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Crivile: “There are no strong rivals in Quartararo this season.”

Ambassador Woonkly and the only Spanish 500cc World Champion, Alex Crivile, Analyze the news and mark your vacation before the Dutch Grand Prix, the 11th round of the season at the historic Assen TT Circuit this weekend.

Why do you think Assen is always in a spectacular battle in MotoGP?

Assen is a great circuit. I’ve always liked it when I was riding a Yamaha, and the price was high. I had a regular season and it worked well here in Assen. It is a circuit with banking, many grips, and few straights. In short, it’s a circuit that riders usually love very much, which usually means that everyone runs fast.

Fabio Quartararo leads Aleix Espargaro, who is second in the middle of the season, by 34 points after winning his third victory this year. Do you think this year is a better version than last season when it was declared MotoGP World Champion?

Fabio Quartararo this season is growing more than last year. He is convinced of himself and has no strong rivals this season. The fact that Marc Marquez isn’t here tells Fabio Quartararo that there is no better rider than him. He doesn’t have the best bike, but he feels comfortable and is doing the rest. This means he leads the general classification of MotoGP and wins races easily, and more recently to some extent.

Fabio Quartararo was hesitant to start the season, but do you think he lost his concentration when he realized that Yamaha hadn’t evolved?

Fabio Quartararo was a little hesitant to start the season because he found a Yamaha that hadn’t evolved like other brands. Suzuki improved the top speed, Ducati made a really competitive engine, and Honda was also racing. Fabio Quartararo hesitated, but after that he found that it had good compatibility with Yamaha, the engine torque was very smooth, and he could hold the tires firmly at the end of the race. In short, it has grown. He’s the fastest, even though he doesn’t have the fastest bike.

Johann Zarco, with little noise, ranks third in MotoGP’s general classification, but is 61 points behind his compatriots. What can you expect from a Frenchman at the Dutch Grand Prix?

He’s a very fast driver when Johann Zarco is in place, but when he analyzes his sports career, he’s a bit irregular. It should be remembered that he is a two-time Moto2 World Champion and a rider with many podiums. He has a one-year contract with Ducati, so a priori, with clear goals, everything is going well for this season. Find the podium and try to win the race. He had a great race in Germany, finishing second and squeezing Fabio Quartararo. Johann Zarco is one of the fastest MotoGP riders.

Pecco Bagnaia recorded the fourth zero of the year in Sakusen Ring and is now sixth in the general classification, 91 points behind Fabio Quartararo. Do you think the Italians have abandoned the chance to fight for the title?

When reaching the midpoint of the season, Peco Bagnaia will be very far in the general classification of MotoGP and it will be very difficult to catch up with Fabio Quartararo. It’s also true that Bagnaia is in a difficult position and under great pressure because he just wants to win. Looking for victory can make mistakes. The victory in Sakusen Ring was only worth it after winning the pole. Fabio Quartararo was starting to leave and he was staying. I think he said “all or nothing” because he had a good race. I think Fabio Quartararo is out of control today. This must be tough for Bagnaia. Believe that Peco Bagnaia with the Ducati, which has the rest of the race and is a very fast bike, can win the race.

Do you think the possibility of Pol Espargaro returning to KTM with the Tech3 team will be a plus for the Spaniards?

Pol Espargaro is in a difficult time. Honda hasn’t nailed his head yet and hasn’t found the right setup. Both Pol Espargaro and Honda cost a lot of money, and it seems like a marriage that never felt comfortable. Having worked with KTM for years, you already know what KTM is. Pol Espargaro is a good rider, so things will probably be better than Honda.

What are your expectations for the Dutch Grand Prix MotoGP podium?

Fabio Quartararo loves Assen and is so strong that I think he’s on fire for his fourth win of the season. Hopefully, Bagnaia can also be on the podium. From there, bet on Aleix Espargaro to win the podium.

Augusto Fernandez has won the podium in seven races, but has already won two times and finished third, placing him in third place in the Moto2 class, 12 points behind leader Celestino Bietti. Do you think he will manage to take the initiative from the Italians?

Augusto Fernandez was very strong and Celestino Bietti made many mistakes. The fact that Pedro Acosta is by his side grows him and knows he can beat his rivals. At Sakusen Ring, he demonstrated to us what it would be like to drift at high speeds. Assen is a very winding circuit, very technical and very driver, so I’m sure he can protect himself there and steal points from Celestino Bietti.

Izan Guevara has proven to be the most suitable rider in Moto3, already second in the general classification, seven points behind Sergio Garcia Dors. Do you think the reaction of his teammates will come?

Assen will be a war between teammates. Izangebara hasn’t stopped lately and Sergio García Dors knows his teammates are very fast. The two are very similar levels, but Izan Guevara really wants to hunt him down, so he’s a little more motivated. Sergio García Dors, on the other hand, is experienced and experienced. This season, the Moto3 class title will remain on the Jorge Martínez Asper team, and it is clear that the champion will be the one who will most likely bear the pressure of the second half of the season.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

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The FIA ​​has officially confirmed a significant increase in the cost of filing protests, appeals and requests for review in Formula 1 from the 2026 season. According to the new regulations, the contribution fee will increase from 2,000 Euros to 20,000 Euros and will be included in the teams’ budget limit.

The decision follows a wave of criticism after Red Bull made several protests against Mercedes driver George Russell during the 2025 season. After the Miami and Canadian Grand Prix both cases were dismissed by the stewards but caused delays and chaos in the paddock.

Russell and McLaren management have repeatedly emphasized that the upfront deposit is too low for teams with multimillion-dollar budgets. In their view, this encouraged speculative and tactical protests.

The FIA ​​says the new rules retain the right to appeal in the case of genuine infringements, but significantly increase financial liability for false complaints. This is expected to reduce the number of post-race disputes and make the protest procedure more balanced.

Source: Sport UA

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Mercedes driver George Russell said he was sincerely pleased with Lando Norris’ first Formula 1 championship, which he won in Abu Dhabi on the final stage of the season. According to Russell, he may have been jealous of his compatriot’s success at a younger age, but his views have now changed.

Norris became world champion, just two points ahead of Max Verstappen, despite a strong comeback from the Red Bull driver, who was looking to capture his fifth consecutive title.

Russell and Norris have known each other well since the teenage series; In particular, they fought for the Formula 2 championship won by Russell in 2018. Both made their Formula 1 debuts in 2019, but it was Norris who was first to top the championship.

Russell emphasized that he did not feel any jealousy after the McLaren driver’s victory.

“I’m very happy for him. Maybe when I was younger and less mature, I would have been jealous of my rival and compatriot winning the championship.

But as you get older, you realize how difficult it is to maintain a high level in this sport.”

Both Britons have become leaders of their teams over the years; Russell is at Mercedes, Norris is at McLaren. At the same time, while the Brackley team has been in decline in recent seasons, it was McLaren who were able to offer a car that could fight for the championship before Mercedes.

Russell also noted the importance of not missing a rare chance to compete for the championship and praised Norris for withstanding the pressure.

“We never know when our chance will come. I’m sure he didn’t know that opportunity would come this year.”

He showed an incredible performance, especially in the second half of the season. I’m happy for him, he deserves it,” Russell concluded.

Source: Sport UA

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Drivers choose the best Formula 1 driver of 2025

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Max Verstappen received his fifth consecutive Formula 1 Driver of the Year award despite being one step away from his fifth consecutive championship title in the 2025 season.

All but four riders participated in the anonymous survey, traditionally conducted among peloton pilots. According to the results, the Red Bull driver was ahead of the new world champion Lando Norris.

Drivers compiled their own top 10 using the standard Formula 1 points system. Verstappen secured first place with 25 points in six different votes.

Norris, who won his first championship after a difficult season, came second in the referee voting for the second time in a row.

McLaren secured the drivers’ title by enduring serious pressure from Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri in one of the most interesting seasons of recent years.

Third in the rankings was George Russell, up one place from last year. The Mercedes driver had a strong season, claiming two wins and seven podium finishes.

Piastri improved his position by one place and finished fourth, although his championship ambitions diminished in the autumn. At one point in the season the Australian was 34 points ahead of his rivals.

Rounding out the top 5 was Charles Leclerc, who dropped two places despite getting the most out of the Ferrari SF-25. The Monegasque achieved seven podiums and the Scuderia finished the season in fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship.

Carlos Sainz retained sixth place after an impressive recovery for Williams. Despite a difficult start for Grovey, the Spaniard managed to reach the podium twice in the second half of the season.

Fernando Alonso rose two places to seventh with his strong performance behind the wheel of the Aston Martin AMR25.

The eighth place was taken by Alex Albon, who had his best season at Williams. The top ten is rounded out by newcomers Oliver Berman and Isak Hajjar, who are known for their strong debut seasons.

It is noteworthy that Lewis Hamilton was not included in the voting for the first time since the beginning of this rating, which reflects the British pilot’s difficult first season with Ferrari.

Nico Hulkenberg, Lance Stroll and Yuki Tsunoda also did not participate in the survey.

Source: Sport UA

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