Articles by Michael Le Pard

Round eleven of the 2023 world championship delivered MotoGP to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and for a traditional home for the sport since the series first circulated the flowing layout in 1992. The Catalan date […]

MotoGP 2023 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Spain – Qualification and Sprint

Brad Binder was again the standout performer as the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP star rounded the 4.6km Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to another Sprint top four result on Saturday. The South African ran at […]

Asphalt and water America’s Cup – Alinghi Red Bull Racing

The two surfaces for competition are very different – asphalt and water – but many elements of the respective sport programs are the same. When Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the two-times winners of […]

Stunning victory at penultimate European Championship in Afyonkarahisar Turkey

Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250’s Andrea Bonacorsi has secured the 2023 EMX250 Championship title with a stunning victory at the ninth and penultimate round of the European Championship in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. Bonacorsi’s outstanding EMX250 title […]

PEDROSA COMMITS TO NEXT KTM MOTOGP DEVELOPMENT WAVE WITH FRESH TESTING CONTRACT

MotoGP Legend and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing test rider, Dani Pedrosa, will continue his key role in the KTM testing program after agreeing an extension to his current contract. The 37-year-old will spearhead R&D […]

Quickest times in Friday free practice at Montmeló MotoGP

Monster Energy Catalan GP: Bagnaia and Bastianini book their places in Q2 with third and ninth quickest times in Friday free practice at Montmeló Both Ducati Lenovo Team riders headed comfortably into tomorrow morning’s Q2 […]

Two-time Dakar winner finishes 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 in 9th

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has placed fourth on the final stage of the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40. After a tough start to the event, where a technical issue cost Price around an hour on […]

Strong performance for Husqvarna at Desafio Ruta 40 Rally Argentina

Luciano Benavides has finished in second place overall at his home event, the Desafio Ruta 40. Putting in five days of strong performances over the course of the Argentinian rally, the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider […]

First time ever: One winner−take−all shootout: SuperMotocross

For the first time ever, the best Supercross and the best Motocross riders in the world are meeting in one, winner−take−all shootout: SuperMotocross! Three races will determine the 450 and 250 champions, and Team Honda […]

The Grind of Becoming Elite: Talent courage athleticism adaptability and above all dedication

The Grind of Becoming an Elite MXGP Rider ft. Coldenhoff & Elzinga “Why do you need to be fit for motocross? All you have to do is sit on the bike and turn the throttle!” […]

From BSB to BMW WorldSBK Shaun Muir In-Depth

Guisborough. The small town of Guisborough is in northeast England. There is a passion for racing at the heart of this town, after all this is where the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team is located. […]

Grueling stage four of 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 Rally

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has secured fifth place on the grueling stage four of the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40. With one day of racing remaining at the Argentinian event – the fourth and penultimate round of […]

Full-strength lineup for Yamaha in TransAnatolia Rally

Botturi & Tarres Reunited to Take on TransAnatolia The Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team, in partnership with Riders for Health, has its full-strength lineup of Pol Tarrés and Alessandro Botturi back together to tackle the […]

2023 Desafio Ruta 40 Rally Stage four through infamous Fiambala dunes

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides has taken the win on day four of the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 in Argentina. Following his three successive second-place finishes, the FR 450 Rally rider excelled through the dunes […]

Inspiration Friday: Fascinating TransAnatolia Rally