What you might have missed from Thursday in Argentina

by | Mar 31, 2023 | Aprilia, Ducati, Honda, KTM, motoGP News

What you might have missed from Thursday in Argentina

Bagnaia preparing for wet weather as Jack Miller thrives off silencing the critics

There were plenty of talking points heading into Thursday at the Gran Premio Michelin® de la República Argentina, as the riders and teams began preparation for an action-packed Round 2 at Termas de Rio Hondo. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) voiced his ambitions to take Ducati’s first victory in Argentina, whilst Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) looks to go one better and take his maiden victory in MotoGP™.

Just in case you missed any of the action from the build-up to what promises to be an exciting weekend of racing, then don’t worry – we’ve compiled all of the main topics right here:

As some title rivals sit out the Argentina GP, the reigning Champion is focused on the riders in Termas who can prove a threat to his throne


From stepping up the premier class from Moto3™ to winning with Ducati and Honda, the KTM rider takes great pride in defying expectations

Bagging a podium in Portimao, the Aprilia rider has analysed some of the key differences between his current and previous setups

Victory is very much on the mind of the VR46 starlet after his excellent Portimao podium, and he hopes it will be sooner rather than later!

CryptoDATA Aprilia RNF MotoGP™ Team Principal Razlan Razali sat down with Fran Wyld to discuss a wild Round 1 and the future of the team

 

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