Fabio Di Giannantonio, the Ducati-VR46 rider, will miss the final two MotoGP races of the season to undergo surgery on his dislocated left shoulder. The injury, sustained in August, will be repaired in Italy after the Thai Grand Prix, ending his 2023 campaign. Di Giannantonio, currently 10th in the championship, will be looking to return fully fit for the 2025 season.
Francesco Bagnaia secured a dominant victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, his eighth win of the season, and closed the gap to championship leader Jorge Martin to just 10 points. The Ducati rider showcased impressive control throughout the race, keeping Martin at bay despite a late challenge from the Spaniard. Meanwhile, Marc Marquez secured a podium finish, demonstrating his resilience and skill.
The MotoGP has released its provisional calendar for the 2025 season, featuring a record-breaking 22 races across 18 countries and five continents. The schedule includes a new event in Hungary, a move to Thailand for the season opener, and the return of Brno in Czechia and MotorLand Aragon in Spain.
The Indian Grand Prix, initially slated for 2025, has been pushed back to 2026 due to operational constraints. However, the event will still be held at the Buddh International Circuit, attracting thousands of fans as it did in 2023. The race will be a reserve event for the 2025 season, providing a potential alternative if needed.
Indonesia is preparing to host another round of the prestigious motorcycle racing series at the Mandalika Circuit. To enhance the experience, the Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy has launched the ‘Road to Mandalika’ initiative, offering special promotions and discounts across various industries.
The Czech Republic’s iconic Brno circuit will host the MotoGP once again starting in 2025, marking the return of the race after a four-year absence. The decision comes after a five-year contract was signed, ensuring the race’s presence on the calendar until at least 2029.
Francesco Bagnaia dominated the Austrian MotoGP sprint race on Saturday, securing his first win of the season and tying Jorge Martin for the championship lead. Martin, despite a penalty, finished second, and Aleix Espargaro took third place.
Italian rider Franco Morbidelli will race for Valentino Rossi’s Ducati-VR46 team in the 2024 MotoGP season. The move comes after a challenging season for Morbidelli with Ducati-Pramac, where he has struggled to replicate his 2020 runner-up form. He will join forces with Fabio Di Giannantonio at the VR46 team.
Japanese rider Ai Ogura has signed a two-year deal with the Trackhouse Aprilia team, marking his entry into the prestigious MotoGP championship for the 2024 season. Ogura’s impressive Moto2 career, including two wins this year, has earned him the opportunity to compete at the highest level of motorcycle racing.
Sarthak Chavan showcased his talent at the second round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2024, winning both the Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open and the 165cc Open categories. He secured a special award for the fastest lap of the day across all categories. Other notable wins came from Abdul Basim in the Novice (Pro-Stock 165cc) class, Jagathishree Kumaresan in the Girls (Stock 165cc) category, and Kaushik Subbaiah Ganesan in the Stock 301-400cc (Novice) category.
