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Post by truenorth on Feb 15, 2024 9:36:17 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Feb 15, 2024 9:47:50 GMT -8
La Honda RC213V del Idemitsu LCR Honda que llevará Takaaki Nakagami en MotoGP 2024
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Post by truenorth on Feb 15, 2024 13:41:25 GMT -8
homologated motorcycles for racing in the WorldSBK paddock in 2024
With a new season getting underway, the list of machines homologated for racing has been revealed
The 2024 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship season is just a few days away from starting with the roar of the engines at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. It should be an unforgettable season with massive transfers, big rule changes and high-profile rookies set to take the Championship by storm. Now, the list of FIM homologated motorcycles for 2024 has been revealed. In WorldSBK, the only change is the new Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade (in standard (ST) and SP versions) has been homologated with that process completed in January. No other manufacturers have had a change to their homologations.
Elsewhere in the paddock, the Honda CBR600RR with model codes PC40 (for Asian market) and PC69 (for European market) was homologated in January 2024, while the MV Agusta F3 800 RR M.U. and the F3 Superveloce M.U. were both homologated in December last year. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS, under model code HJ8, received homologation in January (previously, it was model code HJ7). Yamaha’s YZF-R7 machine has also been homologated for SSP 600/NG (Phase 1 only) in order for the FIM to support its National Federations welcoming this new machine in their national series. In WorldSSP300, the Kawasaki Ninja 400’s homologation extension is pending Phase 1 completion, and the Kove 321 RR-S (model code P310) is awaiting both Phase 1 and Phase 2 homologation. Yamaha’s YZF-R3 machine received homologation in October 2023, with model code YZF-R3 320 now homologated; last year, it was model code YZF-R3/ABS Listing of FIM Homologated Motorcycles for 2024 SUPERBIKE and ENDURANCE World Championships (Formulas EWC and SUPERSTOCK 1000/1100) Motorcycle Model Code Homologation Start Date Homologation End Date SBK SST SST1100 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RR/RF ZD4RK Jan '17 Jan '25 X X RSV4 1100 FACTORY ZD4KY Jul '23 Jul '31 X BMW S 1000 RR K46 Jan '17 Jan '25 X X S 1000 RR K67 Feb '19 Feb '27 X X S 1000 RR K67 MÜ Jul '23 Jul '31 X X M 1000 RR K66 Feb '21 Feb '29 X X M 1000 RR K66 MÜ Base Feb '23 Feb '31 X X M 1000 RR K66 MÜ Competition Feb '23 Feb '31 X Ducati Panigale V4R DA Dec '18 Dec '26 X Panigale V4R 3D Jan '23 Jan '31 X Honda CBR1000RR SC77 (2017) ST Jan '17 Jan '25 X X CBR1000RR SP SC77 (2017) SP Jan '17 Jan '25 X X CBR1000RR SP2 SC77 (2017) SP2 Jan '17 Jan '25 X X CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SC82 (2020) ST Jan '20 Jan '28 X X CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP SC82 (2020) SP Jan '20 Jan '28 X X CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SC82 (2022) ST Mar '22 Mar '30 X X CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP SC82 (2022) SP Mar '22 Mar '30 X X CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SC82 (2024) ST Jan '24 Jan '32 X X CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP SC82 (2024) SP Jan '24 Jan '32 X X Kawasaki ZX-10RR ZXT00Z - ZX1000Z Jan '17 Jan '25 X X ZX-10R SE ZXT02C - ZX1002C Jan '18 Jan '26 X X ZX-10R ZXT02E - ZX1002E Jan '19 Jan '27 X X ZX-10R ZXT02F - ZX1000S Jan '19 Jan '27 X X ZX-10RR ZXT02G - ZX1002G Jan '19 Jan '27 X X ZX-10RR SE ZXT02H - ZX1000H Jan '19 Jan '27 X X ZX-10R ZXT02L - ZX1002L Apr '21 Apr '29 X X ZX-10R ZXT02M - ZX1002M Apr '21 Apr '29 X X ZX-10RR ZXT02N - ZX1002N Apr '21 Apr '29 X X ZX-10RR ZXT02T - ZX1002T Jan '23
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Post by truenorth on Feb 16, 2024 20:56:17 GMT -8
Mat Oxley HUGE NEWS: Heard that MotoGP’s minimum front pressure may be reduced from 1.88 to 1.80 bar. That pretty much doubles the working window - from 1.88-2.0 ish to 1.80-2.00 ish - which will help riders and (hopefully!) preclude disqualifications that would be a disaster for MotoGP
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Post by truenorth on Feb 17, 2024 9:08:32 GMT -8
PREVIEW: the final test days before lights out as WorldSBK and WorldSSP ready for 2024 Friday, 16 February 2024 Racing is getting closer but before then, there’s the small matter of two Official Test days at the iconic Phillip Island circuit As the 2024 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship edges closer, and we’re now just days away from lights out in Australia, there’s two more test days to put in the history books. The Official Test takes place at the legendary Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia on the Monday for WorldSSP riders and Tuesday for the WorldSBK competitors prior to the round, with the entire WorldSBK field and all WorldSSP riders competing in the full season getting a chance to refine their packages for Australia. THE ENTIRE FIELD PRESENT: 23 WorldSBK riders ready for Tuesday’s test The Official Test will be the last chance for the 23-strong WorldSBK field to refine their machines for the Grand Ridge Brewery Australian Round just a few days later. It’ll be the first time Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) rides his YZF-R1 machine in Australia, as it will be for Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) on his M 1000 RR and Axel Bassani (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) on the ZX-10RR. While Team HRC have kept the same line-up for 2024, with Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge staying, they have a new bike for this year. The last tests proved tricky so they will be hoping to make a step forward at Phillip Island. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) will try his Panigale V4 R at the iconic circuit for the first time as he prepares for his maiden WorldSBK campaign. Rookies Tarran Mackenzie and Adam Norrodin (both PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda) will be hoping to have the full 2024 Honda package for their second WorldSBK test of 2024, while other rookies – Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven) and Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) – will continue their adjustment to WorldSBK. For Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team), it will be his first test day of 2024 after missing the Jerez and Portimao tests through illness. WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR: preparing for 2024 One topic coming into the Official Test is the fact Phillip Island has been resurfaced, with the test the first time the WorldSBK field will try it ahead of racing. Of course, there are other things that will be spotted too. Teams may be trying different items on their machines to extract the maximum performance and secure the best possible results to kickstart their 2024 campaign in style. For some, it’ll be a test to continue adapting to their machines while, for others, it will be making sure everything is set up for the Australian Round. WORLD SUPERSPORT ON TRACK: 27 riders testing on Monday In WorldSSP, everyone who is taking part in the full season – and not the WorldSSP Challenge – will be on track at the test. It’ll be the first chance to see how rivals stack up against each other as well as some new and returning faces. After fighting for the title last year, Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) has a new teammate as Glenn van Straalen joins the Dutch team as they look to win the title. At the Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team, Adrian Huertas fills the void left by Nicolo Bulega. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) makes a full-time return to the Championship, as does Hikari Okubo (Vince64 Racing Team by Puccetti). Can Oncu (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) is back after winter surgery as he looks to get back to his best, while there are other big changes on the grid. Class veteran Federico Caricasulo has a new home, linking up with Motozoo ME AIR Racing after their switch to the MV Agusta F3 800 RR from Kawasaki machinery. Niki Tuuli joins the EAB Racing Team which will run the Ducati Panigale V2 this season, after a change from the Yamaha R6. Tom Booth-Amos will race in the full season with PTR Triumph, alongside Ondrej Vostatek while 2022 title contender Lorenzo Baldassarri is back as he joins the Orelac Racing VerdNatura squad after one season in WorldSBK. John McPhee and Jorge Navarro lead the new WRP-RT Motorsport by SKM-Triumph project and there are two rookies at the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda team: Kaito Toba and Khairul Idham Bin Pawi, who get their first action alongside rivals in Australia. Wildcard Tom Toparis (Stop & Seal Racing) will also take part in the test; the Australian Round will be his first race in the WorldSBK paddock since 2019.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 17, 2024 9:15:47 GMT -8
A NEW ERA BEGINS: Razgatlioglu’s bold switch to BMW to pay dividends in 2024? Friday, 16 February 2024 Toprak Razgatlioglu’s shock move to BMW paved the way for a series of bombshell transfers in WorldSBK for 2024 The 2024 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship really kicked off with a series of surprising moves, which were all triggered by Toprak Razgatlioglu’s decision to leave Yamaha for the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Opting to leave the team he won the 2021 title with was a surprise as was joining a manufacturer who showed potential but inconsistently, although the final third of the 2023 showed promise heading into this season. RAZGATLIOGLU’S PRE-BMW STORY: STK600 Champion, Kawasaki wins and Yamaha history maker The Turkish star made his debut within the WorldSBK paddock with a one-off appearance in 2014 in STK600, before returning for a full campaign in 2015 and claiming the title. Fifth in STK1000 a year later provided the foundation for a title challenge in 2016, finishing eight points behind Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Team Motocorsa Racing). He secured a WorldSBK debut in 2018 and took two podiums, before a first win came in 2019 with the Kawasaki Puccetti Racing outfit. A switch to the factory Yamaha team for 2020 secured fourth in the standings, starting and ending his season with wins, before beating then Kawasaki rider Jonathan Rea to the title in 2021. Race wins and podiums continued throughout 2022 and 2023 but he was unable to beat Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) to the title in either year. ADAPTING TO THE M 1000 RR: Razgatlioglu’s testing programme 27-year-old Razgatlioglu got his first taste on the M 1000 RR in early December when at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, although rain disrupted this plan. A trip to Jerez overnight for two more days of testing was again disrupted by the weather, before BMW opted for a late change of plans and travelled from Jerez to Valencia. A bit of a break followed before the paddock headed to Jerez and Portimao together the final European tests before the start of the season in Australia. POSITIVE VIBES: Razgatlioglu rapid in testing The only two tests Razgatlioglu was with his rivals were in January 2024 at Jerez and Portimao, but there were good signs from those tests when alongside his competitors. At the Spanish venue, Razgatlioglu was fourth on Day 2 before he topped the times at Portimao ahead of Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), potentially setting up a brand new rivalry between the pair heading into 2024. All signs point to BMW benefitting from Razgatlioglu’s arrival, with the three other BMW riders – teammate Michael van der Mark and Bonovo Action BMW’s Garrett Gerloff and Scott Redding – also fast in testing. RAZGATLIOGLU’S THOUGHTS: “my first goal is to get the first win with BMW” Discussing how he thought his 2024 campaign would play out, Razgatlioglu said: “The feeling with the project is very good. Testing is very positive. We are not 100% ready but every day we are getting closer. In general, the bike isn’t bad. Every day, we are improving, and this is important. I’m very excited for the first race. It’s not easy to say whether can fight for the title in 2024. If we improve the bike, we will fight for the Championship. My first goal is to get the first win with BMW. We’re not so far away, I feel. I just need more time to understand and improve the bike, especially the setup. I hope we improve it and find the setup before racing.” WHAT DO BMW THINK? “the target is at least a win…” Speaking on Day 2 of the Portimao test, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers the goals for 2024. He said: “Australia and Barcelona, in terms of results and grip and track position, are a bit of the odd ones out. Since we could carry the setup from Jerez to Portimao and it immediately worked, so we are convinced we have a good base package. I go to Australia with a lot of optimism. For sure, we need to get back to the podium. We have several in 2022 and had a hard year in 2023. The target is at least a win, but I would imagine we would see several podiums.”
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Post by truenorth on Feb 17, 2024 11:17:18 GMT -8
"Some MotoGP riders are faster than they should be with tech aides” Casey Stoner is getting his opinions out again... and he's not beating around the bush.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 18, 2024 7:16:20 GMT -8
Aprilia intro
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Post by truenorth on Feb 18, 2024 8:58:03 GMT -8
Mat Oxley Launch of the RS-GP24 in Qatar for the final preseason tests. Since the Sepang tests the Batseat had grown a Batwing
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Post by truenorth on Feb 18, 2024 10:59:02 GMT -8
TRIPLE FRACTURE YET 'VERY LUCKY' - FERNANDEZ'S WEIRD CRASH Feb 18, 2024 Simon Patterson Trackhouse Racing Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez has revealed the full extent of the injuries he sustained two weeks ago during a testing crash at Sepang - as well as heaping praise on MotoGP’s medical team for being able to get him back into fit shape for this week’s Lusail test despite suffering three fractures to his hip and pelvis in Malaysia. www.the-race.com/motogp/raul-fernandez-test-crash-injuries-sepang-qatar/
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Post by truenorth on Feb 18, 2024 11:07:26 GMT -8
2024 MotoGP™ Qatar Test: the final countdown to competition is on! Two more days of testing provide the class of 2024 their final chance to prep for a record-breaking season We already got an incredible first taste of the season ahead thanks to a star-studded Shakedown and the headline-making Sepang Test, and now there are just two more days of track action before we go racing. Here’s where we left off and what to look for in Qatar! Ducati Lenovo, Prima Pramac, Pertamina Enduro VR46 & Gresini After domination right at the top thanks to a new fastest ever lap from reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), backed up by a fast showing from Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) on the chase and Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) in third, signs are very positive for the newest Borgo Panigale machine. We won’t have Franco Morbidelli back in action just yet at Prima Pramac Racing, but he’ll be looking positively at the performance of the machine he’ll be racing this season Meanwhile at Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, new arrival Fabio Di Giannantonio hit the ground running in Sepang, putting in a seriously impressive Tissot Sprint simulation, whereas Marco Bezzecchi will be looking for a little more. He’ll also likely have an eye on the Rins Cup – the informal but much-feted competition to beat Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) to the honour of first on track every day. At Gresini Racing MotoGP™ it’s an interesting dynamic too: Alex Marquez was fast from the off, fourth overall and only just behind Bastianini, whereas Marc Marquez’ focus was “laps, laps, laps” as he looks to find every limit of every part of his new machine. The #93, whether 19th or 1st on the timesheets, is sure to make more headlines at Lusail. He also reminded everyone in Malaysia that the testing venues since Valencia are both tracks he’s always found tougher… Aprilia & Trackhouse Racing It was a test of two halves in Sepang, or a test of two opinions. In one camp, Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) said it was their best pre-season yet and he was fifth overall. But teammate Maverick Viñales and Trackhouse Racing’s Miguel Oliveira found it a more difficult test, and they’ll be looking for much more in Qatar – either in terms of adjustments to get the same out of the package as Espargaro managed to do, or in hardware. The Noale Factory also haven’t run their new engine through its paces to define their final spec yet, something they said we’ll see in Qatar, and we’ll also see Raul Fernandez back on Trackhouse duty after his crash saw him sit much of Sepang out. Red Bull KTM & Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 The fastest Austrian machine overall was Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) as the outfit look to go from frontrunners to the factory to beat, and he and teammate Jack Miller will undoubtedly continue with their pre-season modus operandi: putting everything through its paces and fitting everything together before being concerned with a serious assault on the timesheets. But it was rookie sensation Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) who stole many of the headlines, fastest at the Shakedown, fast in the Sepang Test and with a very impressive Tissot Sprint simulation that was the best of the RC16s over nine laps. Based on his performances in the World Championship paddock so far, it’s both very Acosta and yet genuinely still remarkable at the same time. Will he keep that run going at Lusail? On the other side of Acosta’s box, meanwhile, Augusto Fernandez will be looking for more. A tough Sepang Test leaves him seeking some big steps forward before the lights both come on and go out in the desert for racing. Red Bull KTM & Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 The fastest Austrian machine overall was Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) as the outfit look to go from frontrunners to the factory to beat, and he and teammate Jack Miller will undoubtedly continue with their pre-season modus operandi: putting everything through its paces and fitting everything together before being concerned with a serious assault on the timesheets. But it was rookie sensation Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) who stole many of the headlines, fastest at the Shakedown, fast in the Sepang Test and with a very impressive Tissot Sprint simulation that was the best of the RC16s over nine laps. Based on his performances in the World Championship paddock so far, it’s both very Acosta and yet genuinely still remarkable at the same time. Will he keep that run going at Lusail? On the other side of Acosta’s box, meanwhile, Augusto Fernandez will be looking for more. A tough Sepang Test leaves him seeking some big steps forward before the lights both come on and go out in the desert for racing. Repsol Honda & Castrol/Idemitsu Honda LCR After we’ve seen the genuinely quite different liveries from Repsol Honda and Castrol Honda LCR revealed this week, the Japanese giants will now be back on track and back to work as they push to return to the top. There were positive signs at the Sepang test that steps forward have already been made, and a whole lot of positive vibes. Joan Mir (Repsol Honda Team) led the charge on the timesheets, Takaaki Nakagami (Idemitsu Honda LCR) was next, then Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR) before fellow new arrival Luca Marini (Repsol Honda Team), but Marini also hinted at more hardware to come in Qatar as they methodically work their way through their updates for 2024. Monster Energy Yamaha There were positive signs from Yamaha in Sepang too, with only one slight cloud hanging over the camp: one-lap pace. It’s something Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) said they’ll continue focusing on until they make inroads, so over two more days in Qatar that will be one to watch. But those positives elsewhere were real, and there was a host of new stuff coming out the box in Sepang too, from the engine to the tail unit. So Quartararo and new teammate Alex Rins will have plenty to work with in the final two test days. And remember, the new concession rules mean both Yamaha and Honda don’t have to homologate a final engine spec and can keep testing throughout the season, so the end of Tuesday’s track action is far from their last chance to improve before the post-Jerez one-day Test. For now though, Monday and Tuesday sees MotoGP™ back on track in Qatar, with track action from 14:00 to 21:00 (UTC + 3) on each day – followed by a 15-minute practice start session. So join us on motogp.com, across social media and then live from Lusail as the final pieces of the puzzle slot into place before the first race!
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Post by truenorth on Feb 18, 2024 11:13:26 GMT -8
Sepang Test tech recap: all the innovations we saw on show Check out each factory's state of affairs after three busy days in Malaysia Over three days in Malaysia, we saw the MotoGP™ grid get an early taste of track action in 2024 at the Official Sepang Test. As ever, there was plenty of work done by each of the five manufacturers in the premier class, with plenty of innovations on display. Ducati The centrepiece of Ducati's new bike is undoubtedly the revamped engine. Not only does it boast increased power, but it also addresses a crucial aspect of rider feedback - the engine braking. Riders Enea Bastianini and Francesco Bagnaia have lauded the improvements, noting a significant enhancement in the bike's responsiveness and stability. This development will be welcomed by Bastianini, who had previously expressed discomfort with the 2023 engine's braking characteristics. Similarly, Bagnaia's struggles with braking confidence in the latter part of 2023 are expected to be alleviated with this update. Ducati have also implemented tweaks to the aerodynamics of their new bike. The primary focus of attention has been the refinement of the main set of wings on the front fairing, resulting in a more angular and streamlined design. A notable addition to the Ducati is the introduction of a new side fairing, seamlessly integrating their downwash ducts with the ground effect side fairings from the previous season. This hybrid fairing configuration represents a blend of aerodynamic setups, combining the benefits of downwash ducts for versatility with the high-performance capabilities of ground-effect side fairings. Initial feedback from Bastianini and Bagnaia indicates immediate improvements with the new side fairings. While Bastianini and Bagnaia embraced the new side fairings from the outset, teammate Jorge Martin initially expressed reservations. However, a breakthrough on the third day of testing saw Martin make significant strides with the new configuration, ultimately acknowledging its superiority. The Bologna bullets also updated both exhausts in an extensive programme, leaving them with little to improve upon come Qatar. Aprilia Aprilia have raised the stakes as the 2024 RS-GP features a brand-new chassis, aero package, and engine, marking a notable departure from its predecessors. A complete overhaul of the aerodynamics has reshaped the bike's balance, necessitating adjustments in setup to optimize performance. The revamped aero package introduces updated wings, with the addition of sidepod wings for the first time. Notably, the rear tail unit has undergone a thorough redesign, now incorporating a diffuser under the tail for enhanced aerodynamic efficiency. Initial feedback from riders has been mixed, reflecting different experiences with the new bike. Aleix Espargaro has expressed optimism, citing the bike as a significant improvement. In contrast, Maverick Viñales voiced his concern, citing a lack of feeling with the new setup. Miguel Oliveira has also echoed concerns about rear grip on corner entry, highlighting areas for improvement. Viñales’ dissatisfaction led him to revert to the old 2023 tail unit during testing, indicating a search for a preferred bike balance. Despite complaints, both Viñales and Oliveira demonstrated respectable speed during testing, with Viñales showcasing strength in long runs. Espargaro emerged as the standout performer among the trio, managing to keep pace with some of Ducati’s fastest riders in both one lap and longer runs. Honda Honda took a bold step forward at Sepang by foregoing the 23 bike and instead focusing on refining their Valencia Test bike. This decision proved fruitful as they unveiled an updated engine that garnered praise from riders Takaaki Nakagami and Joan Mir. The smoother throttle connection and improved rear grip were notable improvements, although rear grip, particularly excessive spinning, remains a primary concern. The Japanese brand also brought a new aluminium swingarm into play, which was seemingly constructed by Honda themselves after some previous experimentation in this department. In terms of aerodynamics, Honda experimented with two different packages, combining elements from both for optimal performance. Rider Luca Marini emphasized the need for increased rear stability, prompting Honda to explore solutions such as a larger rear aero package including a large rear wing paired with the stegosaurus wings. Marini also expressed the desire for more downforce, hinting at potential future updates at the Qatar Test. Yamaha Yamaha unveiled a new aerodynamic package featuring a front wing reminiscent of Aprilia's 2023 design. This aero configuration, which features a set of sidepod wings initially but it appears that they won't be included, coupled with Yamaha's new engine, delivers increased downforce and smoother power delivery, facilitating improved corner exit and reduced wheelspin. Though smoother, the new engine perhaps is not where it needs to be just yet as challenges persist in achieving optimal one-lap qualifying pace. Suggestions are the engine is too aggressive and they cannot take advantage of the grip offered by a new tyre, highlighting areas for continued KTM KTM continued to innovate as they mainly used their carbon fibre chassis, signalling a departure from the steel chassis of the past, with the Red Bull GAGSAGS Tech3 squad also on the carbon fibre chassis. Addressing issues with wheelspin, KTM focused on refining electronics and exhaust setups to fine-tune the power curve for smoother performance. At the end of last season, we saw KTM try an updated top and lower exhaust. What's happened now is they're still using that updated lower exhaust, but they've gone back to the top exhaust that they were already using. They now have an exhaust arrangement that is a mix of old and new. Binder and Miller said they're quite close to having the 2024 bike in order and all together. At the Qatar Test, it's thought we won't see too many things change on the KTM and instead, we'll start to see them really ramp up their pace with the new bike.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 19, 2024 5:52:04 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Feb 21, 2024 8:24:50 GMT -8
Motorsport.com Honda has decided to relocate HRC general manager Tetsuhiro Kuwata out of the #MotoGP division and move him to the automobile area.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 25, 2024 8:36:19 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Feb 26, 2024 9:33:29 GMT -8
How artificial intelligence and virtual reality are helping Ducati to dominate MotoGP JANUARY 24TH 2023 There are all the usual reasons we talk about when discussing Ducati’s MotoGP success, but underpinning it all is something that no one really talks about: computer modelling, virtual reality and artificial intelligence… Tablets, laptops and computer servers are now as much a part of MotoGP as spanners and torque wrenches. Engineer Cristhian Pupulin (left) and Jack Miller both take their Ducati knowhow to KTM this year AUTHOR Mat Oxley “I can’t believe how far Ducati are ahead,” one top MotoGP engineer told me shortly before I travelled to yesterday’s 2023 Ducati launch in upmarket Italian ski resort Madonna di Campiglio. “The power they can put down out of corners is insane – if they had a Marc Márquez or a Fabio Quartararo on that bike we wouldn’t see which way they went.” That’s how it is in MotoGP right now. We all know Ducati has more horsepower than everyone else – when the company entered MotoGP in 2003 it led the top-speed race at 206mph (332.4km/h), now it leads the way at 225.7mph (363.3km/h).
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Post by truenorth on Feb 27, 2024 9:54:25 GMT -8
Mat Oxley Boom! F1 owners Liberty to buy MotoGP? Amazon, Disney, Netflix also interested. This fits reports that Dorna has in recent years paid 422 million Euros in dividends to shareholders. This is usual practice before selling your company for obvious reasons
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