Why did MotoGP stop going to Laguna Seca?
Laguna Seca, United States Axed from the MotoGP schedule after hosting the 2013 United States Grand Prix, Laguna Seca was the unfortunate (and unfair) victim of an over-saturation of US venues at a time of drought in the American rider talent pool.
Who crashed the most in MotoGP?
Iker Lecuona
Top crashers (all classes) Iker Lecuona (Tech3 KTM Factory Racing) topped the table with 26 crashes, with eight-time World Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) second on 22 despite missing four races.
What happened to Marco Simoncelli?
Italian Honda rider Marco Simoncelli has been tragically killed in horror crash during the Malaysian Moto GP. The Malaysian MotoGP was halted four minutes after the race began when Honda rider Simoncelli fell and was hit by Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.
Why does MotoGP not race in Spa?
Currently, Spa is not suitable for motorcycle racing, and does not have an FIM licence.
What happened to Luis Salom?
Luis Jaime Salom Horrach (7 August 1991 – 3 June 2016) was a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer. Salom died after a practice accident at Circuit de Catalunya, when making contact with his bike and the wall after a high-speed accident.
Why are Spanish riders dominant MotoGP?
There are multiple reasons for that. One – Dorna is a Spanish company and it owns MotoGP and now has acquired WSBK too. Two – Major sponsors, like Repsol, Movistar are Spanish Companies. Three – The racing culture there is very deep and old.
Does MotoGP race in California?
MotoGP last raced the famed circuit in California in 2013 but WSBK raced the venue until 2019. Presumably the track still has some kind of FIM homologation status.
Why isn t Marc Marquez in MotoGP?
Marc Marquez to miss 2022 MotoGP races to have fourth right arm surgery in US. Eight-times Grand Prix World Champion Marc Marquez has confirmed he will be missing an indefinite period of MotoGP action to have surgery in the US.
What is Valentino Rossi’s baby called?
MotoGP great Valentino Rossi, 43, and partner Francesca Sofia Novello, 29, were blessed with a baby girl recently. The couple has named their daughter Giulietta. Rossi, who retired from the sport last August, ending an illustrious 25-season career, became a father for the first time.