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Red Bull MotoGP Rookie Cup
The Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup is a motorcycle racing series contested by young, up-and-coming motorcycle riders, who have not had experience in a motorcycle grand prix previously. The class was founded in 2007, and since then a number of the rookies have progressed through to the 125cc/Moto3 championship in MotoGP. Prior to the 2013 season, a 2-stroke KTM RC 125cc engine was used. The year 2013 saw a change of machinery to the 4-stroke KTM RC250RBR, following the introduction of the four-stroke Moto3 class. The Spaniard José Antonio Rueda was the first racer to win the Cup title and his first World Championship title in the same year (2022). Seventeen ex Rookies have gone on to win a world championship A world championship is generally an international competition open to elite competitors from around the world, representing their nations, and winning such an event will be considered the highest or near highest achievement in the sport, game, ... as of 2022: So far, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motorcycle Sport
Motorcycle sport is a broad field that encompasses all sporting aspects of motorcycling. The disciplines are not all races or timed-speed events, as several disciplines test a competitor's various riding skills. Motorcycle racing Motorcycle racing (also known as moto racing and motorbike racing) is a motorcycle sport involving racing motorcycles. Motorcycle racing can be divided into two categories, tarmac-based road disciplines and off-road. Track racing Track racing is a motorcycle sport where teams or individuals race opponents around an oval track. There are differing variants, with each variant racing on a different surface type. Rally A road rally is a navigation event on public roads whereby competitors must visit a number of checkpoints in diverse geographical locations while still obeying road traffic laws (not to be confused with car rallies such as WRC). Speedway Speedway is a motorcycle sport in which the motorcycles have one gear and no brakes. Other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brad Binder
Brad Binder (born 11 August 1995) is a South African Grand Prix motorcycle racer. He is most-known for winning the 2016 Moto3 World Championship. In November 2019 he was confirmed as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider in MotoGP class for the 2020 season,KTM 2020 shake-up: Binder to factory MotoGP team, Lecuona Tech3 crash.net, 24 October 2019, Retrieved 21 November 2019 replacing who had abandoned his factory ride earlier during that year. Previously, he had competed in the Moto2 class during 2019, with the Ajo KTM team, finishing the championship in second place. Prior to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship
The 2018 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship was the seventh CEV Moto3 season and the fifth under the FIM banner. The season was marred by the death of Andreas Pérez, who died after an accident at the second race of the Catalunya round. Calendar The following races were scheduled to take place in 2018. Entry list Championship standings ;Scoring system Points are awarded to the top fifteen finishers. A rider has to finish the race to earn points. Riders' championship Constructors' championship References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:CEV Moto3 2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea; Protests erupt following the Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi; March for Our Lives protests take place across the United ... 2018 in motorcycle sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raúl Fernández (motorcyclist)
Raúl Fernández González (born 23 October 2000) is a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer competing in the MotoGP World Championship with RNF MotoGP Team. His younger brother, Adrián, is also a motorcycle racer. They are not related to Moto2 rider Augusto Fernández. He was 2018 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Champion. Career Junior career Fernández competed in the 2015 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, finishing 3rd in Brno, 2nd in Misano, and 2nd in Aragón in his rookie campaign, ending the season 7th in the overall standings, with 121 points. He competed again in 2016, this time finishing on the podium six times (twice 1st, three times 2nd, and once 3rd), winning two races in Assen (both from Pole Position), and finishing the season in 3rd overall. He was the 2018 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Champion. Moto3 World Championship MH6 Team (2016) In the last race of the 2016 Moto3 World Championship, Fernández made his Grand Prix debut at Valencia, as the replacement for the inju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Hook
Joshua Frederick Hook (born 9 January 1993) is an endurance world champion motorcycle racer from Australia. Currently competing in the FIM Endurance World Championship with F.C.C. TSR Honda France. He was the winner of 2011 Australia 125GP Championship on Aprilia. Career Early career Born in Taree, New South Wales, Hook started riding at the age of 14 months. He started dirt track riding in 2005, then moved to road racing in 2008, where he ranked 3rd in the MRRDA series nationally. Hook was selected to compete in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in Europe in 2009 and 2010, finishing the seasons 19th and 12th respectively. Hook showed his diversity by also ranking 3rd nationally on a Honda CBR600, in the FX 600 Championship. In the 2012 season, he rode for Team Honda Australia in the Australia Supersport 600 category, finishing second. Hook also competed in the Petronas Asia Dream Cup throughout Asia, finishing third. His first season on a Superbike in 2013 saw him finish 5th i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIM Endurance World Championship
The Endurance World Championship ( FIM EWC) is the premier worldwide endurance championship in motorcycle road racing. The championship season consists of a series of endurance races (with a duration of six, eight, twelve or twenty-four hours) held on permanent racing facilities. The results of each race are combined to determine three World Championships – riders, teams and manufacturers. Until 2016, the championship was held on a yearly basis, but in order to take advantage of the winter break in MotoGP and Superbikes season, since September 2016 it runs from September to July, with the European races held in September, and then spring and summer of the next year. Scheduling arrangements for the 2020 and 2021 COVID-19 years were different. History The long distance races appeared almost at the same time of the invention of the internal combustion engine at the end of the 19th century, with races being held between major cities such as Paris-Rouen in 1894, Paris-Bordeaux, Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Techer
Alan Techer (born 8 September 1994 in Cannes) is an endurance world champion solo motorcycle racer from France, competing in the EWC championship with Tati Team Beringer Racing. Techer has competed in the French 125 cc Championship, the Spanish 125GP Championship, the FIM CEV Moto2 European Championship and the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. He was part of the FIM Endurance World Championship-winning team in 2018, and in September 2022, as a substitute rider due to Gino Rea's injury, was part of the team which clinched the 2022 Endurance World Championship title at the last event of the season, the Bol d'Or The Bol d’Or is a 24-hour endurance race for motorcycles, held annually in France. The riding of each bike is now shared by a team of three riders. History The Bol d’Or, first organized by Eugene Mauve, in 1922, was a race for motorcycles ... race. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Moto3 Season
The 2018 FIM Moto3 World Championship was a part of the 70th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season. Joan Mir was the reigning series champion, but he did not defend his title as he joined Moto2. After winning at Sepang, Spanish rider Jorge Martín was crowned the 2018 Moto3 World Champion, having created an unassailable lead of 26 points over current runners-up Marco Bezzecchi. The final race in Valencia saw wildcard rider Can Öncü become the youngest Grand Prix motorcycle racing winner at 15 years, 115 days. Teams and riders All the bikes used series-specified Dunlop tyres. Rider changes * Enea Bastianini moved to Leopard Racing, filling in the seat vacated by Joan Mir who moves up to Moto2, with Alonso López replacing Bastianini in Estrella Galicia 0,0. * Sky VR46 rider Andrea Migno rode for Ángel Nieto Team, replacing Lorenzo Dalla Porta. * Dennis Foggia made his full season debut in Moto3 with Sky Racing Team VR46, having previously competed as a replace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jorge Martín (motorcycle Racer)
Jorge Martín Almoguera (born 29 January 1998), nicknamed the Martinator, is a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer riding for Pramac Racing. In 2021 Martín moved up to the premier class with Pramac Racing, and won the 2021 Styrian motorcycle Grand Prix, as well as securing three pole positions in his first seven entries, four total in his rookie campaign. He is best known for winning the 2018 Moto3 World Championship with Gresini Racing, and was also the 2014 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup champion. Career Moto3 World Championship Mapfre Team Mahindra (2015) In 2015, Martín made his full-time Grand Prix debut in the Moto3 World Championship with Mapfre Team Mahindra, riding a Mahindra alongside Francesco Bagnaia and Juanfran Guevara. His best result was a 7th place in Aragon, and managed to score 45 points in his rookie season. Pull & Bear Aspar Mahindra Team (2016) Martín remained with the same team for the 2016 Moto3 World Championship. His first-ever Grand Prix podium c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 MotoGP Season
The 2020 FIM MotoGP World Championship was the premier class of the 72nd F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season. The season was notably characterized by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the absence of perennial title favourite Marc Márquez due to a serious arm injury, the high number of wins from different riders, teams and constructors, and the Yamaha engine controversy. Joan Mir secured his maiden MotoGP title and Team Suzuki Ecstar secured their first team championship at the penultimate round. Mir's championship was the first for a Suzuki rider since 2000. Mir won the title by 13 points ahead of Franco Morbidelli. Ducati won the constructors' championship following a 50-point deduction for Yamaha, despite having no riders in the championship's top three. Season summary Marc Márquez and Repsol Honda started the season as the defending World Champion and World Constructors' champions respectively, after they both won their championships in 2019 for the fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Moto3 Season
The 2017 FIM Moto3 World Championship was a part of the 69th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season. Brad Binder was the reigning series champion but did not defend his title as he joined the series' intermediate class, Moto2. The riders' championship title was won by Leopard Racing rider Joan Mir with 10 victories and 13 podiums finishes. Calendar The following Grands Prix were scheduled to take place in 2017. : ‡ = Night race Calendar changes * The Austrian and Czech Republic Grand Prix swapped places, with the Czech Republic hosting the tenth round, while Austria hosts the eleventh round. * The British Grand Prix was scheduled to move from Silverstone to the new Circuit of Wales, but construction on the new track had not commenced. The two circuits reached a deal that would have seen Silverstone continue to host the British Grand Prix in 2017, with an option to host the 2018 race. Teams and riders A provisional list of team entrants for 2017 was released on 26 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joan Mir
Joan Mir Mayrata () (born 1 September 1997) is a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer riding for the Repsol Honda Team, who is best known for winning the 2020 MotoGP World Championship with Suzuki. He is the fourth Spanish rider to win the premier class title after Àlex Crivillé, Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Márquez, and the second Mallorcan after Lorenzo. Mir has also won the 2017 Moto3 World Championship title with Leopard Racing. Career Early career Palma-born Mir competed for two seasons in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in 2013 and 2014, finishing with three wins and six podiums as runner-up to Jorge Martín in 2014. Mir contested the CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship in 2015. Mir won four of the first six races, but faded towards the end of the season, and ultimately finished fourth in the championship. Moto3 World Championship Mir made his Grand Prix début in 2015 with Leopard Racing at Phillip Island replacing the injured Hiroki Ono. Mir started 18th on the grid b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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