1+ hour, 2+ min ago   (647+ words) In 1926, Ulrich Maisch founded the company Maico, which initially manufactured bicycle spare parts and later sewing machines. The Swabian company achieved its greatest renown with its motorcycles. 29 August marked the tenth anniversary of Kent Andersson’s death. Riding for Yamaha, the…...

15+ hour, 33+ min ago   (277+ words) The question remains as to the launch date: rumour has it that the platform is set to be officially unveiled for the first time at the end of 2027. It is unclear, however, whether only the 490 Duke will be presented initially,…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (681+ words) Burkard Bovensiepen – whom one can confidently call Mr Alpina – has set the standard, both in sporting and economic terms, with his sparkling ideas, sharp tongue and penchant for exceptional cars. In October 2023, a witty, ingenious, visionary perfectionist and entrepreneur left…...

1+ week, 33+ min ago   (235+ words) The new Porsche 911 Challenge has been officially unveiled. The new customer sports car is the new entry-level model for Porsche Motorsport and will compete in the Porsche Challenges and Trophies. Ferrari came away empty-handed at the Dutch Grand Prix: Lewis…...

1+ week, 58+ min ago   (333+ words) Michelin will supply tyres for the Hypercar class. Goodyear will supply tyres for the LMGT3 category. Both brands have been suppliers to the World Endurance Championship since 2021 and 2024 respectively. Goodyear, in particular, had also bid to supply the Hypercar class – but…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (347+ words) Lamborghini works driver Sandy Mitchell will replace the injured Maximilian Paul in the Grasser Lamborghini at the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup at the Nürburgring. Lamborghini works driver Sandy Mitchell is set to compete for the Grasser Racing Team…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (778+ words) In 2010, two tiny wings were intended to solve a fundamental problem with the Ducati Desmosedici. Today, Marco Palmerini can’t help but smile when thinking back on those first aerodynamic experiments in MotoGP. Winglets, side fairings and sophisticated air ducts characterise…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (727+ words) MotoGP is becoming increasingly complex, and so are the tools used to manage the motorcycles. Ducati’s head of racing, Dall’Igna, provided an insight into the implications for the Bologna-based manufacturer’s MotoGP department. The basis for this is the enormous volume…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (232+ words) The team run by Dutch entrepreneur Louis Vosters has extended its contract with Ducati by a further three years, thereby securing planning certainty for the team’s continued development. Since this year, the team run by Dutch entrepreneur Louis Vosters has…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (433+ words) Preparations for the introduction of the new Triumph engine in the Moto2 World Championship are in full swing behind the scenes. The three chassis manufacturers are set to launch their efforts very soon. Will Vinales race in Aragon? Stand-in Pol Espargaro…...