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Oct 15, 2023 · Why You Should (And Shouldn't) Attend A MotoGP Race. Whether you ride a cruiser, a sport bike, or a mini moto, MotoGP is an intriguing sport for all two-wheeler enthusiasts. And for good reason...
- Punya Sharma
- Journalist
Jul 15, 2020 · The MotoGP™ world championship is set to return again this weekend in Jerez and we can't wait. Here's all you need to know before lights out.
- Simon Patterson
Sep 6, 2022 · In fact the way forward is surely fairly obvious: better racing in the premier class, more engagement with people via the social-media platforms used by youngsters and more creative management of MotoGP rounds to turn them into festivals, not just race meetings. How to make the racing better?
- Mat Oxley
Quite simply, if you were hoping to make it to MotoGP, you would have to realistically be a Moto3 title contender between the ages 18-20. To achieve that, you would ideally be a Red Bull Rookies Cup rider at age 15, and a CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship rider at age 16 (these are rough estimates, but they correlate well with most riders in ...
- What Is MotoGP?
- What Are The Fim MotoGP Bike Specifications?
- How Does A MotoGP Race Work?
- What Happens If It Rains During A MotoGP Race?
- Who Is The Champion of The Season?
- What Safety Precautions Do MotoGP Riders take?
- What Safety Measures Are Taken in MotoGP?
- Conclusion: The Beginner’s Guide to MotoGP
MotoGP is a premier motorcycle racing contest with riders from many countries vying for the World Championship. A MotoGP team consists of many members of support staff. Besides the all-important rider of the bike, there are engineers, mechanics and other support staff on the team. Several races take place around the world in a racing season. Races ...
A MotoGP bike is a single-seater bike and should weigh a minimum of 157 kilograms without the rider mounted on it. Excess weight reduces the speed of the bike. Constructors try to keep the weight of a MotoGP bike to the bare minimum required. Riders themselves go through many weight-reducing regimens while retaining their fitness. The parts of a bi...
A MotoGP racing weekend has four free practice rounds, two qualifying rounds and the Grand Prix race. The events of a racing weekend start on Friday with two rounds of Free Practice sessions (FP1 and FP2) of 45 minutes each. Another Free Practice session (FP3), again of 45 minutes, is held on Saturday. Later on Saturday, two Qualifying sessions (Q1...
Previously, if it rained during a dry Grand Prix race, the race marshals would red flag, or stop the race. The race would resume when the riders have switched their bikes to one with wet tyres. In 2005, MotoGP introduced the “flag-to-flag”rule. Now if it rains during a dry Grand Prix, the match officials wave a white flag. This is an indication for...
There will be 18 Grands Prix during the 2022 MotoGP season. Every rider will want to be a champion at the end of the season. After all, that is why these daredevils risk their limbs and life every time they mount their bikes for a Grand Prix race. The riders have to be in peak physical and mental conditions for every Grand Prix event. The slightest...
All said and done, both the MotoGP riders and the race officials are eager to see that no one is hurt during a Grand Prix weekend. MotoGP has seen a lot of injuries and casualties over the years. That is because MotoGP riders travel at speeds exceeding 350 kph without any protection that riders have in other motorsports racing. Every time a rider o...
The FIM is also serious about rider and officials’ safety. It has taken several measures towards this end. MotoGP stewards and marshals not only ensure that the MotoGP riders follow the rules and regulations but also put in effect appropriate safety measures. The race stewards show the appropriate flags to indicate to the riders the condition of th...
Various safety precautions are taken by riders and the FIM to ensure an incident-free MotoGP season every rider tries their best to win a Grand Prix and ultimately the championship every year. The competition is stiff and unrelenting. Every year the time difference between a win and the second place keeps narrowing. With advancing technology, thing...
Nearly three-quarters of all fans (74%) believe that MotoGP™ should feature more than 19 races in a season. The survey also took a deep dive into media platforms and how fans consume the sport.
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Oct 10, 2017 · The main thing is to have a good position on the bike, to know which line to take, anticipate the corners, and then later the talent and speed of the rider shows through. Red Bull...
