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Quartararo Tops Valencia ‌MotoGP Test with Yamaha Despite Offseason Changes

valencia, Spain – November⁤ 18, 2024 ‍- Fabio Quartararo set the fastest⁣ time during the MotoGP Valencia test session at 2:30 p.m.​ local time, clocking a 1:30.020 on a Yamaha,signaling a promising start to the offseason ⁣advancement ⁢period. The performance⁢ is notable as Quartararo navigates a period ‌of meaningful⁢ change within the Yamaha ‌factory team and the broader MotoGP landscape.

The Valencia test, ⁢the first major track action since the season finale,⁤ provides crucial data for teams preparing ​for the 2025 season. With rider lineups⁤ shifting and manufacturers refining their machines, these tests are vital for establishing ⁤a baseline and identifying areas for improvement before the new season begins. Quartararo’s leading time demonstrates Yamaha’s continued⁢ commitment to competitiveness, even as other manufacturers introduce substantial updates.

Here are the full results from ⁣the 2:30 p.m. session:

1. Fabio Quartararo (F), Yamaha, 1:30.020 min
2. Joan Mir⁢ (E), Honda, +0.141 sec
3. Raul Fernandez‌ (E),Aprilia,+0.204 sec
4. Pedro Acosta (L), KTM, +0.403 sec
5. Alex Marquez (E), Ducati, +0.414⁣ sec
6. Francesco‍ Bagnaia (I), Ducati, +0.447 sec
7. Luca Marini⁣ (I), Honda, +0.457 sec
8. Johann ‍Zarco (F), Honda, +0.467 sec
9. Brad Binder (ZA), KTM, +0.480 sec
10. Fabio Di Giannantonio ‍(I),Ducati,+0.533 sec
11. Maverick Vinales (E), KTM, +0.539 sec
12. Fermin Aldeguer (E), ⁣Ducati, +0.539 sec
13. Jorge Martin⁤ (E), Aprilia, +0.594 sec
14. Enea Bastianini (I), KTM, ⁢+0.598⁤ sec
15. Marco Bezzecchi (I), Aprilia, +0.642 sec
16. Alex Rins (E), Yamaha, +0.700​ sec
17. Ai Ogura (J),Aprilia,+0.733 sec
18. Jack Miller (AUS), Yamaha, +1.249 sec
19. Toprak ‍Razgatlioglu (TR),Yamaha,+2.036 sec
20. Nicolo Bulega (I), Ducati, +2.130 sec
21. Diogo Moreira (BRA), Honda, +2.811 sec
22. Celestino Vietti ⁤(I), ducati, ⁢+4.729​ sec

Valencia MotoGP Sprint: How and Where to Watch Live

Valencia, Spain -‌ MotoGP fans​ can catch the thrilling ‌sprint ⁤race at the “Motul​ Grand Prix of ⁤the⁣ Valencian⁢ Community” live this Saturday, November 15th. ​The​ 13-lap sprint is ‌scheduled to begin ‌at 3:00 p.m. Central European Time ​(CET).

The race marks the penultimate event of the 2025 MotoGP season, with ⁣championship implications still⁢ in play.Viewers ‌in Austria can tune into ServusTV, with coverage ⁢starting at​ 10:40 ​a.m. CET, including qualifying‌ sessions ⁣for Moto3 and Moto2. Swiss ‌audiences have multiple options: SRF (German), ​RTS (French), and ⁣RSI (Italian)⁢ via​ SRG, ⁢with SRF Zwei beginning ‍live ⁢coverage at⁢ 2:05 ‍p.m. CET. Streaming and app access is available through SRF Sport.⁢ RSI will broadcast ⁣qualifying on LA2 starting at ​10:45 ‌a.m. CET, followed by Moto2 qualifying and a recording of Moto3 qualifying, before airing the sprint live. RTS2 will broadcast the ‍MotoGP race live‍ on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. CET.

Detailed⁤ Broadcast Schedule:

Saturday, November‌ 15th (CET):

*⁢ 08:40 -⁤ 09:10: Moto3, FP2
* ⁢ 09:25 -‌ 09:55: Moto2, FP2
* ⁢ 10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.: MotoGP, ‌FP2
* ‍ 10:50⁢ a.m. – 11:05 a.m.: MotoGP, ⁣Qualifying 1
* 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: MotoGP, ⁣Qualifying ​2
* ​‌ ​12:45 p.m. – 1:00⁣ p.m.: Moto3, Qualifying 1
* ‍ ⁤ 1:10 p.m. ⁣- 1:25 ⁢p.m.: ⁢Moto3, ​Qualifying 2
* ‍ 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.:‌ Moto2,⁤ Qualifying 1
* 2:05 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.: Moto2, Qualifying 2
* ​ 3:00⁢ p.m.: ‍MotoGP sprint ‍(13 laps)

Sunday, November ‌16th⁣ (CET):

* 9:40 a.m. – 9:50 ‌a.m.: MotoGP, warm-up
* ​ 11:00 a.m.: Moto3 race (20 ‌laps)
* 12:15 p.m.: Moto2 race (22 laps)
* 2:00 p.m.: MotoGP race (27 ‌laps)

Its vital to ⁢note that secondary rights agreements may allow‍ for‌ additional broadcast providers, and individual reception may⁤ vary‍ based on technology and provider channel lineups.

bagnaia Victorious in Sepang Sprint as⁣ Post-Race ​penalty⁤ Reshuffles Top Seven

SEPANG, Malaysia – Francesco ​bagnaia of Ducati stormed to victory in the MotoGP Sprint ⁢race at ‍Sepang International‌ Circuit on October 25, completing 10 laps in 19:53.725 minutes. The win marks a crucial⁣ moment in the championship battle as the season nears its conclusion.

The Sepang Sprint saw a dramatic‍ shift in the ⁢final standings following ‍a post-race penalty assessed to Fermín Aldeguer for tire‍ under-inflation.‌ Initially ⁤finishing sixth,⁢ Aldeguer was relegated to ‌seventh ⁢place with an 8-second penalty, ‍promoting Pedro Acosta ‍of KTM to third and Franco Morbidelli ⁣to fourth. This outcome significantly impacts the World Championship standings with only five ‌races remaining.

Alex Marquez ⁣finished second, trailing Bagnaia‌ by 2.259 ⁢seconds,‌ while Acosta secured third, 5.155 seconds behind the leader. The​ top ten ​were completed‌ by Morbidelli, fabio ‌Quartararo, Marco Bezzecchi, ‌Aldeguer, Johann Zarco, Enea Bastianini, and Fabio Di Giannantonio.

current World‌ Championship Standings:

1. M. Marquez,⁤ 545 points
2. A. ‍Marquez, 388 points
3. Bagnaia, 286 points
4. Bezzecchi, ⁣286 points
5. Acosta, 240 points
6. Di Giannantonio, ​216 points
7. Morbidelli, 214 ⁤points
8. Aldeguer, 186 points
9. Quartararo, ​171 points
10. R. Fernandez, 146 points

Championship Outlook:

Ducati‍ continues to lead ⁢the Constructors’ World Championship with 683 points, followed by Aprilia (349) and KTM (305).‍ The ‍Ducati Lenovo Team also holds ‌the top spot in the Team‍ World Cup with 831 points. The MotoGP season continues with ‍the ⁢Malaysian Grand Prix, where Bagnaia’s‍ victory ​will undoubtedly ⁤fuel his championship aspirations.

Ducati and Honda Lead as Rain Cuts Short‌ Sepang FP1

SEPANG, Malaysia (October 24) – A‍ promising first practice session ​for Ducati and honda riders at the Malaysian Grand Prix was abruptly halted by heavy rainfall, ⁢leaving⁢ Francesco Bagnaia second onyl⁢ to Fermín Aldeguer ‌at the close of‍ FP1.The ​session showcased competitive ‍pace from multiple manufacturers, including KTM, ⁢before the‌ downpour forced ⁣riders back to the pits with just twelve minutes remaining.

The opening‍ session at Sepang saw Aldeguer setting the pace with‍ a 2:00.199, followed closely by Bagnaia (+0.256). ‍Joan‍ Mir of Honda and Pol Espargaro on a KTM rounded out the top four,demonstrating‍ early strength ⁤from the Japanese‌ and Austrian manufacturers. This practice is crucial for establishing⁤ a⁣ baseline setup for the weekend, with ‍qualifying and the race⁤ expected to be run in varying ⁤conditions. The ‍results will dictate which ⁣riders automatically advance to Q2, impacting their starting grid position for Sunday’s race.

At the halfway point, the ⁢top ​ten ⁣consisted of Aldeguer, Bagnaia, Mir, Espargaro, Marco Bezzecchi, Luca Marini, Alex Marquez, Fabio ‍Quartararo, ⁣Pedro ⁤Acosta, and Marco Bezzecchi. Notably, no ⁤rider had yet broken ⁤the 2:00 minute barrier, with Pecco Bagnaia’s 2024 track record standing at 1:56.337.

the ⁤session wasn’t without incident; Alex Marquez ⁤crashed‌ in Turn 7 twenty minutes before the end, while⁢ Jack Miller fell ⁣in the final corner five minutes later, both riders ⁣escaping injury.⁤ As the clock ticked down, a sudden downpour ended ‌the session prematurely. A handful of‍ riders, including Quartararo, espargaro, and Bezzecchi, briefly ventured out on​ rain tires, but conditions quickly deteriorated.

Raul Fernandez struggled in‌ 19th, 1.5 seconds off the pace, while Augusto fernandez was further back in 22nd,⁣ 2.7 seconds behind.

Results ⁢MotoGP ​Sepang, FP1 (October⁤ 24)

1. Aldeguer (E), Dukes, 2:00.199 min
2. Francesco Bagnaia (I),Ducati,+0.256 sec
3. Joan Mir (E), Honda, +0.349
4. Pol Espargaro (E), KTM, +0.382
5. Marco Bezzecchi (I), Aprilia, +0.392
6. Luca Marini (I), Honda, +0.403
7. Alex Marquez (E),Ducati,+0.521
8. fabio Quartararo (F), Yamaha, +0.534
9. Jack Miller (AUS),Yamaha,+0.607
10. Pedro Acosta (L), KTM,‍ +0.664
11. Franco Morbidelli (I),Ducati,+0.964
12. Brad Binder (ZA), KTM, +1.062
13. Ai Ogura (J), Aprilia, +1.076
14. Johann Zarco (F),Honda,+1.114
15. enea Bastianini⁤ (I),KTM,+1.139
16. Miguel Oliveira (P),Yamaha,+1.200
17. Fabio ⁤Di Giannantonio (I), Ducati, +1.266
18. Alex Rins (E), ​Yamaha,‍ +1.380
19. Raul Fernandez‍ (E), Aprilia, ‌+1.558
20. Michele Pirro (I), ducati, +2.197
21. Lorenzo Savadori (I), Aprilia, +2.649
22. Augusto‌ Fernandez (E), Yamaha, +2.753
23. Somkiat Chantra ⁤(T), Honda, +2.786