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MotoGP: Bagnaia Staying With Ducati Through 2024

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MotoGP: Bagnaia Staying With Ducati Through 2024

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati set to continue together in the 2023 and 2024 MotoGP seasons

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Corse have reached an agreement that will see the Italian rider aboard the Ducati Lenovo Team’s factory Desmosedici GP bike for another two seasons.

Born in Turin in 1997, “Pecco” Bagnaia made his MotoGP debut in 2019 with the Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team. He also contested the 2020 season with the same squad, achieving his first podium at the Grand Prix Lenovo of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera, where he finished second on the rostrum.

Promoted to the official Ducati team last year, the Turin-born rider continued to shine after taking pole position and finishing third place in the opening GP of the 2021 season in Qatar and soon became one of the main title contenders. With nine podiums, four victories and six pole positions, Bagnaia ended 2021 in second place and is now looking forward to the new Championship, which will start on 6th March at the Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar.

Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team)

“Being a Ducati rider in MotoGP has always been my dream, and knowing that I can continue with the Ducati Lenovo Team for another two seasons makes me happy and proud. I have found a serene environment in the factory team: I feel very much in tune with my team and know that we can do great things together. Now I can only concentrate on doing well in this Championship. A big thank you to Claudio, Gigi, Paolo, Davide and all the Ducati Corse staff. I’ll try to repay their trust with my results on the track!”

Luigi Dall’Igna (General Manager of Ducati Corse):

“We are delighted to have Bagnaia with us for another two seasons. Since he arrived at Ducati in 2019, Pecco has shown great talent and the ability to interpret our Desmosedici GP very well, adapting to ride it in any condition. He did it, especially in the last season, during which he had significant growth and got to play for the World Title. The way he managed the races at Aragón, Misano, Portimão and Valencia, scoring four fantastic victories, is proof of his maturity as a rider. With these great qualities, we are sure that he has the potential to aim for the title with us”.

Moto2: Canet Under Lap Record, Roberts P5 Overall On Day 2 Of Testing

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Moto2: Canet Under Lap Record, Roberts P5 Overall On Day 2 Of Testing
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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Canet pips Acosta to set fastest ever Moto2™ lap on the Algarve

There’s just 0.037 in it at the top as four riders better Raul Fernandez’ 2021 pole position time

 

Aron Canet (40). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Aron Canet (40). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Sunday, 20 February 2022

Aron Canet (Flexbox HP 40) was near the top of the timesheets on Day 1 of the Official Moto2™ and Moto3™ test at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, and the Spaniard underlined his speed with some style on Sunday by ending the day fastest and with a new lap record – a 1’41.892. The rider on the chase was none other than rookie sensation – so far the moniker has only rolled over from Moto3™ to Moto2™ – Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo), with the debutant just 0.037 in arrears. His teammate Augusto Fernandez was third, 0.111 off the top, with Day 1’s fastest, Jake Dixon (GASGAS Aspar Team), fourth on Sunday and the final rider to break the old lap record.

Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) had a little fresh air in fifth, the American 0.147 off Dixon but two and a half tenths clear of Marcel Schrötter (Liqui Moly Intact GP) in P6. Fermin Aldeguer (MB Conveyors Speed Up) put his Boscoscuro in seventh, ahead of Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) as the two sophomores continue to show good pace. So too does Cameron Beaubier (American Racing) as he slotted into ninth. Albert Arenas (GASGAS Aspar Team) was only 0.017 off the American, completing the top ten.

Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) once again sat out the final session of the day, and the Brit is suffering from tendonitis that will also see him miss Day 3 entirely. He crashed in the second session too, as did Ogura, Acosta, Keminth Kubo (Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team) and Sean Dylan Kelly (American Racing). Kelly also crashed in session one, as did Schrötter and Aldeguer. The final session saw the most tumbles as Beaubier, Arenas, MV Agusta Forward Racing’s Simone Corsi and Marcos Ramirez, Niccolo Antonelli (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) and Jorge Navarro (Flexox HP 40) crashed, all riders ok.

The intermediate class get back on track tomorrow, so check out motogp.com and social media to stay up to date with everything happening in Portugal.

Suzuki fends off Foggia on Day 2

Leopard Racing retain P1 as Foggia gets back on track – and pipped to the top late on

 

Tatsuki Suzuki (24). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Tatsuki Suzuki (24). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Tatsuki Suzuki (Leopard Racing) has retained his grip on the top in Portugal, with the Japanese rider leaving it late but coming out on top to deny new teammate Dennis Foggia by just 0.019. Andrea Migno (Rivacold Snipers Team) made it a Honda 1-2-3, exactly a tenth in further arrears.

There was a bigger gap of a couple of tenths back to Carlos Tatay (CFMoto Racing PrüstelGP), with the Spaniard, in turn, 0.297 ahead of Riccardo Rossi (SIC58 Squadra Corse). John McPhee was sixth as the Scot gets to grips with his Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max machine, with Sergio Garcia (GASGAS Aspar Team) 0.003 further back and Alberto Surra (Rivacold Snipers Team) 0.077.

David Muñoz (BOE SKX) followed up a top three on Day 1 with ninth on Day 2, and the Spaniard was top rookie as he slotted in 0.144 behind Surra. Izan Guevara (GASGAS Aspar Team) completed the top ten.

There were some crashes on Day 2, most notably a tumble for Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) as the Turk crashed and collected his new teammate, Adrian Fernandez. Fernandez was ok and Öncü headed for the Medical Center, given the all-clear for fractures but suffering with pain in his foot.

Elia Bartolini (QJMotor Avintia Racing Team) was the sole crasher in the first session. The Öncü incident was in the second session, in which Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Guevara also fell. McPhee crashed in session three, riders all ok.

That’s a wrap on Day 2, with more to come on Monday. Stay up to date on motogp.com and across social media as the lightweight class take on pre-season.

Moto2: Acosta Quickest, Roberts P4 In FP6 At Portimao Test

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Moto2: Acosta Quickest, Roberts P4 In FP6 At Portimao Test
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Moto2: Canet Still On Top, Beaubier P6 In FP5 At Portimao Test

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Moto2: Canet Still On Top, Beaubier P6 In FP5 At Portimao Test
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Moto2: Canet P1, Roberts P7 In FP4 At Portimao Test

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Moto2: Canet P1, Roberts P7 In FP4 At Portimao Test
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Moto2: Dixon Is Best On Day One Of Portimao Test

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Moto2: Dixon Is Best On Day One Of Portimao Test
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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Dixon, Canet, Fernandez and Acosta split by 0.095 on Saturday

It’s tight at the top as Moto2™ get testing underway in Portugal

Saturday, 19 February 2022

Day 1 of the official Moto2™ and Moto3™ test at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve saw Jake Dixon (GASGAS Aspar Team) make a late lunge to the top in the intermediate class, the Brit ending the day 0.075 ahead of Aron Canet (Flexbox HP 40). Almost as close was Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo), only another four thousandths in arrears. Only a few more thousandths behind came his teammate, reigning Moto3™ World Champion Pedro Acosta, with last year’s rookie sensation maintaining that moniker as he moves into the intermediate class…

Then came a small gap back to Cameron Beaubier (American Racing) as the number 6 ended the day 0.265 off Acosta, heading up another group of incredibly tight lap times. Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) and Albert Arenas (GASGAS Aspar Team) were up next, with Marcel Schrötter (Liqui Moly Intact GP) just 0.002 off Arenas. Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) took P9, with Fermin Aldeguer (Speed Up Racing) taking tenth.

The likes of Fernandez, Acosta, Ogura, Beaubier and Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Racing) didn’t head out in the final session and with lap times only a second off the pole record already, how much more will get pulled out the locker on Day 2?

Testing resumes tomorrow, so check out motogp.com and social media to keep up with all the action from the Algarve!

Suzuki fastest on Day 1 at Portimão

Leopard Racing’s new arrival heads the timesheets ahead of Guevara and rookie Muñoz

Tatsuki Suzuki began his tenure with Leopard Racing by topping the timesheets on Day 1, the Japanese rider putting in a 1’48.575 to pull nearly a tenth and a half clear of Izan Guevara (GASGAS Aspar Team), who is gearing up for his second season in Moto3™. It was a rookie completing the top three though, with David Muñoz (BOE SKX) 0.283 off the top.

That denied Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) as the Turk was an apt 0.053 further back, with another rookie standout in fifth: Diogo Moreira (MT Helmets – MSI). The Brazilian debutant was even closer in the tight field, 0.017 off Öncü.

Adrian Fernandez seems to be settling in at Red Bull KTM Tech 3 as he ended Day 1 in P6, just ahead of Sergio Garcia (GASGAS Aspar Team). Carlos Tatay (CFMoto Racing PrüstelGP) put CFMoto into the top ten on their debut in P8, ahead of another impressive rookie in Ivan Ortola (Team MTA). Ayumu Sasaki’s first official day in Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max colours saw the Japanese rider complete the top ten.

That leaves the likes of Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and John McPhee (Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max) outside the top ten, but it is, after all, only the first day. And Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing), the runner up last season, will be glad of that too as he was sidelined due to illness.

Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) is also sidelined, the Japanese rookie through injury after breaking his ankle, and he will unfortunately miss the test.

There’s more action tomorrow though, so stay up to date on on motogp.com and across social media as the lightweight class take on pre-season.

Moto2: Dixon Quickest, Roberts P4 In FP3 At Portimao Test

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Moto2: Dixon Quickest, Roberts P4 In FP3 At Portimao Test
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Moto2: Fernandez Leads, Beaubier P3 Again In FP2 At Portimao Test

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Moto2: Fernandez Leads, Beaubier P3 Again In FP2 At Portimao Test

FIM Moto2 and Moto3 World Championship Test

Algarve International Circuit

Portimao, Portugal

February 19, 2022

Free Practice Two Results (all using Triumph engines and Dunlop tires):

  1. Augusto Fernandez, Spain (Kalex), 1:43.258
  2. Pedro Acosta, Spain (Kalex), 1:43.263
  3. Cameron Beaubier, USA (Kalex), 1:43.529
  4. Ai Ogura, Japan (Kalex), 1:43.555
  5. Marcel Schrotter, Germany (Kalex), 1:43.583
  6. Aron Canet, Spain (Kalex), 1:43.736
  7. Albert Arenas, Spain (Kalex), 1:43.767
  8. Jake Dixon, UK (Kalex), 1:44.019
  9. Fermin Aldeguer, Spain (Boscoscuro), 1:44.245
  10. Marcos Ramirez, Spain (MV Agusta), 1:44.325
  11. Jorge Navarro, Spain (Kalex), 1:44.469
  12. Joe Roberts, USA (Kalex), 1:44.557
  13. Celestino Vietti, Italy (Kalex), 1:44.603
  14. Bo Bendsneyder, Netherlands (MV Agusta), 1:44.609
  15. Tony Arbolino, Italy (Kalex), 1:44.699
  16. Filip Salac, Czech Republic (Kalex), 1:44.837
  17. Manuel Gonzalez, Spain (Kalex), 1:44.895
  18. Romano Fenati, Italy (Boscoscuro), 1:44.950
  19. Somkiat Chantra, Thailand (Kalex), 1:45.034
  20. Simon Corsi, Italy (MV Agusta), 1:45.057
  21. Sam Lowes, UK (Kalex), 1:45.254
  22. Sean Dylan Kelly, USA (Kalex), 1:45.428
  23. Barry Baltus, Belgium (Kalex), 1:45.453
  24. Keminth Kubo, Thailand (Kalex), 1:45.732
  25. Zonta Van Den Goorbergh, Netherlands (Kalex), 1:45.890
  26. Jeremy Alcoba, Spain (Kalex), 1:46.022
  27. Alessandro Zaccone, Italy (Kalex), 1:46.053
  28. Gabriel Rodrigo, Argentina (Kalex), 1:46.725
  29. Niccolo Antonelli, Italy (Kalex), 1:46.736
  30. Lorenzo Dalla Porto, Italy (Kalex), 1:46.810

 

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Moto2: Fernandez Fastest, Beaubier P3 In FP1 At Portimao Test

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Moto2: Fernandez Fastest, Beaubier P3 In FP1 At Portimao Test
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New Book Available: “When Honda Went Dirt Track Racing”

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New Book Available: “When Honda Went Dirt Track Racing”

“When Honda Went Dirt Track Racing” The Book, now available from Motion Pro

Loomis, CA. – Motion Pro, Inc. is proud to announce a project that has been years in the making, “When Honda Went Dirt Track Racing” the book, is now available for purchase exclusively through Motion Pro at whenhondawentdirttrackracing.com.

Get the complete history of Honda’s involvement in dirt track racing, during the ‘80s and ‘90s. The premium hardcover book with dust jacket cover will be limited to 1,000 printed copies. Includes over 500 pages of compelling interviews and first-hand accounts of when Honda entered dirt track racing, leading to their development of the legendary Honda RS750D dirt tracker and fueling the Honda versus Harley rivalry, an iconic chapter in dirt track racing history. The story is told largely in the form of 60 plus interviews with some (unfortunately not all) of the participants, A large selection of photographs accompanies the narrative along with copies of period journalism. Now available for purchase online, get your copy today!

“We’re excited to release this exclusive new book! It’s been years in the making, and a lot of research with many of the racers and individuals who were around during the era. You will not find a more complete story of Honda’s history in Dirt Track Racing. Thanks to all my colleagues and contributors who helped tell this story,” said Chris Carter, owner of Motion Pro, Inc.

Gerald Foster added, “I would like to thank everyone involved with this book, from the bottom of my heart. I’m truly grateful for the personal time and effort each contributor made. This has been a herculean task over a number of years and I hope you and motorcycle fans all around the globe will enjoy it.”

For more information visit: http://whenhondawentdirttrackracing.com/

About Motion Pro

Motion Pro was founded in 1984 by 6-day ISDT gold medal winner, Christopher Carter. The brand has been involved in motorsports since it was founded, proudly supporting both professional and amateur riders. While Motion Pro has its roots in dirt track, they also support off-road, supercross, motocross, ATV, and various other disciplines. As we step into a new, golden era of American Flat Track racing, Motion Pro continues to focus on delivering tools and products that make it easier for enthusiast to maintain and repair all types of motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs and deliver an exceptional experience to all its customers. Visit https://www.motionpro.com/ for more information.

MotoGP: Bagnaia Staying With Ducati Through 2024

Francesco Bagnaia (63). Photo courtesy Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia (63). Photo courtesy Ducati.

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati set to continue together in the 2023 and 2024 MotoGP seasons

Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati Corse have reached an agreement that will see the Italian rider aboard the Ducati Lenovo Team’s factory Desmosedici GP bike for another two seasons.

Born in Turin in 1997, “Pecco” Bagnaia made his MotoGP debut in 2019 with the Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team. He also contested the 2020 season with the same squad, achieving his first podium at the Grand Prix Lenovo of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera, where he finished second on the rostrum.

Promoted to the official Ducati team last year, the Turin-born rider continued to shine after taking pole position and finishing third place in the opening GP of the 2021 season in Qatar and soon became one of the main title contenders. With nine podiums, four victories and six pole positions, Bagnaia ended 2021 in second place and is now looking forward to the new Championship, which will start on 6th March at the Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar.

Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team)

“Being a Ducati rider in MotoGP has always been my dream, and knowing that I can continue with the Ducati Lenovo Team for another two seasons makes me happy and proud. I have found a serene environment in the factory team: I feel very much in tune with my team and know that we can do great things together. Now I can only concentrate on doing well in this Championship. A big thank you to Claudio, Gigi, Paolo, Davide and all the Ducati Corse staff. I’ll try to repay their trust with my results on the track!”

Luigi Dall’Igna (General Manager of Ducati Corse):

“We are delighted to have Bagnaia with us for another two seasons. Since he arrived at Ducati in 2019, Pecco has shown great talent and the ability to interpret our Desmosedici GP very well, adapting to ride it in any condition. He did it, especially in the last season, during which he had significant growth and got to play for the World Title. The way he managed the races at Aragón, Misano, Portimão and Valencia, scoring four fantastic victories, is proof of his maturity as a rider. With these great qualities, we are sure that he has the potential to aim for the title with us”.

Moto2: Canet Under Lap Record, Roberts P5 Overall On Day 2 Of Testing

Joe Roberts (16). Photo courtesy Italtrans Racing Team.
Joe Roberts (16). Photo courtesy Italtrans Racing Team.
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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Canet pips Acosta to set fastest ever Moto2™ lap on the Algarve

There’s just 0.037 in it at the top as four riders better Raul Fernandez’ 2021 pole position time

 

Aron Canet (40). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Aron Canet (40). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Sunday, 20 February 2022

Aron Canet (Flexbox HP 40) was near the top of the timesheets on Day 1 of the Official Moto2™ and Moto3™ test at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, and the Spaniard underlined his speed with some style on Sunday by ending the day fastest and with a new lap record – a 1’41.892. The rider on the chase was none other than rookie sensation – so far the moniker has only rolled over from Moto3™ to Moto2™ – Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo), with the debutant just 0.037 in arrears. His teammate Augusto Fernandez was third, 0.111 off the top, with Day 1’s fastest, Jake Dixon (GASGAS Aspar Team), fourth on Sunday and the final rider to break the old lap record.

Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) had a little fresh air in fifth, the American 0.147 off Dixon but two and a half tenths clear of Marcel Schrötter (Liqui Moly Intact GP) in P6. Fermin Aldeguer (MB Conveyors Speed Up) put his Boscoscuro in seventh, ahead of Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) as the two sophomores continue to show good pace. So too does Cameron Beaubier (American Racing) as he slotted into ninth. Albert Arenas (GASGAS Aspar Team) was only 0.017 off the American, completing the top ten.

Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) once again sat out the final session of the day, and the Brit is suffering from tendonitis that will also see him miss Day 3 entirely. He crashed in the second session too, as did Ogura, Acosta, Keminth Kubo (Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team) and Sean Dylan Kelly (American Racing). Kelly also crashed in session one, as did Schrötter and Aldeguer. The final session saw the most tumbles as Beaubier, Arenas, MV Agusta Forward Racing’s Simone Corsi and Marcos Ramirez, Niccolo Antonelli (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) and Jorge Navarro (Flexox HP 40) crashed, all riders ok.

The intermediate class get back on track tomorrow, so check out motogp.com and social media to stay up to date with everything happening in Portugal.

Suzuki fends off Foggia on Day 2

Leopard Racing retain P1 as Foggia gets back on track – and pipped to the top late on

 

Tatsuki Suzuki (24). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Tatsuki Suzuki (24). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Tatsuki Suzuki (Leopard Racing) has retained his grip on the top in Portugal, with the Japanese rider leaving it late but coming out on top to deny new teammate Dennis Foggia by just 0.019. Andrea Migno (Rivacold Snipers Team) made it a Honda 1-2-3, exactly a tenth in further arrears.

There was a bigger gap of a couple of tenths back to Carlos Tatay (CFMoto Racing PrüstelGP), with the Spaniard, in turn, 0.297 ahead of Riccardo Rossi (SIC58 Squadra Corse). John McPhee was sixth as the Scot gets to grips with his Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max machine, with Sergio Garcia (GASGAS Aspar Team) 0.003 further back and Alberto Surra (Rivacold Snipers Team) 0.077.

David Muñoz (BOE SKX) followed up a top three on Day 1 with ninth on Day 2, and the Spaniard was top rookie as he slotted in 0.144 behind Surra. Izan Guevara (GASGAS Aspar Team) completed the top ten.

There were some crashes on Day 2, most notably a tumble for Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) as the Turk crashed and collected his new teammate, Adrian Fernandez. Fernandez was ok and Öncü headed for the Medical Center, given the all-clear for fractures but suffering with pain in his foot.

Elia Bartolini (QJMotor Avintia Racing Team) was the sole crasher in the first session. The Öncü incident was in the second session, in which Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Guevara also fell. McPhee crashed in session three, riders all ok.

That’s a wrap on Day 2, with more to come on Monday. Stay up to date on motogp.com and across social media as the lightweight class take on pre-season.

Moto2: Acosta Quickest, Roberts P4 In FP6 At Portimao Test

Joe Roberts (16). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Some Moto2 riders like American Joe Roberts (16) make money racing, while others must bring money to get a ride. Photo courtesy Dorna.
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Moto2: Canet Still On Top, Beaubier P6 In FP5 At Portimao Test

Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo courtesy Dorna.
Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo courtesy Dorna.
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Moto2: Canet P1, Roberts P7 In FP4 At Portimao Test

American Joe Roberts (16) on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex. Photo courtesy Italtrans Racing Team.
American Joe Roberts (16) during pre-season testing on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex. Photo courtesy Italtrans Racing Team.
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Moto2: Dixon Is Best On Day One Of Portimao Test

Jake Dixon (96) on his GASGAS Aspar Team Kalex. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
Jake Dixon (96) on his GASGAS Aspar Team Kalex. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Dixon, Canet, Fernandez and Acosta split by 0.095 on Saturday

It’s tight at the top as Moto2™ get testing underway in Portugal

Saturday, 19 February 2022

Day 1 of the official Moto2™ and Moto3™ test at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve saw Jake Dixon (GASGAS Aspar Team) make a late lunge to the top in the intermediate class, the Brit ending the day 0.075 ahead of Aron Canet (Flexbox HP 40). Almost as close was Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo), only another four thousandths in arrears. Only a few more thousandths behind came his teammate, reigning Moto3™ World Champion Pedro Acosta, with last year’s rookie sensation maintaining that moniker as he moves into the intermediate class…

Then came a small gap back to Cameron Beaubier (American Racing) as the number 6 ended the day 0.265 off Acosta, heading up another group of incredibly tight lap times. Ai Ogura (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) and Albert Arenas (GASGAS Aspar Team) were up next, with Marcel Schrötter (Liqui Moly Intact GP) just 0.002 off Arenas. Joe Roberts (Italtrans Racing Team) took P9, with Fermin Aldeguer (Speed Up Racing) taking tenth.

The likes of Fernandez, Acosta, Ogura, Beaubier and Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Racing) didn’t head out in the final session and with lap times only a second off the pole record already, how much more will get pulled out the locker on Day 2?

Testing resumes tomorrow, so check out motogp.com and social media to keep up with all the action from the Algarve!

Suzuki fastest on Day 1 at Portimão

Leopard Racing’s new arrival heads the timesheets ahead of Guevara and rookie Muñoz

Tatsuki Suzuki began his tenure with Leopard Racing by topping the timesheets on Day 1, the Japanese rider putting in a 1’48.575 to pull nearly a tenth and a half clear of Izan Guevara (GASGAS Aspar Team), who is gearing up for his second season in Moto3™. It was a rookie completing the top three though, with David Muñoz (BOE SKX) 0.283 off the top.

That denied Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) as the Turk was an apt 0.053 further back, with another rookie standout in fifth: Diogo Moreira (MT Helmets – MSI). The Brazilian debutant was even closer in the tight field, 0.017 off Öncü.

Adrian Fernandez seems to be settling in at Red Bull KTM Tech 3 as he ended Day 1 in P6, just ahead of Sergio Garcia (GASGAS Aspar Team). Carlos Tatay (CFMoto Racing PrüstelGP) put CFMoto into the top ten on their debut in P8, ahead of another impressive rookie in Ivan Ortola (Team MTA). Ayumu Sasaki’s first official day in Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max colours saw the Japanese rider complete the top ten.

That leaves the likes of Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and John McPhee (Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max) outside the top ten, but it is, after all, only the first day. And Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing), the runner up last season, will be glad of that too as he was sidelined due to illness.

Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) is also sidelined, the Japanese rookie through injury after breaking his ankle, and he will unfortunately miss the test.

There’s more action tomorrow though, so stay up to date on on motogp.com and across social media as the lightweight class take on pre-season.

Moto2: Dixon Quickest, Roberts P4 In FP3 At Portimao Test

Joe Roberts on his Italtrans Racing Kalex. Photo courtesy Italtrans Racing.
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Moto2: Fernandez Leads, Beaubier P3 Again In FP2 At Portimao Test

Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo courtesy American Racing Team..
Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo courtesy American Racing Team.

FIM Moto2 and Moto3 World Championship Test

Algarve International Circuit

Portimao, Portugal

February 19, 2022

Free Practice Two Results (all using Triumph engines and Dunlop tires):

  1. Augusto Fernandez, Spain (Kalex), 1:43.258
  2. Pedro Acosta, Spain (Kalex), 1:43.263
  3. Cameron Beaubier, USA (Kalex), 1:43.529
  4. Ai Ogura, Japan (Kalex), 1:43.555
  5. Marcel Schrotter, Germany (Kalex), 1:43.583
  6. Aron Canet, Spain (Kalex), 1:43.736
  7. Albert Arenas, Spain (Kalex), 1:43.767
  8. Jake Dixon, UK (Kalex), 1:44.019
  9. Fermin Aldeguer, Spain (Boscoscuro), 1:44.245
  10. Marcos Ramirez, Spain (MV Agusta), 1:44.325
  11. Jorge Navarro, Spain (Kalex), 1:44.469
  12. Joe Roberts, USA (Kalex), 1:44.557
  13. Celestino Vietti, Italy (Kalex), 1:44.603
  14. Bo Bendsneyder, Netherlands (MV Agusta), 1:44.609
  15. Tony Arbolino, Italy (Kalex), 1:44.699
  16. Filip Salac, Czech Republic (Kalex), 1:44.837
  17. Manuel Gonzalez, Spain (Kalex), 1:44.895
  18. Romano Fenati, Italy (Boscoscuro), 1:44.950
  19. Somkiat Chantra, Thailand (Kalex), 1:45.034
  20. Simon Corsi, Italy (MV Agusta), 1:45.057
  21. Sam Lowes, UK (Kalex), 1:45.254
  22. Sean Dylan Kelly, USA (Kalex), 1:45.428
  23. Barry Baltus, Belgium (Kalex), 1:45.453
  24. Keminth Kubo, Thailand (Kalex), 1:45.732
  25. Zonta Van Den Goorbergh, Netherlands (Kalex), 1:45.890
  26. Jeremy Alcoba, Spain (Kalex), 1:46.022
  27. Alessandro Zaccone, Italy (Kalex), 1:46.053
  28. Gabriel Rodrigo, Argentina (Kalex), 1:46.725
  29. Niccolo Antonelli, Italy (Kalex), 1:46.736
  30. Lorenzo Dalla Porto, Italy (Kalex), 1:46.810

 

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Moto2: Fernandez Fastest, Beaubier P3 In FP1 At Portimao Test

Cameron Beaubier (6). Photo courtesy American Racing Team.
Cameron Beaubier (6), as seen during pre-season testing. Photo courtesy American Racing Team.
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New Book Available: “When Honda Went Dirt Track Racing”

“When Honda Went Dirt Track Racing” is available now from Motion Pro. Photo courtesy Motion Pro.
“When Honda Went Dirt Track Racing” is available now from Motion Pro. Photo courtesy Motion Pro.

“When Honda Went Dirt Track Racing” The Book, now available from Motion Pro

Loomis, CA. – Motion Pro, Inc. is proud to announce a project that has been years in the making, “When Honda Went Dirt Track Racing” the book, is now available for purchase exclusively through Motion Pro at whenhondawentdirttrackracing.com.

Get the complete history of Honda’s involvement in dirt track racing, during the ‘80s and ‘90s. The premium hardcover book with dust jacket cover will be limited to 1,000 printed copies. Includes over 500 pages of compelling interviews and first-hand accounts of when Honda entered dirt track racing, leading to their development of the legendary Honda RS750D dirt tracker and fueling the Honda versus Harley rivalry, an iconic chapter in dirt track racing history. The story is told largely in the form of 60 plus interviews with some (unfortunately not all) of the participants, A large selection of photographs accompanies the narrative along with copies of period journalism. Now available for purchase online, get your copy today!

“We’re excited to release this exclusive new book! It’s been years in the making, and a lot of research with many of the racers and individuals who were around during the era. You will not find a more complete story of Honda’s history in Dirt Track Racing. Thanks to all my colleagues and contributors who helped tell this story,” said Chris Carter, owner of Motion Pro, Inc.

Gerald Foster added, “I would like to thank everyone involved with this book, from the bottom of my heart. I’m truly grateful for the personal time and effort each contributor made. This has been a herculean task over a number of years and I hope you and motorcycle fans all around the globe will enjoy it.”

For more information visit: http://whenhondawentdirttrackracing.com/

About Motion Pro

Motion Pro was founded in 1984 by 6-day ISDT gold medal winner, Christopher Carter. The brand has been involved in motorsports since it was founded, proudly supporting both professional and amateur riders. While Motion Pro has its roots in dirt track, they also support off-road, supercross, motocross, ATV, and various other disciplines. As we step into a new, golden era of American Flat Track racing, Motion Pro continues to focus on delivering tools and products that make it easier for enthusiast to maintain and repair all types of motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs and deliver an exceptional experience to all its customers. Visit https://www.motionpro.com/ for more information.

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