“I’m incredibly delighted after receiving the good news that I will ride with Monster Yamaha Tech3 in 2018,” says Syahrin. “Following three very interesting and great days of testing in Buriram, where I learned a lot, I want to thank my crew again, especially Nico and Maxime, but also Johann and Laurent for their advices. In just a short time, I really learned to fully control a MotoGP bike, which is still unbelievable for me. I’ll try to do my best and will give all I have this year. I want to thank Hervé, Yamaha Motor Corporation, Monster and the entire Tech3 team to believe in me and giving me this fantastic opportunity to compete full season in MotoGP. Thank
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Syahrin impresses in first MotoGP™ session
Hafizh Syahrin is off to a good start in his premier class career, with the Malaysian taking part in the #ThaiTest at Monster Yamaha Tech 3 with a view to replacing Jonas Folger for the full season. The ‘Pescao’, the first Malaysian in MotoGP™, put in a solid first session and was within half a second of fellow rookies Tom Lüthi (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) and Xavier Simeon (Reale Avintia Racing). Source link
Folger will not race in 2018
“Last night (Tuesday) I received a call from Bob Moore, Jonas Folger’s personal manager,” explains Poncharal. “I couldn’t believe what Bob was telling me on the phone, that Jonas Folger has decided not to race the 2018 MotoGP season because he doesn’t feel 100 percent mentally and physically recovered. It is still very difficult for me to believe, that he’s not going to race with us in 2018, especially because he has been somebody I had lot of faith in and I was sure we would reach top level together this year. I completely respect his decision, although it’s hard to swallow. Yet, I will try to find a solution for a replacement rider, which is a very difficult mission,
Members of MotoGP™ Medical Direction named best in Spain
The hospital forms part of the Quirónsalud group, who were officially named MotoGP™ Medical Direction just ahead of the 2017 Catalan GP – strengthening the relationship between the two parties that began 2013. MotoGP™ has since benefitted from Medical Direction from both Doctor Angel Charte and Doctor Xavier Mir as well as key team member Doctor Enric Caceres, MotoGP™ Spinal Specialist, who is a member of the Spinal Unit at the Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery at the same Hospital Universitario Quirón Dexeus. Source link
PTT announced as title sponsor of the Thailand GP
Auttapol Rerkpiboon, Chief Operating Officer - Downstream Petroleum Business Group, PTT Plc., says, “PTT supports the government to host MotoGP in order to show the world that we have one of the best motorsport circuits in the world, and that we are able to host a world-class motorsport event as efficiently as other nations. PTT and Thais are exceptionally proud to host the Grand Prix and welcome motorsport enthusiasts from all over the world, which will help boost the country’s revenue. This is what the government is trying to achieve. We believe that MotoGP in Thailand will be among the best races in the world and impress the organizers, as well as riders and their teams and supporters who will visit
Zarco and Simeon headline for MotoGP™ in the Superprestigio
Xavi Vierge (Dynavolt Intact GP) took the win in his first heat, just ahead of Marcos Ramirez (Bester Capital Dubai) – with Remy Gardner (Tech 3 Racing) repping the two strokes but off to a tough start. It was also a tough start for Zarco as ‘Diggia’ won their first heat and the Frenchman came fifth, just behind compatriot Fabio Quartararo (Speed Up Racing). In the end, however, Zarco took the win in the Last Chance Qualifier after some big drama on the last lap, and moved through to the Finals in the Superprestigio category. Source link
MotoGP™ and Milestone to race together until 2021
Luisa Bixio, Vice President of Milestone, said: “We are very glad to continue working with Dorna Sports. MotoGP™ has been a key title in our portfolio during the past years and it will continue to play this relevant role in the future. The partnership with Dorna has proven to be excellent: year after year, we have been able to grow this license in the videogame world, achieving solid results until this year, when we successfully entered together into the eSport scene. We are confident that, together with Dorna, we will be able to provide all fans of the MotoGP™ franchise with an increasingly engaging experience in the future.” Source link