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MotoGP Argentina tricky track conditions foils Ducati

April 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia closes the Argentina GP at Termas de Rio Hondo sixteenth after crashing out while he was second All-Ducati podium at Termas de Rio Hondo. Marco Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing Team) takes first MotoGP win ahead […]

The balance of Ducati today is positive and so I am happy

October 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) tops Friday at Phillip Island ahead of the Desmosedici GP of Marco Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing Team) The Ducati Lenovo Team riders took part in two free practice sessions today, both held […]

Top racer Pecco Bagnaia crashes mysteriously at German MotoGP

June 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller finished on the third step of the podium at the German GP, which took place this afternoon at the Sachsenring circuit near Chemnitz. As he was starting from sixth on the grid, the Australian […]

WDW2022 Race of Champions World Ducati Week

June 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After the dream Sunday that saw Ducati triumph in the Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello International Circuit, the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer announces the details of one of the most highly-anticipated moments of World Ducati Week 2022: the […]

MotoGP Ducati forced to retire after Catalan accident

June 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Two Ducatis on the podium in the Catalan GP. Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) finishes second ahead of teammate Johann Zarco The Catalan GP, the ninth round of the 2022 MotoGP season staged this afternoon at […]

Unprecedented Starting Grid for Exciting WDW2022 Challenge

June 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

A unique race starring the Ducati team riders in MotoGP, Superbike and Supersport that will ignite the passion of the Ducatisti on Saturday, July 23 at World Ducati Week 2022 On Friday, July 22 two […]

Dream Sunday for Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati at Mugello MotoGP

May 29, 2022 Michael Le Pard

It was another dream Sunday for Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati, who scored their second win of the season in front of their home crowd at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. The Italian rider, who started […]

Highly anticipated MotoGP home round at Mugello Circuit

May 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The MotoGP World Championship returns to action this weekend for one of the most eagerly awaited events for all Italian fans, the Italian GP that, as usual, will be raced on the famous ups and […]

Incredible comeback from last on the MotoGP grid

April 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Portuguese GP. Bagnaia finishes eighth after an incredible comeback from last on the grid. Miller forced to retire after a crash Johann Zarco finishes second on the podium with the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the […]

Five Ducatis head the field in MotoGP of the Americas

April 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller will start second in tomorrow’s Americas GP at the Circuit of The Americas near Austin (Texas). As he has been fast already since the first sessions yesterday, the Australian rider kept improving today. […]

Weekend is off to good start for Ducati MotoGP Circuit of The Americas

April 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Two Ducatis lead the way at the Circuit of The Americas, with Zarco (Pramac Racing Team) first ahead of Miller Day 1 of free practice for the Americas GP scheduled for this weekend at the […]

Indonesian MotoGP a race made treacherous by the rain

March 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco claims third place on the podium with the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team. Enea Bastianini continues to lead the Championship Standings The MotoGP Grand Prix of Indonesia, held this weekend […]

Qualifying troubles for Ducati at MotoGP Indonesian GP

March 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco will depart from the front row, from 2nd and 3rd, with the Desmosedici GP bikes of the Pramac Racing Team. There are seven Ducati bikes in the first four rows. […]

2021 was the best year ever for Ducati

November 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Last Sunday, at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo of Cheste, near Valencia (Spain), a MotoGP season destined to remain in Ducati’s history ended. In 2021, The Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer has indeed achieved the following significant results:– […]

KTM ended their fifth year in MotoGP competition

November 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

KTM ended their fifth year in MotoGP competition with 7th position in the eighteenth and final round of the world championship in Valencia and with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder securing 6th place […]

New all-time MotoGP lap record at famous Red Bull Ring circuit

August 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Austrian GP. Eighth Bagnaia and seventeenth Miller at the end of another rain-affected Day 1 in the afternoon at the Red Bull Ring Johann Zarco sets the new all-time lap record in 1:22.827 with the […]

Johann Zarco takes Sachsenring with Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP Pramac Racing Team

June 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco takes pole with the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia will start respectively from the second and fourth row of the grid in the MotoGP Grand […]

Tire choice determines outcome of Catalan MotoGP

June 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing Team), second today across the line are two the Ducati Desmosedici GP bikes on the podium at Montmeló. The Catalan GP, the seventh round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, ended with […]

Catalan MotoGP offering very little grip for racers

June 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco leads the way with the Desmosedici GP bike of the Pramac Racing Team The seventh round of the 2021 MotoGP season officially kicked off today with the first day of free practices for […]

Front row at home MotoGP race in Mugello

May 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco, third, completes the front row with the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team Francesco Bagnaia will start from the front row of the grid in tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Italy, held […]

Australian dominated MotoGP victory at Grand Prix of France in Le Mans

May 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

It’s another one-two for Ducati in France as Johann Zarco closes second with the Ducati Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team Just two weeks after the extraordinary success taken at Jerez de la Frontera, […]

Incredible time for Ducati at MotoGP Portimão

April 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Portuguese GP. Second-row start for Miller, fourth in qualifying at Portimão. Bagnaia forced to start from 11th on the grid tomorrow as his pole position lap and new circuit record got cancelled due to yellow […]

New MotoGP circuit record gets cancelled due to infringement

April 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Front-row start for Johann Zarco, third, with the Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team The Ducati Lenovo Team took to the track today at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve for Day 2 of the […]

MotoGP bikes colliding cause chaos at Grand Prix of Doha

April 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sixth Francesco Bagnaia in the Grand Prix of Doha at Losail. Ninth place for Jack Miller Johann Zarco, second today with the Desmosedici GP of the Pramac Racing Team, is the new leader in the […]

Desmosedici GP acceleration at MotoGP Qatar wins Podium Finish

March 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia third on the podium in the Qatar GP at Losail. Jack Miller finishes the race in ninth position Bagnaia takes his second podium in MotoGP in the opening Grand Prix of the 2021 […]

Qatar MotoGP new all-time lap record for Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia

March 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia takes his maiden pole position in MotoGP and signs the new all-time lap record at Losail Circuit in 1:52.772. Miller closes qualifying for the Qatar GP in fifth place. Johann Zarco hits 362.4 km/h […]

Fans Excited as Ducati Signs MotoGP Contract for Another 5 Years of Racing

January 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Ducati and Dorna Sports SL are pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement to guarantee the Bologna-based manufacturer’s presence in the MotoGP World Championship from 2022 to 2026.Since its debut in 2003, Ducati […]

MotoGP Ducati team penalty and will start race from pit lane

August 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Team riders Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci will start respectively from the third and fourth rows of the grid at the Styrian Grand Prix, scheduled for tomorrow at the Austrian circuit of the […]

Challenging day for Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso at MotoGP Brno

August 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Petrucci and Dovizioso ended as eighth and eighteenth quickest respectively in the Czech GP qualifying in Brno. Johann Zarco will start from pole position with the Ducati bike of Team Esponsorama Racing Danilo Petrucci will […]

MOTOGP AUSTIN GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS SCHEDULE AND EVENTS WEEK LIST

April 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MOTOGP AUSTIN GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS SCHEDULE AND EVENTS WEEK LIST Friday – April 12, 2019 8:00 PARKING LOTS OPEN 8:45 GATES OPEN 9:00 – 9:40 MOTO3 FREE PRACTICE 1 9:55 – 10:40 MOTOGP […]

Zarco Seals Independent Rider’s Title in Valencia – Syahrin Wraps Up Rookie Season with Another Impressive Top 10

November 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo showed a solid ultimate Grand Prix of the 2018 season today in Valencia. Both, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin did brave to get through a very tricky race that was […]

Zarco Set to Attack from Fourth Row in Valencia – Syahrin Aims to fight Back

November 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco delivered a strong performance on Saturday in Valencia. In the third session of the weekend, he set the fifth fastest time and therefore, was the only Yamaha rider of […]

Wet Opening Day for Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo in Valencia

November 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season greeted the riders today with persistent rain at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. Thereby, Johann Zarco initiated his last round with Monster Yamaha Tech3 […]

Zarco Reconquers Podium – Syahrin Storms to Outstanding Top 10 at Home

November 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Starting from the first place of the grid, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco came off the line well and was on an impressive pace from the word go. For 20 scorching laps, he was following […]

Zarco Secures Third Consecutive Front Row Start – Syahrin Aims to Please Home Crowd

November 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following four solid Free Practice sessions, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco went all in during Qualifying this afternoon, which was delayed due to heavy rain at the Sepang International Circuit. Thereby, the fast Frenchman struggled […]

Zarco and Syahrin Impatient to Bounce Back in Malaysia

October 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a tough Australian race day, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo of Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin can’t wait to arrive in Malaysia for the second last round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. While […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Shows Great Potential but Stays Without Rewards in Australia

October 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After Hafizh Syahrin was able to secure his best ever starting spot on the MotoGP grid, the Malaysian rookie started the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in a decent way, but concluded the first lap […]

Zarco and Syahrin Perform Strong on Day One in Australia

October 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco displayed an impressive pace from the word go today at the Phillip Island circuit. Following the eighth fastest time in FP1, he improved by impressive 0.972 seconds in the […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Heads Over to Phillip Island Full of Motivation

October 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after a very successful Motul Grand Prix of Japan, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are on their way to Australia for the 17thround of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season, which […]

Zarco and Syahrin Kick Off Japan Grand Prix in Strong Form

October 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco initiated Friday in Motegi with a stunning third fastest time, after getting up to speed quickly this morning. In mixed conditions during FP2 the fast Frenchman was leading away […]

Japan Grand Prix Awaits Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair

October 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With a fantastic fifth place from the very first Thailand GP in his pocket, Johann Zarco arrives in Motegi, Japan this week with high hopes. As with this positive boost the French star aims to […]

Zarco and Syahrin to Launch Thai GP from Third and Sixth Row

October 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco displayed a strong performance in today’s third Free Practice and progressed to ninth on his last lap to clinch a direct Q2 entry at the Chang International Circuit. In […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair Eager to Kick Off the Flyaway Journey

October 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

This weekend’s PTT Thailand Grand Prix initiates a very crucial and demanding part of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship, being a new addition in the calendar, plus the first of four races in Asia and […]

Tough Aragón Grand Prix for Determined Zarco and Syahrin

September 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today’s 14th round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season turns out a hard challenge for Monster Yamaha Tech3 ‘s Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin, who both grit their teeth during the 23 laps race […]

Movistar Yamaha Fight to 8th and 10th in Aragon GP

September 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales showed their grit during today’s blistering hot Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón. Pushing to the limit in the 23-lap race at the MotorLand Aragón track, they made […]

Zarco and Syahrin Squeeze Out the Last Tenths in Aragón Qualifying

September 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco delivered a strong performance during Qualifying for the Aragón Grand Prix this weekend. The French star got the best out of himself and his Yamaha YZR-M1 today and missed out […]

Uphill Opening for Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo in Aragón

September 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With the eighth fastest time in FP1 Johann Zarco commenced the 14thround of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season in a decent way this morning. On the hot MotorLand Aragón circuit the French star could […]

Zarco and Syahrin Focused on MotorLand Challenge

September 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco showed a strong effort just a few days ago in Misano earning a 10th place finish following a tough race. Now the fast Frenchman is more than eager to collect […]

Zarco and Syahrin Give Their Best in San Marino GP

September 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a decent start, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco lost four positions in the beginning of the 27 hot laps race at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli today, but was gritting his teeth to […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Eagerly Awaits San Marino Grand Prix

September 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following the cancellation of the British Grand Prix, Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are primed to arrive in Misano for the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini this […]

Fired up Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Eager to Conquer the UK

August 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after the intense back to back comeback following the summer break, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are primed to arrive at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix battle this weekend. With […]

Hard Fought Austrian GP Delivers top 9 for Zarco and Huge Experience for Syahrin

August 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo performed bravely today in Spielberg for the eleventh round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship to conquer a ninth and a 16th position. Knowing that the Austrian circuit would be […]

Zarco Clinches Second Row start in Austria – Syahrin Primed to Fight

August 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Johann Zarco produced a superbly calculated ride to qualify in sixth position for tomorrow’s Austrian GP. After collecting useful data in partly wet and partly dry conditions this morning, he went 0.880 […]

Zarco and Syahrin Stay on Track for One Day Test in Brno

August 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a successful Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceske Republiky the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team was back in action today at the Automotodrom Brno in order to find improvements for the remaining nine rounds of 2018. […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair Travels to Austria with High Motivation

August 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With an intense and successful Brno test fresh in their minds, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin head straight to Spielberg, Austria this weekend with the aim to convert their great sensations into important results, starting […]

Syahrin and Zarco Display Fantastic Opening to Second Part of 2018 in Brno

August 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo of Hafizh Syahrin and Johann Zarco commenced the Monster Energy Grand Prix Cescke Republiky with great enthusiasm and a very strong performance today. While Syahrin was incredibly fast from the […]

Zarco and Syahrin Primed to Commence Second Part of the Season in Brno

August 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a two weeks’ summer break, the entire Monster Yamaha Tech3 team can’t wait to hit the track again this weekend for the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceske Republiky. Thereby, Johann Zarco aims to find […]

Zarco shows huge determination in Germany – Syahrin impressively reclaims rookie lead

July 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco displayed a resolute race performance today for the eighth round of the MotoGP Championship season at the Sachsenring. Following a tough Qualifying the Frenchman had to start from 14thon […]

Vinales Takes Podium At Action-Packed Race In Assen

July 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the TT Circuit Assen hosted the closest battle of the 2018 MotoGP season so far. At one point the front group consisted of eight riders and Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi […]

Zarco and Syahrin Focused on Catalunya Battle

June 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With excellent memories of a very positive day of testing at the newly asphalted Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 pair heads to Montmeló for this weekends’ Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya highly […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Pair Secures Important Points in Tough Italian GP

June 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With a determined effort Johann Zarco was battling hard during 23 hot laps in Mugello today in order to bring home a solid top 10 result. The fast Frenchman came off the line well and […]

Zarco Primed for Mugello Battle from Third Row – Syahrin Equals Best Qualifying Performance

June 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco initiated the second day of action at the Italian GP this morning with a superb improvement of 1.409 seconds from the first to the third Free Practice to comfortably […]

Impressive Opening Day for Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo in the Tuscan Hills

June 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

French star Johann Zarco delivered a surprising performance today at the Italian Grand Prix, following a slightly cautious start this morning, he did incredibly well during the last minutes of FP2 to clinch the fourth […]

Zarco and Syahrin Prepared for Demanding Italian Challenge

May 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo lands in Italy impatiently this weekend for the sixth round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship. Following his fabulous pole position in front of his home crowd, an unlucky end […]

Fruitful Test for Zarco and Syahrin in Montmeló

May 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo concluded a productive day of testing today at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Apart from trying the tyre allocation Michelin brought to Catalunya in order to meet the requirements of the […]

Resilient Rossi Rallies to Third in Le Mans

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi showed once again you should never count him out for the race, regardless of his starting position. He displayed a competitive pace aboard his YZR-M1 throughout today’s entire Grand Prix […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Find Form in French Friday Free Practice Sessions

May 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi immediately displayed a solid pace today. He used the two sunny free practice sessions to the fullest to prepare for Sunday’s Grand Prix de France, and secured third place in […]

Movistar Yamaha Improve Feeling at One-Day Jerez Test

May 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team spent an extra day in Jerez today, after yesterday’s Gran Premio de España, to take part in a one-day Official IRTA Test. Maverick Viñales was the 4th fastest rider, whilst […]

Clever Zarco Conquers Outstanding Second Place – Syahrin Shows Greatest Determination to Finish the Spanish GP

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With some luck and a very solid race, Johann Zarco claimed his second podium in 2018. Thereby, the Monster Yamaha Tech3 star, who concluded the fourth race of the season as the best Yamaha rider […]

Fourth Row Start for Movistar Yamaha Teammates in Jerez de la Frontera

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi showed 100% commitment during today’s FP3, FP4 and the qualifying sessions at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, but their efforts were not met by […]

Zarco Kicks off European Season Inside the Top 3 – Syahrin is Catching Up

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 Racing team is back on European soil this weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix, where Johann Zarcoopened up the competition in a very strong way. Following a solid morning session, he […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo is Keen to Kick Off European Season in Spain

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following three exciting rounds for Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin in Qatar, Argentina and Texas, the Grand Prix circuit is heading back to Europe this week for the Spanish GP in Jerez de la Frontera, […]

Zarco Emerges Strong in Americas GP – Syahrin Shows Huge Potential Without Rewards

April 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 star Johann Zarco delivered a solid third round of 2018, fighting for the podium at the beginning of the race. A few struggles over the course of the weekend at the demanding […]

Confident Start to the COTA Weekend for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the Grand Prix of The Americas showing good form. Making the most of the perfect riding conditions in today’s two free practice sessions, the […]

First Place Start for Vinales after Eventful Austin Qualifying

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

An eventful Q2 session at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) this afternoon saw Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales secure second place on the grid for the Grand Prix of The Americas. However, he is […]