The Curious Case of Female Spectators in MotoGP
Last week during International Women's Day, my colleague Tammy Gorali - the first female commentator ever in the MotoGP paddock, I should point out - tweeted some timely statistics about female...
View ArticleHow Dovizioso & Marquez Can Win the Title at Valencia
On Sunday, Marc Márquez and Andrea Dovizioso will line up on the grid for the final MotoGP race of the 2017 season. At stake is the title of 2017 MotoGP Champion. For Marc Márquez, it would be his...
View ArticleMotoGP Preview of the Valencia GP
For the fourth time in twelve years, Valencia will play host to a MotoGP title showdown. On Sunday, Andrea Dovizioso and Marc Márquez will slug it out for who gets to call themselves the 2017 MotoGP...
View ArticleEager to Avoid Another 2017, Yamaha Ramps Up Post-Season MotoGP Testing
In a sign of how difficult Yamaha’s 2017 season has been, they have a busy testing schedule ahead of them in the next few weeks. After the traditional two-day test at Valencia, both the Movistar Yamaha...
View ArticleFriday MotoGP Summary at Valencia: Ducati vs. Honda, And Zarco vs. The World
A lot has to happen if Andrea Dovizioso wants to win the 2017 MotoGP championship at Valencia. What he doesn’t want to happen is for Marc Márquez to run away with the race. And so far on Friday, that’s...
View ArticleSaturday MotoGP Summary at Valencia: The Thunderdome
It is a quote I have used so often that it has become a cliché. When I asked the now sorely-missed Nicky Hayden what motivated him after a difficult day, he replied “That’s why we line up on Sunday;...
View ArticleThrills Down to the Last Corner at the Valencia GP
MotoGP Race Results from the Valencia GP at Valencia, Spain: Pos. Rider Team Bike KM/H Diff. 1 Dani PEDROSA Repsol Honda Team Honda 156.2 46’08.125 2 Johann ZARCO Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 156.2...
View ArticleMarc Marquez is the 2017 MotoGP World Champion
The 2017 MotoGP Championship has finally come to a close, and it took racing under the Valencian sun for us to crown a victor. Though he was easily the pre-season favorite, this year was a long season...
View ArticleSunday MotoGP Summary at Valencia: When Team Orders Go Bad, And Other Miracles
In a season which has been rammed to the rafters with drama, it is entirely appropriate that the final round of the year should be just as dramatic. It was partly to be expected, of course, with a...
View ArticleMotoGP Preview of the Valencia GP
The final round of the 2018 MotoGP Championship is upon us, and David tells us what to expect at the Valencia GP. The post MotoGP Preview of the Valencia GP appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.
View ArticleFriday MotoGP Summary at Valencia: Wet Tracks Which Drain, Yamaha’s Wrong...
Something, something...the rain in Spain. David walks us through a very wet opening day at the Valencia GP. The post Friday MotoGP Summary at Valencia: Wet Tracks Which Drain, Yamaha’s Wrong Turn,...
View ArticleSaturday MotoGP Summary at Valencia: Compartmentalizing Pain, Six Factories &...
David gives brings us another MotoGP summary from the Valencia GP in Spain. The post Saturday MotoGP Summary at Valencia: Compartmentalizing Pain, Six Factories & Three Rows, And A Fiery Affair...
View ArticleMotoGP Race Results from the Valencia GP
Who won the final MotoGP race of the season? The better question is who didn't crash out of the Valencia GP. The post MotoGP Race Results from the Valencia GP appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.
View ArticleSunday MotoGP Summary at Valencia: KTM Cleans Up, New Tires Make the...
It was a crazy day for MotoGP racing in Spain. Here's our recap of the Valencia GP. The post Sunday MotoGP Summary at Valencia: KTM Cleans Up, New Tires Make the Difference, Emotional Farewells, And a...
View ArticlePaddock Pass Podcast #87 – Valencia GP
In this episode of the Paddock Pass Podcast, Steve and David talk about the final MotoGP race of the season, as well as the post-season Valencia Test. The post Paddock Pass Podcast #87 – Valencia GP...
View ArticleRevised 2019 MotoE Calendar Announced with Still Six Races
After a fire destroyed its paddock, we now have a new 2019 schedule for the inaugural MotoE World Cup electric series. The post Revised 2019 MotoE Calendar Announced with Still Six Races appeared first...
View ArticleIker Lecuona Will Make His MotoGP Debut at the Valencia Race
Iker Lecuona's MotoGP debut has been moved forward a few days, as the Spaniard will replace Miguel Oliveira at the Valencia GP. The post Iker Lecuona Will Make His MotoGP Debut at the Valencia Race...
View ArticleJorge Lorenzo: “This Will Be My Last Race in MotoGP”
Jorge Lorenzo just announced that Valencia would be his last #MotoGP grand prix, and his last race as a professional motorcycle racer. The post Jorge Lorenzo: “This Will Be My Last Race in MotoGP”...
View ArticleA Look Back on the MotoGP Career of Jorge Lorenzo
What goes into making one the most dominant riders in the MotoGP class? David takes us through Jorge Lorenzo's amazing grand prix career. The post A Look Back on the MotoGP Career of Jorge Lorenzo...
View ArticleThursday MotoGP Summary at the Valencia GP: The Gravity of Jorge Lorenzo...
The GP paddock responds Jorge Lorenzo retiring, and what it means for 2020 season. The post Thursday MotoGP Summary at the Valencia GP: The Gravity of Jorge Lorenzo Retiring appeared first on Asphalt...
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