GoPro, already a partner of MotoGP™, are synonymous with action content and recording, from elite athletes to adventure travelers and beyond – including the GoPro on board lap recorded ahead of each MotoGP™ race weekend. Their range of cameras and software solutions consistently redefine the possible, with their constant push for innovation, quality and technological excellence making them a perfect title sponsor for the British GP. Source link
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Bagnaia vs Marquez: will the battle continue in Jerez?
Bagnaia did it as a rookie last season, and he’ll have that extra bounce in his step to add to his race wins and the fact he’s leading the Championship. But he won’t have the crowd behind him, with Marquez now racing on home turf for the first time this season. In 2017, too, Jerez was his first big statement of the year. Taking off from pole and uncatchably fast throughout the weekend and race, Marquez dominated the venue for his first win. Bagnaia arrives with good memories, but Marquez’s are even better. Source link
Marquez has Rossi and Agostini records in sight
Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) stormed to his sixth consecutive Circuit of the Americas victory in the third round of 2018, which now means he’s unbeaten on American soil in 12 races. Winning so many times at a track, in a row, is a record only some of Grand Prix Motorcycle racing’s greats have been able to achieve – but who are the other riders to have reached such a feat? Source link
Octo Telematics announced as title sponsor for San Marino GP
Fabio Sbianchi, CEO, Octo Telematics declared: “Octo has always pushed the boundaries of technology and innovation, just as MotoGP riders constantly push the boundaries of their sport. It’s this philosophy that we want to demonstrate in Italy, the birthplace of Octo Telematics. We’re therefore delighted to be the title sponsor, as an Italian company, of a race with such a rich history as the San Marino GP. Telematics technology plays a key role in motor sports and we’re proud to be a part of such a challenging and passionate environment.” Source link
More points for KTM in Texas
Despite the wrong tyre choice, Smith reflected positively on his weekend in Austin, as he looks forward to the next round in Jerez. “We learn from this one, the soft was the right choice for our bike here, and we go to Europe. The whole weekend has been better than it was in the first couple of races, we were fighting where we thought we could be, I thought in the beginning of the race I showed what I can do, and now we just need to put the pieces together for the full race distance.” Source link
Crutchlow: “We have better pace than guys around us”
“My team has done a fantastic job over the weekend and worked very hard, I feel competitive, we can be on the podium tomorrow but starting seventh has made it very difficult through something that isn’t our fault. So now we have to look ahead to tomorrow, and see what we can do because again I feel competitive, another weekend where I feel competitive, and we have better pace than the other guys around us. Let’s see.” Source link
Rossi: “The only thing to do is look forward”
“The only thing to do now is look to the future and think about this weekend,” says the nine-time World Champion. “I think it’s important to get back on track, ride the motorcycle, to try to get the maximum and work with the team. I’m very happy to be here. Also because this track is very difficult, so you have a lot of work, it’s very long with a lot of corners – so we have to think about that. Do our work, and try the maximum” Source link