Editorial credit: Paolo Bona / Shutterstock.com The road to Formula 1 is challenging, both athletically and financially. For a driver, trying to make it to F1 can be one of the most expensive investments of a lifetime, as it takes a lot of resources to reach the pinnacle of motorsport. That said, how much exactly […]
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Editorial credit: MR.Narawut Nakkanung / Shutterstock.com Five years ago, the American company Liberty Media took control of Formula 1, seeking to renew the category in all aspects by introducing many new features to attract a wider audience. What has changed since then? Liberty Media has brought a complete overhaul to Formula 1. The company, among
Editorial credit: 135pixels / Shutterstock.com MotoGP is the premier bike racing series in the world, with the racing machine reaching speeds of 217mph and lean angles only professionals can attempt. MotoGP bikes are fast, loud, and very agile on track, but are they stock? A MotoGP bike is not stock but is considered a prototype
MotoGP is the pinnacle of two-wheel racing. The engines can supply over 250 Horsepower propelling the bikes to speeds close to 220 mph. But how do the riders change gears, and are the MotoGP bikes manual? MotoGP bikes manually change gears by moving a foot pedal and have quick-shifters, so there is no need to
Editorial credit: Rainer Herhaus / Shutterstock.com MotoGP and Motocross are two very different forms of motorcycle racing, but they are each widely popular and are followed by international fans. Motocross is a very accessible sport, while MotoGP is an elite racing league. Despite their differences, there is much debate surrounding these sports, specifically regarding which
Editorial credit: Mau47 / Shutterstock.com The two-wheeled motorsport of MotoGP is fast-paced and thrilling to watch. While watching, I noticed significant differences between the bikes, especially when comparing their exhausts. Some have pipes on the side and others at the rear. So this got me pondering on why MotoGP bikes have two exhausts. Most MotoGP
Tires in MotoGP play a crucial role as they are literally what allows the bike to move. As this is MotoGP, the highest level of motorsports, every 0.1 bars, second, etc., counts. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that the tire pressure has to be within an exact PSI range. So, what is the minimum tire pressure
Editorial credit: Rainer Herhaus / Shutterstock.com During a MotoGP race with bikes, speed down the straights at over 200 mph and sharply brake down to 70 mph for the corners, which they take while leaning at angles of 65 degrees or more. To ride a MotoGP bike around one of the twenty circuits on a
Editorial credit: BRICOFFICIAL / Shutterstock.com Have you ever watched a MotoGP race and considered what levels of fitness riders need to maintain to achieve success? Going into a corner, they may experience a change in forces equivalent to 3.4g (3.4 times their normal body weight) through approximately 240 corners throughout a race. MotoGP riders expose
Editorial credit: Rainer Herhaus / Shutterstock.com The 2022 MotoGP season is underway, and fans follow the season with excitement. The bikes are lightning fast, and the riders are in peak physical condition to try to get the best out of their bikes. As the bikes line up for the start of the race, you feel