Editorial credit: Francesc Juan / Shutterstock.com MotoGP is a fast, technical sport. Adjustments and repairs to racing vehicles are often necessary throughout the duration of the race to keep them in good condition. New fans of the sport might ask the question: ‘Does MotoGP have pit stops?’. As a rule, MotoGP does not have pit […]
Editorial credit: CHEN WS / Shutterstock.com MotoGP and F1 are both over 70 years old. MotoGP started in 1949, while Formula one started in 1950. With age comes change, and both sports have undergone multiple changes to safety over the decades they have been around. However, which sport is safer, F1 or MotoGP? Since 1950,
Editorial credit: Abdul Razak Latif / Shutterstock.com Do MotoGP bikes have keys? Have you ever watched a MotoGP bike race and wondered what the process is to start one of these incredible racing machines? These racing bikes might look like regular road bikes on steroids, but do not be fooled. MotoGP bikes do not have
Have you watched a MotoGP race and wondered what makes MotoGP bikes so incredibly fast? As they race, MotoGP riders often attain a speed of more than 200mph (322km/h). The MotoGP speed record is held by Jorge Martin, who reached 225.9 mph (363.6km/h) at the Mugello track in Italy. MotoGP bikes are so fast because
With F1 and MotoGP gaining much popularity these last few decades, it is not surprising that these two sports have become worldwide sensations. These sports, both dangerous and challenging for different reasons, might make you wonder which is harder, F1 or MotoGP. Due to the extremely high speeds in both F1 and MotoGP racing, g-forces
Editorial credit: Michael Cola / Shutterstock.com Throughout the Formula 1 championship history, many drivers have returned to the competition after a period of inactivity, either by their own decision, because they were left without a seat for the following season, or even because of physical sequelae after an accident. Coming back after retiring is risky,
Editorial credit: JoLin / Shutterstock.com For the 2014 season, Formula 1 made a dramatic engine change, moving from noisy 2.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 engines to 1.6-liter V6 turbo hybrid engines, which generated a lot of controversies, among other things, due to the sound they produced, or lack thereof. That said, will Formula 1 go back
Editorial credit: Rainer Herhaus / Shutterstock.com At a MotoGP race, you have ten seconds to enjoy the thrill of watching the rider on the bike when he passes in front of the stand. Around twenty-four riders will pass you while you watch. How often will they go around the track at a Moto GP race?
Editorial credit: PatrickLauzon photographe / Shutterstock.com During the 2022 summer break, Daniel Ricciardo announced that he would be leaving McLaren at the end of the year, leaving him without a seat for 2023. The Australian, who made his Formula 1 debut in 2011 with HRT, has become one of the most beloved drivers, known for
Editorial credit: Cineberg / Shutterstock.com Since Formula E’s first season in 2014, many enthusiasts have taken to the new category, moving away from Formula 1. Both categories are the pinnacle of innovation, although they differ. However, which is faster? Formula 1 cars are much faster than Formula E cars. An F1 car reaches a top