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How Iker Lecuona got “surprise” call-up for Gresini MotoGP seat in Hungary

After strong performances in WorldSBK with Ducati this season, Iker Lecuona has been handed a last-minute return to MotoGP action in Hungary.

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Alex Marquez replacement for MotoGP Hungarian GP confirmed

The factory Ducati rider in WorldSBK will replace the injured Alex Márquez at Balaton Park this weekend, where Cal Crutchlow will also replace Johann Zarco

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Iker Lecuona returns to MotoGP to replace Alex Marquez

The factory Ducati rider in WorldSBK will replace the injured Alex Márquez at Balaton Park this weekend, where Cal Crutchlow will also replace Johann Zarco

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MotoGP wants F1-style permanent reserve riders

In the new commercial framework being negotiated, MotoGP intends to introduce permanent reserve riders as used in Formula 1

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Why LCR Honda won’t field injury replacement for Somkiat Chantra at Austrian MotoGP

LCR Honda has been unable to find a replacement for Somkiat Chantra ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, meaning Johann Zarco will be the team’s only MotoGP rider on the grid.

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Why LCR Honda failed to find an injury replacement for Chantra at Austrian MotoGP

LCR Honda has been unable to find a replacement for Somkiat Chantra ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, meaning Johann Zarco will be the team’s only MotoGP rider on the grid.

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The full 2024 World Superbike Championship grid

# Rider Bike Team 01 Alvaro Bautista Ducati Aruba Ducati 11 Nicolo Bulega Ducati Aruba Ducati 55 Andrea Locatelli Yamaha Pata Yamaha 65 Jonathan Rea Yamaha Pata Yamaha 22 Alex Lowes Kawasaki Kawasaki Racing 47 Axel Bassani Kawasaki Kawasaki Racing 77 Dominique Aegerter Yamaha GRT Yamaha 87 Remy Gardner Yamaha…

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Honda MXGP and WSBK stars join Jakarta bikers in unique Motul-backed fan ride

Dubbed ‘The Ultimate Ride’, the event was enabled by lubricant manufacturer Motul and saw five-time MXGP champion Tim Gajser, MXGP race winner Ruben Fernandez and WSBK riders Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge ride alongside hundreds of fans on motorbikes of all shapes and sizes.

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Marini snatches pole, Bagnaia heads Martin

Having taken a maiden pole last month in Indonesia, Marini added a second to his career tally when he fired in a 1m51.762s at the end of Q2 on his VR46 Ducati.

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MotoGP Qatar GP: Marini snatches pole with lap record, Bagnaia heads Martin

Having taken a maiden pole last month in Indonesia, Marini added a second to his career tally when he fired in a 1m51.762s at the end of Q2 on his VR46 Ducati.

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Marquez sees "no sense" in Honda snaring top MotoGP riders when bike is bad

With Marquez off to Gresini Ducati next season, Honda is in the midst of securing a replacement for its factory squad.

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Rinaldi set for Motocorsa Ducati ride after losing Honda chance

Rinaldi had been left searching for alternative employment when Ducati made the decision to promote Nicolo Bulega directly from World Supersport to its works WSBK team, where he will join Alvaro Bautista.

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Rins to make MotoGP comeback at Motegi after injury layoff

Rins sustained a broken right leg in a crash in the sprint race during the Italian Grand Prix weekend, and has subsequently missed the last seven grand prix weekends, including last weekend's Indian round.

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Bassani on pole position for Rea’s Kawasaki WSBK ride

Rea’s shock defection to Yamaha, announced at the start of the month, has left Kawasaki scrabbling to find an adequate replacement for the six-time champion ahead of the 2024 season.

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Honda rider Takahashi to fill in for injured Rins at Misano

Takahashi, who was part of the works Honda team that won the Suzuka 8 Hours last month, is set to make his first MotoGP appearance since he made a wildcard outing at Motegi back in 2015.

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Ducati hands Bulega works World Superbike seat for 2024

As previously reported by Motorsport.com, ex-Moto2 racer Bulega will make the step up to WSBK from World Supersport, where he currently leads the standings riding a factory-run Ducati Panigale V2.

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro leads Aprilia 1-2, Bagnaia hospitalised after crash

Bagnaia was involved in a horrific incident on the opening lap of the grand prix while leading, after he was flung from his Ducati exiting Turn 2.

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Bagnaia spoils Aprilia party with Barcelona pole

Aprilia continued to top every session up to Q2, after RNF’s Miguel Oliveira was fastest in third practice despite a crash, plus he topped Q1 to advance to the pole shootout.

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro on top as Marquez crashes in FP1

The 11th round of the 2023 season marks the beginning of a frantic run in to the end of the year over the next 10 events, with the Catalan GP the first of a back-to-back with Misano.

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Aleix Espargaro on top as Marc Marquez crashes in FP1

The 11th round of the 2023 season marks the beginning of a frantic run in to the end of the year over the next 10 events, with the Catalan GP the first of a back-to-back with Misano.

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Rins’ injury absence extends to Barcelona MotoGP round

The six-time MotoGP race winner badly broke his right leg in a crash during the sprint race at the Italian GP back in June.

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MotoGP Austrian GP: Bagnaia dominates from Binder to extend points lead

Once again he nailed his start from pole position – just as he did in the sprint - in Sunday’s full-length race at the Red Bull Ring to keep the fast-launching KTMs behind him into Turn 1.

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MotoGP Austrian GP: Bagnaia wins sprint race, Martin causes chaos

Starting from pole at the Red Bull Ring, Bagnaia fended off the fast-starting KTM duo of Brad Binder and Jack Miller on the run to Turn 1 to take the holeshot.

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Honda’s Nagashima “relieved” after dominant Suzuka win

In the absence of factory opposition from Honda’s fellow Japanese manufacturers, Nagashima, Takumi Takahashi and Xavi Vierge dominated the 44th running of the Japanese endurance classic aboard their #33 Honda CBR1000RR-R.

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MotoGP British GP: Espargaro wins after last-lap pass over Bagnaia

The Aprilia rider’s second career grand prix victory came after he threw his RS-GP up the inside of Ducati’s Bagnaia into Maggotts on the final lap and fended him off through the rest of the tour.

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