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MAGNIFIQUE! FERNANDEZ BLITZES MOTOGP TOP FIVE IN LE MANS THRILLER

Patrick Lambie — Sun, 14 May 2023 16:43:37 +0000

GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 formed part of a gripping SHARK Grand Prix de France for a massive and electric crowd wedged into the Le Mans circuit. Round five of the 2023 series was packed with drama through 27-laps and when the flag was waved Augusto Fernandez blasted past in a brilliant 4th position in just […]

Front row to fifth for fighting Marquez in France

Patrick Lambie — Sun, 14 May 2023 03:29:41 +0000

The Sprint Race delivered another tantalising show for the full house in Le Mans, Marc Marquez converting a magic front row to a strong fifth while Joan Mir works on finding further feeling. Every inch of the Le Mans circuit was overflowing with passionate French fans as Saturday’s Grand Prix action began. Good weather combined […]

Bagnaia climbs on the third step of the podium in the Sprint race at Le Mans.

Patrick Lambie — Sun, 14 May 2023 03:22:59 +0000

Francesco Bagnaia took a solid third place in the Sprint race held this afternoon at the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans. Starting from pole, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider managed to keep himself in first position after the start but was then overtaken by Jorge Martín (Pramac Racing) and Brad Binder. Pecco had to fight […]

Marquez heads straight to Q2 on MotoGP return

Patrick Lambie — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:22:01 +0000

Positive steps forward for Repsol Honda Team duo on opening day of track action at the French GP, Marc Marquez returning inside the top ten with Joan Mir making strides forward in the morning. With the positive news of Marc Marquez’s return confirmed, the Repsol Honda Team started a busy day in France. Both Marquez […]

MotoGP: Bagnaia ends free practice for French GP at Le Mans in ninth place with Petrucci 19th

Patrick Lambie — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:16:10 +0000

Francesco Bagnaia closes with the ninth time overall on Day 1 of the French GP, the fifth round of the MotoGP World Championship held this weekend at the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans. On a first day which saw dry asphalt conditions all day and low temperatures, the 2022 World Champion still failed to find […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Prepped to Perform in French GP

Patrick Lambie — Wed, 10 May 2023 18:12:42 +0000

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team are ready to put up a fight at the Le Mans Bugatti Grand Prix race circuit during this weekend’s Grand Prix de France, aiming to hear the fans screaming “Allez Les Bleus!”. This round is especially important for home hero Fabio Quartararo, who finished here just off the podium […]

The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in Le Mans for the fifth round of the 2023 MotoGP season

Patrick Lambie — Wed, 10 May 2023 18:06:01 +0000

The Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to tackle the fifth round of the MotoGP World Championship, the French GP, which will be held from 12th-14th May at the historic Le Mans circuit. Located in the Sarthe region, the famous French track, which will host the World Championship for the 36th time, has seen Ducati triumph […]

Lorenzo dominates crash-filled French MotoGP round

Graeme Jones — Mon, 09 May 2016 18:16:35 +0000

Jorge Lorenzo ran away with the French GP, taking a flag-to-flag victory as former championship leader Marc Marquez fell.

Dan Kruger’s International Race Blog – Endurance Racing: Giving Up is Not an Option

Graeme Jones — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 22:19:26 +0000

When it comes to endurance racing, you never know what you will have to deal with until the checkered flag is out. I have seen pretty much everything, and what I haven’t seen for myself I have heard about from friends or other teams. You can nearly destroy your superbike, rebuild it, and finish in the top five in a 24-hour endurance race. The secret to success? NEVER GIVE UP!