Assen did not go in the mood as Marc Marquez expected. A crash in qualifying had relegated him to 7th place on the grid, then his Sprint lasted ...

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Marquez explains Assen MotoGP sprint crash he 'should have ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The Gresini Ducati rider started from seventh in Saturday's 13-lap Assen sprint after crashing out late on in qualifying, but was running fifth after the first ...

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MotoGP Dutch GP: Bagnaia smashes lap record to take pole ... (autosport.com)

Bagnaia and standings leader Martin traded all-time Assen lap records at the start of the Q2 session, before the former smashed it with a 1m30.540s with just ...

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MotoGP, Marquez: I'm angry with myself, it was an avoidable crash (GPone English)

Saturday at Assen did not go the way Marc Marquez had expected. A crash in qualifying relegated him to 7th place on the grid, then his Sprint lasted little ...

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Martin handed Assen MotoGP grid penalty for qualifying near-miss (The Race)

MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin has been handed a three-place grid penalty for Sunday's Dutch TT at Assen after a near-miss with Raul Fernandez in ...

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Martin hit with grid penalty for MotoGP Dutch GP after qualifying ... (autosport.com)

MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin has been hit with a three-place grid penalty for the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix after impeding Raul Fernandez in ...

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Martin hit with grid penalty for MotoGP Dutch GP after qualifying ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Martin is then seen running well wide around Turn 4, with Fernandez coming underneath him before they make slight contact into Turn 5. The Pramac rider tagged ...

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Pramac announces Ducati split, move to Yamaha MotoGP structure (autosport.com)

Pramac has announced that it will part ways with Ducati at the end of the current MotoGP season to become a satellite Yamaha team in 2025.

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Postponed Kazakhstan GP set to be axed, replaced by second Qatar ... (autosport.com)

The MotoGP Kazakhstan Grand Prix will not take place and a second round will be held in Qatar instead, Autosport understands.

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How to watch the Dutch MotoGP today: Live stream here (crash.net)

Assen, the scene of Valentino Rossi's final MotoGP victory, welcomes us back after a three-week break. Jorge Martin has an 18 ...

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Bagnaia takes sublime Sprint win to close in on Martin (motogp.com)

Francesco Bagnaia's (Ducati Lenovo Team) statement weekend at the Motul TT Assen continued on Saturday afternoon as the reigning Champion took the Tissot Sprint ...

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Kazakhstan out again, Qatar in again - more MotoGP 2024 calendar ... (The Race)

The 2024 MotoGP calendar is set to change once again, according to The Race's sources in the paddock, with the inaugural Kazakh Grand Prix set to be ...

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MotoGP Dutch GP: Bagnaia dominates for Assen double ahead of ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Enea Bastianini completed the podium on the second factory team Ducati having come from 10th on the grid, showing great late-race pace to overhaul Marc Marquez, ...

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2024 Dutch MotoGP, Assen - Race Results (crash.net)

Race results from the Dutch MotoGP at Assen, round 8 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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Unstoppable Bagnaia continues to slash Martin's MotoGP lead (The Race)

Another comfortable win for Pecco Bagnaia in the Dutch TT brought him to within 10 points of MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin.

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MotoGP: Netherlands Grand Prix - Francesco Bagnaia completes ... (Eurosport.com)

Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) was in a league of his own and completed a perfect weekend in Assen with a lights-to-flag Grand Prix victory.

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Bagnaia wins Dutch MotoGP, narrows championship gap to rival ... (Aljazeera.com)

The reigning double world champion led from start to finish at the Assen circuit to win the Dutch Motorcycle Grand Prix.

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MotoGP: Race Results From The Motul TT Assen (RoadracingWorld.com)

World Championship leader Jorge Martin overcame a grid penalty and was in second by the end of the first lap, but he was never close to Bagnaia, took second and ...

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Marquez penalised for tyre pressure infringement in Assen MotoGP ... (autosport.com)

Gresini Ducati rider found to have breached tyre pressure rules in Dutch Grand Prix, dropping him to 10th. Lewis Duncan Jun 30, 2024, 8:08 AM.

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Bagnaia untouchable at Assen, Aussie stops the rot with run to points (Fox Sports)

Bagnaia untouchable at Assen, Aussie stops the rot with run to points.

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Marc Marquez receives Assen MotoGP post-race penalty (crash.net)

Marc Marquez receives a post-race low tyre pressure penalty at the Dutch MotoGP, costing him fourth place.

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Two-time MotoGP champion Bagnaia wins Dutch GP heating up the ... (Malay Mail)

ASSEN (Netherlands), June 30 — Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati completed the perfect weekend at the Dutch Motorcycle Grand Prix when the ...

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Marquez penalised for tyre pressure infringement in Assen MotoGP ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Marc Marquez has been hit with a penalty for a tyre pressure rule infraction in the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix, dropping him to 10th. Under the current rules, ...

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2024 Dutch MotoGP, Assen - Race Results after Marc Marquez ... (crash.net)

Race results from the Dutch MotoGP at Assen, round 8 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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Marquez's Assen MotoGP tyre pressure penalty highlights unfair ... (autosport.com)

The eight-time world champion explains why he was penalised in the MotoGP Dutch GP and why he thinks the tyre pressure rules need a rethink.

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Marc Marquez handed post-race Dutch TT penalty (motogp.com)

The eight-time World Champion has received a 16-second tyre pressure penalty for Sunday's race.

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Marquez's Assen MotoGP tyre pressure penalty highlights unfair ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

While this helped, the rules breach came on lap 21 when Ducati's Enea Bastianini overtook Marquez at Turn 1 and sent him off-track due to contact. Needing to ...

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Martin 'had no chance to be first' throughout Assen MotoGP weekend (autosport.com)

The championship leader – who is now only 10 points clear of Bagnaia – was hit with a three-place grid penalty for the grand prix for an infringement in ...

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MotoGP: Flawless Bagnaia claims third consecutive Dutch Grand Prix (Sportstar)

Francesco Bagnaia claimed his third consecutive Dutch MotoGP on Sunday ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin to narrow the gap to 10 points in his quest ...

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Bagnaia joins Aussie MotoGP legends, 'big change' boosts Miller ... (Fox Sports)

Bagnaia joins Aussie MotoGP legends, 'big change' boosts Miller: Dutch TT Talking pts.

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