Valentin Khorounzhiy

MotoGP

Why I still can't give up on MotoGP's ridiculed testing king

Maverick Vinales might have failed to live up to the hype so far during his MotoGP career, but Valentin Khorounzhiy still thinks the Aprilia rider can make an impact

f1

F1 2024 grid complete as Williams keeps Sargeant

The 2024 Formula 1 grid is now filled out after Williams has officially committed to giving Logan Sargeant a second F1 season

MotoGP

MotoGP's most-hyped rookie since Marquez already looks worth the buzz

The first question Pedro Acosta was asked after his first ever MotoGP test was 'how long until you'll win for the title?' That's an appropriate summary of expectations for the 19-year-old

MotoGP

How MotoGP's forgotten big rider switch started off

Amid the madness of the 2023 MotoGP silly season, the rider switching to a third Japanese brand in three years might've felt like he was the series' forgotten man. But Alex Rins was put straight to work at Valencia, and going by his swift adaptation Yamaha will have plenty to be happy about in 2024

MotoGP

Honda's first track day post-Marquez was its best day of 2023

The new Honda RC213V prototype wasn't far off the pace in Valencia MotoGP testing, and its riders are excited about its prospects even at this early stage

MotoGP

What rivals saw in Marquez's ominous Ducati MotoGP debut

Marc Marquez's rivals insisted they all expected his rapid start to life on a Ducati - and some are already talking of him as a major 2024 MotoGP title threat

MotoGP

Marquez stars on Ducati debut in MotoGP winter test

Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez had a very successful first day as a Ducati rider, placing in the top four in the sole post-season test day at Valencia

MotoGP

Explained: MotoGP's new Ducati-limiting four-tier concession system

MotoGP has unveiled a complicated new four-tier concession system, after a concerted push to help the premier class's struggling manufacturers - namely Honda and Yamaha

MotoGP

MotoGP's 2024 grid complete as VR46 replaces Honda-bound Marini

The in-form Fabio Di Giannantonio has secured himself a MotoGP reprieve for 2024, making the move from one Ducati satellite team in Gresini to another in VR46

MotoGP

Rossi gets 2024 WEC seat with leading BMW squad

Valentino Rossi will compete in the World Endurance Championship in 2024 with leading BMW squad WRT

MotoGP

Honda announces 'off-sequence' MotoGP contract for Marini

Honda has officially named its replacement for six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, picking out Luca Marini from the VR46 Ducati squad

MotoGP

Defeated Martin on Bagnaia scare, Marquez crash + where he lost

Pramac Ducati MotoGP rider Jorge Martin admitted that "overconfidence" contributed to his defeat in the 2023 title race versus Pecco Bagnaia - and has explained the two incidents that compromised him in the Valencia finale

MotoGP

Enraged Bezzecchi's 2024 warning to 'dirtiest rider' Marquez

A livid Marco Bezzecchi described future Ducati stablemate Marc Marquez as the "dirtiest rider" in MotoGP after their collision in the 2023 finale at Valencia - and has issued something of a warning for the 2024 season

MotoGP

Bagnaia seals MotoGP title as Martin clashes with Marquez

Pecco Bagnaia sealed the 2023 MotoGP world championship on lap six of the Valencia Grand Prix finale as rival Jorge Martin tangled with Marc Marquez

MotoGP

Bagnaia now on MotoGP decider pole thanks to rival's penalty

An "irresponsible riding" penalty to Maverick Vinales has benefitted MotoGP points leader Pecco Bagnaia - but not rival Jorge Martin

Formula 1

Why another F2 champion isn’t getting an F1 seat

Theo Pourchaire exploded onto the radar as a 16-year-old, but ultimately he hasn't done enough to earn an F1 graduation despite sealing the F2 crown in his third season

MotoGP

MotoGP gets ominous warning about worst-case title scenario

MotoGP had a significant warning of a potential nightmare scenario for its championship outcome on Saturday with three ominous penalties dished out in the Valencia sprint

MotoGP

Martin's Valencia sprint win takes MotoGP title fight to the wire

Jorge Martin got Pecco Bagnaia's MotoGP championship lead back down to 14 points going into Sunday's season finale by winning the Valencia sprint

MotoGP

Another title race twist in final MotoGP qualifying of 2023

Pecco Bagnaia outpaced title rival Jorge Martin in the final qualifying of the MotoGP season, as Maverick Vinales took pole.

MotoGP

Mir's nightmare first Honda season ends with Valencia withdrawal

Joan Mir's first season as a Honda rider is over following his crash in MotoGP practice for the Valencia finale.

MotoGP

Will MotoGP title rivals' 'allies' play a role in finale?

The Ducati stable is big enough to play a huge role in the MotoGP title finale with both contenders on its bikes. How might the teams and riders impact the outcome?

MotoGP

Bagnaia's criticism, Martin's defiance - MotoGP title race fireworks

MotoGP hopeful Jorge Martin came in for criticism from his employer Ducati over the tactics he'd used against rival Pecco Bagnaia in Friday practice at the Valencia finale

MotoGP

Q1-bound Bagnaia hounded by Martin in dramatic MotoGP practice

The 2023 MotoGP title fight took an unexpected twist in the second Friday practice session of the season finale in Valencia

MotoGP

Ducati 1-2-3-4 as MotoGP finale kicks off, Bagnaia 13th

Johann Zarco set the early pace in MotoGP's Valencia title decider, leading a Ducati 1-2-3-4 in first practice.

MotoGP

MotoGP's newest winner looks to have a 2024 lifeline

MotoGP's newest race winner Fabio Di Giannantonio has received a boost in his hopes of staying on the grid for 2024 - with the momentum now seemingly in his favour for the securing about-to-be-vacated VR46 Ducati ride

MotoGP

'I wanted to give him a hug' - The end of a fiery MotoGP feud

Aleix Espargaro sought out MotoGP rival Franco Morbidelli in the lead-up to the 2023 season finale at Valencia to make amends - following their on-track encounter in Qatar and the pair's explosive back-and-forth in the media

MotoGP

How Bagnaia can become MotoGP 2023 champion in Valencia sprint

Jorge Martin's recent run has provided a thrilling climax to the MotoGP season, but Pecco Bagnaia is still in control. Here's what each rider needs to win the title this coming weekend

Formula 1

What Piastri can take from a drive of unrewarded brilliance

Oscar Piastri's Las Vegas Grand Prix result does no justice to the quality of his race drive. But how significant was his performance?

Formula 1

Another champion's bombshell move might tempt Verstappen

In the wake of a weekend where Max Verstappen was the most vocal critic of the Las Vegas GP among drivers, another Red Bull champion's sudden announcement feels particularly poignant

MotoGP

Espargaro: Morbidelli's children comment crossed a line

A "very angry" Aleix Espargaro believes Franco Morbidelli's criticism of him after their altercation during Qatar Grand Prix MotoGP practice went far too far

MotoGP

Martin says MotoGP title being 'stolen' from him and slams Michelin

MotoGP title hopeful Jorge Martin laid all the blame on tyre supplier Michelin after a Qatar Grand Prix slump that severely damaged his championship bid

MotoGP

Why shock MotoGP winner's 2024 seat chase still looks impossible

Fabio Di Giannantonio's brilliant Qatar Grand Prix win makes the idea of him missing out on a 2024 MotoGP seat seem highly unjust. But he might not actually be the best candidate for the last gap

MotoGP

Bagnaia loses Qatar GP but gets huge MotoGP title boost

A disastrous Qatar Grand Prix for Jorge Martin has done Pecco Bagnaia a big MotoGP world championship battle favour - but it could've been better still had he not let Fabio di Giannantonio snatch victory

MotoGP

Gloves off? What clashes mean for MotoGP title race

Jorge Martin twice pretty much barged MotoGP title rival Pecco Bagnaia aside in the Qatar sprint race. That 'opens a situation', according to Bagnaia

MotoGP

Oliveira and Espargaro injured in Qatar MotoGP sprint pile-up

RNF Aprilia MotoGP rider Miguel Oliveira sustained what could well be a season-ending injury in the multi-bike crash at the start of the Qatar sprint, with Aleix Espargaro also hurt

MotoGP

Martin halves Bagnaia's MotoGP lead with hard-fought sprint win

Pecco Bagnaia's MotoGP world championship lead is down to just seven points after Jorge Martin battled to Qatar Grand Prix sprint victory

MotoGP

Morbidelli 'punch' leads to grid penalty and fine for Espargaro

Aleix Espargaro has been penalised for his Qatar Grand Prix practice altercation with MotoGP rival Franco Morbidelli.

MotoGP

Marini denies Di Giannantonio timely Qatar MotoGP pole

Luca Marini saw off Fabio Di Giannantonio in a Qatar MotoGP pole duel, as Ducati locked out the top six.

MotoGP

Fernandez fastest, lap record deleted in nervy Qatar practice

RNF Aprilia rider Raul Fernandez topped the second MotoGP practice session of the Qatar weekend, as both of the leading title contenders booked Q2 spots despite a nervy end to the session.

MotoGP

Pramac 1-2 in first MotoGP practice in Qatar

MotoGP title hopeful Jorge Martin led a Pramac Ducati 1-2 in the opening practice session in Qatar.