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MotoAmerica: Gagne Takes Provisional Superbike Pole At The Ridge

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Attack Performance Progressive Insurance Yamaha’s Jake Gagne swept both MotoAmerica Superbike sessions and took provisional pole on Friday at The Ridge Motorsports Park. Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin was second, with Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim backing up his strong morning performance with the third-quickest time. Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW’s Cameron Beaubier was fourth, and the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki teammates of Richie Escalante and Sean Dylan Kelly were fifth and sixth.

 

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MotoGP: Yamaha Celebrates 70th Anniversary With Retro Livery

This weekend at the Grand Prix of the Netherlands, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP will be celebrating Yamaha Motor‘s 70th anniversary.

As part of the festivities, the two MotoGP teams will be running a one-off livery on the Grand Prix of the Netherlands Sunday. The media already got a sneak preview when the colour schemes – including the bikes, rider gear, and team clothing – were revealed on the TT Circuit Assen starting grid today at 18:30 local time (GMT+2).

The special livery that both Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP will be donning on Sunday is inspired by the iconic red and white colours used for the 1999 YZF-R7.

Fabio Quartararo, Álex Rins, Jack Miller, and Miguel Oliveira drew inspiration from Noriyuki Haga’s 1999 gear (when he was riding the World Superbike Championship YZF-R7 OW02) for their own racing attire at the Dutch GP.

PAOLO PAVESIO, Managing Director, Yamaha Motor Racing:

“Today marked a truly symbolic moment as both of Yamaha‘s MotoGP teams united on the grid, showcasing the four MotoGP bikes alongside the iconic 1999 YZF-R7. The powerful visual of the two teams becoming one by using the same livery represents more than just a shared track presence – it reflects our, as of this year, new strategic mindset: we are one and stronger together.

“July 1st, known as ‘Yamaha Day’, marks the founding of Yamaha Motor – a moment we celebrate with pride each year. This year, the occasion holds even greater significance as we commemorate Yamaha’s 70th anniversary, a remarkable milestone in our journey of engineering excellence and motorsports heritage.

“Throughout these seven decades, Yamaha has celebrated numerous achievements across all levels of racing. In the World Road Racing Championship alone, Yamaha has earned 39 Rider Titles, 37 Constructor Titles, and 7 Team Titles – a testament to our enduring competitiveness and innovation on the world stage. However, beyond the trophies and titles, Yamaha’s most defining attribute is its unwavering passion for racing and its ‘Spirit of Challenge’ mindset.

“To kick off this celebration of Yamaha’s racing heritage, the company has chosen the Dutch GP as the stage for its two MotoGP teams to pay a special tribute. As part of our global 70th anniversary celebrations, both teams will race with one-off liveries that pay homage to a legendary chapter in Yamaha’s history.

“This 70th anniversary design is inspired by the 1999 YZF-R7 – a machine that captured the imagination of fans worldwide. This commemorative livery not only honours a notable moment in Yamaha’s legacy but also offers fans something truly special to look forward to this Sunday at Assen.”

FABIO QUARTARARO, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider:

“Today we were allowed to show the livery we’re racing with this Sunday to celebrate Yamaha’s 70th anniversary. The special colour scheme is nice, and I think it will make this Grand Prix weekend even more memorable. It adds a bit of extra excitement.”

ALEX RINS, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider:

“This GP is a special occasion for Yamaha, and having a fresh livery is always nice! We went all out again matching the leathers, boots, gloves, and helmet to the livery, and I really like the overall look! I hope that the fans also like it.”

MotoGP : Quartararo Fastest Friday Afternoon At Assen

Fabio Quartararo led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at TT Assen Circuit, in the Netherlands. Riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1 on spec Michelin tires, the 2021 MotoGP World Champion turned a lap time of 1:31.156 and led the 22-rider field.

Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:31.258 on his BK8 Gresini Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Pedro Acosta was third at 1:31.349 on his Red Bull KTM Factory RC16. 

Marco Bezzecchi finished the session fourth with a 1:31.352 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25.

Francesco Bagnaia, piloting his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25, got fifth with a lap time of 1:31.410. 

Classification practice motogp

 

More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

Quartararo fastest as Marc Marquez endures tough Friday at the Cathedral. Yamaha lead Ducati and KTM so far in Assen, with the #93 suffering two big crashes on the opening day of action. 

Fabio Quartararo’s (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) 1:31.156 has given the Frenchman and the Iwata factory Day 1 honours at the Motul Grand Prix of the Netherlands in what was a rather dramatic Friday at the office. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), despite a crash in Practice, heads into Saturday as the second fastest rider, with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) kicking off his weekend with a positive P3.

However, positive isn’t a word to describe Marc Marquez’s (Ducati Lenovo Team) day at the Cathedral of Speed. A huge crash in FP1 was followed by another rapid off at Turn 7 as drama unfolds for the MotoGP World Championship leader.

 

Tricky conditions ? It looked that way.

The first 30 minutes were dramatic to say the least. Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) had a huge crash at Turn 11 that resulted in the red flags being waved for a short period with just under 32 minutes to go, thankfully the Japanese rider was alright, but before that, a whole host of riders were down. Alex Marquez crashed at Turn 1, as teammate Fermin Aldeguer was then on the deck at Turn 7.

That same corner caught out Aleix Espargaro (Honda HRC Castrol), with the Geert Timmer chicane catching out both Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) and Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3). Turn 12 was another place we saw someone crash, and that someone was Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).

 

The Chase for the top 10 

Quartararo led the way as the MotoGP riders reemerged from pit lane, but that didn’t last long because Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and then Alex Marquez climbed to the summit with 25 minutes to go.

A Turn 8 crash for Lorenzo Savadori (Aprilia Racing) saw more red flags bring a halt to proceedings before we then got the usual Friday afternoon time attacks underway. And who went P1? Marc Marquez.

However, teammate Bagnaia was the pacesetter with five minutes to go thanks to a 1:31.410 – 0.045s quicker than Marquez. Another Italian then rose to P1 and it was Bezzecchi, but Alex Marquez ensured the Aprilia star didn’t stay at the top for long.

 

Marc Marquez crashes again

Then, more drama for Marc Marquez. Turn 7 caught out the #93 as the front end of his factory Ducati washed away. Marquez was back up on his feet but likewise to his FP1 crash, the six-time MotoGP World Champion looked in a bit of discomfort.

 

The top 10 on Friday

Elsewhere, Quartararo gate-crashed the Ducati and Aprilia party to send himself and Yamaha to P1. And despite a few improvements on their final laps, that was all she wrote in the chase to be top dog on Friday at Assen.

Bezzecchi eventually slipped to P4, but that’s still a good day at the office for the Italian and Aprilia. Pecco ends Day 1 in P5, while a bruised Marc Marquez heads into Saturday as the sixth fastest – what does Saturday hold for the title chase frontrunner?

Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was a late improver into P7, Viñales left it a tad late to grab P8, as Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Zarco sail into Q2 after the latter nudged out Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) right at the end of the session. 

 

Coming up: Saturday in Assen

After a far from quiet Friday, what does Saturday’s qualifying and Tissot Sprint have in store – and how fit will Marc Marquez be after two crashes? We’ll find out soon enough. 

MotoGP Dutch GP Practice results!

MotoAmerica: Gagne Takes Provisional Superbike Pole At The Ridge

Jake Gagne (32) and Joseph Giannotto (84) in provisional Superbike qualifying at The Ridge Motorsports Park. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Dunlop has been involved with professional and amateur road racing for many decades. This experience has helped foster some of the most extensive technological advancements and manufacturing capabilities to develop groundbreaking new products for road racers around the world. Dunlop’s Sportmax Slicks are the Official Tires of the MotoAmerica Series and offer the ultimate in-track performance for club racers and professionals alike. Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S.A. Follow @ridedunlop on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X for the latest Dunlop news.

Attack Performance Progressive Insurance Yamaha’s Jake Gagne swept both MotoAmerica Superbike sessions and took provisional pole on Friday at The Ridge Motorsports Park. Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin was second, with Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim backing up his strong morning performance with the third-quickest time. Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW’s Cameron Beaubier was fourth, and the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki teammates of Richie Escalante and Sean Dylan Kelly were fifth and sixth.

 

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MotoGP: Yamaha Celebrates 70th Anniversary With Retro Livery

Yamaha's MotoGP teams will be racing at Assen in retro Noriyuki Haga colors and riding gear. Photo courtesy Yamaha Motors.

This weekend at the Grand Prix of the Netherlands, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP will be celebrating Yamaha Motor‘s 70th anniversary.

As part of the festivities, the two MotoGP teams will be running a one-off livery on the Grand Prix of the Netherlands Sunday. The media already got a sneak preview when the colour schemes – including the bikes, rider gear, and team clothing – were revealed on the TT Circuit Assen starting grid today at 18:30 local time (GMT+2).

The special livery that both Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP will be donning on Sunday is inspired by the iconic red and white colours used for the 1999 YZF-R7.

Fabio Quartararo, Álex Rins, Jack Miller, and Miguel Oliveira drew inspiration from Noriyuki Haga’s 1999 gear (when he was riding the World Superbike Championship YZF-R7 OW02) for their own racing attire at the Dutch GP.

PAOLO PAVESIO, Managing Director, Yamaha Motor Racing:

“Today marked a truly symbolic moment as both of Yamaha‘s MotoGP teams united on the grid, showcasing the four MotoGP bikes alongside the iconic 1999 YZF-R7. The powerful visual of the two teams becoming one by using the same livery represents more than just a shared track presence – it reflects our, as of this year, new strategic mindset: we are one and stronger together.

“July 1st, known as ‘Yamaha Day’, marks the founding of Yamaha Motor – a moment we celebrate with pride each year. This year, the occasion holds even greater significance as we commemorate Yamaha’s 70th anniversary, a remarkable milestone in our journey of engineering excellence and motorsports heritage.

“Throughout these seven decades, Yamaha has celebrated numerous achievements across all levels of racing. In the World Road Racing Championship alone, Yamaha has earned 39 Rider Titles, 37 Constructor Titles, and 7 Team Titles – a testament to our enduring competitiveness and innovation on the world stage. However, beyond the trophies and titles, Yamaha’s most defining attribute is its unwavering passion for racing and its ‘Spirit of Challenge’ mindset.

“To kick off this celebration of Yamaha’s racing heritage, the company has chosen the Dutch GP as the stage for its two MotoGP teams to pay a special tribute. As part of our global 70th anniversary celebrations, both teams will race with one-off liveries that pay homage to a legendary chapter in Yamaha’s history.

“This 70th anniversary design is inspired by the 1999 YZF-R7 – a machine that captured the imagination of fans worldwide. This commemorative livery not only honours a notable moment in Yamaha’s legacy but also offers fans something truly special to look forward to this Sunday at Assen.”

FABIO QUARTARARO, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider:

“Today we were allowed to show the livery we’re racing with this Sunday to celebrate Yamaha’s 70th anniversary. The special colour scheme is nice, and I think it will make this Grand Prix weekend even more memorable. It adds a bit of extra excitement.”

ALEX RINS, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider:

“This GP is a special occasion for Yamaha, and having a fresh livery is always nice! We went all out again matching the leathers, boots, gloves, and helmet to the livery, and I really like the overall look! I hope that the fans also like it.”

MotoGP : Quartararo Fastest Friday Afternoon At Assen

Fabio Quartararo was fastest during the MotoGP practice session in the Netherlands. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Fabio Quartararo was fastest during the MotoGP practice session in the Netherlands. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Fabio Quartararo led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at TT Assen Circuit, in the Netherlands. Riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1 on spec Michelin tires, the 2021 MotoGP World Champion turned a lap time of 1:31.156 and led the 22-rider field.

Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:31.258 on his BK8 Gresini Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Pedro Acosta was third at 1:31.349 on his Red Bull KTM Factory RC16. 

Marco Bezzecchi finished the session fourth with a 1:31.352 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25.

Francesco Bagnaia, piloting his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25, got fifth with a lap time of 1:31.410. 

Classification practice motogp

 

More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

Quartararo fastest as Marc Marquez endures tough Friday at the Cathedral. Yamaha lead Ducati and KTM so far in Assen, with the #93 suffering two big crashes on the opening day of action. 

Fabio Quartararo’s (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) 1:31.156 has given the Frenchman and the Iwata factory Day 1 honours at the Motul Grand Prix of the Netherlands in what was a rather dramatic Friday at the office. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), despite a crash in Practice, heads into Saturday as the second fastest rider, with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) kicking off his weekend with a positive P3.

However, positive isn’t a word to describe Marc Marquez’s (Ducati Lenovo Team) day at the Cathedral of Speed. A huge crash in FP1 was followed by another rapid off at Turn 7 as drama unfolds for the MotoGP World Championship leader.

 

Tricky conditions ? It looked that way.

The first 30 minutes were dramatic to say the least. Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) had a huge crash at Turn 11 that resulted in the red flags being waved for a short period with just under 32 minutes to go, thankfully the Japanese rider was alright, but before that, a whole host of riders were down. Alex Marquez crashed at Turn 1, as teammate Fermin Aldeguer was then on the deck at Turn 7.

That same corner caught out Aleix Espargaro (Honda HRC Castrol), with the Geert Timmer chicane catching out both Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) and Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3). Turn 12 was another place we saw someone crash, and that someone was Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).

 

The Chase for the top 10 

Quartararo led the way as the MotoGP riders reemerged from pit lane, but that didn’t last long because Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and then Alex Marquez climbed to the summit with 25 minutes to go.

A Turn 8 crash for Lorenzo Savadori (Aprilia Racing) saw more red flags bring a halt to proceedings before we then got the usual Friday afternoon time attacks underway. And who went P1? Marc Marquez.

However, teammate Bagnaia was the pacesetter with five minutes to go thanks to a 1:31.410 – 0.045s quicker than Marquez. Another Italian then rose to P1 and it was Bezzecchi, but Alex Marquez ensured the Aprilia star didn’t stay at the top for long.

 

Marc Marquez crashes again

Then, more drama for Marc Marquez. Turn 7 caught out the #93 as the front end of his factory Ducati washed away. Marquez was back up on his feet but likewise to his FP1 crash, the six-time MotoGP World Champion looked in a bit of discomfort.

 

The top 10 on Friday

Elsewhere, Quartararo gate-crashed the Ducati and Aprilia party to send himself and Yamaha to P1. And despite a few improvements on their final laps, that was all she wrote in the chase to be top dog on Friday at Assen.

Bezzecchi eventually slipped to P4, but that’s still a good day at the office for the Italian and Aprilia. Pecco ends Day 1 in P5, while a bruised Marc Marquez heads into Saturday as the sixth fastest – what does Saturday hold for the title chase frontrunner?

Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was a late improver into P7, Viñales left it a tad late to grab P8, as Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Zarco sail into Q2 after the latter nudged out Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) right at the end of the session. 

 

Coming up: Saturday in Assen

After a far from quiet Friday, what does Saturday’s qualifying and Tissot Sprint have in store – and how fit will Marc Marquez be after two crashes? We’ll find out soon enough. 

MotoGP Dutch GP Practice results!

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