2021

Year: 2021

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MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso seeks third Aprilia test due to wet conditions at Mugello

13 May 2021 by Josh Close

Andrea Dovizioso and Aprilia are assessing the possibility of a third test together next month after wet weather hampered this week’s two-day Mugello test. The Italian was hoping to push the RS-GP to...

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales ends the Jerez Test on top

03 May 2021 by Josh Close

Maverick Vinales completed a staggering 101 laps at Jerez today to end the one-day test at the top of the timesheets. The Monster Energy Yamaha rider posted a fastest lap-time of 1:36.879 and spent...

MotoGP Jerez: Jack Miller secures an emotional maiden Ducati victory

02 May 2021 by Josh Close

There were celebrations throughout the MotoGP paddock this afternoon as Jack Miller secured a brilliant maiden victory as a factory Ducati rider. The Aussie was able to take full advantage when...

MotoGP: KTM extend partnership with Tech3 until 2026

02 May 2021 by Josh Close

Tech3 will continue as KTM’s satellite team in MotoGP for the next five seasons after Austrian manufacturer renewed their association with the French squad. The extended deal will see four factory...

MotoGP: Tito Rabat to replace injured Jorge Martin at Jerez

21 April 2021 by Josh Close

Pramac Racing Ducati has announced that World Superbike rider Tito Rabat will replace the injured Jorge Martin at Jerez next weekend. Martin suffered multiple injures in a huge crash during FP3 in...

Moto2 Portimao: Raul Fernandez secures first-ever intermediate class victory

18 April 2021 by Josh Close

Raul Fernandez continued his blistering start to life in Moto2 by winning the Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao. In only his third race, the Red Bull KTM Ajo rider managed his tyres in the early...

MotoGP Portimao: Jorge Martin to undergo surgery in Barcelona

18 April 2021 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin will undergo surgery in Barcelona in the coming days after sustaining multiple injuries in a crash during FP3 at Portimao. The Pramac Racing rider crashed at turn seven and was violently...

MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso hints at second Aprilia test after 'emotional' Jerez outing

14 April 2021 by Josh Close

Andrea Dovizioso has suggested that he’ll test Aprilia’s RS-GP MotoGP machine again in the next few weeks, this time at Mugello. The Italian, who’s currently taking a sabbatical from the championship,...

Doha Moto3: John McPhee and Jeremy Alcoba handed penalties for 'fighting'

05 April 2021 by Josh Close

John McPhee and Jeremy Alcoba have both been handed penalties and fines for ‘fighting’ in the aftermath of their collision in Qatar. McPhee was taken out of the race by Alcoba’s airborne Indonesian...

MotoGP Doha: Fabio Quartararo overcomes Ducati's challenge to win in Qatar

04 April 2021 by Josh Close

Fabio Quartararo bounced back from a slow getaway to secure an impressive victory for Monster Energy Yamaha at Losail. The Frenchman’s performance was almost identical to teammate Maverick Vinales’...

MotoGP Qatar: Maverick Vinales secures stunning victory at Losail

28 March 2021 by Josh Close

Maverick Vinales produced one of his finest performances in the premier class to win the 2021 MotoGP season opener in Qatar. The Monster Energy Yamaha rider kept his cool and regrouped after being...

Moto3 Exclusive: John McPhee Interview

22 March 2021 by Josh Close

John McPhee enters his ninth Moto3 campaign as one of the title favourites after further showcasing his potential with Petronas Sprinta Racing last season. A promising start saw the Scot win at Misano...

Moto2 Qatar Test: Sam Lowes beats Marco Bezzecchi to top spot on day three

21 March 2021 by Josh Close

Sam Lowes pipped fellow 2021 Moto2 title favourite Marco Bezzecchi to end the final day of the Qatar Test at the top of the timesheets. Only 0.013s split the two riders, with Lowes’ fastest lap-time...

MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso to test the Aprilia RS-GP at Jerez

17 March 2021 by Josh Close

Three-time MotoGP runner-up Andrea Dovizioso will test Aprilia’s 2021 RS-GP bike at Jerez next month. Dovizioso shocked the world last season when he announced his departure from Ducati after eight...

Moto2: ELF Marc VDS reveal striking new livery

15 March 2021 by Josh Close

The Elf Marc VDS Racing Team has unveiled its stunning new Moto2 livery ahead of the 2021 season. The team, which continues with Sam Lowes and Augusto Fernandez this year, joined forces with Elf...

MotoGP: Poor weather conditions leads to quiet Qatar Test finale

12 March 2021 by Josh Close

The final day of the three-day Qatar Test was an uneventful one due to high winds depositing sand and dust on the Losail International Circuit. By the end of the day only a handful of riders had...

MotoGP: Qatar to offer paddock Covid-19 vaccinations

12 March 2021 by Josh Close

The State of Qatar has offered the Covid-19 vaccination to the MotoGP paddock ahead of the opening two rounds of the 2021 season. The Losail International circuit will host the opening two race on...

MotoGP: Suzuki unveil 2021 livery ahead of Qatar Test

06 March 2021 by Josh Close

Suzuki has unveiled its all-new 2021 MotoGP livery in a presentation at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. Ahead of the opening day of official test action in Qatar, the winners of last year’s...

MotoGP: Hungary set to join the calendar from 2023

04 March 2021 by Josh Close

An agreement has been reached which will see Hungary host a MotoGP round from as early as 2023. Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta met CEO of Kelet-Magyarország Versenypálya Kft. József Pacza, Hungarian...

MotoGP: Lorenzo Savadori is confirmed as Aleix Espargaro's Aprilia teammate

04 March 2021 by Josh Close

Lorenzo Savadori will make his full-time MotoGP debut this year after being confirmed as Aleix Espargaro’s teammate at Aprilia. The team’s rider line-up was revealed during its official 2021 bike...

MotoGP: Aprilia unveils its 2021 RS-GP and livery in Qatar

04 March 2021 by Josh Close

Aprilia has unveiled its 2021 RS-GP MotoGP bike and its brand-new livery for the upcoming season. The team presentation was held at turn one of the Losail International Circuit, with riders Aleix...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi expects increased focus on race performance at Petronas Yamaha

03 March 2021 by Josh Close

Valentino Rossi believes that being inside a satellite team will allow him to concentrate more on his race performance rather than focusing on bike development. Related: Valentino Rossi retiring from...

Moto2: Sam Lowes completes two-day Valencia test

02 March 2021 by Josh Close

Sam Lowes got his preparations for the 2021 Moto2 season underway with a two-day test in Valencia. The Brit visited the Spanish circuit with Elf Marc VDS Racing teammate Augusto Fernandez, with both...

MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli outlines importance of his friendship with Valentino Rossi

02 March 2021 by Josh Close

Franco Morbidelli has insisted that his friendship with Valentino Rossi will not be put at risk this season. The two Italians join forces at Petronas Yamaha this year and it’s no secret that they’re...

MotoGP: Fausto Gresini's funeral to be broadcast on Saturday

26 February 2021 by Josh Close

The funeral of MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini will be broadcast through Gresini Racing’s Facebook page. The team announced that the funeral will take place at Imola on Saturday (February 27) at 9am...

MotoGP: Pramac Racing Ducati unveil 2021 livery

25 February 2021 by Josh Close

Pramac Racing Ducati has unveiled its new livery ahead of the 2021 MotoGP season. Continuing the trend of virtual presentations, due to the restrictions caused by Covid-19, the team’s new colours were...

MotoGP: Several riders test out the new layout in Barcelona

25 February 2021 by Josh Close

Several MotoGP riders were busy testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya yesterday and had the chance to ride through the redesigned turn 10. The corner has been modified following safety...

MotoGP: Fausto Gresini has died

23 February 2021 by Josh Close

Fausto Gresini has died at the age of 60 following a two-month battle with Covid-19. The MotoGP team owner was diagnosed with Covid-19 in December and has been in the intensive care unit of the...

MotoGP: Repsol Honda presents its 2021 livery

22 February 2021 by Josh Close

Repsol Honda has officially unveiled its 2021 MotoGP livery and rider line-up of Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro. As with all team presentations this year, due to Covid-19, the factory team reveal was...

MotoGP: Takaaki Nakagami reveals his 2021 LCR Honda livery

20 February 2021 by Josh Close

The 2021 LCR Honda Idemitsu livery has been revealed by rider Takaaki Nakagami during an online presentation. Following on from teammate Alex Marquez’s LCR Honda Castrol launch yesterday (February...

MotoGP: Alex Marquez unveils his 2021 LCR Honda livery

19 February 2021 by Josh Close

Alex Marquez’s 2021 LCR Honda Castrol livery has been unveiled during an online presentation. This year’s LCR liveries are being revealed separately due to Marquez and Taka Nakagami having separate...

MotoGP: Yamaha sign new five-year contract with Dorna

15 February 2021 by Josh Close

Yamaha has become the latest manufacturer to commit its future to MotoGP by signing a new five-deal with Dorna. The deal keeps Yamaha on the grid until at least the end of the 2026 season and has been...

MotoGP: Monster Energy Yamaha's 2021 colours unveiled

15 February 2021 by Josh Close

The factory Monster Energy Yamaha team has officially revealed its 2021 MotoGP livery and presented its rider line-up to the world. Yamaha’s presentation was a virtual one, due to Covid-19, posted on...

MotoGP: Joan Mir decides against running the number one plate

12 February 2021 by Josh Close

Reigning MotoGP world champion Joan Mir has opted to keep his traditional number 36 rather than taking the number one plate. Mir and Suzuki have been teasing fans for weeks that Mir would make his...

MotoGP: KTM reveal their 2021 livery

12 February 2021 by Josh Close

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team has unveiled its 2021 MotoGP livery during an online presentation today. Held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the presentation also unveiled Brad Binder...

MotoGP: Tech3 KTM reveal striking new 2021 livery

12 February 2021 by Josh Close

Tech3 KTM has unveiled its brand-new livery ahead of the 2021 MotoGP season during a special online launch presentation. The presentation, held virtually due to Covid-19, was a joint affair with the...