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The Star
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Motorcycling-Yamaha's Quartararo denies Marquez his home Spanish MotoGP pole
Motorcycling - MotoGP - Valencia Grand Prix - Circuit Recardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain - November 26, 2023 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo before the race REUTERS/Pablo Morano JEREZ, Spain (Reuters) -Frenchman Fabio Quartararo beat crowd favourite and six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez to take pole position at the Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix at the Circuito de Jerez on Saturday, where the lap record was broken twice. Championship leader Marquez looked on course for a fifth successive pole after he sped to a time of one minute and 35.643 seconds early in the second qualifying, but Quartararo put on a blistering lap in the final moments to stun the Ducati rider. The 26-year-old Yamaha rider clocked a time of one minute and 35.610 seconds to take his first pole since 2022. Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia came third to complete the front row. "It's a really special feeling, a special emotion for everybody," Quartararo said. "We know that the points are on the sprint and the race, but already to feel the atmosphere close to all these guys is something. "Hopefully, we can make a great fight on the sprint, on the race we know it's a little more difficult. But super happy to be here. We are working hard and the work will pay off." Gresini's Alex Marquez was the fourth fastest, ahead of Franco Morbidelli of VR46 Racing in fifth. Marquez leads his younger brother Alex by 17 points in the championship and Italian Bagnaia in third by 26. He has the opportunity to stretch it further in the sprint, which will be held later on Saturday. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)
Reuters
25-03-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
MotoGP renews Valencia GP deal until 2031
Item 1 of 2 MotoGP - Valencia Grand Prix Cancelled - Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain - November 4, 2024 A drone view shows damage to the entrance of the Circuit Ricardo Tormo after the Valencia Grand Prix was cancelled following heavy rains that caused floods REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo [1/2] MotoGP - Valencia Grand Prix Cancelled - Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain - November 4, 2024 A drone view shows damage to the entrance of the Circuit Ricardo Tormo after the Valencia Grand Prix was cancelled following heavy rains that caused floods REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab March 25 (Reuters) - Valencia's Circuit Ricardo Tormo will host five more MotoGP Grand Prix between 2027 and 2031, the motorcycle racing organisation said on Tuesday. The Valencia GP, which started in 1999, has been the final Grand Prix of the MotoGP season in most years since 2002. It is known for its atmosphere and high turnout and has won the best Grand Prix award several times, MotoGP said in a statement. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. Circuit Ricardo Tormo, which was already under contract until 2026, has signed a new five-year deal, MotoGP added. "The track is unique with the view it offers to the spectators, and the fans make it unique for us with the incredible atmosphere they create," said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports. "It is always full of people, the promoter does a fantastic job." The Valencia GP was cancelled last year after a deadly flood killed over 200 people in the region. The circuit was also affected by the flood, with the approach roads to the venue suffering extensive damage. "After what happened in 2024, we hope our return for another five Grand Prix underlines our longer term commitment to Valencia too. We're looking forward to coming back this season, and to celebrating more fantastic Grands Prix until 2031," Ezpeleta added. The current MotoGP season is set to conclude with the Valencia GP on Nov. 16. Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab
