November

Year: 2020

Month: November

MotoGP: Aprilia reveal 2021 plans

23 November 2020 by Josh Close

Aleix Espargaro, Lorenzo Savdori and Bradley Smith will all remain within Aprilia’s MotoGP setup in 2021. Espargaro will once again lead the project onboard the RS-GP, which did take a step forward in...

MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira dominates home Grand Prix at Portimao

22 November 2020 by Josh Close

Miguel Oliveira dominated his home Grand Prix at Portimao to secure his second victory of the 2020 MotoGP season. Oliveira, who started from pole, led from start to finish and pulled the pin almost...

MotoGP: Indonesia's Mandalika circuit developers aim for mid-2021 race

22 November 2020 by Josh Close

Construction work on Indonesia’s Mandalika street circuit has been ramped up in the hope of the venue hosting its first MotoGP race in the middle of next year. The track, which will be MotoGP’s...

Moto2: Red Bull KTM Ajo confirm Raul Fernandez promotion for 2021

21 November 2020 by Josh Close

The Red Bull KTM Ajo team has confirmed that their current Moto3 rider Raul Fernandez will be promoted into the Moto2 setup in 2021. Fernandez has enjoyed a successful second full-time campaign in the...

Moto2: Jake Dixon to miss season finale at Portimao following surgery

16 November 2020 by Josh Close

Jake Dixon will miss the final race of the 2020 Moto2 season at Portimao after undergoing successful wrist surgery. The Brit fractured his right wrist during FP2 at the European Grand Prix, crashing...

MotoGP: Joan Mir crowned 2020 MotoGP champion whilst Franco Morbidelli wins at Valencia

15 November 2020 by Josh Close

Joan Mir has been crowned 2020 MotoGP champion at Valencia, whilst Franco Morbidelli secured victory after a last lap duel with Jack Miller. Mir clinched Suzuki’s first Grand Prix title since Kenny...

MotoGP: Positive Covid-19 test rules Iker Lecuona out of the Valencia GP

14 November 2020 by Josh Close

Iker Lecuona has been ruled out of this weekend’s Valencia Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19. The Tech3 KTM rider has been self-isolating for the last 10 days, missing the European GP as...

MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow confirmed as Yamaha's 2021 test rider

13 November 2020 by Josh Close

Yamaha has confirmed that Cal Crutchlow will become their official MotoGP test rider next year. Crutchlow was left without a ride for next year after losing his spot within the LCR Honda team to Alex...

MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso confirms 2021 sabbatical

11 November 2020 by Josh Close

Andrea Dovizioso has confirmed that he’ll be taking a sabbatical from MotoGP next year. The Italian released a statement on his social media channels, announcing that after a 13-year stint he would...

MotoGP: Joan Mir becomes 2020's ninth different winner and extends championship lead

08 November 2020 by Josh Close

Joan Mir finally clinched his maiden MotoGP victory in Valencia and now has a healthy 37-point advantage in the championship. The Suzuki rider, who has been the most consistent rider all season,...

MotoGP: Esponsorama Racing confirm the signings of Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini for 2021

07 November 2020 by Josh Close

Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini will move up into the premier class next season after signing for Esponsorama Racing Ducati. Marini will continue under the SKY Racing Team VR46 colours in MotoGP,...

MotoGP: Provisional 2021 calendar revealed

06 November 2020 by Josh Close

The provisional 2021 MotoGP calendar has been released and it includes 19 circuits, with another slot still to be decided. Alongside the featured rounds, there is also a three-track reserve list. This...

MotoGP: Garrett Gerloff replaces Valentino Rossi for FP1 and FP2 in Valencia

06 November 2020 by Josh Close

Garrett Gerloff will make his MotoGP debut today when he steps in for Valentino Rossi during FP1 and FP2 at the European Grand Prix in Valencia. The World Superbike rider will get his chance on the M1...

MotoGP: Yamaha penalised after breaching engine homologation rules

06 November 2020 by Josh Close

Yamaha has been docked 50 constructors’ points after being found guilty of breaching engine homologation rules at the opening MotoGP race of the year at Jerez. It is said that Yamaha used an engine...