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MotoGP enthusiasts were on the edge of their seats as the leading figures delved into the intricacies of the 2027 rules package at the French GP in Le Mans. Amidst the discussions, Marc Marquez, a standout in the sport, faced a challenging Friday, labeling it as his worst of the 2024 MotoGP season so far, adding an element of unpredictability to the race weekend. Meanwhile, Jorge Martin showcased his prowess by setting a new lap record in FP2, solidifying his position at the top of the charts in the practice sessions.
Excitement reached fever pitch as Martin continued his dominance, topping the time sheets in Friday's practice, signaling his strength on the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans. The MotoGP community witnessed a wave of interest following the announcement of Liberty's takeover, with Qatar Airways stepping in as a new global partner. Amidst the buzz, discussions emerged surrounding the new rules, revealing a divide among riders, including Marquez, Acosta, Vinales, Bagania, and more.
As the day unfolded, anxieties rose for big names like Marquez, as they found themselves in Q1, setting the stage for a thrilling battle to advance to Q2. Team Gresini experienced a mix of emotions, with expectations fluctuating after FP1. The day's events set the stage for a nail-biting weekend full of surprises and fierce competition.
In a surprising turn of events, an 'outpouring of interest' was reported from new manufacturers looking to join the MotoGP championship, hinting at potential expansions in the future. The intense competition between riders like Martin and Marquez added an extra layer of excitement to the Le Mans race, igniting fans' anticipation for a gripping showdown.
Leading MotoGP figures used the Friday of the French GP at Le Mans to discuss the recently announced 2027 rules package in more detail.
Marc Marquez branded practice at the MotoGP French Grand Prix as the worst Friday of his season so far after failing to gain a Q2 place for Saturday's ...
Setting the pace in FP1, Martin continued that form in the hour-long second session at Le Mans with a new lap record of 1m30.388s.
Friday practice results from the French MotoGP at Le Mans, round 5 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.
Jorge Martin finished a flawless Friday on the Bugatti Circuit, in Le Mans, France, by topping MotoGP World Championship Practice One.
Greg Maffei talks impact of the Formula One owner's takeover announcement as Qatar Airways becomes a new global partner.
Championship leader Jorge Martin set a lap record on his way to the fastest time in Friday's practice for the French MotoGP as Spaniard Marc Marquez ...
I've pulled together a few examples to show that we're not that much different from folks like Marc Marquez, Pedro Acosta, Maverick Vinales, Pecco Bagania, and ...
Carmelo Ezpeleta: “There have been different manufacturers who have shown interest in being part of the championship in the future"
Marc Marquez was among a trio of big names who will have to go through the first part of qualifying at MotoGP's French GP as Fabio Quartararo hauled his ...
The outcome of this morning's FP1 at Le Mans had created a very different degree of expectations for Marc and Alex Marquez, who in the end could not.
Marc Marquez was among a trio of big names who will have to go through the first part of qualifying at MotoGP's French GP as Fabio Quartararo hauled his ...
Joining him at the front of the field was Francesco Bagnaia and Pedro Acosta, who once again out-performed the more experienced KTM riders in Jack Miller and ...
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The factory Ducati rider is just over a tenth of a second off the pace of Jorge Martin, the current championship leader. Adding insult to injury, Martin also ...
Fabio Quartararo of Yamaha is coming back to his home race, hoping to finally have a good weekend this year. Gresini Ducati's Marc Marquez ...
Saturday practice results from the French MotoGP at Le Mans, round 5 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.
Full Qualifying results and grid line-up for the Saturday Sprint and main Sunday race at the French MotoGP at Le Mans, round 5 (of 21) in the 2024 world ...
MotoGP heads to Le Mans this weekend for the French Grand Prix. Jorge Martin leads the riders' standings after round four in Spain.
Championship leader Jorge Martin will start from pole position despite crashing in the final stages of qualifying for the French MotoGP on Saturday.
MotoGP: The challenge between the paddock's top chefs has begun at Le Mans. Nadia Padovani also in the kitchen to oversee Matteo Ferrari and Alessio Finello ...
MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin obliterated the lap record at Le Mans to take French Grand Prix pole despite falling in a crash-strewn qualifying.
Marc Marquez branded practice at the MotoGP French Grand Prix as the worst Friday of his season so far after failing to gain a Q2 place for Saturday's ...
Setting the pace in FP1, Martin continued that form in the hour-long second session at Le Mans with a new lap record of 1m30.388s.
Jorge Martin was the main character in all that, the Spaniard reclaiming the all-time lap record early in Q2 but then getting spit off this Ducati at turn four ...
Jorge Martin extended his MotoGP championship lead after dominating the French Grand Prix sprint from Marc Marquez as Francesco Bagnaia retired early.
Sprint race results from the French MotoGP at Le Mans, round 5 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.
Jorge Martin earned pole position during MotoGP World Championship qualifying on Saturday at the Bugatti Circuit, in Le Mans, France.
With Enea Bastianini setting a new lap record to get through Q1, the tone was set for the first sub-1m30s lap of the Le Mans circuit.
Jorge Martin, Marc Marquez, and Enea Bastianini are all in line for the second Ducati seat. On Thursday Ducati Corse General Manager Gigi Dall'Igna ...
Jorge Martin cruised to his third MotoGP sprint victory of the season as he won in Le Man on Saturday to increase his championship lead.
Jorge Martin won the MotoGP World Championship Sprint Race Saturday at the Bugatti Circuit, in Le Mans, France. Riding his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati on ...
Jorge Martin cruised to his third MotoGP sprint victory of the season as he won in Le Mans on Saturday to increase his championship lead.
The eight-time world champion endured a difficult French GP weekend on the Gresini-run Ducati prior to Saturday's 13-lap sprint.
Obliterating the lap record to take pole in qualifying earlier on Saturday, Martin seized the holeshot effortlessly off the line and led all 13 laps of the ...
Marc Marquez says he is “angry with myself” for qualifying a lowly 13th at the MotoGP French Grand Prix as he was “not convinced” on the Ducati to be fast.
Jorge Martin cruised to his third MotoGP sprint victory of the season as he won in Le Mans on Saturday to increase his championship lead.
Francesco Bagnaia was forced to retire from the Le Mans MotoGP sprint after his Ducati bike was 'doing crazy things'.
Francesco Bagnaia says Ducati's MotoGP squad is still seeking answers for the “dangerous” issue that forced him to retire from the French Grand Prix sprint.
Jorge Martin cruised to his third MotoGP sprint victory of the season as he won in Le Mans on Saturday to increase his championship lead.
Martin was unmatched from the start, keeping the lead from pole position, ahead of Marco Bezzecchi, Aleix Espargaro and Viñales, with Marquez immediately ...
Bagnaia: Ducati still chasing answers to "dangerous" French MotoGP sprint issue · Francesco Bagnaia says Ducati's MotoGP squad is still seeking answers for the “ ...
Qualifying on pole with a new Le Mans lap record, Martin converted that to a dominant third sprint win of the 2024 season. With Francesco Bagnaia retiring ...