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2023 San Marino And Rimini Riviera Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 2023 San Marino and Rimini Riviera motorcycle Grand Prix (officially known as the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini) was the twelfth round of the 2023 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season and the eighth and final round of the 2023 MotoE World Championship. All races (except for both MotoE races which were held on 9 September) were held at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in Misano Adriatico on 10 September 2023. In the MotoE class, Mattia Casadei became the first-ever MotoE World Riders' Champion after winning race 1. Practice MotoGP Combined Free Practice Session 1-2 Free Practice sessions on Friday and Saturday do not determine riders to qualify for Q2. Practice session The top ten riders (written in bold) qualified for Q2. Qualifying MotoGP Moto2 Moto3 MotoGP Sprint The MotoGP Sprint was held on 9 September. Race MotoGP Moto2 *Albert Arenas was declared unfit after Practice 2 due to a dislocated shoulder an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Bull
Red Bull is a brand of energy drinks of Austria, Austrian company Red Bull GmbH. With 38% market share, it is the most popular energy drink brand as of 2019. Since its launch in 1987, more than 100 billion cans of Red Bull have been sold worldwide, including 9.8 billion in 2021. Originally available only in a single nondescript flavor sold in a tall and slim silver-blue can, called Red Bull Energy Drink, numerous Red Bull#Variants, variants of the drink were added over the course of time. Its slogan, "Red Bull Gives You Wings", is one of the most popular and memorable Advertising slogan, advertising slogans in the United States. Rather than following a traditional marketing approach, Red Bull has generated awareness and created a "brand myth" through proprietary extreme sport event series such as Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, Red Bull Air Race, Crashed Ice, Red Bull Crashed Ice and standout stunts such as the Red Bull Stratos, Stratos space diving project. In addition to spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gas Gas
Gas Gas is a Spanish motorcycle manufacturer established in 1985 by Narcìs Casas and Josep Pibernat in Salt, Girona. The company specializes in off-road motorcycles for trials and enduro competitions. Gas Gas was purchased by KTM motorcycles in 2019. After the sale to KTM, Gas Gas's off-road models were purchased by Spanish motorcycle manufacturer Rieju. Company history In 1973, Narcìs Casas and Josep Pibernat began operating a Bultaco motorcycle franchise in Salt. With the financial demise of the Bultaco factory in 1979, Casas and Pibernat began importing Italian SWM motorcycles until 1984 when, the manufacturer ceased operations. Casas and Pibernat then embarked on a programme to manufacture trial motorbikes for sale in their shop. Gas Gas began manufacturing trial motorcycles in 1985, enduro and motocross motorcycles in 1989, and quads in 2002. The name Gas Gas literally means "to gas it" (to accelerate, give it the gas, turn the throttle - to go faster.) The Gas Gas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aprilia
Aprilia is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded immediately after World War II in Noale, Italy, by Alberto Beggio. The company started as a manufacturer of bicycles and moved on to manufacture scooters and small-capacity motorcycles. In more recent times Aprilia has produced large sportbikes such as the 1,000 cc V-twin RSV Mille and the V4 RSV4. Aprilia has supported a strong motorsport competition program beginning with motocross racing and then a world championship-winning road racing program. The company was acquired by Piaggio in 2004. History Aprilia was founded after the Second World War by Cavaliere Alberto Beggio as a bicycle production factory at Noale, Italy, in the province of Venice. Alberto’s son, Ivano Beggio, took over the helm of the company in 1968 and constructed a 50 cc "motorcycle". The first production Aprilia mopeds were named Colibrì, Daniela and Packi. Aprilia later produced a motocross bike in 1970 called the Scarabeo. Produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raúl Fernández (motorcyclist)
Raúl Fernández González (born 23 October 2000) is a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer competing in the MotoGP World Championship with RNF MotoGP Team. His younger brother, Adrián, is also a motorcycle racer. They are not related to Moto2 rider Augusto Fernández. He was 2018 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Champion. Career Junior career Fernández competed in the 2015 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, finishing 3rd in Brno, 2nd in Misano, and 2nd in Aragón in his rookie campaign, ending the season 7th in the overall standings, with 121 points. He competed again in 2016, this time finishing on the podium six times (twice 1st, three times 2nd, and once 3rd), winning two races in Assen (both from Pole Position), and finishing the season in 3rd overall. He was the 2018 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Champion. Moto3 World Championship MH6 Team (2016) In the last race of the 2016 Moto3 World Championship, Fernández made his Grand Prix debut at Valencia, as the replacement for the inju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luca Marini
Luca Marini (born 10 August 1997) is an Italian Grand Prix motorcycle racer, competing for Mooney VR46 Racing Team in the 2023 MotoGP World Championship. He finished as runner-up in the 2020 Moto2 World Championship. He is the maternal half-brother of Valentino Rossi. Career Moto3 World Championship Marini made his début in the Moto3 World Championship at the 2013 San Marino and Rimini Riviera motorcycle Grand Prix as a wildcard, failing to finish the race. Moto2 World Championship In , he got another wildcard entry at the same place, this time in the Moto2 class with Pons Racing Junior Team aboard a Kalex, finishing the race in 21st place. Forward Team (2016–2017) =2016= In , Marini was signed by the Forward Team to compete full-time in the same class; he got his first Grand Prix points in Qatar, where he finished in 10th place, and his best result in Germany, where he had a 6th place finish. Marini still remained with the team for =2017= In , Marini was signed For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michele Pirro
Michele Pio Pirro (born 5 July 1986) is a motorcycle road racer from Italy, He was 2007 and 2008 the ''Italian CIV National Champion in the Superstock class'' and a test rider for Ducati factory racing in MotoGP and rides occasionally as a wildcard. He has also competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing and the Supersport World Championship. Career 125cc World Championship (2003–2006) He began his Grand Prix career as a wild card in the 2003 Italian Grand Prix in the 125cc class, on an Aprilia motorcycle. After winning the European 125cc Championship in 2004, in 2005 he participated as a full-time rider in the same class with Malaguti, scoring 3 points in the Chinese Grand Prix and finishing the season in 33rd place. In 2006, he continued to race in the 125 class on an Aprilia – and later a Honda – without scoring points. National racing (2007–2008) In 2007 and 2008 he won the Italian National Championship (CIV) in the Superstock class on a Yamaha YZF-R1. Supers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorna Sports
Dorna Sports, S.L. is the commercial rights' holder for the motorcycling sport of Grand Prix racing. Established in 1988 as an international sports management and marketing company, it is headquartered in Madrid, with branch offices and/or subsidiaries in Barcelona, Amsterdam, London and Rome. Established by Banco Banesto as Dorna promoción del deporte, the company was sold to CVC Madrid in 1998 as the operation developed internationally and was renamed Dorna Sports. Private equity group Bridgepoint has been the majority shareholder of Dorna since 2006. Rights holdings Since 1992 Dorna has been the exclusive holder of all commercial and television rights relating to the World Championship series and since 2013 the Superbike World Championship. The company also participates in the management and marketing of other motorsports properties, including: the Spanish Road Racing Championship (CEV), the British Superbike Championship (BSB) and the Trials World Championships (Indoor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MotoE World Championship
The FIM Enel MotoE World Championship (formerly known as the MotoE World Cup) is a class of motorcycle racing that uses only electric motorcycles. The series is sanctioned by the FIM and the inaugural season in 2019 was due to support MotoGP at five of the European circuits. Having ran as a World Cup from until , MotoE officially gained World Championship status starting in . Technical specifications The series has used the Energica Ego Corsa motorcycle since inception, manufactured by Energica Motor Company, but will change to Ducati from 2023. * Motor: Synchronous oil-cooled AC with permanent magnets * Maximum Continuous Power: 120 kW (160 hp/cv) * Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in three seconds * Top Speed: 270 km/h * Torque: 200 N•m (147.5 lb•ft) at 5,000 rpm * Frame: Tubular steel trellis * Weight: 258–280 kg * Swingarm: Cast aluminium * Brakes: Brembo package: 330mm steel discs, Nickel-plated four-piston monoblock calipers, Z04 pads and Brembo master-cylinder * Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 MotoE World Championship
The 2023 MotoE World Championship (known officially as the 2023 FIM Enel MotoE World Championship for sponsorship reasons) was the fifth season of the MotoE World Championship for electric motorcycle racing and was part of the 75th F.I.M. Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. Having run as a World Cup from until , 2023 saw the start of MotoE having officially gained World Championship status. Mattia Casadei became the first-ever MotoE World Champion after winning race 1 of the San Marino round. Teams and riders All teams used the series-specified Ducati. Rider changes * Dominique Aegerter, the 2022 MotoE World Cup Winner, left MotoE for the Superbike World Championship. * Álex Escrig left MotoE for the Moto2 World Championship. * Kevin Manfredi moved from Octo Pramac MotoE to Ongetta Sic58 Squadracorse. Mid-season changes * Eric Granado missed the opening round of the season at Le Mans due to a serious brain swelling sustained during the Barcelona round of the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Season
The 2023 FIM MotoGP World Championship will be the premier class of the 75th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season. Teams and riders All teams use series-specified Michelin tyres. Team changes * RNF Racing will switch to Aprilia after a season with Yamaha. * Suzuki have withdrawn from the MotoGP class at the end of the 2022 season. * Tech3 KTM Factory Racing will be rebranded as GasGas Factory Racing. The team will be using Gas Gas-rebranded KTM bikes. Tech3 will continue to own and operate the team. Rider changes * Jack Miller will move to the KTM factory team from the Ducati factory team, replacing Miguel Oliveira. Oliveira will then move to RNF Aprilia MotoGP Team. * Álex Márquez will move to Gresini Racing MotoGP from LCR Honda, replacing Enea Bastianini. Bastianini will then be promoted to the Ducati factory team, replacing Jack Miller. * Álex Rins will move to LCR Honda from the now defunct Suzuki MotoGP team, replacing Álex Márquez. * Pol Espargaró ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Spinelli
Nicholas is a male given name and a surname. The Eastern Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic Church, and the Anglican Churches celebrate Saint Nicholas every year on December 6, which is the name day for "Nicholas". In Greece, the name and its derivatives are especially popular in maritime regions, as St. Nicholas is considered the protector saint of seafarers. Origins The name is derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος ('' Nikolaos''), understood to mean 'victory of the people', being a compound of νίκη ''nikē'' 'victory' and λαός ''laos'' 'people'.. An ancient paretymology of the latter is that originates from λᾶς ''las'' ( contracted form of λᾶας ''laas'') meaning 'stone' or 'rock', as in Greek mythology, Deucalion and Pyrrha recreated the people after they had vanished in a catastrophic deluge, by throwing stones behind their shoulders while they kept marching on. The name became popular through Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Héctor Garzó
Héctor Garzó Vicent (born 9 June 1998) is a Spanish motorcycle racer, competing in the MotoE World Cup for Tech3 team. Career Moto3 Junior World Championship Garzó competed in the 2016 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship without scoring a point. Moto2 European Championship Garzó moved to the Moto2 European Championship the following season, and was much more successful, scoring a 2nd place, and three 3rd place finishes in the year, ending the season with 126 points, and fourth in the overall standings. He would stay for the 2018 season as well, scoring two 3rd places in Aragón, before winning his first race of the category in Albacete. He would score one more podium, a second place in the season closer at Valencia, ending his season third in the championship standings, with 124 points. In the 2019 season, he would win two races, one each in Aragón and Alabecete, and finished on the second step of the podium six times, ending his final season in the category 2nd ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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