George Russell explains unusual Q3 tyre request that left him annoyed

Fastest in Saturday practice at the Catalan MotoGP showed Joan Mir “we can fight for something serious” - before setbacks struck.

“But to get past Max, I’m sure it’s going to be a big challenge, but we’ll see.”

Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia says he has no explanation for his torrid form at the Catalan Grand Prix, saying he was pushing to the limit and risking crashes.Having endured his worst qualifying result in three years earlier on Saturday, Bagnaia made little progress from 21st on the grid in the sprint, ending 14th in a race that saw just 18 finishers.It marked the ...Keep reading

Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia says he has no explanation for his torrid form at the Catalan Grand Prix, saying he was pushing to the limit and risking crashes.Having endured his worst qualifying result in three years earlier on Saturday, Bagnaia made little progress from 21st on the grid in the sprint, ending 14th in a race that saw just 18 finishers.It marked the ...Keep reading

Isack Hadjar was left furious at Carlos Sainz's tactics in qualifying at Monza.

George Russell has explained the “miscommunication” that led to him not using his desired tyre choice during the final qualifying session for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver used soft Pirelli rubber in Q3, but disagreed with the choice via team radio saying “I wanted mediums” after asking “we’ve the softs on, is that right?” at Monza. Russell topped Q1 ...Keep reading

George Russell has explained the “miscommunication” that led to him not using his desired tyre choice during the final qualifying session for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver used soft Pirelli rubber in Q3, but disagreed with the choice via team radio saying “I wanted mediums” after asking “we’ve the softs on, is that right?” at Monza. Russell topped Q1 ...Keep reading

Aprilia’s Bezzecchi was taken down in a collision with Aldeguer

Lewis Hamilton was encouraged by his progress after another positive F1 qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix

Ducati boss has vowed to find the answer to Bagnaia’s problems

The starting grid for the 2025 Catalan MotoGP

“If we win tomorrow I will be extremely surprised but never say never. Last year, we did it so I hope we can do it tomorrow.”

Factory Aprilia duo were cleaned out by Morbidelli and Aldeguer in Barcelona sprint

Max Verstappen created some F1 history with his pole position at Monza.

Alex Marquez takes the blame for his sprint crash at Barcelona

Isack Hadjar has identified Carlos Sainz as the reason for his disappointing early exit from qualifying for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.The Racing Bulls rookie was eliminated from Q1 in 16th having struggled with his outlap due to catching Sainz’s Williams, which eventually qualified 13th.Although Hadjar reckons “the car was really good”, he was left frustrated by the ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton got a five-place grid penalty for a Zandvoort breachIsack Hadjar will start from the pitlane1  Max Verstappen (Red Bull)        2      Lando Norris (McLaren)3  Oscar Piastri (McLaren) ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez reveals he had ‘given up’ all hope of winning the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix sprint until his brother Alex Marquez crashed out of the lead with four laps to go.The factory Ducati rider had cemented second position in Saturday’s half-distance race at Barcelona after a close battle with Fabio Quartararo and Pedro Acosta on the opening two laps.However, he had no answer to ...Keep reading