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44 posts

Alice Cipolat

About author
Covering MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 for The Checkered Flag and studying Digital Media at the University of Sheffield. Contact: [email protected]
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Moto2Moto3

Marini leads Moto2, Arbolino tops Moto3 in first day of Jerez test

By Alice Cipolat
February 20, 2019
1 Mins read

Luca Marini topped the timesheets on the first day of the Jerez Moto2 test ahead of Iker Lecuona and Sam Lowes. The riders were fortunate to have sunny, dry weather to make the test as productive as possible.

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MotoGP

Ducati dominate on day 1 of testing in Jerez

By Alice Cipolat
November 28, 2018
2 Mins read
The second test for the 2019 season is officially underway in Jerez, with an Italian 1-2 at the end of day 1. Danilo Petrucci set the pace today, 0.217 seconds ahead of teammate Andrea Dovizioso.
Moto2Motorcycles

Oliveira wins in Valencia as Marquez crashes out of the lead

By Alice Cipolat
November 18, 2018
1 Mins read
Miguel Oliveira has won the Moto2 race in Valencia, the final race of the Honda-powered Moto2 era. Iker Lecuona took his maiden podium in the intermediate class to finish 2nd, and Alex Marquez rounded off the podium in 3rd.
Moto3Motorcycles

Turkish wildcard rider Can Öncü wins in Valencia to become youngest ever Grand prix winner

By Alice Cipolat
November 18, 2018
1 Mins read
KTM wildcard rider and 2018 Red Bull Rookies’ Cup champion Can Öncü made his world championship debut at Valencia this weekend, and has today made history by winning the Moto3 race.
MotoGPMotorcycles

Vinales takes pole in Valencia in chaotic qualifying

By Alice Cipolat
November 17, 2018
2 Mins read
Maverick Vinales has taken pole position for the final race of the 2018 MotoGP season in Valencia, finishing ahead of Alex Rins and Andrea Dovizioso in P2 and P3 respectively.
MotoGPMotorcycles

Marquez leads after rain-soaked Friday in Valencia

By Alice Cipolat
November 16, 2018
1 Mins read
2018 world champion Marc Marquez has finished Friday fastest in Valencia, after both sessions were disrupted by rain. Alma Pramac Racing Ducati riders Jack Miller and Danilo Petrucci completed the top 3.
Moto2Motorcycles

Bagnaia clinches world championship in Sepang, Marini takes first win

By Alice Cipolat
November 4, 2018
1 Mins read
Francesco Bagnaia has been crowned the 2018 Moto2 world champion in Malaysia, finishing 3rd at the Sepang International Circuit. His Sky VR46 teammate Luca Marini won his first Moto2 race after leading from the start, with championship challenger Miguel Oliveira finishing 2nd.
MotoGPMotorcycles

Marquez dominates in wet conditions for pole in Sepang, despite crashing

By Alice Cipolat
November 3, 2018
2 Mins read
Marc Marquez has taken pole position for the Malaysian GP in Sepang in wet conditions, over half a second faster than Johann Zarco in P2. In typical Marquez style he also crashed during the session, but his lap time was untouchable for the rest of the field. Valentino Rossi completes the front row.
MotoGPMotorcycles

Viñales wins in action-packed Australian GP to finally end Yamaha’s win drought

By Alice Cipolat
October 28, 2018
2 Mins read
Maverick Viñales has taken his first win since Le Mans 2017 in Australia today, dominating at the front once he managed to take the lead. There were 3 different manufacturers in the top 3, with Andrea Iannone and Andrea Dovizioso completing the podium.  
Moto3Motorcycles

Martin battles to pole in Phillip Island ahead of Australian GP

By Alice Cipolat
October 27, 2018
1 Mins read
Jorge Martin has taken his 10th pole position of the season in Phillip Island for the Australian GP. He will be joined on the front row by Darryn Binder and Ayumu Sasaki, after a qualifying session in cold and windy conditions.
Moto2Motorcycles

Quartararo triumphant in Motegi as Bagnaia moves closer to title

By Alice Cipolat
October 21, 2018
1 Mins read
Fabio Quartararo won the Moto2 race at Twin Ring Motegi, fending off championship leader Francesco Bagnaia for most of the race. Championship contender Miguel Oliveira finished 4th, whilst Lorenzo Baldassari completed the podium.
MotoGPMotorcycles

Dovizioso snatches pole in frantic Motegi qualifying

By Alice Cipolat
October 20, 2018
2 Mins read
Andrea Dovizioso has taken pole position at Twin Ring Motegi, finishing ahead of Johann Zarco and Jack Miller in qualifying. Championship leader Marc Marquez has his first opportunity to seal his 5th MotoGP title this weekend and will start the race from 6th tomorrow.
MotoGP

Marquez takes pole in Thailand ahead of resurgent Yamaha

By Alice Cipolat
October 6, 2018
1 Mins read
Championship leader Marc Marquez has taken pole position in Thailand, narrowly beating Valentino Rossi on the revitalized Yamaha by just 0.011 of a second. Andrea Dovizioso will complete the front row.
Moto2Moto3

Wind disrupts Moto2 and Moto3 test in Aragon

By Alice Cipolat
September 26, 2018
1 Mins read
Following the Aragon GP, some Moto2 and Moto3 teams remained at the track for a one-day test on Monday. However, the test was hampered by very strong winds despite the dry and sunny conditions.
Moto2

Binder snatches last-minute pole from Schrotter in Aragon

By Alice Cipolat
September 22, 2018
1 Mins read
Brad Binder has taken pole in Moto2 qualifying for the Aragon GP, making a last-minute improvement to take pole from Marcel Schrotter.
MotoGP

Marquez remains top after FP3 with all Yamaha riders heading to Q1

By Alice Cipolat
September 22, 2018
1 Mins read
The combined top 10 automatically going through to Q2 has been decided in Aragon, with FP3 complete. Marc Marquez remained top with the lap time he set in FP2 yesterday, a 1:47.382, whilst Cal Crutchlow improved in FP3 to make it a Honda 1-2.
MotoGP

Ducati lock out the top 4 spots in Aragon FP1

By Alice Cipolat
September 21, 2018
2 Mins read
FP1 has concluded at Motorland Aragon, with Ducati riders taking the top 4 spots. It was Andrea Dovizioso fastest, setting a lap time of 1:48.020, followed by Danilo Petrucci, Jack Miller and Jorge Lorenzo.
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