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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Francesco Bagnaia: Ducati needs to start again from zero
Francesco Bagnaia reckons his Ducati team needs to start from scratch after Johann Zarco's victory in Le Mans. Bagnaia admits he has struggled this season as he has been eclipsed by his team-mate Marc Marquez. While the Spaniard has taken three wins, Bagnaia has won only once and finds himself down in third place in the riders' championship. And, following Honda's win in Le Mans, he says he hopes he can soon rediscover his confidence on the bike and his best form. Advertisement Speaking at the British MotoGP at Silverstone, he said: 'I hope he [his best vision of himself] will be back soon because in Le Mans, until Saturday morning, everything was fine. I was happy with my feeling, also with used tyres I was competitive. 'Then, from the qualifying until the Sunday race it was a nightmare, it was a bit of a disaster. We just need to start again from zero, work like we've always done and just try to improve. Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images 'One thing that is super-important is that you don't forget how to ride your bike. This is something very important to remind everyone. We are just working to solve our problems.' Advertisement Ducati has been working hard to resolve the problems the Italian is having with his Desmosedici GP25 as he tries different set-ups. He added: 'Le Mans was the worst moment because I did not take any points, and it is true, right now I am struggling with the bike. 'The front is not helping me and I need much more feeling from it and I am trying to solve the problem. I know Ducati is working hard to give to me what I want because if they know I have this feel, then I can fight for the wins, so will try to solve the problem and I am always super ready to fight.' To read more articles visit our website.
France 24
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- France 24
Marc Marquez says Silverstone focus is protecting MotoGP lead
Marquez nursed his bike to second in the main race in France as his main title rivals, brother Alex and factory Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia failed to score points. Marc Marquez leads his younger brother, who rides for Ducati satellite Gresini, by 22 points and Bagnaia, who also crashed in Saturday's sprint at Le Mans, by 51 points. "Le Mans was super tricky," Marquez said on Thursday. "On Sunday we took the correct decision to manage the risk and to finish the race because it was super easy to make a mistake." "I scored some very important points for the championship." Marquez has been in dominant form, winning three main races and all six sprints this season as he chases his seventh world title but his first since 2019. He has a reputation for a win-at-all-costs style but said that at Silverstone where he has only won once, back in 2014, the focus will be on his championship lead. "We will try first of all to score points. That is the most important thing. It is not one of the best circuits for me." While the forecast is for a relatively cool weekend in England, Marquez said he was happy that the only rain forecast is for Saturday's sprint. "When you are leading a championship you always prefer dry races because it means low risk," he said. For Bagnaia, the goal at Silverstone will be to avoid falling hopelessly behind his teammate. "The goal is to have more confidence in my front tyre so I can ride the way I want," said the Italian who won at Silverstone in 2022 on the way to the first of his two consecutive world titles. "I've always been very strong at Silverstone in recent years. I love the track and its atmosphere, and I can't wait to be back in the pits." Speculation swirled round Silverstone on Thursday over the future of one rider who has yet to win a point this season: reigning world champion Jorge Martin. After swapping, not necessarily of his own free will, his Ducati for an Aprilia during the off-season, the Spaniard has not competed in a single full Grand Prix this year following a string of injuries. He is reportedly thinking of leaving Aprilia at the end of the season, even though his contract runs until the end of 2026. 'I'm still happy' Aprilia issued a statement on Thursday insisting that Martin's contract "must be respected by both parties". The Italian outfit said "it expects other teams to refrain from making any kind of offer to riders who are under contract." Meanwhile Zarco said he was digesting his unexpected win in his home race. "I'm still happy," he said on Thursday. "When I rewatch the race, I see that everything happened so perfectly. "Watching it from home was strange because I was asking 'how did it happen' because always the race is so difficult and this one was not too difficult." Zarco's parents were at Le Mans to watch him become the first home rider to win the French Grand Prix sice 1954, but he said he was happy they would not be at Silverstone. "They stay home," he said. "My parents are not from the motorcycle world so I took care of them a lot. I wanted everything perfect for them. © 2025 AFP
BBC News
27-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Alex Marquez claims maiden MotoGP victory
Alex Marquez claimed a memorable MotoGP win on Sunday as the Spaniard secured his maiden victory at the top 29-year-old won the Spanish Grand Prix in style to take the lead in the overall MotoGP standings after five rounds from his older brother, six-time world champion Marc Ducati-Gresini rider came home clear of Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo, who held off Ducati-Lenovo's Francesco Bagnaia for second the 2021 world champion, started in pole position and secured his first Grand Prix podium since Marquez made contact with team-mate Bagnaia on a thrilling opening lap before sliding off on lap older Marquez, who won three of the first four rounds, battled back to finish in the points in Marquez started fourth on the grid and, after his brother's mishap, forced his way past Bagnaia to move into second before making an aggressive move up the inside of Quartararo to take the lead on lap who is in his sixth season in MotoGP and his third with Ducati-Gresini, gradually extended his lead to secure victory and go one point clear of his brother in the overall standings before the next race in France in two weeks.
Eyewitness News
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Eyewitness News
Rampaging Marquez hungry for more as MotoGP heads to Spain
PARIS - Marc Marquez is determined to continue his blistering start to the MotoGP season as the riders gear up this weekend for their first visit to Spain. The six-time world champion looks back to his dominating best after making the switch to the factory Ducati team, winning three of the opening four races and sweeping the sprints. The Spaniard has not put a foot wrong this season, aside from his crash while leading the Grand Prix of the Americas in Texas last month. His form is reminiscent of his peak between 2013 and 2019, when he won the world title six times, before a decline brought on by injuries. Marquez, who leads the standings by 17 points ahead of younger brother Alex, is a three-time winner in Jerez - in 2014, 2018 and 2019, but Bagnaia has triumphed in each of the last three years. "It's one of the most special GPs, I think for every rider, but especially for Spanish riders. I have very good memories from there, some bad memories," said Marquez, who also broke his arm at Jerez in 2020. He missed an entire year as a result and had struggled to hit the same heights - until his "perfect start of the season". The 32-year-old will be supported by tens of thousands of home fans in Andalusia, where he finished second a year ago behind current team-mate and double world champion Bagnaia. "The main goal is try to be on the podium... and if we have the chance, and the level, we will try to win," said Marquez, who has taken pole at every race this season. "We cannot forget Pecco (Bagnaia) won the last three years there and Alex (Marquez) is in very good form." Bagnaia won in the US after Marquez's error, but the Italian is already 26 points off the pace in third overall. "I would like to say Alex is the main rival but thinking about the long season, Pecco will be the main rival because he has the same tools as me," said Marquez. "Alex is performing in a very good way... and I know the talent of my brother." MARTIN DISCHARGED FROM QATAR HOSPITAL Bagnaia worked his way up from 11th on the grid to finish second at the Qatar Grand Prix to prevent Marquez from taking an ever bigger championship lead. "In Qatar we straightened out a weekend that, after qualifying, seemed really complicated. Another important podium and increasingly better riding sensations," said Bagnaia. "In the last three years I have achieved a lot in Jerez and I am happy to return for the GP," he added. "We have always been very fast and we have achieved the maximum result in the last seasons." Reigning world champion Jorge Martin will again be missing after a brutal crash in Qatar, his first race of the campaign after injuries ruled him out of the start of the season. The 27-year-old suffered broken ribs and was left with blood and air in the space around his lungs in his latest fall. He has since been discharged from a Doha hospital but has yet to travel back to Europe and is not expected to resume racing before the summer. Italian Lorenzo Savadori is set to take Martin's place in the Aprilia team in Spain, which will also host races in June and September as well as the season finale on 16 November.
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Spanish MotoGP 2025: Rampaging Marquez hungry for more as contest moves to Jerez
Marc Marquez is determined to continue his blistering start to the MotoGP season as the riders gear up this weekend for their first visit to Spain. The six-time world champion looks back to his dominating best after making the switch to the factory Ducati team, winning three of the opening four races and sweeping the sprints. The Spaniard has not put a foot wrong this season, aside from his crash while leading the Grand Prix of the Americas in Texas last month. His form is reminiscent of his peak between 2013 and 2019, when he won the world title six times, before a decline brought on by injuries. Marquez, who leads the standings by 17 points ahead of younger brother Alex, is a three-time winner in Jerez -- in 2014, 2018 and 2019, but Bagnaia has triumphed in each of the last three years. 'It's one of the most special GPs, I think for every rider, but especially for Spanish riders. I have very good memories from there, some bad memories,' said Marquez, who also broke his arm at Jerez in 2020. He missed an entire year as a result and had struggled to hit the same heights -- until his 'perfect start of the season'. The 32-year-old will be supported by tens of thousands of home fans in Andalusia, where he finished second a year ago behind current team-mate and double world champion Bagnaia. 'The main goal is try to be on the podium... and if we have the chance, and the level, we will try to win,' said Marquez, who has taken pole at every race this season. 'We cannot forget Pecco (Bagnaia) won the last three years there and Alex (Marquez) is in very good form.' Bagnaia won in the US after Marquez's error, but the Italian is already 26 points off the pace in third overall. 'I would like to say Alex is the main rival but thinking about the long season, Pecco will be the main rival because he has the same tools as me,' said Marquez. 'Alex is performing in a very good way... and I know the talent of my brother.' Martin discharged from Qatar hospital Bagnaia worked his way up from 11th on the grid to finish second at the Qatar Grand Prix to prevent Marquez from taking an ever bigger championship lead. 'In Qatar we straightened out a weekend that, after qualifying, seemed really complicated. Another important podium and increasingly better riding sensations,' said Bagnaia. 'In the last three years I have achieved a lot in Jerez and I am happy to return for the GP,' he added. 'We have always been very fast and we have achieved the maximum result in the last seasons.' Reigning world champion Jorge Martin will again be missing after a brutal crash in Qatar, his first race of the campaign after injuries ruled him out of the start of the season. The 27-year-old suffered broken ribs and was left with blood and air in the space around his lungs in his latest fall. He has since been discharged from a Doha hospital but has yet to travel back to Europe and is not expected to resume racing before the summer. Italian Lorenzo Savadori is set to take Martin's place in the Aprilia team in Spain, which will also host races in June and September as well as the season finale on November 16.
