Uttar Pradesh has signed an agreement with Dorna Sports, securing the annual hosting of the MotoGP race at the Buddh International Circuit from 2025. This partnership marks a significant step for the state’s sports tourism ambitions, attracting global visitors and driving economic growth.
This weekend saw exciting action across multiple racing series, with Francesco Bagnaia closing the gap in MotoGP, George Russell taking his second career F1 win, Joey Logano breaking his NASCAR winless streak, and several other notable performances in F2 and F3.
Francesco Bagnaia secured his third consecutive Dutch MotoGP victory, narrowing the championship gap to 10 points behind leader Jorge Martin. Enea Bastianini claimed the third podium position after a strong comeback from 10th on the grid. Bagnaia, who twice broke the Assen lap record over the weekend, led from start to finish, showcasing his dominance and Ducati’s performance.
Francesco Bagnaia, the reigning world champion, secured victory in the Dutch MotoGP sprint at Assen, closing the gap on championship leader Jorge Martin. The race saw strong performances from Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini, while Marc Marquez unfortunately crashed out early.
Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia secured his first pole position of the season at the Dutch MotoGP, smashing the lap record in qualifying. Championship leader Jorge Martin finished second, while Marc Marquez crashed and will start seventh.
Francesco Bagnaia, the reigning double world champion, set a new lap record at Assen during Friday’s qualifying session, showcasing his dominance ahead of the Dutch MotoGP weekend. Looking to secure his third consecutive victory, Bagnaia aims to close the gap on championship leader Jorge Martin, who is just 18 points ahead. The qualifying session also saw Aleix Espargaro’s final outing at Assen before his retirement, while Prima Pramac Racing announced their multi-year partnership with Yamaha, marking a significant change in the MotoGP landscape.
Pramac Racing will end its long-standing partnership with Ducati and become the second factory Yamaha team starting in 2025. The team will receive factory-spec YZR-M1 bikes from Yamaha, marking a significant shift in the MotoGP landscape.
Aprilia Racing has signed Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi to a multi-year contract, starting in 2025. Bezzecchi, known for his talent and determination, joins Jorge Martín Almoguera to form a strong duo for the upcoming season. The team aims to push Aprilia to the forefront of MotoGP with this exciting lineup.
Brad Binder of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has found renewed confidence after making changes to the front end of his RC16 motorbike. Despite a disappointing performance in the United States, Binder says the adjustments have completely transformed his feeling on the bike. He crashed late in second practice at Jerez but believes he would have qualified for Q2 if not for the incident.
In his first three MotoGP races, Pedro Acosta has exceeded expectations, earning two podiums and leading laps. Compared to the best rookies in MotoGP history, Acosta’s start is among the most impressive, with only Marc Marquez, Dani Pedrosa, Casey Stoner, and Jorge Lorenzo rivalling his achievements.
