Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) stole the Q2 show in Sepang after the Spaniard left it late to land a sensational all-time lap record – a 2:09.542 – and a debut Grand Prix pole. That time saw pole position snatched from Ivan Ortola’s (MT Helmets – MSI) grasp as the 48 settles for P2, while World Champion David Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota…
Four Japanese riders went head-to-head in Race 1 as Ikegami and Takahira claim podiums in the penultimate race of 2024 For the sixth time in 2024, Zen Mitani is a race winner as the Champion emerged victorious from a phenomenal race-long battle for the win. Fellow Japanese stars Seiryu Ikegami and Riichi Takahira pocketed Race 1 podiums in Malaysia, as Ryota Ogiwara narrowly…
TheRematch duo trade unreal all-time lap records with the reigning Champion winning Malaysia’s stunning qualifying battle The greatest Q2 ever? It has to be in the mix. #TheRematch was turned to up to full power on Saturday morning at Sepang as Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) treated us to a qualifying battle for the ages…
TheRematch rivals went head-to-head for Practice honours with the 1 coming out on top – but only just 0.050s splitting Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) after Day 1 of the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia? That’ll do nicely for us neutrals in the stands. TheRematch rivals went head-to-head on Friday afternoon and it…
Manuel Gonzalez (Gresini Moto2) heads into Saturday’s Sepang Moto2 running as the benchmark after the Spaniard slotted home a 2:05.576 to finish a healthy 0.333s clear of second place Filip Salac (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team). 0.035s further back in third was rookie Deniz Oncu (Red Bull KTM Ajo) who set an impressive pace on his first outing in the…
David Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), once again, is the Moto3 rider to beat so far in Sepang after the 2024 World Champion set a late PB time to top Practice 1. The Colombian’s 2:11.241 was 0.216s quicker than second place Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), with Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) just under half a second adrift of Alonso in P3. – Ryusei…
Quotes, photos, talking points and more from Thursday at the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia And then there were two. The 2024 MotoGP campaign is nearing its conclusion as we arrive in Sepang for Round 19 ahead of a title-defining weekend at the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia. Ahead of the action kicking off on Friday, we got the low down from…
A stunning photo & filming session sees the duo face down at sunset ahead of the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia As we head into Round 19, it’s official. Two contenders remain for the 2024 crown and it’s Championship leader Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) vs Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). The two are split by just 17…
The new faces who’ll join the 2025 IDEMITSU Asia Talent Cup grid have been decided at the Selection Event in Malaysia The Selection Event for the 2025 IDEMITSU Asia Talent Cup has concluded as 10 new permanent riders are chosen to join the grid next season, with 10 riders also added to the reserve list….
Two contenders, two Grands Prix, and a match point on the line: the title fight could hit boiling point in Malaysia A maximum 666 points have gone on offer so far in 2024, and after all the thrills, spills and incredible spectacles we’ve enjoyed from the first 18 Grands Prix, just 17 of them separate…
