Post-season testing began on Tuesday morning at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with teams slowly unveiling new components and liveries and riders getting used to new teams and new surroundings.
On a chilly but sunny morning, riders were slow to take to the track, with test riders Michele Pirro and Lorenzo Savadori putting in more laps than anyone else in the first hour. Times were slow, with Alex Marquez’ 1:40.213 two seconds off the all-time best lap.
On Monday, MotoGP teams prepared for the first post-season test, with squads rolling out new machines and riders acquainting themselves with new crew members ahead of Tuesday’s activities at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Fresh off of winning the 2024 MotoGP World Championship with Ducati and Jorge Martin, the Pramac racing squad rolled its new Yamaha YZR-M1 prototypes into their garage. Pramac switched to Yamaha for 2025, giving the Japanese company two additional machines on the grid. This is expected to help the company and the two-bike factory team gather data and feedback as they try to improve their dismal level of performance–the factory team did not score a single podium in 2024. After Sunday’s race, former World Champion Fabio Quartararo praised the company’s revitalized development efforts. “If we test an engine and it is better, we have it at the next race,” Quartararo said.
Clad in unpainted black fairings, the Pramac machines featured new aerodynamics, particularly down the side of the upper fairing, in a configuration similar to that seen on the factory-team KTM RC16 racebikes in 2024.
Luigi “Gigi” Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse and the architect of the all-conquering Desmosedici machines that have dominated MotoGP for the last three seasons, appeared for a brief news conference in the media center at Barcelona. Dall’Igna says he is confident that Ducati will remain competitive in 2025 with six bikes on the grid, down from eight in 2024, but “the real problem is that Martin is leaving to another company and same for Enea (Bastianini). This is the difference between 2024 and 2025.”
AHRMA Announces 2025 Road Race Schedule
(November 18, Knoxville, Tennessee) – The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2025 National Road Racing series brings history to life during 10 weekends at racetracks across the United States.
“ARHMA’s 2025 National Roadracing Series schedule promises to be our most dynamic yet, as we celebrate the rich legacy and spirit of historic motorsport,” said Greg Tomlinson, Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees. “We look forward to welcoming racers, enthusiasts, and fans to join us as we honor speed and tradition through a thrilling journey across iconic tracks. Here’s to another year of preserving the passion that fuels us all!”
The 2025 season kicks off February 14 with a full weekend of competition at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA and will conclude the weekend of October 2, during the 20th Annual Barber Vintage Festival, in Birmingham, AL.
The racing schedule includes back-to-back stops in the West starting at the “big” track at Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, CA followed by AHRMA’s first visit to Inde Motorsports Ranch, in Wilcox AZ.
Mark your calendar now for some of the world’s best classic motorcycle racing events.
2025 AHRMA National Road Racing Series Schedule*
2/14-16 Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA
3/14-16 Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC
4/18-20 Big Willow, Willow Springs Raceway; Rosamond, CA
4/25-27 Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox AZ
5/30-6/1 Motorsport Park Hastings; Hastings, NE
6/20-22 New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ
8/1-3 Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL
8/15-17 Pittsburgh International Race Complex; Wampum, PA
9/5-7 Nelson Ledges Road Course; Garrettsville, OH
**10/2-5 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL
*Preliminary Schedule as of 11/14/2024, subject to change
**The Barber Vintage Festival event is a no refund event. All road racers MUST BE FULL Members (no weekend memberships are available)
The AHRMA Academy of Roadracing (AAR) and the Sidecar Racing School (SRS) will be held on Friday of most events except the Barber Vintage Festival. Pass the school on Friday and be eligible to race the weekend. Final school schedule will be announced at a later date.
Registration for these events will be opening soon at ahrma.motorsportreg.com.
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With about 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
N2 Track Days Announces 2025 Schedule and End to Racing Activities
Media, PA – November 2024 – N2 Track Days, the premier East Coast track day provider, is proud to announce the 2025 Track Day Schedule and Black Friday specials. N2 Track Days will provide over 60 events in 2025, at 12 world class racetracks, with over 45 events held on weekends. To celebrate the 2025 schedule announcement, N2 Track Days is offering special pricing on memberships and track day packages for two weeks, from Monday, November 18th at 12pm EST through November 30, 2024.
“We are very happy to announce the 2025 N2 Track Day schedule, and the decision that the track day business will be our primary focus in 2025,” said N2 CEO Jim Curtis. This return to focusing on the track day business also marks the end of the highly successful N2/BobbleHeadMoto MotoAmerica race team along with the decision that N2 has halted plans for the 2025 N2RA National Endurance Series.
“We have enjoyed several years of tremendous success in racing. A Daytona 200 win, reviving and growing a National Endurance Series and participating in the MotoAmerica with two back-to-back national championships. After establishing a healthy track day business, and partnering with multiple organizations, we set out to help motorcycle racers whenever we could, including two-time national champion Blake Davis. We revived a National Endurance Series and oversaw tremendous growth, rule improvements and substantial purses. We want to deliver a quality product, but with the effort to do so is significant and time is against us. This is not a decision we took lightly, and we hope all our supporters understand this. It’s now time to shift the resources we dedicated to our racing efforts and use them to continue to improve our tremendously successful core business in 2025. “
Part of those improvements include the introduction of a new first-time novice rider program in 2025 to assist ‘new to the track’ riders with the transition from the street to the track. This year saw a successful expansion of the ATP (Advanced Training Program) and we will continue to grow our offerings with other specialized training programs, joint events, dealer days, staff training events and motorcycle demo events. This past year also marked a return to Advanced group coaching which will expand in 2025.
N2 Track Days is a member-driven organization, and members enjoy significant benefits. All our events are organized into multiple groups based on rider skill level and experience to create the safest environment possible. Members enjoy special event pricing, expert instruction, and flexible cancellation policies with our Elite membership. Many of our staff are Yamaha Champions Riding School graduates, instructors, and YCRS-certified coaches and accomplished racers.
“We are pleased to announce the incredible ‘Black Friday’ discounts on memberships and track day packages starting today at noon,” said N2 CEO Jim Curtis. “New riders and existing members can enjoy extensive discounts on Basic and Elite memberships. We have also put together some very attractive pricing on 6-Day, 12-Day, and 18-Day track day packages. Our most dedicated members can save a substantial amount of money on our season pass for unlimited days in 2025. All packages are limited in quantity and always sell out before the deadline, which is November 30th this year.”
To learn more about N2 memberships, track packages, and track days please go to www.N2td.org
N2 Track Days 2025 Preliminary Schedule *
Saturday, January 18- Homestead Miami Speedway
Sunday, January 19- Homestead Miami Speedway
Saturday, March 8- Roebling Road Raceway
Sunday, March 9- Roebling Road Raceway
Saturday, April 12- NCBike- (Staff Only Event)
Sunday, April 13- NCBike- (Staff Only Event)
Monday, April 21 – New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt
Saturday, April 26- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, April 27- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, April 26- NCBike
Sunday, April 27- NCBike
Monday, April 28- Summit Point Main Circuit
Saturday, May 10- Summit Point Main Circuit
Monday, May 12- New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt
Saturday, May 17- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, May 18- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, May 17- Roebling Road Raceway
Sunday, May 18- Roebling Road Raceway
Monday, May 19- Summit Point Main Circuit
Monday, June 2- Summit Point Main Circuit
Saturday, June 7- Carolina Motorsports Park
Sunday, June 8- Carolina Motorsports Park
Friday, June 13- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, June 14- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, June 15- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, June 21- NCBike
Sunday, June 22- NCBike
Monday, June 30- New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt
Saturday, July 5- Road Atlanta
Sunday, July 6- Road Atlanta
Saturday, July 5- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, July 6- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Friday, July 11- Roebling Road Raceway
Monday, July 14- Summit Point Main Circuit
Saturday, July 19- NCBike
Sunday, July 20- NCBike
Monday, July 21- New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt
Saturday, August 2- Road Atlanta
Sunday, August 3- Road Atlanta
Monday, August 4- Summit Point Main Circuit
Friday, August 8- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, August 9- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, August 10 – Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, August 23- Carolina Motorsports Park
Sunday, August 24- Carolina Motorsports Park
Friday, August 29- Road Atlanta
Saturday, September 6- Summit Point Main
Sunday, September 7- Summit Point Main
Saturday, September 13- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, September 14- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, September 27- NCBike
Sunday, September 28- NCBike
Friday, October 10- New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt
Saturday, October 11- Carolina Motorsports Park
Sunday, October 12- Carolina Motorsports Park
Saturday, October 18- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, October 19- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, October 25- NCBike
Sunday, October 26- NCBike
Saturday, Nov 29- Barber Motorsports Park
Sunday, Nov 30- Barber Motorsports Park
* Dates are preliminary and subject to change
About N2: N2 – Ride, Learn, Race.
Founded in 2014, N2’s mission is to build a sustainable motorcycle community through safe, structured motorcycle track days, advanced rider training programs based on Yamaha Champions Riding School teaching methods. In 2017, N2 successfully resurrected Motorcycle Endurance Racing in America partnering with WERA Roadracing and creating the N2/WERA National Endurance Series. The N2/BobbleHeadMoto Professional Race Team is the two time national champion in the MotoAmerica Pro Racing Series with Blake Davis. N2 is also a major contributor to the Roadracing World Action Fund through fundraising efforts and support from its large member base.
The N2 Track Days is proudly sponsored by: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Dainese, KYT Helmets America, Woodcraft Technologies, BobbleHeadMoto, , REB Graphics, Wiseco Pistons, JE Pistons, Pit-Lane Moto and Yamaha Champions Riding School.
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Alpinestars Unveils Limited Edition Martinator S-R10 Racing Helmet and Supertech R Vented Boots in Collaboration with MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN – This iconic Martinator collection embodies Jorge Martin’s tenacious ambition on track, relentless competitive spirit, and everyday work ethic. Engineered to deliver top-tier performance, the Limited Edition Martinator Supertech R10 Racing Helmet and Supertech R Vented Boots provide advanced protection and enhanced safety.
Featuring race-proven innovations, both the S-R10 Helmet and the Supertech R Boots provide maximum airflow, comfort, and unparalleled protective technology. In this special edition, the Martinator replica products mirror Jorge’s MotoGP racing equipment and his unyielding drive.
Jorge Martin: “Martinator is a nickname my father gave me because of my strength, ability to overcome, and perseverance. There have been some chapters throughout my sporting career that have reflected this nickname, such as the tendon injury in my hand requiring a ‘bionic’ glove in 2018, or the bad crash in Portimão in 2021. Through these experiences, along with my self-improvement mentality and work ethic, I’ve forged the Martinator persona that has driven me to where I am today.”
The Limited Edition Martinator S-R10 Helmet and Supertech R Vented Boots give fans the unique opportunity to experience the track like MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin, inspiring them to push their limits and persevere in all conditions.
The Martinator Supertech R Vented Boots are now available for purchase online at alpinestars.com and at authorized Alpinestars dealers for €649.95 / $649.95. The Martinator S-R10 Helmet is set to launch ahead of the 2025 MotoGP season, with availability scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 6 PM CET / 9 AM PST for €1,349.95 / $1,349.95. The Martinator S-R10 will come equipped with two interchangeable race and standard spoilers, clear and dark smoke visors, a set of tear-offs, a Pinlock lens, and both wind and breath deflectors—all conveniently storable in the included paddock helmet bag.
Supertech R10 Road Racing Helmet: MotoGP-Grade Performance
The culmination of years of rigorous research, development, and testing, Alpinestars’ Supertech R-10 Helmet stands as one of the world’s most advanced helmets for racers and riders worldwide. A signature characteristic of the S-R10’s design is its cutting-edge aerodynamics, fine-tuned through extensive wind tunnel testing to reduce drag and optimize aerodynamic stability at high speeds. The helmet’s aerodynamics are perfectly paired with advanced ventilation, exceptional comfort, and an eye-catching design.
Supertech R Vented Boots: MotoGP-Grade Performance for Track and Road
The Supertech R Vented Boots set the benchmark for high-performance protective footwear, born from Alpinestars’ comprehensive research and real-world testing with MotoGP and World Superbike champions. The inner bootie offers enhanced impact protection, while the compound rubber sole provides superior grip on the pegs, making these boots the definitive choice for riders seeking peak performance and comfort both on and off the track.
Key features include extensive perforations for optimal ventilation, a flex area and rear bellow for enhanced flexibility, a TPU shifter for superior medial protection, and an ergonomically profiled shin plate for optimal impact absorption.
Note: (The Boots are available now. The Helmet arrives in stock February 2025.)
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP promoter Dorna hope to do more than just demo runs of MotoAmerica’s Harley-Davidson King of The Baggers racebikes at Grand Prix circuits in the future, but the nature of the burgeoning collaboration between the two remains to be seen.
Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz joined Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, and Carlos Ezpeleta, Dorna’s Chief Sporting Officer, in a brief news conference before MotoAmerica racers Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli turned demonstration laps on their racebikes at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
“We are very proud to continue our relationship with Harley,” Carmelo Ezpeleta told journalists and guests at the event. “It is clear from our side that … this is very important to us. Harley is very important in the American market and it is very important to us.”
“We are a natural fit,” said Zeitz. “We will be exploring the opportunities to see what we can do in the world of racing.”
Collaborating with Harley could increase the popularity of MotoGP in the United States, and such a collaboration could increase the visibility of Harley in countries where MotoGP is popular, the representatives said.
However, what that collaboration will look like is unknown at this point, other than it will not be a duplicate of the successful MotoAmerica races. At this point, Dorna is talking to Harley and Harley only, and has no plans to open discussions with other manufacturers, Carlos Ezpeleta said. In MotoAmerica, Harley races against Indian in the King of The Baggers class.
Later in the day, Grand Prix racers Marco Melandri, John Hopkins and Simon Crafar were scheduled to test the factory Road Glide racebikes.
The participants were quick to point out that it is not Harley-Davidson’s first involvement with international Grand Prix racing. Italian Walter Villa took an Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson RR-250 to three straight 250cc Grand Prix World Championships from 1974-1976.
MotoGP™ Awards wrap up 2024
Champions crowned, curtain down: Congratulations to our 2024 winners
The 2024 MotoGP™ Awards took place on Sunday night in Barcelona as we witnessed this season’s Champions collect their medals, before freshly-crowned MotoGP™ World Champion Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) placed the famous plaque on the Tower of Champions.
The top three from each class – MotoGP™, Moto2™, Moto3™ and MotoE™ – and more were celebrated at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, as MotoGP™ capped off another stunning year of racing – and brought the covers off a whole new brand identity.
Here are some of the best shots of the night!
More, from another press release issued by Dorna:
MotoGP™: FASTER. FORWARD. FEARLESS.
The most exciting sport on earth unveils a new brand identity. Discover it.
Welcome to the most exciting sport on earth. The fastest bikes. The most forward-thinking manufacturers. The world’s most fearless riders. This is the hunt, and there can only be one winner. Come with us to the edge of possibility and the edge of your seat.
Crafted with the world’s largest independent design studio, Pentagram, our new identity is more than a logo. It’s a complete evolution of the brand, including artwork, motion, typeface, visual identity and verbal identity designed to take the most exciting sport on earth into a new era.
From a motorsport to digital-first global entertainment brand, the new MotoGP™ is for every fan – those who’ve fallen in love throughout our more than 75-year history, and all those we haven’t met yet. Fans are the driving force behind our new identity and the most exciting sport on earth is its DNA.
The M in the new MotoGP™ logo takes inspiration from two bikes, at a lean, close to each other on track as is unique to the sport. The ‘O’s suggest the wheels’ geometry, and the ‘t’ the rider between them. Human and machine. The ‘GP’ evokes the track and helps the logo retain its strong, sporty aesthetic.
Angus Hyland, Creative Director & Pentagram Partner
“Working on the new MotoGP identity has been an incredible honour. It was great to collaborate with the MotoGP team to reimagine this iconic brand, and impossible not to get caught up in the excitement of the competition and the people that shape it. We hope fans around the world will embrace the new look and feel as MotoGP races into its next chapter.”
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports
“We’re very excited to reveal our new identity and invite fans around the world to meet the new MotoGP. Working with Pentagram has been an incredible adventure leading to what we hope our fans will agree is an incredible result. A brand is more than a logo, and MotoGP is more than a sport. The process has taught us a lot about both and we’re very proud to show the world the results. The key question throughout has been, ‘What is MotoGP?’, both now and looking forward to who we want to be, and we hope this new identity communicates every aspect of that, from the speed to the passion and everything in between. This is MotoGP.”
About MotoGP™
Welcome to the most exciting sport on earth. The fastest bikes. The most forward-thinking manufacturers. The world’s most fearless riders. This is the hunt, and there can only be one winner. Come with us to the edge of possibility and the edge of your seat.
MotoGP’s new tagline is:
Francesco Bagnaia led the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona from start to finish, joined Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez as the only riders to win 11 or more Grand Prix races in a season, and still cut a dejected figure on the track and on the podium. He had lost the Championship to Jorge Martin, who had won only three Grand Prix races.
Martin’s consistency paid off with his first MotoGP World Championship. Martin had hoped to join the Ducati factory team in 2025 but was rebuffed by Ducati managers, (who signed the resurgent Marc Marquez instead), so Martin signed a 2025 deal with Aprilia mid-season, and will take his new #1 plate with him. And the Prima Pramac satellite team Martin won the 2024 World Championship with, has signed with Yamaha for next year.
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.
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.
Classification motogp race
More, from a press release issued by Dorna:
#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.
Classification moto2 race
More, from a press release issued by Dorna:
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!
Post-season testing began on Tuesday morning at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with teams slowly unveiling new components and liveries and riders getting used to new teams and new surroundings.
On a chilly but sunny morning, riders were slow to take to the track, with test riders Michele Pirro and Lorenzo Savadori putting in more laps than anyone else in the first hour. Times were slow, with Alex Marquez’ 1:40.213 two seconds off the all-time best lap.
On Monday, MotoGP teams prepared for the first post-season test, with squads rolling out new machines and riders acquainting themselves with new crew members ahead of Tuesday’s activities at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Fresh off of winning the 2024 MotoGP World Championship with Ducati and Jorge Martin, the Pramac racing squad rolled its new Yamaha YZR-M1 prototypes into their garage. Pramac switched to Yamaha for 2025, giving the Japanese company two additional machines on the grid. This is expected to help the company and the two-bike factory team gather data and feedback as they try to improve their dismal level of performance–the factory team did not score a single podium in 2024. After Sunday’s race, former World Champion Fabio Quartararo praised the company’s revitalized development efforts. “If we test an engine and it is better, we have it at the next race,” Quartararo said.
Clad in unpainted black fairings, the Pramac machines featured new aerodynamics, particularly down the side of the upper fairing, in a configuration similar to that seen on the factory-team KTM RC16 racebikes in 2024.
Luigi “Gigi” Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse and the architect of the all-conquering Desmosedici machines that have dominated MotoGP for the last three seasons, appeared for a brief news conference in the media center at Barcelona. Dall’Igna says he is confident that Ducati will remain competitive in 2025 with six bikes on the grid, down from eight in 2024, but “the real problem is that Martin is leaving to another company and same for Enea (Bastianini). This is the difference between 2024 and 2025.”
AHRMA Announces 2025 Road Race Schedule
(November 18, Knoxville, Tennessee) – The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2025 National Road Racing series brings history to life during 10 weekends at racetracks across the United States.
“ARHMA’s 2025 National Roadracing Series schedule promises to be our most dynamic yet, as we celebrate the rich legacy and spirit of historic motorsport,” said Greg Tomlinson, Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees. “We look forward to welcoming racers, enthusiasts, and fans to join us as we honor speed and tradition through a thrilling journey across iconic tracks. Here’s to another year of preserving the passion that fuels us all!”
The 2025 season kicks off February 14 with a full weekend of competition at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA and will conclude the weekend of October 2, during the 20th Annual Barber Vintage Festival, in Birmingham, AL.
The racing schedule includes back-to-back stops in the West starting at the “big” track at Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, CA followed by AHRMA’s first visit to Inde Motorsports Ranch, in Wilcox AZ.
Mark your calendar now for some of the world’s best classic motorcycle racing events.
2025 AHRMA National Road Racing Series Schedule*
2/14-16 Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA
3/14-16 Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC
4/18-20 Big Willow, Willow Springs Raceway; Rosamond, CA
4/25-27 Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox AZ
5/30-6/1 Motorsport Park Hastings; Hastings, NE
6/20-22 New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ
8/1-3 Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL
8/15-17 Pittsburgh International Race Complex; Wampum, PA
9/5-7 Nelson Ledges Road Course; Garrettsville, OH
**10/2-5 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL
*Preliminary Schedule as of 11/14/2024, subject to change
**The Barber Vintage Festival event is a no refund event. All road racers MUST BE FULL Members (no weekend memberships are available)
The AHRMA Academy of Roadracing (AAR) and the Sidecar Racing School (SRS) will be held on Friday of most events except the Barber Vintage Festival. Pass the school on Friday and be eligible to race the weekend. Final school schedule will be announced at a later date.
Registration for these events will be opening soon at ahrma.motorsportreg.com.
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With about 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
N2 Track Days Announces 2025 Schedule and End to Racing Activities
Media, PA – November 2024 – N2 Track Days, the premier East Coast track day provider, is proud to announce the 2025 Track Day Schedule and Black Friday specials. N2 Track Days will provide over 60 events in 2025, at 12 world class racetracks, with over 45 events held on weekends. To celebrate the 2025 schedule announcement, N2 Track Days is offering special pricing on memberships and track day packages for two weeks, from Monday, November 18th at 12pm EST through November 30, 2024.
“We are very happy to announce the 2025 N2 Track Day schedule, and the decision that the track day business will be our primary focus in 2025,” said N2 CEO Jim Curtis. This return to focusing on the track day business also marks the end of the highly successful N2/BobbleHeadMoto MotoAmerica race team along with the decision that N2 has halted plans for the 2025 N2RA National Endurance Series.
“We have enjoyed several years of tremendous success in racing. A Daytona 200 win, reviving and growing a National Endurance Series and participating in the MotoAmerica with two back-to-back national championships. After establishing a healthy track day business, and partnering with multiple organizations, we set out to help motorcycle racers whenever we could, including two-time national champion Blake Davis. We revived a National Endurance Series and oversaw tremendous growth, rule improvements and substantial purses. We want to deliver a quality product, but with the effort to do so is significant and time is against us. This is not a decision we took lightly, and we hope all our supporters understand this. It’s now time to shift the resources we dedicated to our racing efforts and use them to continue to improve our tremendously successful core business in 2025. “
Part of those improvements include the introduction of a new first-time novice rider program in 2025 to assist ‘new to the track’ riders with the transition from the street to the track. This year saw a successful expansion of the ATP (Advanced Training Program) and we will continue to grow our offerings with other specialized training programs, joint events, dealer days, staff training events and motorcycle demo events. This past year also marked a return to Advanced group coaching which will expand in 2025.
N2 Track Days is a member-driven organization, and members enjoy significant benefits. All our events are organized into multiple groups based on rider skill level and experience to create the safest environment possible. Members enjoy special event pricing, expert instruction, and flexible cancellation policies with our Elite membership. Many of our staff are Yamaha Champions Riding School graduates, instructors, and YCRS-certified coaches and accomplished racers.
“We are pleased to announce the incredible ‘Black Friday’ discounts on memberships and track day packages starting today at noon,” said N2 CEO Jim Curtis. “New riders and existing members can enjoy extensive discounts on Basic and Elite memberships. We have also put together some very attractive pricing on 6-Day, 12-Day, and 18-Day track day packages. Our most dedicated members can save a substantial amount of money on our season pass for unlimited days in 2025. All packages are limited in quantity and always sell out before the deadline, which is November 30th this year.”
To learn more about N2 memberships, track packages, and track days please go to www.N2td.org
N2 Track Days 2025 Preliminary Schedule *
Saturday, January 18- Homestead Miami Speedway
Sunday, January 19- Homestead Miami Speedway
Saturday, March 8- Roebling Road Raceway
Sunday, March 9- Roebling Road Raceway
Saturday, April 12- NCBike- (Staff Only Event)
Sunday, April 13- NCBike- (Staff Only Event)
Monday, April 21 – New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt
Saturday, April 26- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, April 27- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, April 26- NCBike
Sunday, April 27- NCBike
Monday, April 28- Summit Point Main Circuit
Saturday, May 10- Summit Point Main Circuit
Monday, May 12- New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt
Saturday, May 17- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, May 18- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, May 17- Roebling Road Raceway
Sunday, May 18- Roebling Road Raceway
Monday, May 19- Summit Point Main Circuit
Monday, June 2- Summit Point Main Circuit
Saturday, June 7- Carolina Motorsports Park
Sunday, June 8- Carolina Motorsports Park
Friday, June 13- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, June 14- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, June 15- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, June 21- NCBike
Sunday, June 22- NCBike
Monday, June 30- New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt
Saturday, July 5- Road Atlanta
Sunday, July 6- Road Atlanta
Saturday, July 5- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, July 6- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Friday, July 11- Roebling Road Raceway
Monday, July 14- Summit Point Main Circuit
Saturday, July 19- NCBike
Sunday, July 20- NCBike
Monday, July 21- New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt
Saturday, August 2- Road Atlanta
Sunday, August 3- Road Atlanta
Monday, August 4- Summit Point Main Circuit
Friday, August 8- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, August 9- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, August 10 – Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, August 23- Carolina Motorsports Park
Sunday, August 24- Carolina Motorsports Park
Friday, August 29- Road Atlanta
Saturday, September 6- Summit Point Main
Sunday, September 7- Summit Point Main
Saturday, September 13- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, September 14- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, September 27- NCBike
Sunday, September 28- NCBike
Friday, October 10- New Jersey Motorsports Park – Thunderbolt
Saturday, October 11- Carolina Motorsports Park
Sunday, October 12- Carolina Motorsports Park
Saturday, October 18- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Sunday, October 19- Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Saturday, October 25- NCBike
Sunday, October 26- NCBike
Saturday, Nov 29- Barber Motorsports Park
Sunday, Nov 30- Barber Motorsports Park
* Dates are preliminary and subject to change
About N2: N2 – Ride, Learn, Race.
Founded in 2014, N2’s mission is to build a sustainable motorcycle community through safe, structured motorcycle track days, advanced rider training programs based on Yamaha Champions Riding School teaching methods. In 2017, N2 successfully resurrected Motorcycle Endurance Racing in America partnering with WERA Roadracing and creating the N2/WERA National Endurance Series. The N2/BobbleHeadMoto Professional Race Team is the two time national champion in the MotoAmerica Pro Racing Series with Blake Davis. N2 is also a major contributor to the Roadracing World Action Fund through fundraising efforts and support from its large member base.
The N2 Track Days is proudly sponsored by: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Dainese, KYT Helmets America, Woodcraft Technologies, BobbleHeadMoto, , REB Graphics, Wiseco Pistons, JE Pistons, Pit-Lane Moto and Yamaha Champions Riding School.
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Alpinestars Unveils Limited Edition Martinator S-R10 Racing Helmet and Supertech R Vented Boots in Collaboration with MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN – This iconic Martinator collection embodies Jorge Martin’s tenacious ambition on track, relentless competitive spirit, and everyday work ethic. Engineered to deliver top-tier performance, the Limited Edition Martinator Supertech R10 Racing Helmet and Supertech R Vented Boots provide advanced protection and enhanced safety.
Featuring race-proven innovations, both the S-R10 Helmet and the Supertech R Boots provide maximum airflow, comfort, and unparalleled protective technology. In this special edition, the Martinator replica products mirror Jorge’s MotoGP racing equipment and his unyielding drive.
Jorge Martin: “Martinator is a nickname my father gave me because of my strength, ability to overcome, and perseverance. There have been some chapters throughout my sporting career that have reflected this nickname, such as the tendon injury in my hand requiring a ‘bionic’ glove in 2018, or the bad crash in Portimão in 2021. Through these experiences, along with my self-improvement mentality and work ethic, I’ve forged the Martinator persona that has driven me to where I am today.”
The Limited Edition Martinator S-R10 Helmet and Supertech R Vented Boots give fans the unique opportunity to experience the track like MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin, inspiring them to push their limits and persevere in all conditions.
The Martinator Supertech R Vented Boots are now available for purchase online at alpinestars.com and at authorized Alpinestars dealers for €649.95 / $649.95. The Martinator S-R10 Helmet is set to launch ahead of the 2025 MotoGP season, with availability scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 6 PM CET / 9 AM PST for €1,349.95 / $1,349.95. The Martinator S-R10 will come equipped with two interchangeable race and standard spoilers, clear and dark smoke visors, a set of tear-offs, a Pinlock lens, and both wind and breath deflectors—all conveniently storable in the included paddock helmet bag.
Supertech R10 Road Racing Helmet: MotoGP-Grade Performance
The culmination of years of rigorous research, development, and testing, Alpinestars’ Supertech R-10 Helmet stands as one of the world’s most advanced helmets for racers and riders worldwide. A signature characteristic of the S-R10’s design is its cutting-edge aerodynamics, fine-tuned through extensive wind tunnel testing to reduce drag and optimize aerodynamic stability at high speeds. The helmet’s aerodynamics are perfectly paired with advanced ventilation, exceptional comfort, and an eye-catching design.
Supertech R Vented Boots: MotoGP-Grade Performance for Track and Road
The Supertech R Vented Boots set the benchmark for high-performance protective footwear, born from Alpinestars’ comprehensive research and real-world testing with MotoGP and World Superbike champions. The inner bootie offers enhanced impact protection, while the compound rubber sole provides superior grip on the pegs, making these boots the definitive choice for riders seeking peak performance and comfort both on and off the track.
Key features include extensive perforations for optimal ventilation, a flex area and rear bellow for enhanced flexibility, a TPU shifter for superior medial protection, and an ergonomically profiled shin plate for optimal impact absorption.
Note: (The Boots are available now. The Helmet arrives in stock February 2025.)
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP promoter Dorna hope to do more than just demo runs of MotoAmerica’s Harley-Davidson King of The Baggers racebikes at Grand Prix circuits in the future, but the nature of the burgeoning collaboration between the two remains to be seen.
Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz joined Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, and Carlos Ezpeleta, Dorna’s Chief Sporting Officer, in a brief news conference before MotoAmerica racers Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli turned demonstration laps on their racebikes at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
“We are very proud to continue our relationship with Harley,” Carmelo Ezpeleta told journalists and guests at the event. “It is clear from our side that … this is very important to us. Harley is very important in the American market and it is very important to us.”
“We are a natural fit,” said Zeitz. “We will be exploring the opportunities to see what we can do in the world of racing.”
Collaborating with Harley could increase the popularity of MotoGP in the United States, and such a collaboration could increase the visibility of Harley in countries where MotoGP is popular, the representatives said.
However, what that collaboration will look like is unknown at this point, other than it will not be a duplicate of the successful MotoAmerica races. At this point, Dorna is talking to Harley and Harley only, and has no plans to open discussions with other manufacturers, Carlos Ezpeleta said. In MotoAmerica, Harley races against Indian in the King of The Baggers class.
Later in the day, Grand Prix racers Marco Melandri, John Hopkins and Simon Crafar were scheduled to test the factory Road Glide racebikes.
The participants were quick to point out that it is not Harley-Davidson’s first involvement with international Grand Prix racing. Italian Walter Villa took an Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson RR-250 to three straight 250cc Grand Prix World Championships from 1974-1976.
MotoGP™ Awards wrap up 2024
Champions crowned, curtain down: Congratulations to our 2024 winners
The 2024 MotoGP™ Awards took place on Sunday night in Barcelona as we witnessed this season’s Champions collect their medals, before freshly-crowned MotoGP™ World Champion Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) placed the famous plaque on the Tower of Champions.
The top three from each class – MotoGP™, Moto2™, Moto3™ and MotoE™ – and more were celebrated at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, as MotoGP™ capped off another stunning year of racing – and brought the covers off a whole new brand identity.
Here are some of the best shots of the night!
More, from another press release issued by Dorna:
MotoGP™: FASTER. FORWARD. FEARLESS.
The most exciting sport on earth unveils a new brand identity. Discover it.
Welcome to the most exciting sport on earth. The fastest bikes. The most forward-thinking manufacturers. The world’s most fearless riders. This is the hunt, and there can only be one winner. Come with us to the edge of possibility and the edge of your seat.
Crafted with the world’s largest independent design studio, Pentagram, our new identity is more than a logo. It’s a complete evolution of the brand, including artwork, motion, typeface, visual identity and verbal identity designed to take the most exciting sport on earth into a new era.
From a motorsport to digital-first global entertainment brand, the new MotoGP™ is for every fan – those who’ve fallen in love throughout our more than 75-year history, and all those we haven’t met yet. Fans are the driving force behind our new identity and the most exciting sport on earth is its DNA.
The M in the new MotoGP™ logo takes inspiration from two bikes, at a lean, close to each other on track as is unique to the sport. The ‘O’s suggest the wheels’ geometry, and the ‘t’ the rider between them. Human and machine. The ‘GP’ evokes the track and helps the logo retain its strong, sporty aesthetic.
Angus Hyland, Creative Director & Pentagram Partner
“Working on the new MotoGP identity has been an incredible honour. It was great to collaborate with the MotoGP team to reimagine this iconic brand, and impossible not to get caught up in the excitement of the competition and the people that shape it. We hope fans around the world will embrace the new look and feel as MotoGP races into its next chapter.”
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports
“We’re very excited to reveal our new identity and invite fans around the world to meet the new MotoGP. Working with Pentagram has been an incredible adventure leading to what we hope our fans will agree is an incredible result. A brand is more than a logo, and MotoGP is more than a sport. The process has taught us a lot about both and we’re very proud to show the world the results. The key question throughout has been, ‘What is MotoGP?’, both now and looking forward to who we want to be, and we hope this new identity communicates every aspect of that, from the speed to the passion and everything in between. This is MotoGP.”
About MotoGP™
Welcome to the most exciting sport on earth. The fastest bikes. The most forward-thinking manufacturers. The world’s most fearless riders. This is the hunt, and there can only be one winner. Come with us to the edge of possibility and the edge of your seat.
MotoGP’s new tagline is:
Francesco Bagnaia led the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona from start to finish, joined Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez as the only riders to win 11 or more Grand Prix races in a season, and still cut a dejected figure on the track and on the podium. He had lost the Championship to Jorge Martin, who had won only three Grand Prix races.
Martin’s consistency paid off with his first MotoGP World Championship. Martin had hoped to join the Ducati factory team in 2025 but was rebuffed by Ducati managers, (who signed the resurgent Marc Marquez instead), so Martin signed a 2025 deal with Aprilia mid-season, and will take his new #1 plate with him. And the Prima Pramac satellite team Martin won the 2024 World Championship with, has signed with Yamaha for next year.
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.
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.
Classification motogp race
More, from a press release issued by Dorna:
#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.
Classification moto2 race
More, from a press release issued by Dorna:
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!
