Category: Moto GP

1. FIRST OFFICIAL TEST OF 2023 DRAWS TO A CLOSE FOR TEAM GRESINI MOTOGP

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 7th Feb 2023

   The three-day test at the Sepang International Circuit, the first of 2023, was a successful one for Team Gresini MotoGP. Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio were able to continue – but more likely begin – the on-track work aboard the Desmosedici GP22 machines they first tried for a few laps more than three months ago at Valencia. 
    
   Despite a not-too-productive day two due to adverse weather, in which the riders #49 and #73 were still able to try their Ducati motorcycles in wet conditions, the final day allowed both riders to work on set-up and electronics, with an eye on engine braking.
    
   With the crates ready for the return to Europe, the following test will take place at Portimao on March 10-11 with the final test of the 2023 preseason. 

    

   7^th - FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO #49 (Best lap overall - 1’58.344s) 
   “The step forward compared to last year is there and it is quite noticeable. The bike is less on the limit compared to the previous version and there is bigger margin for improvement, especially on corner exit where you can work to perfect the traction side of things. We worked well with the team and we focused on the race pace: not only to prepare for the race itself but also to understand how the bike behaves and how I behave with used tyres. We’re still haven’t hit our full potential, but it was a good start nonetheless.”
    
   9^th - ALEX MARQUEZ #73 (Best lap overall - 1’58.385s) 
   “We working quite a lot on the bike and the set-up and we also did a time attack. It was important to understand which direction to take set-up wise especially considering my riding style: we’re still missing something, but generally speaking it was a very productive and constructive day. We understood a lot in these three days and at Portimao we’ll try to fine-tune some details in order to be ready for the first race.”

    

2. DEA SYSTEM A NEW ALLY OF TEAM GRESINI MOTOGP

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 1st Feb 2023

   The journey towards the 2023 continues unabated and Team Gresini MotoGP embraces a new, important partnership. Starting from this year, DEA SYSTEM, a leading company in the creation of products and systems for building and public spaces automation, will be among the new official sponsors of the team led by Nadia Padovani.
    
   A truly Italian, albeit of international flavour (with 14 branches around the world), DEA SYSTEM will be visible on the front fairings of both 2022 Desmosedici machines, on the leathers of Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio as well as on pit-box panels and team trucks.   

    

   MAURIZIO ODOARDI – DEA SYSTEM Spa MANAGING DIRECTOR
   “From the first meeting with Nadia and Carlo, we have been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm, passion and team spirit that characterises the Gresini Racing world. These are the same values that define our institution and that we share with all our partners around the world. We’re ready to start this new journey with team Gresini, for an exchange that will reinforce our brand and the values we spread.”
    
   TIZIANO LIEVORE – DEA SYSTEM Spa FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
   “I’m happy to start this stimulating partnership that ties together Italianity and internationality, two key traits I founded my company upon. Team Gresini Racing Team Gresini Racing represents the best ally to face this journey with, in full synergy, also due to the fantastic work Nadia has been carrying forward with passion and commitment.”
    
   CARLO MERLINI – COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR GRESINI RACING
   “It is always nice and stimulating to announce the beginning of a new collaboration… an new journey to share with DEA SYSTEM; the shared points between the two have been so many that made this partnership an absolutely natural one. We are getting ready to face a season filled with new challenges with the new arrival Alex Marquez but also with Diggia, who is going to tackle his second season in the premier class: expectations are clearly high. I would like to welcome Tiziano and Maurizio and thank them for putting their trust into the Gresini Racing projects… it will likely be a partnership filled with success and excitement!”

    

3. OLI AND GRESINI CELEBRATE THEIR FIFTH SEASON TOGETHER

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 31st Jan 2023

   Fresh challenges await Gresini Racing and Oli this year, as the two companies shake hands once again for a 2023 season that promises to be an interesting one, thanks also to a new line-up with still undiscovered potential. 
    
   Fabio Di Giannatonio is willing to show all his talent in his sophomore MotoGP year with a bike he now knows well, while new arrival Alex Marquéz will try to change pace with new machinery after a couple of up-and-down seasons. 
    
   OLI, for over 30 years a leading company specialised in production and development of bathroom solutions, namely flushing cisterns and universal mechanisms, will be again one of the official sponsors of Team Gresini MotoGP with great visibility on both Ducati machines #73 and #49 as well as on both riders’ leathers and team uniforms.

    

   ANTÓNIO OLIVEIRA – BOARD MEMBER OF OLI S.A.
   "After a very successful season, we are delighted to continue our partnership with Gresini Racing! As we enter the fifth season together, we look back on a connection between two family companies that with persistence and courage have achieved success on and off the track. The common values between OLI and Gresini have strengthened our bond and make us look forward to another year with confidence! ".
    
   CARLO MERLINI – COMMERCIAL & MARKETING DIRECTOR GRESINI RACING
   “The partnership with Oli is based on a strong spirit of cooperation and this is surely thanks to a deep commonality of values which created between the two companies. A half decade in which we witness plenty of exciting moment, such as last year for example, but also some challenging ones that still saw OLI and Gresini Racing tight together, with an eye towards the future and fully focused on the goals to achieve. I would like to thank Federica and Antonio for the renewed confidence in Gresini’s MotoGP project, which I’m sure we’ll repay with the emotions that our riders will be able to deliver.”

    

4. YOUALL AND GRESINI MOTOGP, TWO MORE YEARS TOGETHER

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 11th Jan 2023

   A new year approaches with new challenges and consolidated allies… The partnership between Gresini Racing and YOUALL enters its sixth year, with a two-year agreement that will see the Chinese company alongside the MotoGP team for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
    
   A leading company in the production of all-in-one carburettor-fuel injection systems, YOUALL embraces the arrival of Alex Marquez and confirms its commitment on both the 2022-spec Desmosedici machines, on the riders’ leathers, team uniforms, pit-box panels, trucks and hospitality of Team Gresini Racing MotoGP.
    
   Total visibility has been granted to YOUALL, with the company aiming at more success with the team lead by Nadia Padovani. 

5. 3 Types of Insurance for Bikers

   Posted on 10:00am Friday 23rd Dec 2022

   Finding yourself opting for a bike over a more traditional vehicle like a car might be a sensible choice as far as you’re concerned, but if you’re in the minority among the people that you know, you might not be fully aware of the types of insurance that better suit you compared to your car-driving friends. Still, this shouldn’t be something that slows you down, and making yourself aware of the different types of insurance that are available can have you enjoying your biking hobby with even more confidence and comfort than before.

   The way in which you specifically enjoy your hobby is bound to make a difference here as well.

   For the Racers     

   For example, your interest in motorbikes might not just stem from a love of riding them or maintaining them in a casual sense, but from a more competitive angle. Of course, this is a whole subsection of motorsports, and as a result, you will find yourself with a lot of other fans to interact with. Naturally, though, a certain danger can come from racing which is not so actively present when riding motorbikes at lower speeds on normal roads, and so having tailored insurance for track racing can make a lot of sense for riders that enjoy track days.

   This might be something that you’re interested in viewing before you get involved yourself, though, and if that’s the case, visiting MotoGP might help you to get acquainted.

   A More Casual Approach

   That being said, you might just like to use your motorbike in the same way anyone with a vehicle would. In this sense, you might find that the types of insurance that you need are somewhat similar to what you would require with other vehicles. Third-party insurance can help you to cover yourself against damage, but learning more about what’s specific to motorbikes might require further research. This is obviously something that you can do yourself with the help of the internet, but if you did like the idea of finding dedicated communities with whom you can share your passion, there are plenty out there that can help to expand your knowledge of this particular hobby.

   Protection Against Theft

   It might have also come to your attention that a bike could be easier to steal than something like a car, which might make you a bit more cautious and protective of it. While there are several things that you can do to keep your bike safe, what might make you most comfortable is the knowledge that you’ve covered yourself with the right theft insurance. It’s important that you are cautious, and aware of different methods that can reduce the risk of this happening in the first place, but it’s also important to understand that you’re not going to be able to be constantly on your guard when it comes to something like this – especially if you’re planning on your motorbike being your primary vehicle.

    

    

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