1 hr. ago
Photo by Aprilia.
Friday practice at MotorLand Aragon produced the closest top three ever recorded on a MotoGP Friday, with Marco Bezzecchi, Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez trading fastest laps in the final minutes of a session that saw the circuit lap record fall three separate times, according to MotoGP.
Marc Marquez had controlled the running from the outset, exactly the kind of dominance his record at Aragon suggests. He owns seven MotoGP wins at the venue, and for most of the session he sat comfortably ahead of ****** le rival Bezzecchi, with Fabio Di Giannantonio in third after recovering from an FP1 crash. That control held until the final quarter of an hour, however, when time-attack runs turned the timing screens red.
Fermin Aldeguer was the first to unseat the #93 , briefly taking P1 before Jorge Martin, Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta all fired in quick laps. Marc responded with a 1:45.493 to obliterate his own lap record. But the mark did not stand. Instead, Bezzecchi produced a 1:45.455 to ****** top spot from the home hero by just 0.038s, per MotoGP's timing.
Alex Marquez, on Gresini machinery, had been chasing throughout. He got within a few hundredths of the old record on his first attempt and was 0.273s off P1 heading into the closing minutes. His final effort was enough to leapfrog brother Marc but fell short of Bezzecchi and the top spot, leaving the two ****** le contenders separated by that slender margin at the head of the timesheets. As a result, the Marquez brothers were denied what would have been a perfect homecoming on a circuit that has long favored the family.
#bezzecchi #marquez #marc #aragon
Friday practice at MotorLand Aragon produced the closest top three ever recorded on a MotoGP Friday, with Marco Bezzecchi, Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez trading fastest laps in the final minutes of a session that saw the circuit lap record fall three separate times, according to MotoGP.
Marc Marquez had controlled the running from the outset, exactly the kind of dominance his record at Aragon suggests. He owns seven MotoGP wins at the venue, and for most of the session he sat comfortably ahead of ****** le rival Bezzecchi, with Fabio Di Giannantonio in third after recovering from an FP1 crash. That control held until the final quarter of an hour, however, when time-attack runs turned the timing screens red.
Fermin Aldeguer was the first to unseat the #93 , briefly taking P1 before Jorge Martin, Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta all fired in quick laps. Marc responded with a 1:45.493 to obliterate his own lap record. But the mark did not stand. Instead, Bezzecchi produced a 1:45.455 to ****** top spot from the home hero by just 0.038s, per MotoGP's timing.
Alex Marquez, on Gresini machinery, had been chasing throughout. He got within a few hundredths of the old record on his first attempt and was 0.273s off P1 heading into the closing minutes. His final effort was enough to leapfrog brother Marc but fell short of Bezzecchi and the top spot, leaving the two ****** le contenders separated by that slender margin at the head of the timesheets. As a result, the Marquez brothers were denied what would have been a perfect homecoming on a circuit that has long favored the family.
#bezzecchi #marquez #marc #aragon
5 hours ago
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MotoGP is seen as the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, but as the 2027 grid fills up, several proven premier-class riders are finding themselves without a seat. For those awaiting new contracts, the production-based World Superbike Championship is emerging as the obvious alternative.
Jack Miller is the most recent example, as previously reported, after Yamaha confirmed it will part ways with the four-time MotoGP race winner at the end of 2026. The team is promoting Moto2 standout Izan Guevara to partner with Toprak Razgatlioğlu at Pramac for 2027. Miller, an 11-year veteran from Townsville with 210 Grand Prix starts, 23 podiums, and four wins, is considering several options for next year, including a move to WSBK.
"I'm looking at options over in WorldSBK, trying to swap over there and with my experience on the Michelin tire over the last 11 years, hopefully I'll be able to take some of that experience over there and see what we can do in a different form of racing," Miller said ahead of the Aragon Grand Prix. "There's some stuff over there, sure, but we're not in a massive rush to try to secure something tomorrow, it's about making the decision that I like the most going forward. It has to suit me, where I see my career going in the next few years and what sort of route I'd like to take."
Álex Rins, an eight-time MotoGP race winner and 2020 third-place finisher, is another odd man out for 2027. Yamaha's factory team has signed Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura, leaving him without a ride. Rins confirmed ongoing talks with WorldSBK teams and hinted at additional suitors outside the paddock.
#worldsbk #several
MotoGP is seen as the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, but as the 2027 grid fills up, several proven premier-class riders are finding themselves without a seat. For those awaiting new contracts, the production-based World Superbike Championship is emerging as the obvious alternative.
Jack Miller is the most recent example, as previously reported, after Yamaha confirmed it will part ways with the four-time MotoGP race winner at the end of 2026. The team is promoting Moto2 standout Izan Guevara to partner with Toprak Razgatlioğlu at Pramac for 2027. Miller, an 11-year veteran from Townsville with 210 Grand Prix starts, 23 podiums, and four wins, is considering several options for next year, including a move to WSBK.
"I'm looking at options over in WorldSBK, trying to swap over there and with my experience on the Michelin tire over the last 11 years, hopefully I'll be able to take some of that experience over there and see what we can do in a different form of racing," Miller said ahead of the Aragon Grand Prix. "There's some stuff over there, sure, but we're not in a massive rush to try to secure something tomorrow, it's about making the decision that I like the most going forward. It has to suit me, where I see my career going in the next few years and what sort of route I'd like to take."
Álex Rins, an eight-time MotoGP race winner and 2020 third-place finisher, is another odd man out for 2027. Yamaha's factory team has signed Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura, leaving him without a ride. Rins confirmed ongoing talks with WorldSBK teams and hinted at additional suitors outside the paddock.
#worldsbk #several
4 days ago
Photos by Rob Gray (Polarity Photo)
Enea Bastianini is trading Tech3 KTM's struggling package for one of the 2026 grid's genuine front-runners, joining the SuperFile Trackhouse squad on Aprilia machinery for the next two seasons.
Trackhouse confirmed the signing on August 24, with the Italian set to partner Raul Fernandez, who recently renewed with the American outfit. Bastianini fills the seat vacated by Ai Ogura, who is moving to Yamaha. The switch pairs "The Beast" with a team that has been a regular presence at the sharp end of the championship this year - a marked upgrade over the Tech3 KTM effort he's been enduring.
Tech3 announced the split in the week leading up to Aragon, posting a farewell to Il Romagnolo on social media. "After two seasons with the team, it's time to say goodbye to Enea Bastianini at the end of the year," the team wrote. "Thank you for everything you've brought to the team over the past two seasons: the commitment, the racing, the laughs and the moments along the way. We've still got a season to finish together, but we'll be wishing you all the good luck, Enea!" Bastianini still has the balance of 2026 to run out on the RC16 before closing that chapter.
The timing lines up with a broader reset across MotoGP. Bastianini steps into a new-era Aprilia RS-GP built around the incoming regulations, with the reduced-capacity 850cc machinery, revised tires, and a fresh rulebook all landing at once. Pre-season testing kicks off at Valencia after the 2026 finale, giving him an early run at development work on the new bike.
#tech3 #team #seasons #year
Enea Bastianini is trading Tech3 KTM's struggling package for one of the 2026 grid's genuine front-runners, joining the SuperFile Trackhouse squad on Aprilia machinery for the next two seasons.
Trackhouse confirmed the signing on August 24, with the Italian set to partner Raul Fernandez, who recently renewed with the American outfit. Bastianini fills the seat vacated by Ai Ogura, who is moving to Yamaha. The switch pairs "The Beast" with a team that has been a regular presence at the sharp end of the championship this year - a marked upgrade over the Tech3 KTM effort he's been enduring.
Tech3 announced the split in the week leading up to Aragon, posting a farewell to Il Romagnolo on social media. "After two seasons with the team, it's time to say goodbye to Enea Bastianini at the end of the year," the team wrote. "Thank you for everything you've brought to the team over the past two seasons: the commitment, the racing, the laughs and the moments along the way. We've still got a season to finish together, but we'll be wishing you all the good luck, Enea!" Bastianini still has the balance of 2026 to run out on the RC16 before closing that chapter.
The timing lines up with a broader reset across MotoGP. Bastianini steps into a new-era Aprilia RS-GP built around the incoming regulations, with the reduced-capacity 850cc machinery, revised tires, and a fresh rulebook all landing at once. Pre-season testing kicks off at Valencia after the 2026 finale, giving him an early run at development work on the new bike.
#tech3 #team #seasons #year
12 days ago
A service to mark the 81st anniversary of VJ Day has taken place at Hull's newly cleaned cenotaph.
Veterans, families and the community gathered at the monument in Paragon Square to mark the surrender of ***** an on 15 August 1945.
Hull City Council said the stonework of the cenotaph and the Boer War monument underwent a non-abrasive "delicate" clean in July.
Frances Yeaman, 91, laid a wreath for her husband, James, who served as a Royal Marine in World War Two, and said the monuments looked "really beautiful".
Frances Yeaman, 91, laid a wreath for her husband [BBC]
#frances #mark #cenotaph #husband
Veterans, families and the community gathered at the monument in Paragon Square to mark the surrender of ***** an on 15 August 1945.
Hull City Council said the stonework of the cenotaph and the Boer War monument underwent a non-abrasive "delicate" clean in July.
Frances Yeaman, 91, laid a wreath for her husband, James, who served as a Royal Marine in World War Two, and said the monuments looked "really beautiful".
Frances Yeaman, 91, laid a wreath for her husband [BBC]
#frances #mark #cenotaph #husband
23 days ago
Barcelona have not made any defensive reinforcements this summer but have different players on their radar.
The Catalan club have been tracking the progress of Racing Santander player Jorge Salinas, but a move has not transpired so far.
Barça wanted to complete the move before 1 July, insisting that his release clause was €8 million, since Racing had not officially been promoted to La Liga.
However, the newly-promoted club have insisted on the €16 million release clause from the outset, leaving the two clubs apart in negotiations.
Speaking about Salinas' future, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo, Racing sporting director Chema Aragon insisted the versatile defender will only leave if a club triggers his €16 million release clause.
#clause #salinas #move
The Catalan club have been tracking the progress of Racing Santander player Jorge Salinas, but a move has not transpired so far.
Barça wanted to complete the move before 1 July, insisting that his release clause was €8 million, since Racing had not officially been promoted to La Liga.
However, the newly-promoted club have insisted on the €16 million release clause from the outset, leaving the two clubs apart in negotiations.
Speaking about Salinas' future, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo, Racing sporting director Chema Aragon insisted the versatile defender will only leave if a club triggers his €16 million release clause.
#clause #salinas #move
24 days ago
ONE Championship has unveiled four thrilling MMA and submission grappling contests for ONE Fight Night 47 on Prime Video, adding another layer of excitement to what promises to be a spectacular night of martial arts action.
The event takes place on Friday, September 4, live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Gilbert Nakatani faces Nazareth "The Northstar" Lalthazuala in strawweight MMA, Gabriela "Gabi" Fujimoto takes on Macarena Aragon in women's atomweight MMA, Hector "La Arana" Almonacid meets Pedro "Guerreiro" Dantas in featherweight MMA, and Rafael Lovato Jr. locks horns with Pawel Jaworski in a middleweight submission grappling matchup.
The strawweight MMA fight between Nakatani and Lalthazuala is a classic clash of experience against explosive momentum.
Nakatani is a 32-year-old California native from Aragon Training Academy with nine career MMA victories, seven coming via finish, who has spent his ONE Championship tenure testing himself against tough opposition.
#nakatani #lalthazuala #submission
The event takes place on Friday, September 4, live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Gilbert Nakatani faces Nazareth "The Northstar" Lalthazuala in strawweight MMA, Gabriela "Gabi" Fujimoto takes on Macarena Aragon in women's atomweight MMA, Hector "La Arana" Almonacid meets Pedro "Guerreiro" Dantas in featherweight MMA, and Rafael Lovato Jr. locks horns with Pawel Jaworski in a middleweight submission grappling matchup.
The strawweight MMA fight between Nakatani and Lalthazuala is a classic clash of experience against explosive momentum.
Nakatani is a 32-year-old California native from Aragon Training Academy with nine career MMA victories, seven coming via finish, who has spent his ONE Championship tenure testing himself against tough opposition.
#nakatani #lalthazuala #submission
26 days ago
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Daniel Fernando García Velázquez took the admissions exam for Mexico's most famous university four times before finally getting the result that should have guaranteed him admission.
On his first three attempts, he had no option other than to travel the 400 km (250 miles) from his native Veracruz to Mexico City to take the test, because the prestigious National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) insisted it had to be taken in person.
On his fourth – and what should have been victorious – attempt this June, he traveled up anyway, even though this time, for the first time in the university's history, it would be administered online.
This time, Velázquez aced the exam – scoring 94 out of 120 in what should have secured him a spot on the Communication and Journalism degree program offered at UNAM's Aragón School of Higher Studies.
#university #exam #fernando
Daniel Fernando García Velázquez took the admissions exam for Mexico's most famous university four times before finally getting the result that should have guaranteed him admission.
On his first three attempts, he had no option other than to travel the 400 km (250 miles) from his native Veracruz to Mexico City to take the test, because the prestigious National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) insisted it had to be taken in person.
On his fourth – and what should have been victorious – attempt this June, he traveled up anyway, even though this time, for the first time in the university's history, it would be administered online.
This time, Velázquez aced the exam – scoring 94 out of 120 in what should have secured him a spot on the Communication and Journalism degree program offered at UNAM's Aragón School of Higher Studies.
#university #exam #fernando
2 months ago
Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORKA) is one of the Top 10 Hot Stocks with the Highest Upside Potential. On June 23, H.C. Wainwright reaffirmed its Buy rating on Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORKA) with a price target of $120 on the stock.
This update comes after AbbVie announced that it is acquiring Apogee Therapeutics. AbbVie said that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apogee and its diverse pipeline of multiple clinical-stage candidates in development across inflammatory and immunological diseases, including atopic dermatitis (AD) and asthma.
Apogee's pipeline includes zumilokibart (APG777), a lead **** et. It is a subcutaneous half-life extended monoclonal antibody that targets IL-13 and is being developed as a treatment for atopic dermatitis. The company is also developing APG273, a combination of zumilokibart and APG333, an anti-TSLP half-life extended monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of asthma.
H.C. Wainwright noted that both Apogee and Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORKA) were created by privately-held Paragon Therapeutics and share several similarities. The firm said both companies focus on developing treatments for inflammatory and immune-related diseases, with a particular emphasis on inflammatory skin conditions.
Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORKA) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel biologics for the treatment of chronic skin diseases.
This update comes after AbbVie announced that it is acquiring Apogee Therapeutics. AbbVie said that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apogee and its diverse pipeline of multiple clinical-stage candidates in development across inflammatory and immunological diseases, including atopic dermatitis (AD) and asthma.
Apogee's pipeline includes zumilokibart (APG777), a lead **** et. It is a subcutaneous half-life extended monoclonal antibody that targets IL-13 and is being developed as a treatment for atopic dermatitis. The company is also developing APG273, a combination of zumilokibart and APG333, an anti-TSLP half-life extended monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of asthma.
H.C. Wainwright noted that both Apogee and Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORKA) were created by privately-held Paragon Therapeutics and share several similarities. The firm said both companies focus on developing treatments for inflammatory and immune-related diseases, with a particular emphasis on inflammatory skin conditions.
Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORKA) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel biologics for the treatment of chronic skin diseases.
2 months ago
The blaugrana club has officially confirmed that the Aragonese forward will not renew her contract and will leave on a free transfer after four historic seasons.
FC Barcelona Femení is facing one of its most painful departures in recent years. Salma Paralluelo has decided to bring her spell as a blaugrana player to an end after her contract expires on June 30, 2026.
The Aragonese attacker leaves the Catalan club after four memorable seasons in which she established herself as one of the most decisive and complete footballers on the world stage.
During her successful spell with Barça, Paralluelo amassed an enviable trophy haul of 15 ***** les, including three Champions Leagues, four league ***** les, three Copas de la Reina, four Spanish Super Cups and one Copa Catalunya.
The 22-year-old arrived at Barça from Villarreal as an explosive sprinter and leaves transformed into a complete footballer, capable of performing on either wing, as a centre-forward, and even at full-back.
FC Barcelona Femení is facing one of its most painful departures in recent years. Salma Paralluelo has decided to bring her spell as a blaugrana player to an end after her contract expires on June 30, 2026.
The Aragonese attacker leaves the Catalan club after four memorable seasons in which she established herself as one of the most decisive and complete footballers on the world stage.
During her successful spell with Barça, Paralluelo amassed an enviable trophy haul of 15 ***** les, including three Champions Leagues, four league ***** les, three Copas de la Reina, four Spanish Super Cups and one Copa Catalunya.
The 22-year-old arrived at Barça from Villarreal as an explosive sprinter and leaves transformed into a complete footballer, capable of performing on either wing, as a centre-forward, and even at full-back.
