MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix: Marc Márquez wins in tight race
Marc Marquez took advantage of the rain to win the 2024 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix, overtaking Francesco Bagnaia. Jorge Martin pitted early due to wet tires and dropped to 15th place. Marc Márquez won his second consecutive race at the San Marino Grand Prix, closing the gap to championship leader Jorge Martín. Starting from ninth on the grid, Márquez showed off his skills to overtake pole-sitter Francisco Bagnaia to take the lead and the win. However, Jorge Martín's strategy did not work. He took a risky early pit stop for wet tyres, but his plan backfired when the rain eased. This miscalculation dropped him to 15th and lost the chance to defend his championship lead. Márquez's strong performance significantly reduced the points gap, closing it to 53 points. This result changed the momentum of the championship battle, with Márquez's consistent form putting pressure on Martin and Bagnaia to fight for the Drivers' Championship. MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix: Race…
MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix: When, where and how to watch
This weekend, the MotoGP Championship heads to Misano for the San Marino Grand Prix. Ducati's reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia dropped to second in the title race after a disappointing performance at the Aragon Grand Prix. Bagnaia started the weekend in Alcañiz with a narrow lead but was ninth in the sprint race and crashed out in the main event. His rival Jorge Martín now leads the championship by a clear margin. The intense rivalry between them is a highlight of the 2023 season. Peco is not unfamiliar with having a short recovery period at Misano. Last year, he arrived at Misano after falling out at the Catalan Grand Prix and injured his leg. Despite this, Bagnaia managed to finish third in both the sprint race and the Grand Prix. This year, the impact of his recent fall at Aragon remains uncertain until practice starts on Friday morning. Also read: F1: FIA responds to front wing flexible wing issue, requires…
MotoGP: KTM confirms Pol Espargaro will race in San Marino GP
Pol Espargaro will make his third appearance as a wildcard in the 2025 MotoGP season, focusing on collecting data to help develop the KTM RC16. Pol Espargaro will make his third appearance as a MotoGP wildcard at the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano. He will be looking to build on his experience at Misano, having previously finished on the podium for KTM and Repsol Honda. After Dani Pedrosa came close to a podium finish at Misano last year, Espargaro will be looking to make a big splash. He has honed his RC16 skills in recent wildcard races at Mugello and Austria. As a former full-time rider following Pedro Acosta's retirement, Espargaro's return will be a great show for the fans. Pol Espargaro: "Mugello allowed us to get back to MotoGP speed, and then we felt more competitive at the Red Bull Ring, where we did a lot of test laps. Misano is another familiar track and one I'm excited…