future

My spidey sense tells me the winds of change are blowing somewhere in the FIM and the MSMA. Here's my interpretation of the Superbike eras, and where we could be headed. The homologation special era (1988-2002) Format: From the outset, World Superbike was basically a homologation special...

Suzuki is pulling out. They apparently haven’t had a sponsor for a while. Yamaha went a spell without a major sponsor a few years ago. Aleix is having a hard time getting signed, Aprilia is going to have to spend more money to keep racing. Honda doesn’t seem to care that their bike is...

I'm calling it for 2023. Jorge Martin to Factory Ducati Bastianini to Pramac. https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/miller-left-in-the-dark-by-ducati-over-his-motogp-future/9705116/

Peugeot 908 Hybrid LMP1 car diagram Audi R18 e-tron Quattro hybrid LMP1 car diagram F1 KERS diagram F1 ERS diagram Hybridization in motorsport already a trend back in 2008 when Peugeot LMP1 car equipped a hybrid technology followed by Audi LMP1 in 2011. Formula 1 introduced a simple...

The traditional Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) in a automobile and motorcycle will slowly decline and dead in the next 10 years due to most racing series electing switch to hybrids/electrics/Net Zero Carbon/Hydrogen. NZC and hydrogen are the future of racing and the gasoline will slowly...

Reflecting on the success of Formula W Series all-female-only open-wheel single-seater formula auto racing tournament that recently introduced in 2019, FIM must evaluate the prospect of all-female-only motorcycle racing tournament in order to attracting female riders, improving female sports...

Goodyear and Dunlop logos In fact Dunlop is owned by Goodyear since 20th century until now. Recently FIA World Endurance Championship are deciding to rebrand Dunlop tyres to Goodyear from 2019-2020 season onwards because Goodyear strategy of return to international racing not just NASCAR. I...

Methinks they need a new rider. Could it be Lorenzo? How much credit gets Lorenzo for turning Ducati into "the best bike on the grid"? It happened when he was in the team. Now he is not and Ducati is losing ground. Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not. Will Ducati try and lure Marc for 2021-22? I...

many motorsport competitions (auto racing even motorcycle racing) are abandoning naturally-aspirated engines for switching to turbocharged engines for horsepower and performance improvement as well as speed increase. MOTOGP are now thinking of switch to turbocharged engines in the future at...

I say it sounds like retirement https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pedrosa-future-retirement-petronas-yamaha-1055688/?s=1

Hockenheimring is also great track, they suitable with MotoGP. Maybe Hockenheimring replace Aragon GP and named under "European Motorcycle Grand Prix". Hockenheimring also have good corners and straights for overtaking and also thrilling. hockenheimring also have FIM homologation if...

MOTO4 class is the motorcycle racing competition for under-15 years old (9-14 y/o average) if Red Bull Rookies Cup and Asian Talent Cup considering merger. MOTO4 class motorcycle engines are predicted up to 125cc capacity with 2 cylinders each.

last 2 years Aprilia, KTM and Suzuki are joined MOTOGP. But MOTOGP wants more motorcycle manufacturers to increase racing entertainment. MV Agusta last participated in MOTOGP (500cc era) was back in 1949-1976 while BMW Motorrad last participated in MOTOGP (500cc era) as a full-constructor was...

It seems a bit quiet here over the last few days so I thought it would be fun to do a list of up and coming riders who could move through the classes to challenge Marquez in the future. Obviously right now we have Lorenzo and Rossi as his main competitors but with Rossi getting older, Marquez...

Being an Australian I'm a huge fan of Jack Millers, he is a young down to earth bloke that people can relate to. His jump from Moto3 into MotoGP stirred many opinions in the paddock. Many thought it was to big a step whilst others thought with time he could adapt to the bigger bikes. His initial...

I've been involved in a few interesting discussions that made me ponder where the line between a moral stand and practical stand ought to be drawn. Its an interesting topic that I think merits its own thread (if that's okay with the mods). Also, I didn't post an introduction when I joined the...

Interesting write-up by Gordon Kirby over at Motorsport Magazine regarding Laguna's future. Didn't realize the International Speedway Corporation (NASCAR) was trying to get their hands on the circuit. Don't know if that would be a good or a bad thing.

Dennis Noyes wrote two good articles this summer about the performance of MotoGP bikes and the challenges ahead of the sport. Brembo Engineer Lorenzo Bortolozzo & Andrea Dovizioso- MotoGP Brake Issues Faster And Faster, Part 2- MotoGP Racing Speeds Raise Safety Concerns Since MotoGP...

It could be quite possible the 2 Marquez brothers could be on the factory Hondas while the Espargaros boys saddle up on the factory Yamahas in the future, it could make life interesting, its a big call but you never know, thoughts anyone?

motogp.com · Aspar on ?difficult season? and plans for future There are seriously mixed messages coming from Martinez on the Aspar team future...and of that his riders 1) He's thinking of refreshing the team and is thinking of new riders for team 2) Categorical assurance that Nicky has...