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Jorge Martin and Bagnaia signed for huge 2023 despite dramatic MotoGP finish
To meet the 2023 MotoGP World Champion, they must reach the 40th and final race of an unusual campaign that saw the debut of a new sprint race format on Saturday and the debut of a GP race on Sunday. Ta.
Ducati has revealed its supremacy. He has spent the past two years competing for the title with Fabio Quartararo’s Yamaha and competing against each other in the 2023 World Championship, joining Pecco Bagnaia, Jorge Martin, official team rider Marco Bezzecchi and two others. It became a three-way situation between the riders. From Prima Pramac and Mooney VR46 satellite instruments respectively.
Pecco Bagnaia He has led most of the championship. Bezzecchi did it after the events in Argentina and the Americas, and it took him 24 hours to deliver the “Martinator” to the Piedmontese again the next day after the Mandalica Sprint.They never went out to take prisoners, but they respected each other
Bagnaia won two races at Portimao by successfully using the number 1 on his bike from the start, but then ran into the worst version of the number, an irregular number, against Bezzetschehi, where no one else could win. Lost the championship lead. I look forward to winning the title. The first third of the championship was also not Martin’s strong suit, with irregularities and above all problems with one of his greatest weapons – fast turns.
Bagnaia left the Austrian Grand Prix with a 62-point lead and after the Catalunya sprint he had a 66-point lead over Martin. Sunday’s eventful Montmelo race was a turning point. Bagnaia, miraculously saved with only severe bruises thanks to Binder’s expertise, was in danger, while Martin began a 73-point comeback and took a seven-point lead after the Indonesian sprint. During this period, he scored a hat trick at Misano and Tomegi and finished on the podium in every race he entered.
The Mandalika race ended when Martin was leading the race by more than 2 inches but crashed while passing through a dirty area, more than the defective tires that ruined the race at Lusail. , became his big footprint. This is what happens when tires become the weak side in motorsport, where machines become increasingly powerful, faster and faster.
The end of the championship was great. When they did it again and again, they did so forcefully despite the fact that they had a loving relationship off the track based on their years of experience as teammates on the Aspar team. However, it has elevated a driver who had previously been considered the “next big star” to star status. Jorge Martin, is already Moto3 champion in 2018 and has a contract with the factory, but from a satellite team. Bagnaia was already in first place after his return against Quartararo the year before, but he conceded 91 points at the Sachsenring and ultimately won at Ceste by 17 points. He certainly won the No. 1 spot through 2024, not with 63 points.
Bagnaia He has 7 wins, 15 podiums and 7 pole positions. Martin achieved four wins, eight podiums and four pole positions. Sprint kept the “martinator” and won 9-4 and took the podium with 14-13.
Pecco is the most consistent driver and his mental strength going into the last Grand Prix was a plus as he had a good cushion. On Friday, he was harassed and knocked down by Martin, but never got nervous. After giving up the expected points in the sprint, he went into the race with perfect management and put all the pressure on Martin, who conceded the title. 6 laps.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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Motorsports
It all depends on Hamilton. Its decision will determine the fate of the pilot market
Former Red Bull and Aston Martin chief engineer Dan Fellows believes significant changes in the Formula 1 driver market in the coming years will depend on Lewis Hamilton’s decision.
The seven-time world champion had a difficult first season with Ferrari, failing to reach the podium once in all 24 Grands Prix. For the first time in his career, Hamilton finished a season without finishing in the top three.
Amid these difficulties, suggestions have emerged that the Briton could retire from Formula 1 after the 2026 season.
Fellows said Hamilton would not want to stay in the championship unless he had a competitive car.
Fellows said: “I believe Hamilton is the key figure in the driver market. It is easy to compare him to Fernando Alonso; although last season was difficult for him, he is still capable of performing at a high level.” he said.
Fellowes added: “Lewis wants to be competitive. He wants a car that can win races. If he doesn’t do that, I’m not sure he wants to continue.”
Ferrari now has a young driver named Oliver Berman, who races for Haas and is considered one of the main candidates for promotion. According to Fellows, if Hamilton decides to retire early, this could start a chain reaction in the driver market.
Fellows said: “If he decides to leave, he will probably announce it in advance so Ferrari has time to prepare. This could require many changes. Berman is the obvious option, but not the only one.”
Source: Sport UA
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VIDEO: Verstappen conducted private tests on a Mercedes in Portugal
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has returned to Portugal to test his GT3 car at the start of the 2026 season.
Last year the Dutch driver took to the track several times in his touring cars; in particular, he participated in the Nordschleife competition, which he won together with his teammate Chris Lulem.
Verstappen has long expressed his passion for endurance racing and plans to compete more frequently in the form of motorsport after retiring from Formula 1. He arrived in Portugal last year, just a week after failing to win another world title against Lando Norris.
The 28-year-old driver arrived at the Portuguese Grand Prix circuit Estoril, where he tested the Mercedes AMG GT3 on wet surfaces.
Let’s remember, at the end of 2025, Verstappen’s endurance racing team announced that it had signed a contract with Mercedes to participate in future competitions.
Verstappen in Mercedes’ Portimão. Images are in the foreground. #daznf1 pic.twitter.com/1NFxvED3So
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Source: Sport UA
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Sponsor of the new F1 team: “How could Ferrari do this to the car?”
Revolut, the name sponsor of the Audi Formula 1 team, criticized the exterior design of Ferrari’s other name partner, HP, which carries the blue logo.
Ferrari and HP announced a multi-year title sponsorship agreement almost two years ago. The contract led to visible changes in the appearance of the Italian team’s cars, especially the appearance of the blue elements on the traditional red livery.
Revolut Marketing Director Antoine Le Nel said he thought this design decision was unsuccessful.
“Brand identity is extremely important. At Revolut, design and user experience are very important and everything needs to fit together. No offense, but what HP and Ferrari have done in terms of design is not a good solution. How to paint a red car blue?”
Le Nel also touched upon positive examples of branding in Formula 1, highlighting Mastercard’s collaboration with McLaren as well as the integration of the Google Chrome brand.
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
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