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BMW Previews Next Generation Supersport Concept At Concorso d’Eleganza

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BMW Previews Next Generation Supersport Concept At Concorso d’Eleganza

As part of the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este at Lake Como, BMW Motorrad unveils its latest creation for the superbike segment: the BMW Motorrad Concept RR as the ultimate performance statement in terms of technology and design for the future generation of BMW RR models.

Markus Flasch, Head of BMW Motorrad: “Never before has BMW Motorrad provided such an early glimpse into a future generation of the RR models. The BMW Motorrad
Concept RR is a true masterpiece of our development team, both technically and in terms of design language. Guided and inspired by the BMW Motorrad factory superbike
M 1000 RR, with which BMW Motorrad factory rider Toprak Razgatlioğlu was able to dominantly win the FIM World Superbike Championship last year, the Concept RR offers a true firework of superlatives for both street and track use. The transfer from racing to road has never been shown more clearly. It represents BMW Motorrad’s leadership claim to offer the highest engineering level and maximum performance in this segment.”

 

The BMW Motorrad Concept RR’s engine and electronics are from the factory WorldSBK racebike. Photo courtesy BMW.

BMW Motorrad engages in motorsport out of passion and conviction – on the tracks of the FIM Superbike World Championship as well as in numerous national and international championships. Every day, the BMW Motorrad team lives the symbiosis of engineering excellence and an unyielding drive for top performance anew. This dedication is reflected in every detail of our superbikes, and the valuable insights gained from racing are incorporated into our production models.

In terms of propulsion, the BMW Motorrad Concept RR relies on the water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine of the world champion machine from the FIM Superbike World Championship, which already delivers more than 230 hp (169 kW). This promises pure adrenaline in terms of propulsion and reinforces the leadership claim in the superbike segment. Accompanying this are the electronic control and regulation systems that come directly from the WSBK M 1000 RR, such as the engine management, traction control, and engine brake.

By innovative manufacturing techniques and the use of high-tech materials such as carbon and aluminum, the BMW Motorrad Concept RR sets new benchmarks in lightweight construction. From the frame to the smallest component, every detail is consistently optimized for lightweight construction and performance. The design also follows this principle: sharp, purposeful, expressive – with an embossed RR logo on the tail and an illuminated RR symbol on the downside of the delicate aluminum tail.

 

Advanced aerodynamics are integral to BMW’s concept sportbike.

The BMW Motorrad engineers placed special emphasis on aerodynamics, particularly on the challenging objectives of “riding stability at very high speeds,” “maximum cornering speeds,” and “minimal air resistance for optimal top speed.” These competing goals are realized by the Concept RR through an unprecedentedly compact package, reduced external attachments, and enhanced precision of airflow, even through the motorcycle – from the ventilated front to the monolithic, also ventilated, aerodynamically optimized rear.

In addition, the concept bike is equipped with an aerodynamically optimized fairing with integrated winglets and high-performance brakes – uncompromisingly perfected for ambitious super-sporty use on the road up to professional racing.

British Talent Cup: Americans Reach Top-10 In Friday Practice

John Ulrich
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British Talent Cup: Americans Reach Top-10 In Friday Practice

American Julian Correa finished 6th and 8th in the two R&G British Talent Cup practice sessions held today in conjunction with a British Superbike event at Silverstone, and fellow American Joshua Raymond Jr. finished 10th and 11th.

Results follow:

Session for GBR BTC FP1
 Session for GBR BTC FP2

MotoGP : A.Marquez Cracks Lap Record At Silverstone

Mathilde Gasnier
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MotoGP : A.Marquez Cracks Lap Record At Silverstone

Alex Marquez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:57.295. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Aleix Espargaro’s 2024 All-Time Lap Record of 1.57.309.

Fabio Quartararo was the best of the rest with a 1:57.342 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1. 

Jack Miller was third at 1:57.642 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.

Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez finished the session fourth with a 1:57.655 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25. 

Classification PRACTICE MOTOGP

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Alex Marquez heads Quartararo and Miller on blockbuster Friday. The #73 leaves it late to pinch P1 from the Frenchman as a relentless Practice plays out at Silverstone.

As Friday afternoons go, that was a very good one. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) snatched P1 from second place Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) with a cracking new all-time lap record on his final flying lap. The #73’s 1:57.295 means he’s the rider with a target on his back heading into Saturday at the Tissot Grand Prix of the United Kingdom, as Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) rounds out the top three on a bright afternoon for Yamaha at Silverstone.

A DRAMATIC OPENING FEW MINS

Less than 15 minutes into Practice, three crashes unfolded – one for Miller, one for Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and one for Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team). The six-time MotoGP World Champion was on the floor at Turn 3 as the FP1 pacesetter’s session suffered an early setback, with all three uninjured.

HOW THE TOP 10 RACE UNFOLDED

The early Practice pacesetter was Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), with Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) enjoying a good start his Friday afternoon as well. The #42 was P2 ahead of the recovering Miller, Alex Marquez sat in P4 with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) climbing up to P5 just north of the half hour mark to demote Marc Marquez to P6.

Times started to tumble with 25 minutes to go. Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) went fastest before Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) pipped his compatriot to rise into P1, as the top five were split by 0.098s – Mir, Viñales, Bezzecchi, Quartararo and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team). Meanwhile, Marc Marquez and teammate Francesco Bagnaia were lingering outside the top 10 in P12 and P13. Work to do for the Bologna bullets.

As expected, it didn’t stay that way for long. For one of the Ducati stars anyway. Marquez, with Rins tucked in behind, set a 1:57.866 to sail to the summit of the session. Rins slotted into P2, three tenths shy of the #93, as the goalposts were well and truly moved by the title chase frontrunner.

A new leader then emerged though – French GP hero Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR). A classy lap from the Frenchman saw him go P1 but on his next lap, Marquez improved again to reclaim the advantage. That changed pretty sharpish though because Di Giannantonio beat Marquez by 0.006s, as we saw Bagnaia jump into the top 10 with 12 minutes to go.

Bezzecchi was then on a charge and it was the Italian’s 1:57.667 sitting pretty at the top of the timesheets with just under 10 minutes left, with all this movement seeing Alex Marquez suddenly sit in P15. That was then P12, but the lap time wasn’t coming easy for the Spanish GP winner.

Or did we speak too soon? Marquez’s banker lap time was backed up by a rapid, table-topping 1:57.613 to see the #73 deliver when he needed it. In addition, that leap from Marquez meant Viñales was pushed out of the top 10 and Bagnaia was shuffled down to P10.

We then strapped in for a very busy final flurry of laps. Miller moved into P2 before Yamaha counterpart Quartararo grabbed P1 with a brilliant 1:57.342, and with Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) going into P9, Bagnaia was now P11. Not for long though. Bagnaia improved to drag himself into P6, which was then P7 with Marc Marquez going P4 – and that was all she wrote in the session for the factory Ducati pair.

Would it be enough though? Acosta crept into the top 10 on his final flyer before Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) inflicted more pain on his compatriot by pinching P10 off the #37. Meanwhile, Aldeguer’s teammate Alex Marquez set that new all-time lap record to narrowly beat Quartararo, as Marc Marquez and Bagnaia did enough to get into Q2.

THE LAY OF THE LAND AFTER A SCINTILATING FRIDAY

A showstopping Silverstone Practice session sees Marquez and Bezzecchi round out the fastest five on Day 1, with Di Giannantonio P6 ahead of Bagnaia. Zarco’s earlier lap time was good enough to grab P8, the #5 is the lead HRC rider, as Rins holds onto a top 10 place in P9. That means three Yamahas are straight into Q2 for the first time since 2021 – a top job from the Iwata factory. And as mentioned, Aldeguer collected the final automatic Q2 pass as Acosta and Mir miss out on a top 10 by less than a tenth.

What a session that was. It sets us up nicely for Saturday’s action as all eyes look to the skies to see what the weather will bring for qualifying (11:50) and the Tissot Sprint (16:00). 

MotoGP Practice results!

Moto2 : Gonzalez Breaks Record In England

Mathilde Gasnier
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Moto2 : Gonzalez Breaks Record In England

Manuel Gonzalez led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) road course in 2:02.111, topping the field of 24 riders and breaking Ai Ogura’s All-Time Lap Record of 2:02.940 from 2024.

His teammate, Senna Agius was second-best with a time of 2:02.540. Filip Salac did a third-fastest 2:02.700 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.

American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 9th with a best time of 2:03.053 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

Classification practice moto2

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Gonzalez gallops to dominant Friday P1. The title chase leader was in fine form on Friday afternoon at Silverstone as Canet misses the Q2 cut. 

Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP enjoyed Friday at the Tissot Grand Prix of the United Kingdom, didn’t they? Manuel Gonzalez’ new all-time lap record, a 2:02.111, saw the title chase leader sit 0.4s clear of teammate Senna Agius at the end of play. Third place went the way of Filip Salač (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), the Czech star was just over half a second adrift of Gonzalez despite suffering an early crash towards the start of the session.   

Home hero Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) led for a little bit of the early stages of the session but FP1 pacesetter Gonzalez didn’t take long to get into his impressive groove. With 15 minutes to go, Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team) acted as the Championship leader’s closest challenger, 0.130s was the gap, with Dixon sitting P3 ahead of Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) and Agius.

Shadowing teammate Dixon, Salač climbed to P1 with just over three minutes to go before Agius went fastest soon after – and it was a new all-time lap record from the Australian. But come the end of the session, Gonzalez landed a corker to sail back into P1 by that four tenth margin.

Moreira ended the afternoon in P4 ahead of Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego), with impressive rookie Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) gaining automatic Q2 entry in P7. Dixon ends Friday at his home GP in P8 ahead of Roberts and Jorge Navarro (KLINT Forward Factory Team), as Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI), Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Izan Guevara (BLUCRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) and Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) act as the other riders who clinched top 14 spots.

Canet’s late crash cost the 2024 British GP podium finisher an automatic Q2 place, so the Spaniard will have to battle away in Q1 on Saturday.

Moto2 qualifying kicks off at 14:45 (UTC+1) local time on Saturday afternoon – don’t miss it! 

Moto2 PR results!

KTM: Bajaj Becomes Main Investor, Takes Control Of Pierer Mobility

Michael Gougis
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KTM: Bajaj Becomes Main Investor, Takes Control Of Pierer Mobility

KTM is proud to announce a major milestone: after months of dedicated effort and strategic planning, the KTM AG was able to expand its relationship with its long-standing partner Bajaj and secure them as a main investor.

“Today we have been given the opportunity to continue the history of KTM. Together with our long-standing partner Bajaj, we were able to work out a strategy that will enable us to raise a further 600 million euros for our new start in addition to the 200 million euros already made available. The existing sites – in particular our main plant in Mattighofen/Munderfing – will remain the basis for our future success. This means that we will continue to be an important employer for the entire region. In view of this new, second opportunity, we at KTM feel deep gratitude and humility towards all those within and outside our group of companies who have made it possible. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Stefan Pierer on behalf of all those who have accompanied us along the way. He laid the foundation for one of the world’s best-known motorcycle brands, which has a unique community,” said Gottfried Neumeister, CEO, KTM AG.

More, from a statement issued by Pierer Mobility:

Pierer Bajaj AG is the majority shareholder of PIERER Mobility AG. Pierer Industrie AG holds a 50.1% stake in Pierer Bajaj AG. The remaining 49.9% is held by Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. (“Bajaj BV”).

Today, Pierer Industrie AG has concluded a call option agreement with Bajaj BV which enables Bajaj BV to acquire the shares of Pierer Industrie AG in Pierer Bajaj AG and thus indirect control over PIERER Mobility AG until the end of May 2026. Such a change of control requires regulatory approvals. Shares may be transferred under this call option to Bajaj BV once all regulatory approvals have been obtained.

Until these approvals are received, the current control situation will remain unchanged.

More, from another statement issued by Pierer Mobility:

As announced, the creditors of KTM AG, KTM Components GmbH and KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH approved a restructuring plan quota of 30% on February 25, 2025, payable by May 23, 2025. The total and final amount required to finance the quota under the three restructuring plans finally amounted to EUR 525 million.

Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. provides the required funds to enable the continuity of the KTM business by funding the quota payment to the creditors in furtherance of KTM’s debt restructuring.

For this purpose, a loan in the amount of EUR 450 million is granted to KTM AG. An additional amount of EUR 150 million is granted to PIERER Mobility AG which passes on the required balance to meet the quota payments to the KTM companies.

Stefan Pierer steps down from the Executive Board of PIERER Mobility AG in June 2025 after the conclusion of the restructuring proceedings. The Supervisory Board appoints Verena Schneglberger-Grossmann, who has been with the group since November 2015, as new member of the Executive Board (Chief Legal Officer) of PIERER Mobility AG supporting the CEO Gottfried Neumeister.

Moto3 : Carpe Sets New Lap Record At Silverstone

Mathilde Gasnier
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Moto3 : Carpe Sets New Lap Record At Silverstone

Alvaro Carpe led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. The rookie used his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo to lap the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) track in 2:09.104, which led the field of 26 riders and broke Ivan Ortola’s All-Time Lap Record of 2:09.270 from 2024.

David Almansa on his Leopard Racing Honda was second-best with a time of 2:09.344.

For his home GP, Scott Ogden, piloting his CIP Green Power KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 2:09.505.

Classification moto3 practice

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Rookie Carpe sets new lap record in Moto3™ Practice at Silverstone, Odgen P3. The Spanish sensation may have been the fastest for the first time in Moto3 but the home crowd got what they wanted with a Brit inside the top three.

Friday afternoons are hammer time for Moto3™ this year and Silverstone proved no different; 35 minutes to determine who moves to Q2 and who has to fight it out in Q1 were hectic with everyone looking to bag a top 14 spot. It was business as usual for some of the main contenders though, despite rookie Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) coming out on top and setting a new lap record with a 2:09.104.

The #83 was in  great form throughout the session to lead the way and top a session for the first time in his Moto3 career; the Round 1 podium finisher is seeking a return this weekend, at yet another track that he’s seeing for the first time. One rider with great pace throughout was David Almansa (Leopard Racing), lapping consistently well and alone to finish P2. It was a great day for Britain’s Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) who was third come the chequered flag, giving the home crowd something to cheer about. Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) suffered late technical issues but still held fourth, whilst Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) rounded out the top five. Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was sixth whilst David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) took P7.

Eighth place went the way of Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), who just held off Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI), who did well having been suspended from FP1 on Friday morning due to disobeying the orders from marshals at Le Mans. Nicola Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team) was up inside the top ten whilst there’s work to do for Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI), stuck in P11. Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) was 12th but moves into Q2 directly, along with Dennis Foggia (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team) and teammate Maximo Quiles, who left it late but snuck in. Two riders who missed out by less than a tenth were Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) and Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI Racing – BOE), both of whom will be firm favourites to graduate in Saturday’s Q1 session.

Moto3 Practice results from Silverstone in full

 

Eraldo Ferracci Named Grand Marshal Of The 20th Barber Vintage Festival

Mathilde Gasnier
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Eraldo Ferracci Named Grand Marshal Of The 20th Barber Vintage Festival

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – May 22, 2025 — In recognition of a lifetime of exceptional contributions to motorcycling as a racer, an engineer, and a team owner, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is delighted to announce that Eraldo Ferracci will serve as grand marshal for the 20th annual Barber Vintage Festival, Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5.

Ferracci began his journey as a teenager working at a local dealer in his hometown of Terni, Italy. Within a few years, he was crewing for Gilera factory racer Libero Liberati. Ferracci soon began competing himself, eventually winning an amateur 175cc title in 1958 and the ’63 125cc Italian national crown on a factory Motobi.

Eraldo Ferracci will serve as grand marshal for the 20th annual BarberVintage Festival.
Eraldo Ferracci will serve as grand marshal for the 20th annual Barber Vintage Festival.

In the late 1960s, Ferracci was instrumental in bringing small-displacement single-cylinder Benellis to an emerging American motorcycle market through mail-order catalogs. Always a competitor, Ferracci soon discovered drag racing. Combining his riding and tuning skills, he found success in a straight line hopping up multi-cylinder Hondas.

Ferracci and his family ultimately settled in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb, where in 1980 he established “Fast by Ferracci,” the brand’s tricolore oval soon recognized worldwide for its range of high-performance products. When Ferracci moved into road racing, he quickly developed a reputation of building reliable machines that won races.

 

Fast by Ferracci Ducati 888s. Photo by Joe Avila.
Fast by Ferracci Ducati 888s. Photo by Joe Avila.

Ferracci has touched lives on both sides of the pit wall. Doug Polen, during an exceptional three-year run, scored back-to-back FIM Superbike World Championships and the 1993 AMA Superbike title on Fast by Ferracci Ducati 888s. In 1995, three-time world champ Freddie Spencer won his final AMA Superbike race riding a Fast by Ferracci Ducati 916.

When Josh Herrin wrapped up his 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike title, the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team and Ducati North America honored Ferracci by unveiling special “Fast by Ferracci” graphics on Herrin’s Panigale V4 R reminiscent of the livery applied 30 years earlier to Troy Corser’s Ferracci-fettled AMA Superbike-winning Ducati 888.

Barber also has a special relationship with Ferracci. With 1991 AMA Pro Twins GP2 champ Stephen Mathews at the controls, the Barber’s Dairy Race Team won three AHRMA titles on a Fast by Ferracci Ducati, as well as the 1993 WERA Unlimited Twins Expert National Championship. Mathews’ winning 888 Corsa is part of the museum’s permanent collection.

Details for this year’s Barber Vintage festival will be finalized in the coming weeks. Attendees can expect unique fan experiences, including BMW Motorrad Days Americas, Isle of Triumph, demo rides and new-product unveils, plus gravity-defying stunt shows, a kids’ zone, live music, and more crowd favorites, such as the “Wall of Death.”

Last year, more than 500 vendors participated in the largest vintage motorcycle swap meet in the country. Located a short walk from the museum, the three-day event boasts a tremendous selection of rare machinery, difficult-to-find America, European, and Japanese parts, plus historic memorabilia, drawing collectors and hobbyists from far and wide.

Fans will be treated throughout the weekend to AHRMA competition on Barber Motorsports Park’s world-class 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course, as well as at the dedicated flat-track and motocross venues. The festival will maintain its free-entry policy for children 15 years of age and under with a ticketed adult, making for an affordable outing for families.

Friday’s evening’s exclusive annual “Motorcycles by Moonlight” charity fundraiser, with its wine tastings, five-course meal, and live auction in the museum’s “Grand Atrium,” is once again expected to sell out. Charity funds raised will be earmarked for the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum education programs led by Dr. Liz Johnson.

Speaking of the museum, home to the largest motorcycle collection in the world, special events are planned throughout the weekend, such as behind-the-scenes tours of the restoration shop and engine fire-ups that draw thousands of visitors each day. Daily seminars will feature a variety of guest speakers offering historical insights and technical discussions.

Tickets for the 2025 Barber Vintage Festival are available for purchase at barbermuseum.org/barber-vintage-festival

About the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit located at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, the museum focuses on various aspects of motorsports design, from displaying motorcycles andcars spanning over 100 years of production to the Barber Advanced Design Center—a high-tech workspace for design exploration. The museum embraces the culture of motorsports enthusiasts by hosting programs such as Barber Design Camp and events such as Barber Vintage Festival. With five floors housing 1,800 motorcycles, over 60 Lotus race cars, and numerous vintage and iconic vehicles, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is the ultimate family-friendly environment for education, inspiration, and exploration with the mission to preserve, interpret and exhibit the history of motorcycles and vintage vehicles in motorsports. The public is welcome, and more information is available at www.BarberMuseum.org.

MotoGP : M.Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Silverstone

Mathilde Gasnier
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MotoGP : M.Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Silverstone

Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship free practice one (FP1) Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25, the Six-time World Champion turned a lap of 1:58.702 around the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) track and led the 23-rider field.

Franco Morbidelli was second-best with a 1:59.067 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Alex Marquez was third with a lap of 1:59.123 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Classification FP1 MOTOGP

 

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Marc Marquez pockets FP1 top spot at Silverstone. The #93’s advantage sits at 0.3s over VR46’s Morbidelli after the opening stint of the weekend.

Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) will lead the MotoGP field into Practice this afternoon at the Tissot Grand Prix of the United Kingdom after setting a 1:58.702 in FP1, a lap good enough to beat second place Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) by 0.365s. Third place went the way of Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) as we enjoy a sunny–but–chilly start to proceedings at Silverstone.

Fronting the Aprilia charge was Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) in P4, with Yamaha and KTM enjoying positive starts to the weekend with a P5 and P6 thanks to Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and Maverick Viñales’ (Red Bull KTM Tech3) efforts.

Back-to-back polesitter Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) sat out the first 10 minutes of FP1 after disobeying marshals in Le Mans, the Frenchman finished P7 ahead of eighth place Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). 

In the final two minutes of the session, Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) suffered a fast crash at Turn 2. Thankfully, the reigning Moto2 World Champion was back on his feet following the off.

Tune into MotoGP Practice at 16:00 local time (UTC+1) to see who will gain automatic Q2 entry.

MotoGP FP1 full results!

Moto2 : Gonzalez Tops Opening Practice In England

Mathilde Gasnier
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Moto2 : Gonzalez Tops Opening Practice In England

Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 2:02.599 to lead the field of 24 riders.

Jake Dixon was the best of the rest with a 2:03.410 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro. Aron Canet was third-fastest with a 2:03.461 on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex.

American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 15th with a 2:04.262 on his American Racing Team Kalex.

Classification FP1 MOTO2

 

Moto3 : Rueda Quickest In Opening Practice At Silverstone

Mathilde Gasnier
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Moto3 : Rueda Quickest In Opening Practice At Silverstone

Jose Antonio Rueda was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) road course in 2:10.120, topping the field of 25 riders.

David Almansa was the best of the rest with a 2:10.714 on his Leopard Racing Honda.

Angel Piqueras was third with a lap time of 2:10.934 on his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM. 

Classification FP1 MOTO3

BMW Previews Next Generation Supersport Concept At Concorso d’Eleganza

The BMW Motorrad Concept RR. Photo courtesy BMW.

As part of the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este at Lake Como, BMW Motorrad unveils its latest creation for the superbike segment: the BMW Motorrad Concept RR as the ultimate performance statement in terms of technology and design for the future generation of BMW RR models.

Markus Flasch, Head of BMW Motorrad: “Never before has BMW Motorrad provided such an early glimpse into a future generation of the RR models. The BMW Motorrad
Concept RR is a true masterpiece of our development team, both technically and in terms of design language. Guided and inspired by the BMW Motorrad factory superbike
M 1000 RR, with which BMW Motorrad factory rider Toprak Razgatlioğlu was able to dominantly win the FIM World Superbike Championship last year, the Concept RR offers a true firework of superlatives for both street and track use. The transfer from racing to road has never been shown more clearly. It represents BMW Motorrad’s leadership claim to offer the highest engineering level and maximum performance in this segment.”

 

The BMW Motorrad Concept RR’s engine and electronics are from the factory WorldSBK racebike. Photo courtesy BMW.

BMW Motorrad engages in motorsport out of passion and conviction – on the tracks of the FIM Superbike World Championship as well as in numerous national and international championships. Every day, the BMW Motorrad team lives the symbiosis of engineering excellence and an unyielding drive for top performance anew. This dedication is reflected in every detail of our superbikes, and the valuable insights gained from racing are incorporated into our production models.

In terms of propulsion, the BMW Motorrad Concept RR relies on the water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine of the world champion machine from the FIM Superbike World Championship, which already delivers more than 230 hp (169 kW). This promises pure adrenaline in terms of propulsion and reinforces the leadership claim in the superbike segment. Accompanying this are the electronic control and regulation systems that come directly from the WSBK M 1000 RR, such as the engine management, traction control, and engine brake.

By innovative manufacturing techniques and the use of high-tech materials such as carbon and aluminum, the BMW Motorrad Concept RR sets new benchmarks in lightweight construction. From the frame to the smallest component, every detail is consistently optimized for lightweight construction and performance. The design also follows this principle: sharp, purposeful, expressive – with an embossed RR logo on the tail and an illuminated RR symbol on the downside of the delicate aluminum tail.

 

Advanced aerodynamics are integral to BMW’s concept sportbike.

The BMW Motorrad engineers placed special emphasis on aerodynamics, particularly on the challenging objectives of “riding stability at very high speeds,” “maximum cornering speeds,” and “minimal air resistance for optimal top speed.” These competing goals are realized by the Concept RR through an unprecedentedly compact package, reduced external attachments, and enhanced precision of airflow, even through the motorcycle – from the ventilated front to the monolithic, also ventilated, aerodynamically optimized rear.

In addition, the concept bike is equipped with an aerodynamically optimized fairing with integrated winglets and high-performance brakes – uncompromisingly perfected for ambitious super-sporty use on the road up to professional racing.

British Talent Cup: Americans Reach Top-10 In Friday Practice

American Julian Correa (40) seen during Friday R&G British Talent Cup practice at Silverstone. Photo by Michael Hallam

American Julian Correa finished 6th and 8th in the two R&G British Talent Cup practice sessions held today in conjunction with a British Superbike event at Silverstone, and fellow American Joshua Raymond Jr. finished 10th and 11th.

Results follow:

Session for GBR BTC FP1
 Session for GBR BTC FP2

MotoGP : A.Marquez Cracks Lap Record At Silverstone

Alex Marquez sets New Lap Record during practice session in England. Photo courtesy Gresini Racing Team.
Alex Marquez sets New Lap Record during practice session in England. Photo courtesy Gresini Racing Team.

Alex Marquez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:57.295. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Aleix Espargaro’s 2024 All-Time Lap Record of 1.57.309.

Fabio Quartararo was the best of the rest with a 1:57.342 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1. 

Jack Miller was third at 1:57.642 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.

Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez finished the session fourth with a 1:57.655 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25. 

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Alex Marquez heads Quartararo and Miller on blockbuster Friday. The #73 leaves it late to pinch P1 from the Frenchman as a relentless Practice plays out at Silverstone.

As Friday afternoons go, that was a very good one. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) snatched P1 from second place Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) with a cracking new all-time lap record on his final flying lap. The #73’s 1:57.295 means he’s the rider with a target on his back heading into Saturday at the Tissot Grand Prix of the United Kingdom, as Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) rounds out the top three on a bright afternoon for Yamaha at Silverstone.

A DRAMATIC OPENING FEW MINS

Less than 15 minutes into Practice, three crashes unfolded – one for Miller, one for Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and one for Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team). The six-time MotoGP World Champion was on the floor at Turn 3 as the FP1 pacesetter’s session suffered an early setback, with all three uninjured.

HOW THE TOP 10 RACE UNFOLDED

The early Practice pacesetter was Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), with Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) enjoying a good start his Friday afternoon as well. The #42 was P2 ahead of the recovering Miller, Alex Marquez sat in P4 with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) climbing up to P5 just north of the half hour mark to demote Marc Marquez to P6.

Times started to tumble with 25 minutes to go. Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) went fastest before Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) pipped his compatriot to rise into P1, as the top five were split by 0.098s – Mir, Viñales, Bezzecchi, Quartararo and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team). Meanwhile, Marc Marquez and teammate Francesco Bagnaia were lingering outside the top 10 in P12 and P13. Work to do for the Bologna bullets.

As expected, it didn’t stay that way for long. For one of the Ducati stars anyway. Marquez, with Rins tucked in behind, set a 1:57.866 to sail to the summit of the session. Rins slotted into P2, three tenths shy of the #93, as the goalposts were well and truly moved by the title chase frontrunner.

A new leader then emerged though – French GP hero Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR). A classy lap from the Frenchman saw him go P1 but on his next lap, Marquez improved again to reclaim the advantage. That changed pretty sharpish though because Di Giannantonio beat Marquez by 0.006s, as we saw Bagnaia jump into the top 10 with 12 minutes to go.

Bezzecchi was then on a charge and it was the Italian’s 1:57.667 sitting pretty at the top of the timesheets with just under 10 minutes left, with all this movement seeing Alex Marquez suddenly sit in P15. That was then P12, but the lap time wasn’t coming easy for the Spanish GP winner.

Or did we speak too soon? Marquez’s banker lap time was backed up by a rapid, table-topping 1:57.613 to see the #73 deliver when he needed it. In addition, that leap from Marquez meant Viñales was pushed out of the top 10 and Bagnaia was shuffled down to P10.

We then strapped in for a very busy final flurry of laps. Miller moved into P2 before Yamaha counterpart Quartararo grabbed P1 with a brilliant 1:57.342, and with Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) going into P9, Bagnaia was now P11. Not for long though. Bagnaia improved to drag himself into P6, which was then P7 with Marc Marquez going P4 – and that was all she wrote in the session for the factory Ducati pair.

Would it be enough though? Acosta crept into the top 10 on his final flyer before Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) inflicted more pain on his compatriot by pinching P10 off the #37. Meanwhile, Aldeguer’s teammate Alex Marquez set that new all-time lap record to narrowly beat Quartararo, as Marc Marquez and Bagnaia did enough to get into Q2.

THE LAY OF THE LAND AFTER A SCINTILATING FRIDAY

A showstopping Silverstone Practice session sees Marquez and Bezzecchi round out the fastest five on Day 1, with Di Giannantonio P6 ahead of Bagnaia. Zarco’s earlier lap time was good enough to grab P8, the #5 is the lead HRC rider, as Rins holds onto a top 10 place in P9. That means three Yamahas are straight into Q2 for the first time since 2021 – a top job from the Iwata factory. And as mentioned, Aldeguer collected the final automatic Q2 pass as Acosta and Mir miss out on a top 10 by less than a tenth.

What a session that was. It sets us up nicely for Saturday’s action as all eyes look to the skies to see what the weather will bring for qualifying (11:50) and the Tissot Sprint (16:00). 

MotoGP Practice results!

Moto2 : Gonzalez Breaks Record In England

Manuel Gonzalez cracks lap record in England during practice session Friday afternoon. Photo courtesy Intact GP Team.
Manuel Gonzalez cracks lap record in England during practice session Friday afternoon. Photo courtesy Intact GP Team

Manuel Gonzalez led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) road course in 2:02.111, topping the field of 24 riders and breaking Ai Ogura’s All-Time Lap Record of 2:02.940 from 2024.

His teammate, Senna Agius was second-best with a time of 2:02.540. Filip Salac did a third-fastest 2:02.700 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.

American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 9th with a best time of 2:03.053 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Gonzalez gallops to dominant Friday P1. The title chase leader was in fine form on Friday afternoon at Silverstone as Canet misses the Q2 cut. 

Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP enjoyed Friday at the Tissot Grand Prix of the United Kingdom, didn’t they? Manuel Gonzalez’ new all-time lap record, a 2:02.111, saw the title chase leader sit 0.4s clear of teammate Senna Agius at the end of play. Third place went the way of Filip Salač (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), the Czech star was just over half a second adrift of Gonzalez despite suffering an early crash towards the start of the session.   

Home hero Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) led for a little bit of the early stages of the session but FP1 pacesetter Gonzalez didn’t take long to get into his impressive groove. With 15 minutes to go, Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team) acted as the Championship leader’s closest challenger, 0.130s was the gap, with Dixon sitting P3 ahead of Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) and Agius.

Shadowing teammate Dixon, Salač climbed to P1 with just over three minutes to go before Agius went fastest soon after – and it was a new all-time lap record from the Australian. But come the end of the session, Gonzalez landed a corker to sail back into P1 by that four tenth margin.

Moreira ended the afternoon in P4 ahead of Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego), with impressive rookie Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) gaining automatic Q2 entry in P7. Dixon ends Friday at his home GP in P8 ahead of Roberts and Jorge Navarro (KLINT Forward Factory Team), as Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – FRINSA – MSI), Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Izan Guevara (BLUCRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) and Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) act as the other riders who clinched top 14 spots.

Canet’s late crash cost the 2024 British GP podium finisher an automatic Q2 place, so the Spaniard will have to battle away in Q1 on Saturday.

Moto2 qualifying kicks off at 14:45 (UTC+1) local time on Saturday afternoon – don’t miss it! 

Moto2 PR results!

KTM: Bajaj Becomes Main Investor, Takes Control Of Pierer Mobility

Enea Bastianini (23) on a KTM RC16 at Circuit of The Americas in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.

KTM is proud to announce a major milestone: after months of dedicated effort and strategic planning, the KTM AG was able to expand its relationship with its long-standing partner Bajaj and secure them as a main investor.

“Today we have been given the opportunity to continue the history of KTM. Together with our long-standing partner Bajaj, we were able to work out a strategy that will enable us to raise a further 600 million euros for our new start in addition to the 200 million euros already made available. The existing sites – in particular our main plant in Mattighofen/Munderfing – will remain the basis for our future success. This means that we will continue to be an important employer for the entire region. In view of this new, second opportunity, we at KTM feel deep gratitude and humility towards all those within and outside our group of companies who have made it possible. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Stefan Pierer on behalf of all those who have accompanied us along the way. He laid the foundation for one of the world’s best-known motorcycle brands, which has a unique community,” said Gottfried Neumeister, CEO, KTM AG.

More, from a statement issued by Pierer Mobility:

Pierer Bajaj AG is the majority shareholder of PIERER Mobility AG. Pierer Industrie AG holds a 50.1% stake in Pierer Bajaj AG. The remaining 49.9% is held by Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. (“Bajaj BV”).

Today, Pierer Industrie AG has concluded a call option agreement with Bajaj BV which enables Bajaj BV to acquire the shares of Pierer Industrie AG in Pierer Bajaj AG and thus indirect control over PIERER Mobility AG until the end of May 2026. Such a change of control requires regulatory approvals. Shares may be transferred under this call option to Bajaj BV once all regulatory approvals have been obtained.

Until these approvals are received, the current control situation will remain unchanged.

More, from another statement issued by Pierer Mobility:

As announced, the creditors of KTM AG, KTM Components GmbH and KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH approved a restructuring plan quota of 30% on February 25, 2025, payable by May 23, 2025. The total and final amount required to finance the quota under the three restructuring plans finally amounted to EUR 525 million.

Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. provides the required funds to enable the continuity of the KTM business by funding the quota payment to the creditors in furtherance of KTM’s debt restructuring.

For this purpose, a loan in the amount of EUR 450 million is granted to KTM AG. An additional amount of EUR 150 million is granted to PIERER Mobility AG which passes on the required balance to meet the quota payments to the KTM companies.

Stefan Pierer steps down from the Executive Board of PIERER Mobility AG in June 2025 after the conclusion of the restructuring proceedings. The Supervisory Board appoints Verena Schneglberger-Grossmann, who has been with the group since November 2015, as new member of the Executive Board (Chief Legal Officer) of PIERER Mobility AG supporting the CEO Gottfried Neumeister.

Moto3 : Carpe Sets New Lap Record At Silverstone

Alvaro Carpe Breaks Record at Silverstone Circuit this Friday afternoon. Photo courtesy KTM Ajo.
Alvaro Carpe Breaks Record at Silverstone Circuit this Friday afternoon. Photo courtesy KTM Ajo.

Alvaro Carpe led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. The rookie used his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo to lap the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) track in 2:09.104, which led the field of 26 riders and broke Ivan Ortola’s All-Time Lap Record of 2:09.270 from 2024.

David Almansa on his Leopard Racing Honda was second-best with a time of 2:09.344.

For his home GP, Scott Ogden, piloting his CIP Green Power KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 2:09.505.

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Rookie Carpe sets new lap record in Moto3™ Practice at Silverstone, Odgen P3. The Spanish sensation may have been the fastest for the first time in Moto3 but the home crowd got what they wanted with a Brit inside the top three.

Friday afternoons are hammer time for Moto3™ this year and Silverstone proved no different; 35 minutes to determine who moves to Q2 and who has to fight it out in Q1 were hectic with everyone looking to bag a top 14 spot. It was business as usual for some of the main contenders though, despite rookie Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) coming out on top and setting a new lap record with a 2:09.104.

The #83 was in  great form throughout the session to lead the way and top a session for the first time in his Moto3 career; the Round 1 podium finisher is seeking a return this weekend, at yet another track that he’s seeing for the first time. One rider with great pace throughout was David Almansa (Leopard Racing), lapping consistently well and alone to finish P2. It was a great day for Britain’s Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) who was third come the chequered flag, giving the home crowd something to cheer about. Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) suffered late technical issues but still held fourth, whilst Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) rounded out the top five. Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was sixth whilst David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) took P7.

Eighth place went the way of Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), who just held off Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI), who did well having been suspended from FP1 on Friday morning due to disobeying the orders from marshals at Le Mans. Nicola Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team) was up inside the top ten whilst there’s work to do for Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI), stuck in P11. Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) was 12th but moves into Q2 directly, along with Dennis Foggia (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team) and teammate Maximo Quiles, who left it late but snuck in. Two riders who missed out by less than a tenth were Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) and Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI Racing – BOE), both of whom will be firm favourites to graduate in Saturday’s Q1 session.

Moto3 Practice results from Silverstone in full

 

Eraldo Ferracci Named Grand Marshal Of The 20th Barber Vintage Festival

Fast by Ferracci Ducati 750. Photo by Joe Avila.
Fast by Ferracci Ducati 750. Photo by Joe Avila.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – May 22, 2025 — In recognition of a lifetime of exceptional contributions to motorcycling as a racer, an engineer, and a team owner, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is delighted to announce that Eraldo Ferracci will serve as grand marshal for the 20th annual Barber Vintage Festival, Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5.

Ferracci began his journey as a teenager working at a local dealer in his hometown of Terni, Italy. Within a few years, he was crewing for Gilera factory racer Libero Liberati. Ferracci soon began competing himself, eventually winning an amateur 175cc title in 1958 and the ’63 125cc Italian national crown on a factory Motobi.

Eraldo Ferracci will serve as grand marshal for the 20th annual BarberVintage Festival.
Eraldo Ferracci will serve as grand marshal for the 20th annual Barber Vintage Festival.

In the late 1960s, Ferracci was instrumental in bringing small-displacement single-cylinder Benellis to an emerging American motorcycle market through mail-order catalogs. Always a competitor, Ferracci soon discovered drag racing. Combining his riding and tuning skills, he found success in a straight line hopping up multi-cylinder Hondas.

Ferracci and his family ultimately settled in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb, where in 1980 he established “Fast by Ferracci,” the brand’s tricolore oval soon recognized worldwide for its range of high-performance products. When Ferracci moved into road racing, he quickly developed a reputation of building reliable machines that won races.

 

Fast by Ferracci Ducati 888s. Photo by Joe Avila.
Fast by Ferracci Ducati 888s. Photo by Joe Avila.

Ferracci has touched lives on both sides of the pit wall. Doug Polen, during an exceptional three-year run, scored back-to-back FIM Superbike World Championships and the 1993 AMA Superbike title on Fast by Ferracci Ducati 888s. In 1995, three-time world champ Freddie Spencer won his final AMA Superbike race riding a Fast by Ferracci Ducati 916.

When Josh Herrin wrapped up his 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike title, the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team and Ducati North America honored Ferracci by unveiling special “Fast by Ferracci” graphics on Herrin’s Panigale V4 R reminiscent of the livery applied 30 years earlier to Troy Corser’s Ferracci-fettled AMA Superbike-winning Ducati 888.

Barber also has a special relationship with Ferracci. With 1991 AMA Pro Twins GP2 champ Stephen Mathews at the controls, the Barber’s Dairy Race Team won three AHRMA titles on a Fast by Ferracci Ducati, as well as the 1993 WERA Unlimited Twins Expert National Championship. Mathews’ winning 888 Corsa is part of the museum’s permanent collection.

Details for this year’s Barber Vintage festival will be finalized in the coming weeks. Attendees can expect unique fan experiences, including BMW Motorrad Days Americas, Isle of Triumph, demo rides and new-product unveils, plus gravity-defying stunt shows, a kids’ zone, live music, and more crowd favorites, such as the “Wall of Death.”

Last year, more than 500 vendors participated in the largest vintage motorcycle swap meet in the country. Located a short walk from the museum, the three-day event boasts a tremendous selection of rare machinery, difficult-to-find America, European, and Japanese parts, plus historic memorabilia, drawing collectors and hobbyists from far and wide.

Fans will be treated throughout the weekend to AHRMA competition on Barber Motorsports Park’s world-class 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course, as well as at the dedicated flat-track and motocross venues. The festival will maintain its free-entry policy for children 15 years of age and under with a ticketed adult, making for an affordable outing for families.

Friday’s evening’s exclusive annual “Motorcycles by Moonlight” charity fundraiser, with its wine tastings, five-course meal, and live auction in the museum’s “Grand Atrium,” is once again expected to sell out. Charity funds raised will be earmarked for the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum education programs led by Dr. Liz Johnson.

Speaking of the museum, home to the largest motorcycle collection in the world, special events are planned throughout the weekend, such as behind-the-scenes tours of the restoration shop and engine fire-ups that draw thousands of visitors each day. Daily seminars will feature a variety of guest speakers offering historical insights and technical discussions.

Tickets for the 2025 Barber Vintage Festival are available for purchase at barbermuseum.org/barber-vintage-festival

About the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit located at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, the museum focuses on various aspects of motorsports design, from displaying motorcycles andcars spanning over 100 years of production to the Barber Advanced Design Center—a high-tech workspace for design exploration. The museum embraces the culture of motorsports enthusiasts by hosting programs such as Barber Design Camp and events such as Barber Vintage Festival. With five floors housing 1,800 motorcycles, over 60 Lotus race cars, and numerous vintage and iconic vehicles, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is the ultimate family-friendly environment for education, inspiration, and exploration with the mission to preserve, interpret and exhibit the history of motorcycles and vintage vehicles in motorsports. The public is welcome, and more information is available at www.BarberMuseum.org.

MotoGP : M.Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Silverstone

Marc Marquez was fastest this morning during FP1 in England. Photo courtesy Michelin Motorsport.
Marc Marquez was fastest this morning during FP1 in England. Photo courtesy Michelin Motorsport.

Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship free practice one (FP1) Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25, the Six-time World Champion turned a lap of 1:58.702 around the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) track and led the 23-rider field.

Franco Morbidelli was second-best with a 1:59.067 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Alex Marquez was third with a lap of 1:59.123 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Marc Marquez pockets FP1 top spot at Silverstone. The #93’s advantage sits at 0.3s over VR46’s Morbidelli after the opening stint of the weekend.

Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) will lead the MotoGP field into Practice this afternoon at the Tissot Grand Prix of the United Kingdom after setting a 1:58.702 in FP1, a lap good enough to beat second place Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) by 0.365s. Third place went the way of Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) as we enjoy a sunny–but–chilly start to proceedings at Silverstone.

Fronting the Aprilia charge was Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) in P4, with Yamaha and KTM enjoying positive starts to the weekend with a P5 and P6 thanks to Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) and Maverick Viñales’ (Red Bull KTM Tech3) efforts.

Back-to-back polesitter Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) sat out the first 10 minutes of FP1 after disobeying marshals in Le Mans, the Frenchman finished P7 ahead of eighth place Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). 

In the final two minutes of the session, Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) suffered a fast crash at Turn 2. Thankfully, the reigning Moto2 World Champion was back on his feet following the off.

Tune into MotoGP Practice at 16:00 local time (UTC+1) to see who will gain automatic Q2 entry.

MotoGP FP1 full results!

Moto2 : Gonzalez Tops Opening Practice In England

Manuel Gonzalez during Moto2 race at Le Mans, two weeks ago. Photo courtesy Intact GP.
Manuel Gonzalez during Moto2 race at Le Mans, two weeks ago. Photo courtesy Intact GP.

Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 2:02.599 to lead the field of 24 riders.

Jake Dixon was the best of the rest with a 2:03.410 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro. Aron Canet was third-fastest with a 2:03.461 on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex.

American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 15th with a 2:04.262 on his American Racing Team Kalex.

Classification FP1 MOTO2

 

Moto3 : Rueda Quickest In Opening Practice At Silverstone

Jose Antonio Rueda was fastest this morning in England. Photo courtesy RedBull KTM Team.
Jose Antonio Rueda was fastest this morning in England. Photo courtesy RedBull KTM Team.

Jose Antonio Rueda was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) road course in 2:10.120, topping the field of 25 riders.

David Almansa was the best of the rest with a 2:10.714 on his Leopard Racing Honda.

Angel Piqueras was third with a lap time of 2:10.934 on his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM. 

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