Marquez’s existing deal with Honda covers the 2024 season, but in recent weeks has he become heavily linked to a shock switch to Gresini to ride a year-old Ducati amid ongoing difficulties with the RC213V in 2023. Following a difficult test at Misano earlier this month where the 2024 Honda prototype failed to perform as per his expectations, Marquez openly said he has three options at his disposal, without naming what exactly there are. Ducati sporting boss Paolo Ciabatti fuelled the Gresini rumour on Saturday at the Indian Grand Prix when the stated in a TV interview that the way is open for Marquez to join the Ducati satellite squad next year. Responding to comments from Ciabatti, Marquez said that doesn’t want to share his thought process as he finalises his plans for next year, but made it clear that he will take into account how his decision could impact others - including Honda. “Obviously, I heard about those comments,” he said following the Indian GP sprint race on … [Read more...] about Marquez will take Honda’s interests into account while finalising MotoGP future
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Verstappen sitting pretty but unexpectedly hot track could cook up drama
Reports of Red Bull’s reign of dominance over the 2023 season coming to an end have been greatly exaggerated. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free In a year when competition between their rivals behind has been as unpredictable as it has been gripping, Red Bull have routinely rocked up to paddocks across the globe only to crush all opposition with near-militaristic execution. Then, in Singapore, a rare stumble from the world champions offered hope that the Red Bull giant could indeed be toppled. Yet six days later, Red Bull and Max Verstappen reminded everyone just how powerful a combination they are when they stormed to pole position in Suzuka by one of the biggest margins of the season – and the largest for nearly 20 years at the famous Japanese circuit. Not that it was of any surprise to their opposition. “Our internal messaging was ‘expect them to be back out front when we get back to Suzuka’,” admitted Mercedes’ trackside engineering director Andrew … [Read more...] about Verstappen sitting pretty but unexpectedly hot track could cook up drama
2024 Nissan Sentra Priced From $21,725, Up $430 From Last Year
Nissan's Sentra gets several significant changes and a slight bump in price for the 2024 model year. Now in its eighth generation, the revisions include updated styling, improved fuel economy, and a price that's up $430 over the 2023 model. The Sentra lineup comprises three trim levels. The base S starts at $21,725, including $1,095 in destination fees. The mid-level SV begins at $22,655 and is available with an SV Premium Package that includes features like an eight-speaker Bose sound system and integrated side-mirror turn signals. At $24,815, the top-level SR gets dark chrome trim and 18-inch wheels. Inside, the SR includes heated front seats and a red-orange stitching accent similar to the Altima SR and Frontier PRO-X . Gallery: 2024 Nissan Sentra 43 Photos Most noticeably, the 2024 Sentra sports a revised front fascia with a revamped V-motion grille, new … [Read more...] about 2024 Nissan Sentra Priced From $21,725, Up $430 From Last Year
“Strong penalties” only way to stop constant MotoGP Turn 1 pile-ups
At the start of Saturday’s delayed 11-lap sprint at the Buddh International Circuit, five riders ended up tangling into Turn 1. VR46 Ducati duo Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini collided into Turn 1, with the latter suffering a broken collarbone while his polesitting team-mate dropped down the back before recovering to fifth. At the same time as this incident, LCR Honda’s Stefan Bradl touched the back of Tech3’s Augusto Fernandez , which sent the former crashing into the sister Tech3 GasGas of Pol Espargaro . This is the third time in four races that there has been a pile-up into Turn 1 in a race, after similar wrecks at the start of the Catalan GP and the Austrian GP sprint. Marini has since been handed a long lap penalty for his collision with Bezzecchi, which he will serve at the next grand prix in which he is fit enough to participate in, having been ruled out of the Indian GP. However, this punishment is the standard one for causing such an incident, with … [Read more...] about “Strong penalties” only way to stop constant MotoGP Turn 1 pile-ups
MotoGP Indian GP: Martin dominates chaotic sprint, Marquez third
Following a long delay to help dry up the starting grid, the 11-lap sprint got underway just after 5pm local time at the Buddh International Circuit, with VR46's Marco Bezzecchi starting from pole ahead of Pramac's Martin and team-mate Luca Marini . Martin got the best launch of the trio and immediately grabbed the lead, while Bezzecchi was trying to consolidate second when his team-mate Marini got the braking wrong for the tricky Turn 1, slamming into the back of his Ducati and sending him off the track. This gave Martin some clear air as he navigated the opening right-hander, with championship leader Francesco Bagnaia moving to second on the factory Ducati ahead of factory Honda duo Joan Mir and Marc Marquez . Martin was already a second clear of the chasing pack by the end of lap 2, with his Pramac-run Ducati clearly quicker than the works-entered GP22 of Bagnaia. Martin would pull out a lead of nearly three seconds by the middle part of the race but eased off … [Read more...] about MotoGP Indian GP: Martin dominates chaotic sprint, Marquez third
The Battle for Supremacy: MotoGP India Sprint Race and Qualifying Report
Home Off beat The IndianOil Grand Prix saw some thrilling motor racing action as Jorge Martin, Marco Bezzecchi, and Marc Marquez took center stage on the Buddh International Circuit. With top honors and pole position seized by Martin and Bezzecchi respectively, the anticipation for the main Sunday event is high. -Irwin Mills By Irwin Mills Updated: Saturday, September 23, 2023, 20:13 [IST] At the IndianOil Grand Prix of India, Jorge Martin took top honors in the Tissot Sprint, while Marco Bezzecchi from Mooney VR46 Racing Team seized pole position. Championship leader Bagnaia came second and eight-time world champion Marc Marquez secured the third position, marking his second season podium appearance. Jorge Martin's triumphant performance settings at the Buddh International Circuit could be seen as a thrilling preview of what's to come in Sunday’s main event, the IndianOil Grand Prix of India. Earlier that day, Marco Bezzecchi blazed … [Read more...] about The Battle for Supremacy: MotoGP India Sprint Race and Qualifying Report
MotoGP India: Capirossi Approves Modified Track at Buddh International Circuit
Home Off beat -Irwin Mills By Irwin Mills Updated: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 14:37 [IST] Former MotoGP rider, Loris Capirossi has shown his satisfaction with the quality of the altered race track at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida. The special modifications have been done in preparation for the inaugural MotoGP round in India, taking place from September 22 to 24. The track at BIC, which had previously been a host to Formula 1 races between 2011 and 2013, has been adapted to fit the needs of MotoGP. Enhancements include wider gravel traps around the course to provide increased safety for riders in the event of an off-track incident. For the sake of the riders' safety, air fences and foam barriers have also been put into place. The Formula 1 track had 16 turns, but the modified track for MotoGP comprises of 13 turns, keeping intact the longest straight of the calendar which can have the racers touching the … [Read more...] about MotoGP India: Capirossi Approves Modified Track at Buddh International Circuit
மாருதி, டொயோட்டா எல்லாம் சிதறி ஓட போறாங்க! ஹோண்டாவின் இந்த கார் இந்தியாவுக்கு வருதா?
டிரைவ் ஸ்பார்க் நான்கு சக்கர வாகனங்கள் Four Wheelers oi-Balasubramanian Thirumalaiappan By Balasubramanian Thirumalaiappan Published: Saturday, September 23, 2023, 16:56 [IST] ஹோண்டா நிறுவனம் சர்வதேச அளவில் தனது அக்கார்ட் காரை அப்டேட் செய்து புதிய தலைமுறை அக்கார்ட் காராக அறிமுகப்படுத்தியுள்ளது. இந்த கார் ஹைபிரிட் பெட்ரோல் இன்ஜின் ஆப்ஷன் உடன் மட்டுமே ஜப்பானில் விற்பனையாக உள்ளது. இந்த காரில் சிவிடி கியர்பாக்ஸ் மட்டுமே பொருத்தப்பட்டுள்ளது. இது குறித்த விரிவான விவரங்களை காணலாம் வாருங்கள். ஹோண்டா நிறுவனம் உலக அளவில் மிக முக்கியமான கார் தயாரிப்பு நிறுவனமாக இருக்கிறது. இந்நிறுவனத்தின் தயாரிப்புகள் எல்லாம் தரமாக இருப்பதால் இந்நிறுவனத்திற்கு என்று தனிப்பட்ட ரசிகர்கள் பலர் இருக்கிறார்கள். இந்நிறுவனம் இந்தியாவில் மிகக் குறைவான கார்களை மட்டுமே விற்பனை செய்து வந்தாலும் வருங்காலத்தில் சில முக்கியமான தயாரிப்புகளை வெளியிட முடிவு செய்துள்ளது. இந்தியாவில் இந்நிறுவனம் சமீபத்தில் தான் எலவேட் என்ற புதிய எஸ்யூவி காரை அறிமுகப்படுத்தியது இந்த … [Read more...] about மாருதி, டொயோட்டா எல்லாம் சிதறி ஓட போறாங்க! ஹோண்டாவின் இந்த கார் இந்தியாவுக்கு வருதா?
Ola and MotoGP Bharat 2023: Showcasing The Future of Motorcycles
Home Two wheelers -Rohit Nambiar By Rohit Nambiar Updated: Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11:28 [IST] The largest EV firm in India, Ola Electric, is gearing up to display its advanced motorcycle range at the first-ever MotoGP Bharat held at the Buddh International Circuit from September 22-24, 2023. All fans can visit Ola’s booth in the Fanzone to discover the bikes and understand Ola’s outlook of the motorcycling world's future. Ola has also entered into a significant collaboration with Buddh International Circuit (BIC), offering a fleet of their leading-edge S1 scooters to be used at the MotoGP. These S1 scooters from Ola will take the place of the ICE two-wheelers in functions like marshall support during the event. This impactful partnership is in line with MotoGP’s pledge towards sustainable operations as they gear up for the MotoE World Championship's second season in 2024. Anshul Khandelwal, CMO, Ola Electric, … [Read more...] about Ola and MotoGP Bharat 2023: Showcasing The Future of Motorcycles