News for 'MOTO GP'

PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

It takes both the racers as well as these grid girls to scorch the race track during the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin Texas.

MotoGP: Rossi rolls back the years after Marquez fall

MotoGP: Rossi rolls back the years after Marquez fall

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Valentino Rossi rolled back the years to win his sixth premier class Australian Grand Prix on Sunday after world champion Marc Marquez's cruise to a pole-to-flag victory was ended suddenly by a crash on lap 18.

Marquez wins German MotoGP, leads championship

Marquez wins German MotoGP, leads championship

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Marc Marquez won the German MotoGP on Sunday to go top of the championship in his debut season after previous leader Dani Pedrosa withdrew before the race following a crash on Saturday.

Marc Marquez pips brother Alex to win Qatar GP sprint

Marc Marquez pips brother Alex to win Qatar GP sprint

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez won his fourth straight sprint of the season at the Qatar Grand Prix to retake the lead in the MotoGP riders' championship while his younger brother Alex of Gresini Racing took second place yet again on Saturday.

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.

Quartararo wins Andalusian MotoGP as Yamahas dominate in Jerez

Quartararo wins Andalusian MotoGP as Yamahas dominate in Jerez

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Victory moved Quartararo to 50 points in the world championship standings, 10 points ahead of Vinales.

Valencia MotoGP: Marquez claims record 13th victory

Valencia MotoGP: Marquez claims record 13th victory

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

World No 4 Petra Kvitova sealed the Fed Cup title for the Czech Republic by beating Angelique Kerber 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 to give her country an unbeatable 3-0 lead over Germany in the final on Sunday.

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Mocked, misjudged, written off, Lando Norris's carves own road to F1 Glory

Prasidh on being influenced by McGrath and MotoGP star Rossi

Prasidh on being influenced by McGrath and MotoGP star Rossi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The Karnataka pacer made a record-breaking start to his international career, picking four wickets on ODI debut, as India defeated England by 66 runs to go one up in the three-match series.

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

A summary of sportspersons in the news on Sunday.

Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after crash in Mugello

Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after crash in Mugello

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Dupasquier was airlifted to a hospital in Florence after a crash at turn nine involving three bikes in which Tech 3 KTM's Ayumu Sasaki was unable to avoid the Prustel GP rider.

Marquez makes it 68 wins as brother Alex crashes out

Marquez makes it 68 wins as brother Alex crashes out

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Marc Marquez delivered a clinical masterclass at MotoGP's Cathedral of Speed on Sunday to claim victory at the Dutch Grand Prix

PIX: Marc Marquez wins in Argentina ahead of brother Alex

PIX: Marc Marquez wins in Argentina ahead of brother Alex

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ducati's red-hot Marc Marquez won the Argentina Grand Prix on Sunday after trailing his brother Alex of Gresini Racing for much of the race as the pair finished in the top two yet again, while VR46 Racing's Franco Morbidelli was third.

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

From the passion of MotoGP champions to the intensity of football pitches and the elegance of synchronised swimming, this collection of images captures unforgettable moments in sports and beyond.

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.

Sports Shorts: Rossi tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Aragon MotoGP

Sports Shorts: Rossi tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Aragon MotoGP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Multiple world champion Pellegrini tests positive for COVID-19.

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Qatar GP despite lap one collision

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Qatar GP despite lap one collision

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez returned to the top step of the podium with victory at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday despite suffering damage to his bike in a collision with his brother Alex on the first lap.

Ducati Racetrack in Noida Soon?

Ducati Racetrack in Noida Soon?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Ducati would like to develop a motorbike racetrack on the lines of the Buddh International Circuit.

Marquez chasing a virtual victory in #StayAtHomeGP

Marquez chasing a virtual victory in #StayAtHomeGP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Six-times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez can celebrate his first win of the season on Sunday when the Spaniard takes part in a virtual race from the comfort of his home. The season is not due to start until mid-May at the earliest.

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

PIX: Ferrari win test of endurance with Le Mans hat-trick

PIX: Ferrari win test of endurance with Le Mans hat-trick

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Kubica won the race in his fifth attempt, his first three in the second tier LMP2 category, to become Poland's first overall winner since Le Mans was first staged in 1923.

Pedrosa holds off Rossi to win US GP

Pedrosa holds off Rossi to win US GP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Honda's Dani Pedrosa won the U.S. MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday, the Spaniard's first victory in over a year, by holding off a late challenge from world champion and current leader Valentino Rossi.

Aragon GP: Heroic Rossi finishes fifth with broken leg

Aragon GP: Heroic Rossi finishes fifth with broken leg

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Defending champion Marc Marquez won the Aragon MotoGP on Sunday to take a 16-point lead in the world championship standings. Honda team mate Dani Pedrosa was second and Jorge Lorenzo third for Ducati.

Spanish Moto2 rider Salom dies in crash

Spanish Moto2 rider Salom dies in crash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Spanish Moto2 rider Luis Salom has died after crashing during a free practice session at the Catalunya Grand Prix, world championship organisers said on Friday. "Following an incident during today's Moto2 Free Practice 2 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, it is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Luis Salom (SAG Team)," MotoGP said in a statement. Salom, 24, was taken to a hospital after the crash where he underwent surgery.

Lorenzo wins US MotoGP, Pedrosa crashes

Lorenzo wins US MotoGP, Pedrosa crashes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo benefited from a spectacular crash by compatriot Dani Pedrosa to win the US Grand Prix on Sunday, a fourth victory in the last five races extending his world championship lead.

Japanese Tomizawa dies after Moto2 crash

Japanese Tomizawa dies after Moto2 crash

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

Nineteen-year-old Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa has died after a crash during Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix, the second death in the sport in two events.

Gresini's Marquez stuns Bagnaia, Martin!

Gresini's Marquez stuns Bagnaia, Martin!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Alex Marquez of Gresini Racing shocked Pramac Racing's Jorge Martin and reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia to win the Malaysian Grand Prix sprint from fourth position on Saturday, as the title contenders came in second and third, respectively.

Bastianini wins Malaysian GP; Bagnaia extends championship lead

Bastianini wins Malaysian GP; Bagnaia extends championship lead

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Ducati's Enea Bastianini claimed his first race victory of the season when he won the Malaysian Grand Prix ahead of Gresini's Alex Marquez on Sunday, while Jorge Martin failed to close the gap on championship leader Francesco Bagnaia.

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the Qatar MotoGP

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the Qatar MotoGP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Reader Louet Colaco sent us a photograph of Kapil Dev from Qatar.

Rossi wins Italian GP

Rossi wins Italian GP

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Yamaha's Valentino Rossi consolidated his MotoGP championship lead on Sunday by cruising to his seventh consecutive Italian Grand Prix win. Italian Rossi, winner of the preceding races in France and China, recovered from a sluggish start from pole to take the lead within four laps.

Capirossi wins Czech GP

Capirossi wins Czech GP

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Italian Loris Capirossi won the MotoGP Czech Grand Prix after leading from start to finish.

Rossi wins French GP

Rossi wins French GP

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Simoncelli's team pull out of Valencia GP

Simoncelli's team pull out of Valencia GP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Honda Gresini have pulled out of the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix following the death of Italian MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli in Malaysia on Sunday.

Rossi powers to Spanish GP victory

Rossi powers to Spanish GP victory

Rediff.com3 May 2009

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi powered from fourth on the starting grid to take his first victory of the season in Spain on Sunday and open an 11-point lead at the top of the overall standings. Spain's Dani Pedrosa was second and Australian Casey Stoner third.

Lorenzo stretches lead with French GP win

Lorenzo stretches lead with French GP win

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Spain's Jorge Lorenzo won the French MotoGP at Le Mans on Sunday to extend his world championship lead over Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi to nine points.

Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP

Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has no safety concerns over Sunday's Indian Grand Prix, the first major motorsport event since the tragic deaths of British driver Dan Wheldon and Italy's Marco Simoncelli in separate races.

Stoner sees of Rossi in China GP

Stoner sees of Rossi in China GP

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Casey Stoner beat the challenge of seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi to win the China Grand Prix.

Sarath Kumar to represent Mahindra Racing in Italian GP

Sarath Kumar to represent Mahindra Racing in Italian GP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Mahindra Racing enter the Italian Grand Prix with Indian rider Sarath Kumar partnering Riccardo Moretti.

Dutch Grand Prix to make Sunday switch in 2016

Dutch Grand Prix to make Sunday switch in 2016

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The Dutch round of the MotoGP championship will break with tradition by switching from Saturday to a Sunday slot from next season out of financial necessity, local organisers said on Thursday.

Hayden wins U.S. GP as Rossi falters

Hayden wins U.S. GP as Rossi falters

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

While Valentino Rossi's bid for a sixth 500cc crown suffered a punishing blow.