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Marc Marquez reigns supreme to win German MotoGP

Marc Marquez reigns supreme to win German MotoGP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Marc Marquez proved once again why he is known as the 'King of Sachsenring' when the Ducati rider marked his 200th MotoGP start by winning the German Grand Prix on Sunday.

MotoGP PIX: Marc Marquez wins battle of brothers!

MotoGP PIX: Marc Marquez wins battle of brothers!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Marc Marquez beat his younger brother Alex in Saturday's sprint at the Argentina Grand Prix to extend his lead in the MotoGP championship.

Masterful Marquez retains MotoGP title

Masterful Marquez retains MotoGP title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Marc Marquez retained his MotoGP title with a fighting second place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, the dominant Spaniard securing a fourth global title in five years at his Honda team's home Motegi circuit.

PIX: Ducati's Marc Marquez wins fifth race in a row!

PIX: Ducati's Marc Marquez wins fifth race in a row!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Marc's teammate Francesco Bagnaia could not capitalise on his first pole position of the season, losing the lead to Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi after a slip towards the end of the first lap, before settling for fourth.

Honda to launch MotoGP motorcycle in May

Honda to launch MotoGP motorcycle in May

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd, 100 per cent subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, will launch its MotoGP edition motorcycle in the country next month, a top company official said.

Former MotoGP champion Hayden dies after cycling accident

Former MotoGP champion Hayden dies after cycling accident

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden died five days after the American was hit by a car while cycling in eastern Italy, his Honda World Superbike team said.

Dani Pedrosa wins Japanese MotoGP, Rossi extends title lead

Dani Pedrosa wins Japanese MotoGP, Rossi extends title lead

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Spain's Dani Pedrosa claimed the 50th Grand Prix win of his career on Sunday, taking victory in the Japanese MotoGP as runner-up Valentino Rossi extended his lead in the championship standings.

Ducati's Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix

Ducati's Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Marc Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix to delight Ducati fans on home soil

Bezzecchi takes pole at inaugural Indian MotoGP

Bezzecchi takes pole at inaugural Indian MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The sprint race later on Saturday, as well as Sunday's main race, has been shortened due to the conditions at the circuit on the outskirts of New Delhi, organisers said.

Ducati's Bagnaia wins Valencia GP to defend MotoGP crown

Ducati's Bagnaia wins Valencia GP to defend MotoGP crown

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia won the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday to claim a second straight MotoGP World Championship after closest contender Jorge Martin crashed out following a collision with Marc Marquez.

MotoGP India: Visa hassles for champ Marc Marquez, others

MotoGP India: Visa hassles for champ Marc Marquez, others

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Former MotoGP rider Capirossi pleased with BIC ahead of inaugural race

MotoGP's opening race postponed due to coronavirus

MotoGP's opening race postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix in Jerez was postponed due to the coronavirus on Thursday, pushing the start of the MotoGP season back until at least mid-May with further delays looking likely. The race at the southern Spanish circuit was scheduled for May 3, followed by rounds in France and Italy on May 17 and 31. It is the fifth round to be called off.

Marquez roars to record-equalling 12th win

Marquez roars to record-equalling 12th win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Reigning world champion Marc Marquez won a season record-equalling 12th MotoGP race with victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

IN PICS: Top 5 MotoGP bikes

IN PICS: Top 5 MotoGP bikes

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

A look at the hottest bikes that are burning the rubber at the ongoing MotoGP 2014

PIX: Quartararo wins dramatic Spanish MotoGP; Marquez crashes out

PIX: Quartararo wins dramatic Spanish MotoGP; Marquez crashes out

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Frenchman Quartararo's victory was also the first for Petronas Yamaha as he finished ahead of Yamaha's Maverick Vinales in second, while Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso finished third.

Marco steals the show at India's first-ever MotoGP

Marco steals the show at India's first-ever MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Bezzecchi came out with flying colours registering the best time to grab his third pole of the season.

MotoGP champion Marquez tests F1 car

MotoGP champion Marquez tests F1 car

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Four times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez drove a Formula One car for the first time at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on Tuesday but said his focus remains firmly on two wheels for the next few years at least.

#StayAtHomeGP: A Marquez still rules MotoGP

#StayAtHomeGP: A Marquez still rules MotoGP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Alex Marquez celebrated a first MotoGP win -- even if only virtually -- in a '#StayAtHomeGP' esports race featuring 10 top riders including older brother and six-time world champion Marc.

Former MotoGP champion Hayden in intensive care after accident

Former MotoGP champion Hayden in intensive care after accident

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden spent a second day in intensive care on Thursday after colliding with a car while cycling in eastern Italy.

Rossi wins Malaysian MotoGP

Rossi wins Malaysian MotoGP

Rediff.com19 Oct 2008

Newly crowned world champion Valentino Rossi won Sunday's Malaysia MotoGP to register his ninth win of the season.

Stoner wins Qatar MotoGP

Stoner wins Qatar MotoGP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

World champion Casey Stoner won the Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix in Doha on Sunday, the first race of the season and the first ever to be held at night under floodlights. The Australian, riding a Ducati, crossed the line first at the Losail International Circuit ahead of Spanish polesitter and debutant Jorge Lorenzo on a Yamaha, with Honda's Dani Pedrosa in third.

Former MotoGP champion Hayden hit by car in Italy

Former MotoGP champion Hayden hit by car in Italy

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Media reports said the "Kentucky Kid", who won the MotoGP championship on a Honda in 2006, is in a serious condition.

Lorenzo claims first MotoGP win

Lorenzo claims first MotoGP win

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo clinched his first MotoGP win after a thrilling duel with compatriot Dani Pedrosa at the MotoGP of Portugal at the Estoril circuit on Sunday. Seven times world champion Valentino Rossi was third in the 28-lap, 117.096-km race. Lorenzo, on a Yamaha, clocked 45 minutes 53.089 seconds, 1.817 seconds faster than Pedrosa, on a Honda.

Pedrosa wins Indianapolis MotoGP

Pedrosa wins Indianapolis MotoGP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Dani Pedrosa claimed his second victory of the season as the Spaniard won the Indianapolis MotoGP in emphatic fashion on Sunday.

MotoGP: Rossi wins Spanish Grand Prix from pole

MotoGP: Rossi wins Spanish Grand Prix from pole

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi won the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday with a dominant pole-to-flag ride for the 113th victory of his career in all categories.

MotoGP veteran Rossi wins Qatar season-opener

MotoGP veteran Rossi wins Qatar season-opener

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

MotoGP great Valentino Rossi rolled back the years to win the Qatar season-opener for Yamaha on Sunday with Italian riders sweeping the podium places after a thrilling duel under the Losail floodlights in Doha.

MotoGP: Thrilling win for Hayden

MotoGP: Thrilling win for Hayden

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

Yamaha's Colin Edwards, overtaken by his Honda rival on the penultimate lap, seized back the lead but then crashed at the final chicane.

Rossi wins German MotoGP

Rossi wins German MotoGP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

World champion Valentino Rossi won a tight German MotoGP Grand Prix in Sachsenring on Sunday, snatching the lead from fellow Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo with two laps to go and fending off a last-gasp attack. Rossi's win equalled Giacomo Agostini's record of 159 podium finishes in Grand Prix racing, and extended his lead at the top of the championship standings to 14 points ahead of Lorenzo.

Marquez becomes youngest MotoGP winner

Marquez becomes youngest MotoGP winner

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Spanish rookie Marc Marquez out-duelled Repsol Honda team mate Dani Pedrosa to win the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas on Sunday and become the youngest ever winner in the MotoGP premier class.

MotoGP: Lorenzo takes pole in dramatic qualifying in Japan

MotoGP: Lorenzo takes pole in dramatic qualifying in Japan

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

San Marino rider Alex de Angelis was airlifted to hospital after a heavy crash during final practice at the Japanese MotoGP on Saturday before a dramatic qualifying session saw Jorge Lorenzo grab pole from title rival Valentino Rossi.

Stoner wins Turkish MotoGP

Stoner wins Turkish MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Spaniard Toni Elias finished second for Honda, edging out Stoner's Ducati team mate Loris Capirossi of Italy.

Who's Raina Taking A Ride With?

Who's Raina Taking A Ride With?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Marc Marquez and Suresh Raina rode around the Buddha International Circuit in a Royal Enfield Classic with a sidecar.

Rossi wins Dutch MotoGP

Rossi wins Dutch MotoGP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

Former world champion Valentino Rossi won the MotoGP at the Dutch Grand Prix after a 15 lap battle with overall leader Casey Stoner on Saturday.

Rossi wins Spanish MotoGP

Rossi wins Spanish MotoGP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2007

The Italian notched up the 85th win of his career, and seventh in all classes at the southern Spanish circuit.

Rossi wins Malaysian MotoGP

Rossi wins Malaysian MotoGP

Rediff.com10 Oct 2004

World champion Valentino Rossi won the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday, putting himself in pole position for a fourth straight title.

Valentino Rossi wins Czech MotoGP

Valentino Rossi wins Czech MotoGP

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

World champion Valentino Rossi of Italy won the Czech MotoGP on Sunday for the second year in a row after his Yamaha team mate Jorge Lorenzo of Spain crashed out late in the race.

Marquez grabs pole in Texas after pit lane sprint

Marquez grabs pole in Texas after pit lane sprint

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez took pole position at the Grand Prix of the Americas with seconds to spare on Saturday after clambering over a wall and sprinting down pitlane to jump on his spare Honda.

MotoGP: Pedrosa stays in the hunt with Japan win

MotoGP: Pedrosa stays in the hunt with Japan win

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Honda's Dani Pedrosa kept his slim MotoGP title hopes alive by beating fellow Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo to win the Japanese Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Sunday.

Kawasaki quits MotoGP to cut costs

Kawasaki quits MotoGP to cut costs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Kawasaki have pulled out of motorcycling's MotoGP world championship as part of the company's efforts to cut spending amid the global financial crisis. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd on Friday became Japan's latest motorsport casualty after a trio of the country's carmakers announced similar plans last month.

Pedrosa wins German MotoGP after Stoner crashes

Pedrosa wins German MotoGP after Stoner crashes

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Dani Pedrosa won the German MotoGP in dramatic circumstances on Sunday after his Honda team mate Casey Stoner, who started in pole position crashed out of the race on the last lap of the Sachsenring.