MotoGP: Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo ‘enjoying a new riding experience’
Yamaha's 2024 MotoGP season could be challenging, but post-season testing in Barcelona offers a glimmer of hope. French driver Fabio Quartararo achieved the second fastest time, only 0.396 seconds behind Alex Marquez. The Quartararo’s impressive performance highlights the significant improvements made by Yamaha’s updated motorcycles. The bike featured improved chassis and engine modifications that proved crucial in improving overall performance. The potential for these improvements was demonstrated by Quartararo maintaining a consistent pace throughout the session. Yamaha will benefit from increased data and development resources with the addition of the Pramac Racing satellite team for the upcoming season. This strategic move aims to further refine the bike’s set-up, enhance its track competitiveness and enhance its overall challenge in the upcoming season. Also read: MotoGP Barcelona test: Alex Marquez leads timesheets, Marc shines on Ducati Lenovo debut “We tested a number of items and the results were very positive,” Quartararo said. "I think Yamaha is taking the right direction. The updated…
MotoGP: VR46 announces Andrea Iannone as Fabio di
Iannone's MotoGP career came to an end when he tested positive for trotasone after the 2019 Malaysian Grand Prix, resulting in an 18-month suspension and a tarnished reputation. Now, he's ready to make a comeback and return to the sport with the VR46 team. Former MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone has made a surprise return to the Grand Prix circuit. He will replace the injured Fabio Di Giannantonio at the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix, racing for the VR46 Ducati team. DiGiannantonio dislocated his shoulder at the Austrian Grand Prix and was forced to end his season early and undergo surgery. His last race was the Thailand Grand Prix, where he finished fourth. With Di Giannantonio out of the running, Iannone's name emerged as the top contender to replace the Italian, with the VR46 team now confirming that he will compete in the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix. Whether he will also compete in the Valencia Grand Prix at the end of the…
MotoGP: VR46 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio misses last two races
DiGiannantonio, currently 10th in the standings, suffered a dislocated left shoulder in a high-speed crash at the Austrian Grand Prix in August. Despite the injury, he continued to compete in the MotoGP series. VR46 Ducati rider Fabio di Giannantonio will miss the final two races of the 2024 MotoGP season due to shoulder surgery. He injured his left shoulder in practice for the Austrian Grand Prix in August. DiGiannantonio originally planned to wait until the end of the season to have surgery to repair the dislocation. However, after an evaluation after the Motegi match, he decided to continue playing. Despite his efforts, the pain from the injury led him to opt for early surgery. He will undergo surgery after this weekend's Thai Grand Prix in Buriram. This will cause him to miss the finals in Malaysia and Valencia as well as the post-season test in Valencia. Also read: MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix: Bagnaia wins ahead of Martin and Marquez at…
MotoGP: Fabio Di Giannantonio will stay with VR46 until
Fabio di Giannantonio has signed with Ducati to race in MotoGP for the VR46 team next year, and he will be one of only three riders to compete on a factory GP25 machine in the 2025 series. Fabio Di Giannantonio has committed to racing for the VR46 Racing Team for the next two MotoGP seasons. The 25-year-old Italian will continue to race one of only three official Ducati motorcycles in the VR46 program. Despite interest from Yamaha's new satellite team Pramac, Di Giannantonio has chosen to remain with Ducati, the manufacturer he will debut with in 2022. The decision marks a significant shift for the rider. After losing the Gresini seat to Marc Marquez, Di Giannantonio's MotoGP future seemed uncertain. However, a fresh start with the VR46 has ignited his career, propelling him to eighth in the current riders' standings - a notable achievement that puts him ahead of his more experienced teammate Marco Bezzecchi. Also read: MotoGP British Grand…
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