Francesco Bagnaia won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP24 on Michelin control tires, the two-time MotoGP World Champion won the 24-lap race by 1.474 seconds.
Six-time MotoGP World Champion, Marc Marquez was the runner-up on his Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici.
The newly crowned 2024 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin placed third on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati.
Marquez’s brother and teammate, Alex Marquez took fourth.
In his last race as a full-time MotoGP racer, Aleix Espargaro crossed the finish line fifth on his Aprilia RS-GP.
#MART1NATOR: Martin crowned 2024 World Champion as Bagnaia beats Marquez in Barcelona. Jorge Martin has clinched the 2024 MotoGP™ World Champion and made history in Barcelona, with Bagnaia securing the final victory of the season.
After 20 Sprints and 19 Grand Prix, everything came down to the final race of the season at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, a weekend which held special significance beyond the action on the circuit as we went #RacingForValencia. It was a magical weekend for Jorge Martin(Prima Pramac Racing), with the #89 being crowned the 2024 MotoGP™ World Champion and the first independent rider to clinch the title in the MotoGP™ era. The Spaniard crossed the line in third, and even with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) taking victory, it would still be high enough for Martin to be crowned Champion.
Meanwhile, Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) claimed a strong second place, unable to match Bagnaia’s pace at the finish. The #93 joined Bagnaia and Martin on an unforgettable podium after a phenomenal final Grand Prix.
As the light went out for the final time in 2024, Bagnaia took the lead at Turn 1, with Martin in pursuit and under immediate pressure from Marquez on the opening lap of the Grand Prix. It was a tense start, with Martin placing himself in a prime position – needing to cross the line ninth or higher.
Martin was soon demoted to third, with Marc Marquez making a key move on Lap 2 – setting sights on future teammate Bagnaia. Meanwhile, Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) began his attack before Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) entered the fight for the top four on Lap 3. ‘The Beast’ began a vital duel with Espargaro as Bastianini looked to secure third in the Championship.
However, Bastianini’s hopes of a podium and third place in the Championship took a blow after the Italian ran wide on Lap 8, dropping to eighth. He was left with a huge task ahead, fighting with Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing) and Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) for the final spots inside the top 10.
Espargaro was soon faced with another challenge, sitting in fourth behind Martin with Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) now on his tailpipe. The #73 eyed his first opportunity on Lap 11 but was unable to make the move stick at the start of a thrilling duel.
At the front, Bagnaia continued a relentless pace, remaining inside the 1:40 bracket with 11 laps remaining. It was an impressive ride from the Italian, pulling out all stops to increase a half-a-second gap to Marc Marquez. The #93 tried everything to respond, beginning to turn up the wick and match the Italian’s pace.
Tyres played a huge role for some as the laps ticked down, with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) beginning to struggle with grip in the closing stages. Acosta was sixth on the circuit, so losing a position to Bastianini before dropping to ninth on Lap 18 after losing a further place to Morbidelli and receiving a track limits warning.
In the closing stages, Bagnaia maintained his lead to Marc Marquez, with Martin crucially remaining in third position. It was a dream ride for the #89, edging closer to clinching his maiden MotoGP™ World Championship at every corner. Martin stayed consistent, crossing the line to become the 2024 MotoGP™ World Champion!
Alex Marquez managed to edge out Espargaro in the closing laps, finishing fourth and missing the podium rostrum by just 1.512 seconds. Espargaro would round out the top five after a breathtaking ride, which saw the #41 defend heroically in the closing laps in his final outing as a full-time World Champion. Meanwhile, Binder claimed eighth, beating Bastianini to the line after an epic battle.
Further back, Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Acosta rounded out the top 10 in a remarkable day in Barcelona. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) took 11th, finishing in front of Miguel Oliveira (Trackhouse Racing) and Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) as the final points were awarded to Johann Zarco (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) and Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing).
And just like that, 2024 draws to a close after an unforgettable season which will go down in the history books. However, the focus now shifts to Tuesday for the Barcelona Test as the riders and teams return to track for the first on their 2025 machines, where it will mark Martin’s debut for Aprilia!
Aron Canet won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Fantic Racing Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard won the 21-lap race by just 0.091-second.
Manuel Gonzalez was the runner-up on his Gresini Kalex.
Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira finished third on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex.
2024 Moto2 World Champion Ai Ogura finished fourth on his MT Helmets – MSI Boscoscuro.
Canet fends off Gonzalez as Moreira seizes a maiden podium. The #44 has clinched victory, finishing ahead of Manuel Gonzalez and the late-charging Diogo Moreira at the Solidarity GP.
Aron Canet (Fantic Racing) has grabbed victory at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, holding firm after a stunning ride from the #44. Canet defended in the closing laps, beating Manuel Gonzalez (Gresini Moto2™) after the #18 showed incredible late-race pace but was unable to invent a move. Gonzalez added a further 20 points to his tally, finishing ahead of Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing) on a special podium. Moreira also became the 2024 Moto2™ rookie of the year and the first Brazilian to finish on the podium in the intermediate class since 1973.
As the lights went out, Gonzalez clinched the holeshot, swiftly taking the lead in the opening laps with Ogura hot in pursuit. It was a fantastic launch from the #18, while polesitter Canet had a difficult start, dropping down to 10th in the opening sector – leaving him with work to do. Canet worked hard, carving his way into the top five before entering the podium battle on Lap 2.
It was a challenging start for Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team), who ran wide at Turn 1 and was later involved in an early incident with Jorge Navarro (OnlyFans American Racing Team) at Turn 5 – riders OK. Zonta van den Goorbergh’s (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP) and Celestino Vietti’s (Red Bull KTM Ajo) day also came to an early end, colliding at Turn 1 on Lap 2.
Gonzalez put the hammer down in the opening laps, eking a half-a-second margin over pole-sitter Canet. Meanwhile, Fermin Aldeguer (Sync SpeedUp) served his Long Lap penalty from the Thai GP, dropping the #54 to 13th position. Aldeguer had work to do, beginning to carve through the field – entering the all-important top 10.
Canet’s key move came on Lap 4, igniting a duel with Gonzalez at the front of the field. Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI) sat comfortably in third, chipping away at the leader’s gap as the newly crowned World Champion used a special livery to celebrate a successful 2024 campaign for MT Helmets – MSI.
Ogura had Moreira for company, with the Brazilian glued to the #79’s stars’ tailpipe – kick-starting a thrilling duel. It was a remarkable ride from Moreira, showing a consistent pace which was able to match Ogura. The battle ignited on lap 19, with Moreira’s first pass attempt arriving at Turn 3, with Ogura responding instantly at Turn 4.
It was set up to be a grandstand finish, with Gonzalez edging closer to Canet at every sector, with the podium set to be decided on the final lap. Moreira would initially pounce at Turn 1, taking third with Brazilian holding firm as Gonzalez looked for an opportunity on the final lap.
Canet secured glory after a drag race to the line, winning by just 0.091s, fending off the hard-charging Gonzalez at the flag. It was a stunning end to the Grand Prix, with Moreira and Ogura’s duel being decided at the final corner. The Brazilian stepped on the podium for the first time, with a mere 0.043s separating the pair.
Ogura took fourth, unable to finish on the podium in his final Moto2 Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Filip Salac (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) rounded out the top five positions as Sergio Garcia capped off a confidence-boosting end to the season, a strong day for the MT Helmets – MSI squad. The #3 was ahead of Izan Guevara (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) in seventh as Albert Arenas (Gresini Moto2™) rounded out the top eight spots.
Meanwhile, Sync SpeedUp’s Alonso Lopez and Aldeguer rounded out the top 10 spots, with their sights firmly set on 2025. Another rider who will now look towards 2025 is Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia), with the #35 claiming 11th ahead of the competitive Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) and Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP). Further back, Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) and Preicanos Racing Team’s Jaume Masia took the final points on a special Sunday.
The 2024 Moto2™ World Championship comes to an end after a roller coaster season which saw Ogura take the crown. With the #79 stepping up to the premier class, everything is up for grabs in 2025, so make sure you keep up to date with the off-season on motogp.com!
David Alonso won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Using his Pirelli-shod Valresa Aspar Team CFMOTO, the Colombian won the 18-lap race by just 0.147 second.
Spaniard Dani Holgado was the runner-up on his Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 machine.
Angel Piqueras was third by 1.210 second behind Alonso.
Alonso seals Moto3™ legacy with a stunning 14th victory of the season. The Colombian secured an astonishing win after an incredible performance to beat Holgado and Piqueras at the Solidarity GP.
David Alonso (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team) claimed victory at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, delivering a masterclass on a truly special weekend as we went #RacingForValencia. Alonso claimed a 14th win of the season, etching his name into the history books once more after claiming glory by a mere 0.147s. The Colombian worked hard throughout the Grand Prix, maintaining composure to beat Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3). The Spaniard rounded off a brilliant season in second place, beating Angel Piqueras (Leopard Racing), who was promoted to the podium after a late penalty for his teammate.
Once the lights went out, Alonso took the holeshot after a phenomenal launch from pole position. The #80 seized an advantage over Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI) and Holgado as the final Grand Prix of the season got underway. David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports) was the rider on the move in the opening laps, with the #64 charging to fourth after qualifying P12 on the grid. Muñoz soon joined the podium battle, overtaking Ortola before pipping Alonso to enter second place on Lap 3.
Meanwhile, it was an early end to the season for Stefano Nepa (LEVELUP – MTA), with the #82 suffering a crash on the opening lap – rider OK. Nepa would retire to the pitlane, with Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) handed a double Long Lap penalty – dropping the Italian outside of the points
It was a slipstream city at the front, with positions changing hands at every opportunity, to the delight of the Spanish crowd. Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) emerged as the contender for the lead, beginning to engage in a fierce duel with Holgado. Meanwhile, Alonso sat comfortably in eighth position, waiting for his opportunity to return to the podium fight.
There was action at every turn as Alonso worked hard to slowly carve his way through the field. Taking advantage of Ortola’s and Muñoz’ battle, the #80 was able to surge into second position. The Colombian was chasing a remarkable 14th win of the season, with tension mounting as he retook the lead on Lap 14.
The gloves were off in the closing laps, with elbows out throughout the top 10 as the season finale prepared to go down to the wire. Alonso had the lead on the final lap, securing a three-tenth margin after the front group continued to battle behind. Holgado was in pursuit, looking to find an opportunity on the newly crowned World Champion.
At the line, Alonso powered out of the final corner to win by a mere 0.147s ahead of Holgado. The #96 gave his all on the final all of the final lap, unable to catch Alonso as Holgado took another podium to secure second position in the World Championship. Meanwhile, Piqueras took the final spot on the podium after a shortcut from Fernandez on the final lap.
Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull Ajo) turned around his weekend, fighting from P17 on the grid to second – beating Ryusei Yamanaka (MT Helmets – MSI), who rounded out the top five in Barcelona. The #6 was promoted ahead of Muñoz, who was demoted one position due to irresponsible riding on the final lap. Muñoz ended the Grand Prix ahead of Honda Team Asia’s Taiyo Furusato and Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), who took P8.
Further back, Ortola and Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) rounded out the top 10 positions. Fernandez was dropped down to 11th after his three-second penalty, finishing ahead of Joel Kelso (BOE Motorsports) and Tatsuki Suzuki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP). Meanwhile, Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team’s David Almansa and Matteo Bertelle took the final point-scoring positions after a remarkable Sunday.
And with that, the 2024 Moto3™ World Championship reaches a thrilling conclusion after an incredible season. Alonso finishes the year on a high note, showcasing his remarkable talent on a special weekend. With numerous changes on the horizon, be sure to stay updated on the off-season action on motogp.com!
FIM MiniGP World Final: Spain and Japan claim 2024 honours
Alvaro Lucas and Waku Kunitate are crowned the 190cc and 160cc Champions at MotorLand Aragon
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After a magnificent day of action on Friday at MotorLand Aragon, two new names have etched themselves into the FIM MiniGP World Series Champions history book as last year’s winner Alvaro Lucas became a double Champion in the 190cc class for Spain, while Japan’s Waku Kunitate took glory in the 160cc series.
First lap of 160cc Qualifying Race One. Photo by Colin Fraser/courtesy Team Canada.
190cc
In the opening 190cc race that was contested in damp morning conditions, Lucas finished just off the podium in P4 as Italy’s Lorenzo Fino picked up the 25 points ahead of Germany’s Robin Siegert and Australia’s Bodie Paige. Fino then fantastically backed his Race 1 victory up with a Race 2 25-point haul, as Siegert collected another valuable 20 points. This time, Lucas grabbed a podium in P3 to set up an intriguing Super Final Race where double points were on offer.
Overall podium-finishing World MiniGP riders at Aragon, with the top three 160cc riders on the left and the top three 190cc riders on the right. The top 160cc riders are, from left to center, Italy’s Daniel Putorti (34), Venezuela’s Diego Gonzales (37), and Japan’s Waku Kunitate (36). The top 190cc riders are, from center to right, Spain’s Alvaro Lucas (87), Italy’s Lorenzo Fino (81), and Germany’s Robin Siegert (75). Photo by Colin Fraser.
And in the final race of the day, Lucas showed why he’s the reigning Champion. Victory in the dry weather Super Final gave the Spanish star a title-winning 50 points, with Fino picking up 20 points after finishing in P6. A fourth place meant Siegart claimed 26 points as 13 points split the top three at the end of play. Lucas was crowned 190cc MiniGP World Series Champion for the second year in a row, with Fino and Siegart P2 and P3 respectively.
In the Super Final Race, the UK’s Ethan Sparks finished second to end the Championship in P4, with 2023 160cc Champion, Malaysia’s Qabil Irfan, ending the week fifth overall after his third place finish in the Super Final.
160cc
In the first 160cc race of the day, Kunitate got his Thursday in Aragon off to a perfect start on a damp MotorLand Aragon kart track. Italy’s Maicol Colazzo bagged P2 ahead of Kunitate’s teammate Hayato Chishiki, as Japan claimed a double top three to start the day.
And it got better for Japan in Race 2 as Kunitate backed his Race 1 victory up with another win in Race 2, with Italy collecting another P2 thanks to Daniel Putorti’s effort. Malaysia’s Airel Marzuki completed the podium in third ahead of the 160cc Super Final Race that would be contested in the tricky, damp conditions.
Having finished second in Race 2, Putorti went one better in the Super Final to gather the 50 points on offer. Second place went the way of the Latin America Series’ Diego Gonzalez as the Venezuelan made MiniGP history in the Series’ first visit to the World Series Final. However, the Championship accolade went the way of Kunitate after the Japanese rider’s P4 in the double points finale was enough to hand him and Japan the 160cc 2024 title by just six points over Putorti. Gonzalez’s Super Final P2 was enough to secure third in the standings.
And with that, another FIM MiniGP World Series Final draws to a close. Congratulations to our 2024 Champions and everyone who made the Aragon event a memorable one – bring on 2025!
About the FIM MiniGP World Series
The FIM MiniGP World Series began in 2021 and is designed as the first step on the Road to MotoGP™. There are three types of competition in the FIM MiniGP World Series: FIM MiniGP National Cup, organised by or through one FMN (national federation); FIM MiniGP Regional Cup, organised by or through various FMNs; FIM MiniGP Continental Cup, organised by or through a CONU (continental union).
There are two classes Series can run: the 160cc class and the 190cc class. The latter debuted in 2023 for Series that have already run a 160cc competition. Riders are aged between 10 and 14 for the 160cc class and between 12 and 16 for the 190cc class. Each Series but must have a minimum of five events comprising 10 races and the top riders in each Series will then be invited to the World Final.
The FIM MiniGP World Final sees the top riders from each Series compete over two days in Valencia ahead of the MotoGP™ season finale. As part of the Road to MotoGP™, there are opportunities up for grabs for riders to move up and further their careers.
About the Road to MotoGP™
For more than two decades, Dorna Sports has invested in opening the doors to motorcycle racing, creating the Road to MotoGP™. Comprising initiatives all over the world providing millions of young riders the opportunity to excel, the Road to MotoGP™ is unrivalled in motorsport – opening doors, increasing access and racing towards global equality.
The FIM MiniGP World Series is the first step on the Road to MotoGP™, in collaboration with the FIM and motorcycle federations and unions around the world. It’s the first global initiative in motorsport aimed at creating grassroots equality.
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Canadians Stockill, Scott narrowly miss cut at FIM MiniGP World Series Final in Spain
The second ever trip to the FIM MiniGP World Series Final proved to be a significant step forward for Team Canada last week, as riders Lincoln Scott and Jäger Stockill showed well despite marginally missing out on the finale at MotorLand Aragon in Spain.
MiniGP Canada Series champion Scott and title runner-up Stockill were part of a 41-rider group representing 21 countries in the main 160cc Ohvale class, a loaded field that included the top talents in the their age group from around the globe.
Team Canada’s Lincoln Scott (18) leads Colombia’s Lyam Rios (38) in the final 160cc Qualifying race at Aragon. Photo by Colin Fraser/courtesy Team Canada.
Despite the stiff competition, both riders and the rest of the Team Canada crew got up to speed quickly in Aragon amidst damp and cool conditions, with Stockill going an impressive fifth-fastest in Group A while Scott went ninth-fastest in Group B to kick off the event in FP1.
Track conditions improved dramatically for FP2 and brought mixed results for the Canadian duo, as Stockill found huge improvement in his own lap time but was relegated to 14th in Group A, while Scott also found a good chunk of time but was shunted to 12th in Group B. That trend would continue into FP3, as both riders found themselves in the exact same positions as before but with improving lap times.
One final tune-up in FP4 seemed to work in Stockill’s favour, as the trickier conditions on Wednesday morning saw him jump to sixth in Group A while Scott also made a marginal improvement to eighth in Group B.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to vault either rider into an automatic Q2 birth on combined times, forcing them into Q1 where the top four finishers would then advance.
Intensifying rain and cool temperatures helped close the gap even further in Q1, though Stockill’s effort was hampered by an early crash which forced him to remount three laps later.
Ultimately the pair would just marginally miss out on a spot in Q2, with Scott winding up fifth and only 0.166-second off the crucial top-four, while Stockill rebounded to salvage ninth in the session.
That meant the Canadian pair would be left to their last hope in the qualifying races, where three more riders would have an opportunity to earn a grid spot for Thursday’s triple-header finale.
Race one of two saw Scott make a sensational push to the front, quickly carving his way from 12th on the grid to as high as fourth, running firmly in the lead group and eyeing a spot on the feature grid.
Instead, the tightening lead group got too close for comfort in the heavy rain and Scott was hit by a chasing rider behind, knocking him off track and putting his hopes on hold once again until the second and final qualifying race.
As for Stockill, the wet-weather expert unfortunately never got a chance to embrace the conditions, as an early mechanical issue left him stranded in the first qualifying race.
Qualifying race two saw the former Canada Series rivals back together on-track again, as Stockill carved his way through the field and into the top-eight in the early stages while Scott ran in the same group after a mediocre start.
The teammates would begin to find their rhythm in the second half, with Scott again climbing his way into the top-five and matching the pace of the leaders as he tried to earn the final spot for Thursday’s action.
This time it was his own mistake that would undo the progress, however, as the Alberta native crashed in Turn 11 and could not remount. Stockill would have to take brief avoiding action, disrupting his chase for the podium.
In the end, Stockill would climb to an impressive fifth in the final order, putting him 27th in the final overall classification behind the 23 who advanced to the final, the strongest finish for a Canadian at the event.
Scott’s DNF left him classified 38th in the field, though that hardly tells the story as the Canadian champion flashed enough pace to challenge for a historic spot in the finale prior to the incident.
The impressive showing represents a major step forward for Team Canada as they found themselves in the mix for a final qualification all week, thanks in large part to the efforts of both Stockill and Scott as they battled the tricky conditions at an unfamiliar venue.
The team was also aided by manager Toni Sharpless’ rider coach and mentor Tomas Casas; Canadian racing guru Colin Fraser; helper Stacey Iwata; and parents Jason Stockill and Ben Scott, amongst many others who helped make the appearance possible.
The feature FIM MiniGP triple-header got underway Thursday in Aragon, with two regular races and a double-points Super Final crowning the 2024 World Champion ahead of this weekend’s MotoGP title-decider at Catalunya.
More information can be found on the FIM MiniGP World Series website.
Harley-Davidson will do a demonstration test of its factory Road Glide MotoAmerica King of The Baggers racebikes at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on the Monday after the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona.
MotoAmerica Harley-Davidson factory riders James Rispoli and Kyle Wyman will turn demo laps, and Grand Prix racers Marco Melandri, John Hopkins and Simon Crafar are scheduled to test the machines.
Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz and DORNA representatives are set to be on hand for the event and will discuss plans for Harley’s future involvement with International-level road racing. The Baggers ran as a support class for the MotoGP event at Circuit of The Americas earlier this year.
Francesco Bagnaia’s best chance of keeping his title hopes alive until Sunday’s Grand Prix race meant that he needed to win Saturday’s Sprint and hope other riders finished ahead of Championship leader Jorge Martin. Martin, on the other hand, needed to stay upright and not get involved in a battle with anyone. That is exactly what happened on Saturday. “Everyone did what they needed to do today,” Martin said after the race.
After fluffling the start, Bagnaia quickly forced his way into the lead and won, and Jorge Martin finished third after offering absolutely no defense against Enea Bastianini’s last-lap lunge down the inside into Turn Five. Martin happily pocketed the third-place points, leaving him 19 points ahead of Bagnaia. That means that even if Bagnaia wins Sunday’s Grand Prix race, Martin can finish ninth and still take the title.
Jorge Martin (89) lets Enea Bastianini (23) make a clean pass for second on the last lap of the Sprint race.Francesco Bagnaia (1) took pole and led every lap of the Sprint race.Aron Canet (44) led every Moto2 practice session over the weekend and snatched pole in the final minutes of qualifying.Moto3 World Champion David Alonso (80) was 0.347 seconds faster than the rest of the field and cleanly qualified on pole. Fans on the Spanish hillsides waved banners with his racing number and the phrase “BabyGOAT.” While Alonso races as a Colombian citizen, he also holds Spanish citizenship and was born in Spain. Alonso has set a new record for wins in a season for the class with 13 victories so far in 2024.Raul Fernandez (25) flew the Valencian flag on the cooldown lap after the Sprint race.Trackhouse Racing said farewell to Miguel Oliveira, who is leaving the team to join Pramac Yamaha in 2025. Oliveira scored the team’s first podium by taking second in Germany earlier this year.
Francesco Bagnaia won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP24 on Michelin control tires, the two-time and defending World Champion won the 12-lap race by 0.942 seconds.
Bagnaia’s teammate Enea Bastianini was the runner-up.
Jorge Martin finished third on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati.
For the championship, Bagnaia is 19 points behind his principal rival Martin who has 492 points. Bastianini is third with 377 points.
#TheRematch: Bagnaia raises the stakes as Bastianini locks horns with Martin. The Italian took a hard-fought victory on Saturday, winning the Tissot Sprint and cutting Martin’s lead to just 19 points with everything to play for.
Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) is victorious on Saturday, charging to win the Tissot Sprint at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona. It was an important win, with the Italian claiming the maximum 12 points available – setting the stage for the final Grand Prix of the season. The #1 crossed the line ahead of his teammate Enea Bastianini, with ‘The Beast’ capping off a perfect afternoon for the Ducati Lenovo Team. Bastianini took further points away from Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), who finished in third, with his title advantage cut down to just 19 points ahead of Sunday.
As the lights went out, #TheRematch was at its boiling point, with Bastianini claiming the holeshot on the run to Turn 1 after an unbelievable launch. Bagnaia and Martin began to lock horns, with the #1 working hard to retain second position – responding to his title rival. It was a tense opening sector, with Bagnaia then launching his attack on ‘The Beast’ at Turn 3 to retake a crucial lead.
Meanwhile, it was a disappointing day for Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), with the MotoGP™ rookie’s day coming to a sudden end after contact with Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) forced the #31 to retire on the opening lap of the Sprint.
Bagnaia put down the hammer while Martin prepared for a move on Bastianini, aiming to close the gap on his title rival. The #89 made the move stick on Lap 3 and began to hunt down the current reigning World Champion. ‘The Beast’ responded one lap later, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
The group began to close on Lap 5, with drama unfolding in the battle for second position as Martin and Bastianini went head to head. This battle saw Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing) and Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) begin to fight, battling for fourth position, with Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) hot on their tailpipes.
Amidst the battle for the podium, Martin was able to stretch a gap, eking out a half-a-second margin on Lap 7. Tension was palpable, with Bagnaia eating away at Martin’s Championship margin ahead of Sunday as Martin looked for a way to respond, with Bastianini remaining in chase.
However, this momentum was short-lived as Bagnaia appeared to be comfortable at the front, maintaining his lead as the battle for second intensified. Bastianini began to edge closer to Martin in every sector after regaining composer. The key move came on the final lap, with a breathtaking manoeuvre at Turn 5. At the flag, Bagnaia took victory by 0.942s, crucially beating his title rival and securing the maximum 12 points available. Bastianini was able to bag second position, finishing ahead of Martin, who was only able to take third.
Espargaro was able to secure fourth spot, finishing an emotional Sprint as the #41 prepares for his final outing as a full-time Grand Prix rider. Espargaro was 0.587s adrift from the Sprint rostrum and crossed the line in front of Alex Marquez, with the #73 rounding out the top five spots on Saturday. Morbidelli took sixth, losing touch of the podium battle in the closing laps after being caught by Marc Marquez. The #93 was seventh across the line, beating Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), who took the final Championship points on Saturday.
Join us on Sunday as the world’s most exciting sport returns for #TheRematch decider, with lights out at 14:00 local time (UTC +1)! Everything remains on the line as Martin’s lead is reduced to 19 points, make sure you tune in as we go #RacingForValencia!
Aron Canet was the man to beat during Moto2 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Fantic Racing Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard turned a 1:42.003 to top the field of 32 riders.
Manuel Gonzalez was second-best with a 1:42.149 on his Gresini Kalex.
Zonta Vd Goorbergh claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:42.215 on his RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP Kalex.
Canet leads the field with Gonzalez in pursuit as Aldeguer crashes in Q2. The #44 has claimed pole position, beating Manuel Gonzalez and van den Goorbergh in Barcelona.
Aron Canet (Fantic Racing) has secured a sensational pole position at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, posting a magnificent 1:42.003 – a time which proved to be unbeatable. It was a hectic session, with Canet sitting on top on Saturday, continuing a strong weekend as he finished just 0.146s ahead of Manuel Gonzalez (Gresini Moto2™). The Round 16 winner will take second position on the grid, with a solid starting point for the final Grand Prix of the season. Gonzalez will be joined by the impressive Zonta van den Goorbergh (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP), who worked hard throughout Q2.
Canet’s strong form continues
Practice 2 kickstarted Saturday, with Canet improving on his strong time from Friday, allowing the Spaniard to remain at the top of the timesheets after setting a stunning 1:42.262. Q1 set the stage nicely after Alonso Lopez (Sync SpeedUp) took the top honours, with Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP), Albert Arenas (Gresini Moto2™) and Jaume Masia (Preicanos Racing Team) in the chasing pack – setting up a tense Q2.
Once the Q2 fight began, there was early drama for Fermin Aldeguer (Sync SpeedUp), crashing at Turn 14 on his first flying lap – leaving a steep task for Sunday. Jorge Navarro (OnlyFans American Racing Team) crashed moments later, with van den Goorbergh becoming the early pacesetter. Just eight riders had time on the board heading into the final run, with Canet posting a strong 1:42.003 as everything came down to the final minute of Q2, with nobody able to beat Canet’s benchmark.
A difficult day for Sync SpeedUp
Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) jumped to fourth on the grid, with the British rider showing a consistent pace at the end of the session. Dixon will be alongside Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI) on Sunday, with the newly crowned Moto2™ World Champion rounding out the top five on the grid. Meanwhile, Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) had another impressive qualifying – securing P6 on the grid.
Filip Salac (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) will head row three of the grid, placing in front of Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Celestino Vietti, with the Italian remaining in the fight for a spot inside the top five in the Championship. Navarro managed to recover to ninth, setting a competitive 1:42.667 to round off the third row. Some big names are left with work to do, most notably Lopez, who will be charging from P13 on the grid ahead of his teammate Aldeguer, who starts from P18.
The action continues in Barcelona, with race day just around the corner, make sure you join us on Sunday for lights out at 12:15 local time (UTC +1) as we go #RacingForValencia!
David Alonso earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Valresa Aspar Team CFMOTO on Pirelli control tires, the Colombian turned a lap time of 1:45.905. Not only was that good enough to lead the 27-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse his own 2024 All-Time Lap Record of 1:46.111.
Collin Veijer was the best of the rest with a 1:46.252 on Liqui Moly Intact GP Husqvarna, and Ivan Ortola claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:46.276 on his MT Helmets – MSI KTM.
Alonso lights up the timesheets and denies Veijer pole. The Colombian stunned the field on Saturday, clinching a seventh pole position of the season ahead of Veijer and Ortola.
David Alonso (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team) has delivered a special pole position at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona after posting an incredible 1:45.905. The Colombian shattered the lap record, claiming his seventh pole of the season and a 0.347s over Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP), with the Dutchman unable to enter the 1:45 bracket despite a strong final run. Veijer improved on his final flying lap and will start alongside Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI), who secured another front row start at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Lap records obliterated in Q2
Practice 2 delivered fireworks in the field’s final chance to earn a spot inside the top 14, with Ortola finishing fastest, improving on his time from Friday and finishing ahead of Alonso after the duo posted some incredible late laps. It was a thrilling start to Q1, with Tatsuki Suzuki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) earning the top spot and a place in Q2 alongside Matteo Bertelle (Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team), Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) and Ryusei Yamanaka (MT Helmets – MSI).
As Q2 clicked into gear, Alonso set the early pace, clocking a 1:46.026 – destroying the lap record on his first flying lap. The Colombian continued to improve, becoming the first rider to enter the 1:45 bracket in the Moto3™ class. Everything was left undecided until the final run, with tactics at play during the closing minutes of the session and Veijer finding further to jump onto the front row – allowing Alonso to hold onto the pole.
Piqueras heads row two
Angel Piqueras (Leopard Racing) will start from the second row of the grid, grabbing fourth place on the grid. The #36 had a solid Saturday, claiming bragging rights as the top Honda rider. Piqueras will line up alongside Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) and SIC58 Squadra Corse’s Luca Lunetta, with the Italian continuing to have an incredible 2024 season.
Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) heads from the third row after the Spaniard suffered a late crash at Turn 5. Fernandez will have Furusato and Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) for company on the third row, with Furusato having fought through Q1. Further back, Yamanaka will start from P15 on the grid, with the #6 left with some work to do on Sunday.
Make sure you tune in for an unmissable Moto3™ race, with plenty up for grabs and lights going out on Sunday at 11:00 local time (UTC +1) as we go #RacingForValencia!
ELF Marc VDS Racing’s Sam Lowes and Aruba.it Racing-Ducati’s Alvaro Bautista topped the 2024 crash charts in World Superbike. Each crashed 17 times across the season, seven times more than Alex Lowes, Tarran Mackenzie and Andrea Locatelli, who were tied for second-most frequent fallers with 10 crashes.
2024 Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu crashed only twice, and only Petronas MIE Racing’s Hafizh Syahrin fell fewer times, with one crash.
American Mallory Dobbs topped the crash chart in the World Women’s Circuit Racing series, with nine falls. Jessica Howden was second with six.
Tayla Relph (8), Mallory Dobbs (14), Isis Carreno (99) and Jessica Howden (52) in action at Jerez. Photo by Michael Gougis.WorldSBK_2024_Falls Report
The 2024 MotoGP Race in Barcelona. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Francesco Bagnaia won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP24 on Michelin control tires, the two-time MotoGP World Champion won the 24-lap race by 1.474 seconds.
Six-time MotoGP World Champion, Marc Marquez was the runner-up on his Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici.
The newly crowned 2024 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin placed third on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati.
Marquez’s brother and teammate, Alex Marquez took fourth.
In his last race as a full-time MotoGP racer, Aleix Espargaro crossed the finish line fifth on his Aprilia RS-GP.
#MART1NATOR: Martin crowned 2024 World Champion as Bagnaia beats Marquez in Barcelona. Jorge Martin has clinched the 2024 MotoGP™ World Champion and made history in Barcelona, with Bagnaia securing the final victory of the season.
After 20 Sprints and 19 Grand Prix, everything came down to the final race of the season at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, a weekend which held special significance beyond the action on the circuit as we went #RacingForValencia. It was a magical weekend for Jorge Martin(Prima Pramac Racing), with the #89 being crowned the 2024 MotoGP™ World Champion and the first independent rider to clinch the title in the MotoGP™ era. The Spaniard crossed the line in third, and even with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) taking victory, it would still be high enough for Martin to be crowned Champion.
Meanwhile, Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) claimed a strong second place, unable to match Bagnaia’s pace at the finish. The #93 joined Bagnaia and Martin on an unforgettable podium after a phenomenal final Grand Prix.
As the light went out for the final time in 2024, Bagnaia took the lead at Turn 1, with Martin in pursuit and under immediate pressure from Marquez on the opening lap of the Grand Prix. It was a tense start, with Martin placing himself in a prime position – needing to cross the line ninth or higher.
Martin was soon demoted to third, with Marc Marquez making a key move on Lap 2 – setting sights on future teammate Bagnaia. Meanwhile, Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) began his attack before Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) entered the fight for the top four on Lap 3. ‘The Beast’ began a vital duel with Espargaro as Bastianini looked to secure third in the Championship.
However, Bastianini’s hopes of a podium and third place in the Championship took a blow after the Italian ran wide on Lap 8, dropping to eighth. He was left with a huge task ahead, fighting with Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing) and Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) for the final spots inside the top 10.
Espargaro was soon faced with another challenge, sitting in fourth behind Martin with Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) now on his tailpipe. The #73 eyed his first opportunity on Lap 11 but was unable to make the move stick at the start of a thrilling duel.
At the front, Bagnaia continued a relentless pace, remaining inside the 1:40 bracket with 11 laps remaining. It was an impressive ride from the Italian, pulling out all stops to increase a half-a-second gap to Marc Marquez. The #93 tried everything to respond, beginning to turn up the wick and match the Italian’s pace.
Tyres played a huge role for some as the laps ticked down, with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) beginning to struggle with grip in the closing stages. Acosta was sixth on the circuit, so losing a position to Bastianini before dropping to ninth on Lap 18 after losing a further place to Morbidelli and receiving a track limits warning.
In the closing stages, Bagnaia maintained his lead to Marc Marquez, with Martin crucially remaining in third position. It was a dream ride for the #89, edging closer to clinching his maiden MotoGP™ World Championship at every corner. Martin stayed consistent, crossing the line to become the 2024 MotoGP™ World Champion!
Alex Marquez managed to edge out Espargaro in the closing laps, finishing fourth and missing the podium rostrum by just 1.512 seconds. Espargaro would round out the top five after a breathtaking ride, which saw the #41 defend heroically in the closing laps in his final outing as a full-time World Champion. Meanwhile, Binder claimed eighth, beating Bastianini to the line after an epic battle.
Further back, Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Acosta rounded out the top 10 in a remarkable day in Barcelona. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) took 11th, finishing in front of Miguel Oliveira (Trackhouse Racing) and Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) as the final points were awarded to Johann Zarco (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) and Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing).
And just like that, 2024 draws to a close after an unforgettable season which will go down in the history books. However, the focus now shifts to Tuesday for the Barcelona Test as the riders and teams return to track for the first on their 2025 machines, where it will mark Martin’s debut for Aprilia!
Aron Canet won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Fantic Racing Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard won the 21-lap race by just 0.091-second.
Manuel Gonzalez was the runner-up on his Gresini Kalex.
Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira finished third on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex.
2024 Moto2 World Champion Ai Ogura finished fourth on his MT Helmets – MSI Boscoscuro.
Canet fends off Gonzalez as Moreira seizes a maiden podium. The #44 has clinched victory, finishing ahead of Manuel Gonzalez and the late-charging Diogo Moreira at the Solidarity GP.
Aron Canet (Fantic Racing) has grabbed victory at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, holding firm after a stunning ride from the #44. Canet defended in the closing laps, beating Manuel Gonzalez (Gresini Moto2™) after the #18 showed incredible late-race pace but was unable to invent a move. Gonzalez added a further 20 points to his tally, finishing ahead of Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing) on a special podium. Moreira also became the 2024 Moto2™ rookie of the year and the first Brazilian to finish on the podium in the intermediate class since 1973.
As the lights went out, Gonzalez clinched the holeshot, swiftly taking the lead in the opening laps with Ogura hot in pursuit. It was a fantastic launch from the #18, while polesitter Canet had a difficult start, dropping down to 10th in the opening sector – leaving him with work to do. Canet worked hard, carving his way into the top five before entering the podium battle on Lap 2.
It was a challenging start for Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team), who ran wide at Turn 1 and was later involved in an early incident with Jorge Navarro (OnlyFans American Racing Team) at Turn 5 – riders OK. Zonta van den Goorbergh’s (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP) and Celestino Vietti’s (Red Bull KTM Ajo) day also came to an early end, colliding at Turn 1 on Lap 2.
Gonzalez put the hammer down in the opening laps, eking a half-a-second margin over pole-sitter Canet. Meanwhile, Fermin Aldeguer (Sync SpeedUp) served his Long Lap penalty from the Thai GP, dropping the #54 to 13th position. Aldeguer had work to do, beginning to carve through the field – entering the all-important top 10.
Canet’s key move came on Lap 4, igniting a duel with Gonzalez at the front of the field. Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI) sat comfortably in third, chipping away at the leader’s gap as the newly crowned World Champion used a special livery to celebrate a successful 2024 campaign for MT Helmets – MSI.
Ogura had Moreira for company, with the Brazilian glued to the #79’s stars’ tailpipe – kick-starting a thrilling duel. It was a remarkable ride from Moreira, showing a consistent pace which was able to match Ogura. The battle ignited on lap 19, with Moreira’s first pass attempt arriving at Turn 3, with Ogura responding instantly at Turn 4.
It was set up to be a grandstand finish, with Gonzalez edging closer to Canet at every sector, with the podium set to be decided on the final lap. Moreira would initially pounce at Turn 1, taking third with Brazilian holding firm as Gonzalez looked for an opportunity on the final lap.
Canet secured glory after a drag race to the line, winning by just 0.091s, fending off the hard-charging Gonzalez at the flag. It was a stunning end to the Grand Prix, with Moreira and Ogura’s duel being decided at the final corner. The Brazilian stepped on the podium for the first time, with a mere 0.043s separating the pair.
Ogura took fourth, unable to finish on the podium in his final Moto2 Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Filip Salac (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) rounded out the top five positions as Sergio Garcia capped off a confidence-boosting end to the season, a strong day for the MT Helmets – MSI squad. The #3 was ahead of Izan Guevara (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) in seventh as Albert Arenas (Gresini Moto2™) rounded out the top eight spots.
Meanwhile, Sync SpeedUp’s Alonso Lopez and Aldeguer rounded out the top 10 spots, with their sights firmly set on 2025. Another rider who will now look towards 2025 is Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia), with the #35 claiming 11th ahead of the competitive Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) and Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP). Further back, Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) and Preicanos Racing Team’s Jaume Masia took the final points on a special Sunday.
The 2024 Moto2™ World Championship comes to an end after a roller coaster season which saw Ogura take the crown. With the #79 stepping up to the premier class, everything is up for grabs in 2025, so make sure you keep up to date with the off-season on motogp.com!
David Alonso won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Using his Pirelli-shod Valresa Aspar Team CFMOTO, the Colombian won the 18-lap race by just 0.147 second.
Spaniard Dani Holgado was the runner-up on his Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 machine.
Angel Piqueras was third by 1.210 second behind Alonso.
Alonso seals Moto3™ legacy with a stunning 14th victory of the season. The Colombian secured an astonishing win after an incredible performance to beat Holgado and Piqueras at the Solidarity GP.
David Alonso (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team) claimed victory at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, delivering a masterclass on a truly special weekend as we went #RacingForValencia. Alonso claimed a 14th win of the season, etching his name into the history books once more after claiming glory by a mere 0.147s. The Colombian worked hard throughout the Grand Prix, maintaining composure to beat Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3). The Spaniard rounded off a brilliant season in second place, beating Angel Piqueras (Leopard Racing), who was promoted to the podium after a late penalty for his teammate.
Once the lights went out, Alonso took the holeshot after a phenomenal launch from pole position. The #80 seized an advantage over Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI) and Holgado as the final Grand Prix of the season got underway. David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports) was the rider on the move in the opening laps, with the #64 charging to fourth after qualifying P12 on the grid. Muñoz soon joined the podium battle, overtaking Ortola before pipping Alonso to enter second place on Lap 3.
Meanwhile, it was an early end to the season for Stefano Nepa (LEVELUP – MTA), with the #82 suffering a crash on the opening lap – rider OK. Nepa would retire to the pitlane, with Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) handed a double Long Lap penalty – dropping the Italian outside of the points
It was a slipstream city at the front, with positions changing hands at every opportunity, to the delight of the Spanish crowd. Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) emerged as the contender for the lead, beginning to engage in a fierce duel with Holgado. Meanwhile, Alonso sat comfortably in eighth position, waiting for his opportunity to return to the podium fight.
There was action at every turn as Alonso worked hard to slowly carve his way through the field. Taking advantage of Ortola’s and Muñoz’ battle, the #80 was able to surge into second position. The Colombian was chasing a remarkable 14th win of the season, with tension mounting as he retook the lead on Lap 14.
The gloves were off in the closing laps, with elbows out throughout the top 10 as the season finale prepared to go down to the wire. Alonso had the lead on the final lap, securing a three-tenth margin after the front group continued to battle behind. Holgado was in pursuit, looking to find an opportunity on the newly crowned World Champion.
At the line, Alonso powered out of the final corner to win by a mere 0.147s ahead of Holgado. The #96 gave his all on the final all of the final lap, unable to catch Alonso as Holgado took another podium to secure second position in the World Championship. Meanwhile, Piqueras took the final spot on the podium after a shortcut from Fernandez on the final lap.
Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull Ajo) turned around his weekend, fighting from P17 on the grid to second – beating Ryusei Yamanaka (MT Helmets – MSI), who rounded out the top five in Barcelona. The #6 was promoted ahead of Muñoz, who was demoted one position due to irresponsible riding on the final lap. Muñoz ended the Grand Prix ahead of Honda Team Asia’s Taiyo Furusato and Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), who took P8.
Further back, Ortola and Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) rounded out the top 10 positions. Fernandez was dropped down to 11th after his three-second penalty, finishing ahead of Joel Kelso (BOE Motorsports) and Tatsuki Suzuki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP). Meanwhile, Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team’s David Almansa and Matteo Bertelle took the final point-scoring positions after a remarkable Sunday.
And with that, the 2024 Moto3™ World Championship reaches a thrilling conclusion after an incredible season. Alonso finishes the year on a high note, showcasing his remarkable talent on a special weekend. With numerous changes on the horizon, be sure to stay updated on the off-season action on motogp.com!
Riders at the 2024 FIM MiniGP World Final. Photo by Colin Fraser.
FIM MiniGP World Final: Spain and Japan claim 2024 honours
Alvaro Lucas and Waku Kunitate are crowned the 190cc and 160cc Champions at MotorLand Aragon
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After a magnificent day of action on Friday at MotorLand Aragon, two new names have etched themselves into the FIM MiniGP World Series Champions history book as last year’s winner Alvaro Lucas became a double Champion in the 190cc class for Spain, while Japan’s Waku Kunitate took glory in the 160cc series.
First lap of 160cc Qualifying Race One. Photo by Colin Fraser/courtesy Team Canada.
190cc
In the opening 190cc race that was contested in damp morning conditions, Lucas finished just off the podium in P4 as Italy’s Lorenzo Fino picked up the 25 points ahead of Germany’s Robin Siegert and Australia’s Bodie Paige. Fino then fantastically backed his Race 1 victory up with a Race 2 25-point haul, as Siegert collected another valuable 20 points. This time, Lucas grabbed a podium in P3 to set up an intriguing Super Final Race where double points were on offer.
Overall podium-finishing World MiniGP riders at Aragon, with the top three 160cc riders on the left and the top three 190cc riders on the right. The top 160cc riders are, from left to center, Italy’s Daniel Putorti (34), Venezuela’s Diego Gonzales (37), and Japan’s Waku Kunitate (36). The top 190cc riders are, from center to right, Spain’s Alvaro Lucas (87), Italy’s Lorenzo Fino (81), and Germany’s Robin Siegert (75). Photo by Colin Fraser.
And in the final race of the day, Lucas showed why he’s the reigning Champion. Victory in the dry weather Super Final gave the Spanish star a title-winning 50 points, with Fino picking up 20 points after finishing in P6. A fourth place meant Siegart claimed 26 points as 13 points split the top three at the end of play. Lucas was crowned 190cc MiniGP World Series Champion for the second year in a row, with Fino and Siegart P2 and P3 respectively.
In the Super Final Race, the UK’s Ethan Sparks finished second to end the Championship in P4, with 2023 160cc Champion, Malaysia’s Qabil Irfan, ending the week fifth overall after his third place finish in the Super Final.
160cc
In the first 160cc race of the day, Kunitate got his Thursday in Aragon off to a perfect start on a damp MotorLand Aragon kart track. Italy’s Maicol Colazzo bagged P2 ahead of Kunitate’s teammate Hayato Chishiki, as Japan claimed a double top three to start the day.
And it got better for Japan in Race 2 as Kunitate backed his Race 1 victory up with another win in Race 2, with Italy collecting another P2 thanks to Daniel Putorti’s effort. Malaysia’s Airel Marzuki completed the podium in third ahead of the 160cc Super Final Race that would be contested in the tricky, damp conditions.
Having finished second in Race 2, Putorti went one better in the Super Final to gather the 50 points on offer. Second place went the way of the Latin America Series’ Diego Gonzalez as the Venezuelan made MiniGP history in the Series’ first visit to the World Series Final. However, the Championship accolade went the way of Kunitate after the Japanese rider’s P4 in the double points finale was enough to hand him and Japan the 160cc 2024 title by just six points over Putorti. Gonzalez’s Super Final P2 was enough to secure third in the standings.
And with that, another FIM MiniGP World Series Final draws to a close. Congratulations to our 2024 Champions and everyone who made the Aragon event a memorable one – bring on 2025!
About the FIM MiniGP World Series
The FIM MiniGP World Series began in 2021 and is designed as the first step on the Road to MotoGP™. There are three types of competition in the FIM MiniGP World Series: FIM MiniGP National Cup, organised by or through one FMN (national federation); FIM MiniGP Regional Cup, organised by or through various FMNs; FIM MiniGP Continental Cup, organised by or through a CONU (continental union).
There are two classes Series can run: the 160cc class and the 190cc class. The latter debuted in 2023 for Series that have already run a 160cc competition. Riders are aged between 10 and 14 for the 160cc class and between 12 and 16 for the 190cc class. Each Series but must have a minimum of five events comprising 10 races and the top riders in each Series will then be invited to the World Final.
The FIM MiniGP World Final sees the top riders from each Series compete over two days in Valencia ahead of the MotoGP™ season finale. As part of the Road to MotoGP™, there are opportunities up for grabs for riders to move up and further their careers.
About the Road to MotoGP™
For more than two decades, Dorna Sports has invested in opening the doors to motorcycle racing, creating the Road to MotoGP™. Comprising initiatives all over the world providing millions of young riders the opportunity to excel, the Road to MotoGP™ is unrivalled in motorsport – opening doors, increasing access and racing towards global equality.
The FIM MiniGP World Series is the first step on the Road to MotoGP™, in collaboration with the FIM and motorcycle federations and unions around the world. It’s the first global initiative in motorsport aimed at creating grassroots equality.
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Canadians Stockill, Scott narrowly miss cut at FIM MiniGP World Series Final in Spain
The second ever trip to the FIM MiniGP World Series Final proved to be a significant step forward for Team Canada last week, as riders Lincoln Scott and Jäger Stockill showed well despite marginally missing out on the finale at MotorLand Aragon in Spain.
MiniGP Canada Series champion Scott and title runner-up Stockill were part of a 41-rider group representing 21 countries in the main 160cc Ohvale class, a loaded field that included the top talents in the their age group from around the globe.
Team Canada’s Lincoln Scott (18) leads Colombia’s Lyam Rios (38) in the final 160cc Qualifying race at Aragon. Photo by Colin Fraser/courtesy Team Canada.
Despite the stiff competition, both riders and the rest of the Team Canada crew got up to speed quickly in Aragon amidst damp and cool conditions, with Stockill going an impressive fifth-fastest in Group A while Scott went ninth-fastest in Group B to kick off the event in FP1.
Track conditions improved dramatically for FP2 and brought mixed results for the Canadian duo, as Stockill found huge improvement in his own lap time but was relegated to 14th in Group A, while Scott also found a good chunk of time but was shunted to 12th in Group B. That trend would continue into FP3, as both riders found themselves in the exact same positions as before but with improving lap times.
One final tune-up in FP4 seemed to work in Stockill’s favour, as the trickier conditions on Wednesday morning saw him jump to sixth in Group A while Scott also made a marginal improvement to eighth in Group B.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to vault either rider into an automatic Q2 birth on combined times, forcing them into Q1 where the top four finishers would then advance.
Intensifying rain and cool temperatures helped close the gap even further in Q1, though Stockill’s effort was hampered by an early crash which forced him to remount three laps later.
Ultimately the pair would just marginally miss out on a spot in Q2, with Scott winding up fifth and only 0.166-second off the crucial top-four, while Stockill rebounded to salvage ninth in the session.
That meant the Canadian pair would be left to their last hope in the qualifying races, where three more riders would have an opportunity to earn a grid spot for Thursday’s triple-header finale.
Race one of two saw Scott make a sensational push to the front, quickly carving his way from 12th on the grid to as high as fourth, running firmly in the lead group and eyeing a spot on the feature grid.
Instead, the tightening lead group got too close for comfort in the heavy rain and Scott was hit by a chasing rider behind, knocking him off track and putting his hopes on hold once again until the second and final qualifying race.
As for Stockill, the wet-weather expert unfortunately never got a chance to embrace the conditions, as an early mechanical issue left him stranded in the first qualifying race.
Qualifying race two saw the former Canada Series rivals back together on-track again, as Stockill carved his way through the field and into the top-eight in the early stages while Scott ran in the same group after a mediocre start.
The teammates would begin to find their rhythm in the second half, with Scott again climbing his way into the top-five and matching the pace of the leaders as he tried to earn the final spot for Thursday’s action.
This time it was his own mistake that would undo the progress, however, as the Alberta native crashed in Turn 11 and could not remount. Stockill would have to take brief avoiding action, disrupting his chase for the podium.
In the end, Stockill would climb to an impressive fifth in the final order, putting him 27th in the final overall classification behind the 23 who advanced to the final, the strongest finish for a Canadian at the event.
Scott’s DNF left him classified 38th in the field, though that hardly tells the story as the Canadian champion flashed enough pace to challenge for a historic spot in the finale prior to the incident.
The impressive showing represents a major step forward for Team Canada as they found themselves in the mix for a final qualification all week, thanks in large part to the efforts of both Stockill and Scott as they battled the tricky conditions at an unfamiliar venue.
The team was also aided by manager Toni Sharpless’ rider coach and mentor Tomas Casas; Canadian racing guru Colin Fraser; helper Stacey Iwata; and parents Jason Stockill and Ben Scott, amongst many others who helped make the appearance possible.
The feature FIM MiniGP triple-header got underway Thursday in Aragon, with two regular races and a double-points Super Final crowning the 2024 World Champion ahead of this weekend’s MotoGP title-decider at Catalunya.
More information can be found on the FIM MiniGP World Series website.
James Rispoli (43). Photo courtesy Harley-Davidson.
Harley-Davidson will do a demonstration test of its factory Road Glide MotoAmerica King of The Baggers racebikes at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on the Monday after the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona.
MotoAmerica Harley-Davidson factory riders James Rispoli and Kyle Wyman will turn demo laps, and Grand Prix racers Marco Melandri, John Hopkins and Simon Crafar are scheduled to test the machines.
Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz and DORNA representatives are set to be on hand for the event and will discuss plans for Harley’s future involvement with International-level road racing. The Baggers ran as a support class for the MotoGP event at Circuit of The Americas earlier this year.
Enea Bastianini (23), Marc Marquez (93), Jorge Martin (89) and Francesco Bagnaia (1) head into Turn One of the Sprint race in Barcelona. Photos by Michael Gougis.
Francesco Bagnaia’s best chance of keeping his title hopes alive until Sunday’s Grand Prix race meant that he needed to win Saturday’s Sprint and hope other riders finished ahead of Championship leader Jorge Martin. Martin, on the other hand, needed to stay upright and not get involved in a battle with anyone. That is exactly what happened on Saturday. “Everyone did what they needed to do today,” Martin said after the race.
After fluffling the start, Bagnaia quickly forced his way into the lead and won, and Jorge Martin finished third after offering absolutely no defense against Enea Bastianini’s last-lap lunge down the inside into Turn Five. Martin happily pocketed the third-place points, leaving him 19 points ahead of Bagnaia. That means that even if Bagnaia wins Sunday’s Grand Prix race, Martin can finish ninth and still take the title.
Jorge Martin (89) lets Enea Bastianini (23) make a clean pass for second on the last lap of the Sprint race.Francesco Bagnaia (1) took pole and led every lap of the Sprint race.Aron Canet (44) led every Moto2 practice session over the weekend and snatched pole in the final minutes of qualifying.Moto3 World Champion David Alonso (80) was 0.347 seconds faster than the rest of the field and cleanly qualified on pole. Fans on the Spanish hillsides waved banners with his racing number and the phrase “BabyGOAT.” While Alonso races as a Colombian citizen, he also holds Spanish citizenship and was born in Spain. Alonso has set a new record for wins in a season for the class with 13 victories so far in 2024.Raul Fernandez (25) flew the Valencian flag on the cooldown lap after the Sprint race.Trackhouse Racing said farewell to Miguel Oliveira, who is leaving the team to join Pramac Yamaha in 2025. Oliveira scored the team’s first podium by taking second in Germany earlier this year.
Francesco Bagnaia won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP24 on Michelin control tires, the two-time and defending World Champion won the 12-lap race by 0.942 seconds.
Bagnaia’s teammate Enea Bastianini was the runner-up.
Jorge Martin finished third on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati.
For the championship, Bagnaia is 19 points behind his principal rival Martin who has 492 points. Bastianini is third with 377 points.
#TheRematch: Bagnaia raises the stakes as Bastianini locks horns with Martin. The Italian took a hard-fought victory on Saturday, winning the Tissot Sprint and cutting Martin’s lead to just 19 points with everything to play for.
Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) is victorious on Saturday, charging to win the Tissot Sprint at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona. It was an important win, with the Italian claiming the maximum 12 points available – setting the stage for the final Grand Prix of the season. The #1 crossed the line ahead of his teammate Enea Bastianini, with ‘The Beast’ capping off a perfect afternoon for the Ducati Lenovo Team. Bastianini took further points away from Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), who finished in third, with his title advantage cut down to just 19 points ahead of Sunday.
As the lights went out, #TheRematch was at its boiling point, with Bastianini claiming the holeshot on the run to Turn 1 after an unbelievable launch. Bagnaia and Martin began to lock horns, with the #1 working hard to retain second position – responding to his title rival. It was a tense opening sector, with Bagnaia then launching his attack on ‘The Beast’ at Turn 3 to retake a crucial lead.
Meanwhile, it was a disappointing day for Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), with the MotoGP™ rookie’s day coming to a sudden end after contact with Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) forced the #31 to retire on the opening lap of the Sprint.
Bagnaia put down the hammer while Martin prepared for a move on Bastianini, aiming to close the gap on his title rival. The #89 made the move stick on Lap 3 and began to hunt down the current reigning World Champion. ‘The Beast’ responded one lap later, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
The group began to close on Lap 5, with drama unfolding in the battle for second position as Martin and Bastianini went head to head. This battle saw Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing) and Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) begin to fight, battling for fourth position, with Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) hot on their tailpipes.
Amidst the battle for the podium, Martin was able to stretch a gap, eking out a half-a-second margin on Lap 7. Tension was palpable, with Bagnaia eating away at Martin’s Championship margin ahead of Sunday as Martin looked for a way to respond, with Bastianini remaining in chase.
However, this momentum was short-lived as Bagnaia appeared to be comfortable at the front, maintaining his lead as the battle for second intensified. Bastianini began to edge closer to Martin in every sector after regaining composer. The key move came on the final lap, with a breathtaking manoeuvre at Turn 5. At the flag, Bagnaia took victory by 0.942s, crucially beating his title rival and securing the maximum 12 points available. Bastianini was able to bag second position, finishing ahead of Martin, who was only able to take third.
Espargaro was able to secure fourth spot, finishing an emotional Sprint as the #41 prepares for his final outing as a full-time Grand Prix rider. Espargaro was 0.587s adrift from the Sprint rostrum and crossed the line in front of Alex Marquez, with the #73 rounding out the top five spots on Saturday. Morbidelli took sixth, losing touch of the podium battle in the closing laps after being caught by Marc Marquez. The #93 was seventh across the line, beating Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), who took the final Championship points on Saturday.
Join us on Sunday as the world’s most exciting sport returns for #TheRematch decider, with lights out at 14:00 local time (UTC +1)! Everything remains on the line as Martin’s lead is reduced to 19 points, make sure you tune in as we go #RacingForValencia!
Aron Canet (44). Photo courtesy Fantic Racing Team.
Aron Canet was the man to beat during Moto2 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Fantic Racing Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard turned a 1:42.003 to top the field of 32 riders.
Manuel Gonzalez was second-best with a 1:42.149 on his Gresini Kalex.
Zonta Vd Goorbergh claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:42.215 on his RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP Kalex.
Canet leads the field with Gonzalez in pursuit as Aldeguer crashes in Q2. The #44 has claimed pole position, beating Manuel Gonzalez and van den Goorbergh in Barcelona.
Aron Canet (Fantic Racing) has secured a sensational pole position at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, posting a magnificent 1:42.003 – a time which proved to be unbeatable. It was a hectic session, with Canet sitting on top on Saturday, continuing a strong weekend as he finished just 0.146s ahead of Manuel Gonzalez (Gresini Moto2™). The Round 16 winner will take second position on the grid, with a solid starting point for the final Grand Prix of the season. Gonzalez will be joined by the impressive Zonta van den Goorbergh (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP), who worked hard throughout Q2.
Canet’s strong form continues
Practice 2 kickstarted Saturday, with Canet improving on his strong time from Friday, allowing the Spaniard to remain at the top of the timesheets after setting a stunning 1:42.262. Q1 set the stage nicely after Alonso Lopez (Sync SpeedUp) took the top honours, with Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP), Albert Arenas (Gresini Moto2™) and Jaume Masia (Preicanos Racing Team) in the chasing pack – setting up a tense Q2.
Once the Q2 fight began, there was early drama for Fermin Aldeguer (Sync SpeedUp), crashing at Turn 14 on his first flying lap – leaving a steep task for Sunday. Jorge Navarro (OnlyFans American Racing Team) crashed moments later, with van den Goorbergh becoming the early pacesetter. Just eight riders had time on the board heading into the final run, with Canet posting a strong 1:42.003 as everything came down to the final minute of Q2, with nobody able to beat Canet’s benchmark.
A difficult day for Sync SpeedUp
Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) jumped to fourth on the grid, with the British rider showing a consistent pace at the end of the session. Dixon will be alongside Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI) on Sunday, with the newly crowned Moto2™ World Champion rounding out the top five on the grid. Meanwhile, Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) had another impressive qualifying – securing P6 on the grid.
Filip Salac (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) will head row three of the grid, placing in front of Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Celestino Vietti, with the Italian remaining in the fight for a spot inside the top five in the Championship. Navarro managed to recover to ninth, setting a competitive 1:42.667 to round off the third row. Some big names are left with work to do, most notably Lopez, who will be charging from P13 on the grid ahead of his teammate Aldeguer, who starts from P18.
The action continues in Barcelona, with race day just around the corner, make sure you join us on Sunday for lights out at 12:15 local time (UTC +1) as we go #RacingForValencia!
David Alonso earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Valresa Aspar Team CFMOTO on Pirelli control tires, the Colombian turned a lap time of 1:45.905. Not only was that good enough to lead the 27-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse his own 2024 All-Time Lap Record of 1:46.111.
Collin Veijer was the best of the rest with a 1:46.252 on Liqui Moly Intact GP Husqvarna, and Ivan Ortola claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:46.276 on his MT Helmets – MSI KTM.
Alonso lights up the timesheets and denies Veijer pole. The Colombian stunned the field on Saturday, clinching a seventh pole position of the season ahead of Veijer and Ortola.
David Alonso (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team) has delivered a special pole position at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona after posting an incredible 1:45.905. The Colombian shattered the lap record, claiming his seventh pole of the season and a 0.347s over Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP), with the Dutchman unable to enter the 1:45 bracket despite a strong final run. Veijer improved on his final flying lap and will start alongside Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI), who secured another front row start at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Lap records obliterated in Q2
Practice 2 delivered fireworks in the field’s final chance to earn a spot inside the top 14, with Ortola finishing fastest, improving on his time from Friday and finishing ahead of Alonso after the duo posted some incredible late laps. It was a thrilling start to Q1, with Tatsuki Suzuki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) earning the top spot and a place in Q2 alongside Matteo Bertelle (Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team), Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) and Ryusei Yamanaka (MT Helmets – MSI).
As Q2 clicked into gear, Alonso set the early pace, clocking a 1:46.026 – destroying the lap record on his first flying lap. The Colombian continued to improve, becoming the first rider to enter the 1:45 bracket in the Moto3™ class. Everything was left undecided until the final run, with tactics at play during the closing minutes of the session and Veijer finding further to jump onto the front row – allowing Alonso to hold onto the pole.
Piqueras heads row two
Angel Piqueras (Leopard Racing) will start from the second row of the grid, grabbing fourth place on the grid. The #36 had a solid Saturday, claiming bragging rights as the top Honda rider. Piqueras will line up alongside Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) and SIC58 Squadra Corse’s Luca Lunetta, with the Italian continuing to have an incredible 2024 season.
Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) heads from the third row after the Spaniard suffered a late crash at Turn 5. Fernandez will have Furusato and Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) for company on the third row, with Furusato having fought through Q1. Further back, Yamanaka will start from P15 on the grid, with the #6 left with some work to do on Sunday.
Make sure you tune in for an unmissable Moto3™ race, with plenty up for grabs and lights going out on Sunday at 11:00 local time (UTC +1) as we go #RacingForValencia!
ELF Marc VDS Racing’s Sam Lowes and Aruba.it Racing-Ducati’s Alvaro Bautista topped the 2024 crash charts in World Superbike. Each crashed 17 times across the season, seven times more than Alex Lowes, Tarran Mackenzie and Andrea Locatelli, who were tied for second-most frequent fallers with 10 crashes.
2024 Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu crashed only twice, and only Petronas MIE Racing’s Hafizh Syahrin fell fewer times, with one crash.
American Mallory Dobbs topped the crash chart in the World Women’s Circuit Racing series, with nine falls. Jessica Howden was second with six.
Tayla Relph (8), Mallory Dobbs (14), Isis Carreno (99) and Jessica Howden (52) in action at Jerez. Photo by Michael Gougis.WorldSBK_2024_Falls Report
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