Latest news with #YamahaFactoryRacing
India Today
5 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Indian Grand Prix dropped again from MotoGP calendar
In a disappointing turn of events, the Indian Grand Prix has been excluded from the provisional MotoGP 2026 season calendar, despite earlier assurances of its return. The calendar released by MotoGP has left many motorsport fans disappointed and raised questions about the future of the event at the Buddh International Circuit in Indian Grand Prix, which debuted in 2023 at the Buddh International Circuit, faced challenges from the outset. The inaugural race, held in September under swelteringly unbearable conditions, was shortened by three laps at the riders' request and drew only moderate attendance. The 2024 event was canceled due to financial difficulties faced by the local promoter, compounded by logistical issues following a general election in the 2023 Indian Grand Prix, Italy's Marco Bezzecchi of the Aprilia Racing Team emerged victorious, earning the full 25 points. His teammate, Jorge Martin, also representing finished in second place. Rounding out the podium was Yamaha Factory Racing's Fabio Quartararo, who secured third place and collected 16 points. Initially rescheduled for March 2025 to avoid adverse weather, the race was further postponed to 2026 due to operational circumstances, with the circuit designated as a reserve event for 2025. However, the latest calendar release on July 24, 2025, omits the Indian Grand Prix entirely, casting doubt on its long-term July 2024, Dorna Sports signed a three-year agreement with the Uttar Pradesh government to secure the event from 2025 to 2027, highlighting India's significance as a key market with a massive motorcycle culture. Despite this commitment, ongoing financial and organisational hurdles, including the replacement of former promoter Fairstreet Sports and a reissued tender for a new co-promoter, have derailed without further ado, the #MotoGP 2026 calendar is here! #MotoGP2026 MotoGP (@MotoGP) July 24, 2025The 2026 MotoGP calendar, released on July 24, 2025, introduces new races, such as the Brazil Grand Prix, and shifts existing ones, like the Hungarian Grand Prix moving to June. Meanwhile, the Buddh International Circuit's absence has sparked speculation about whether MotoGP will ever return to India, given the market's potential but persistent logistical 2026 season of MotoGP will kick off on March 1st in Thailand. Meanwhile, it will conclude on November 22nd in and InvestUP, the Uttar Pradesh government's investment agency, have yet to comment on the reasons behind the 2026 exclusion. As fans await clarity, the Indian Grand Prix's future remains uncertain, leaving a void in one of the world's largest motorcycling to Auto Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fabio Quartararo injures shoulder in practice crash at MotoGP's Italian GP
MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo has been taken to hospital following a big accident during the first official practice session at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. The Yamaha rider went down after just 10 minutes as the front of the bike got away from the Frenchman heading into the fast left-right sequence at Turn 4 in Mugello. Advertisement Quartararo's left shoulder hit the ground hard before he continued to slide into the gravel along with the bike. The 2021 world champion spent a prolonged period lying in the gravel trap, clutching his left shoulder which had been dislocated. Quartararo then had his shoulder popped back into place on the spot. It was clear that he was in pain, but he was adamant about getting back to the garage to continue the session, even arguing with the marshals about the quickest way to recover his Yamaha. After returning to the pits, Quartararo was examined by Angel Charte, the championship's medical director, who performed an initial assessment. Quartararo was then given an anti-inflammatory so he could return to the track. Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing 'In the crash, Fabio dislocated his left shoulder, something that has happened to him before. He popped it back into place himself, as he's done on other occasions,' Charte commented after the session. Advertisement 'I allowed him to go back out, but now we're sending him to a hospital in Florence to get an MRI scan on his left shoulder." Despite the discomfort, Quartararo finished the session in fifth which moved him directly into Q2 for Saturday's qualifying. His participation for the rest of the weekend, however, depends on him receiving the all-clear from the hospital. Read Also: Why MotoGP riders like Francesco Bagnaia face a braking dilemma at Mugello To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
"Really tough day" for Fabio Quartararo as Yamaha struggles at Aragon MotoGP
The low-grip Aragon track was a prime suspect to expose the deficiencies of Yamaha's YZR-M1 machine and unfortunately for Fabio Quartararo and the Japanese manufacturer the issue was in the spotlight. There was no shortage of sympathy for the luckless Frenchman whose Yamaha machine snapped and jumped seemingly on the exit of every corner around the track during Friday practice. Advertisement To add insult to injury, Quartararo's Yamaha was joint-slowest through the speed trap, almost 10 km/h (6 mph) slower than Brad Binder's KTM. The inability to put power down on the tarmac was undoubtedly a key factor in the speed difference. With frantic gesticulation while out on track, it was clear that Quartararo wasn't pleased. He left the garage as soon as the session was over, preferring to cool down before he dived into the debriefs. At least Quartararo could see the funny side when he spoke to the media, as he hops from one end of the grid to the other this weekend. 'We almost made the pole position on the other side [at the back of the grid],' joked the Frenchman initially. 'A really, really tough day especially with the soft tyre. We don't understand what really happened with electronics and stuff but not the best day and especially [since] we don't understand why. 'The problem is that you never know when to expect it and in our case, it is not the best when you are on the bike fully in angle and you never know if you're going to lose it on the edge or on the exit and I didn't make any lap. The four laps I did was all cutting and making mistakes so we will have to find a solution.' Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Advertisement When quizzed on the set-up of the bike, Quartararo was adamant that this was not the issue. 'The set-up is good," said the 2021 MotoGP champion. "We have to just understand why when we change rubber it completely changes our bike, and our electronics become crazy.' Yamaha team director Massimo Meregalli was equally disappointed in the session understanding the problem suffered by his riders as Quartararo and Alex Rins finished the Friday in 18th and 15th respectively. 'They are suffering the same problem, it's the rear grip,' Meregalli said. 'They are losing the rear a lot. Every time they try, they lose the rear. So they have to try to understand how to at least reduce the slide and improve the performance. Advertisement Read Also: Aprilia 'would have won more races' with Jorge Martin as it works to fix rift Pramac ride 'on the table' as Toprak Razgatlioglu eyes switch to MotoGP Ai Ogura withdraws from Aragon MotoGP following Silverstone crash 'You know at the beginning of the session I was a bit more optimistic, especially after FP1 but for sure the increased temperature [meant] the grip dropped down even more than before. Honestly I did not hear any comment because Fabio left to go and get changed but I think it was very easy to understand.' There's a lot of work for the Yamaha team tonight to go over the data to see why the soft tyre is causing so many problems. Quartararo will be praying they find a golden fix for the bike's woes. To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
French GP breaks MotoGP attendance record in 2025
The 2025 French Grand Prix has broken the all-time record for the most spectators at a MotoGP round - as 311,797 fans were present across the Le Mans weekend. There were 94,757 in the grandstands on Thursday and Friday, while 96,637 were present on Saturday to watch home hero Fabio Quartararo claim pole. Advertisement On Sunday, 120,403 witnessed another Frenchman Johann Zarco claim an incredible victory to make history at the event. It is the first time a French rider has won the French GP in the premier class at Le Mans since Pierre Monneret in 1954 Zarco's bid to stay out on the wet tyres paid off in the changeable conditions, as he crossed first beneath the chequered flag, followed by runner-up Marc Marquez and third-placed Fermin Aldeguer. Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt The French Grand Prix has consistently proven itself as one of the most popular events on the MotoGP calendar, also breaking records in 2024 with 297,471 fans at the Bugatti circuit. Advertisement But this figure has been increased by 14,326 fans to once again top the attendance charts. This year, attendance across the races has already been high, with the Thailand Grand Prix taking 224,634 fans and the Spanish Grand Prix at 224,420. Three races total surpassed the 200,000 mark in 2024, but this year, four out of the six contested rounds have already achieved this, with the Americas Grand Prix not releasing its data until the end of the season. Read Also: MotoGP French GP: Johann Zarco takes shock win ahead of Marc Marquez in thrilling race Photos from French GP - Race Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Ducati Corse Ducati Corse Johann Zarco, Team LCR Johann Zarco, Team LCR Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Special livery for Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Special livery for Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Trackhouse Racing detail Trackhouse Racing detail Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Miguel Oliveira, Pramac Racing Miguel Oliveira, Pramac Racing Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Ducati Corse Ducati Corse Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Enea Bastianini, Red Bull KTM Tech 3 Enea Bastianini, Red Bull KTM Tech 3 Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Guy Coulon, Red Bull KTM Tech 3 Guy Coulon, Red Bull KTM Tech 3 Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Ducati Corse Ducati Corse Special livery for Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Special livery for Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Ducati Corse Ducati Corse Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Ducati Corse Ducati Corse Special livery for Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Special livery for Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Aprilia Racing detail Aprilia Racing detail Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Enea Bastianini, Red Bull KTM Tech 3 Enea Bastianini, Red Bull KTM Tech 3 Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing Gresini Racing Gresini Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Joan Mir, Honda HRC Joan Mir, Honda HRC Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing, Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing, Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Joan Mir, Honda HRC, Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Joan Mir, Honda HRC, Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Joan Mir, Honda HRC, Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Joan Mir, Honda HRC, Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images 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 Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team, Enea Bastianini, Red Bull KTM Tech 3 Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team, Enea Bastianini, Red Bull KTM Tech 3 Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images 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 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 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 Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Miguel Oliveira, Pramac Racing crash Miguel Oliveira, Pramac Racing crash Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Ai Ogura, Trackhouse Racing Ai Ogura, Trackhouse Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Johann Zarco, Team LCR Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool Fans Fans Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing, Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing, Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Johann Zarco, Team LCR Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing Rainier Ehrhardt Rainier Ehrhardt Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Johann Zarco, Team LCR Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda, Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda, Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda, Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing, Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda, Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing, Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR, Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Johann Zarco, Team LCR, Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Marc Marquez, Ducati Team Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Dorna Dorna Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Gold and Goose Photography / LAT Images / via Getty Images Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing Gresini Racing Gresini Racing Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda Dorna Dorna To read more articles visit our website.
