The difference in performance between the Triumph Moto2 engines is so small that some teams no longer attend the random lottery for distribution of new powerplants.
With Andrea Migno’s hopes of moving to Moto2 over for 2023, WorldSSP or even the CEV Moto2 championship appear to be slim possibilities as it stands due to hefty financial demands from teams causing the former Moto3 rider to struggle finding a seat .
GRT Yamaha have officially taken the covers off their 2023 WorldSBK machine as Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner get set for their second pre-season test of the year.
After just one test on a Yamaha WorldSBK machine, Remy Gardner has already pointed to areas which allow him to ride more naturally compared to a MotoGP bike.
Franco Morbidelli says Toprak Razgatlioglu replacing him at the factory Yamaha MotoGP team were ‘comments and the desire of Yamaha fans’, but that he never felt at risk of losing his seat.
The 2023 Moto2 world championship promises to be one of the most competitive seasons ever, with Pedro Acosta, Izan Guevara, Alonso Lopez and Ai Ogura just some of the leading contenders, but who is the favourite?
Remy Gardner believes KTM ‘did me a favour’ by leaving him out of its MotoGP plans, while Ducati expressed WorldSBK interest before electing to sign with Yamaha for the 2023 season.
When it became clear that only a new manufacturer would be eligible to take over the Suzuki MotoGP grid slots, Triumph was spoken of as a possible candidate alongside the likes of BMW and Kawasaki.
After becoming the first rider since Jack Miller to jump straight from Moto3 to MotoGP, Darryn Binder will migrate to another new class in the form of Moto2 next season.
Pedro Acosta led a controlled race once he took over for Moto2 Valencia victory, but the day belonged to new champion Augusto Fernandez in second over the line after Ogura’s early exit.
Set to take part in his final MotoGP race for the third time in three years, Cal Crutchlow will not be alone as Darryn Binder will move down to Moto2 after this weekend’s season-finale at Valencia.
Jorge Navarro said “there could have been a fatality” as he lay with a broken leg, with the Australian Moto2 continuing around him, and has demanded “we must take action” to prevent a repeat.