Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez both stepped on the Sachsenring podium today while placing Gresini Racing in the history books. For the first time in 27 years, two brothers share the premier class rostrum (last time was in 1997 at Imola with the Aoki brothers).
 
Today’s race went very different for the two brothers, with Alex who had a good start and a consistent pace near the front, while Marc was involved in one of his ‘famous’ comebacks, which culminated on the overtaking manoeuvre for second place on the #73.
 
It was the icing without the cake, or at least we could describe it this way, in a weekend in which everything had gone wrong prior to this race, especially with regards to the heavy crashes suffered by both riders in the previous days. A mixture of karma and heart give the two brothers, as well as the whole Team Gresini MotoGP, some great feeling entering the summer break. 

2^nd - MARC MARQUEZ #93 (third in the championship standings – 166 points)
“Today’s result feels as good as a race win. To be on the podium with Alex is something incredible that may have never happened, but here we are. It’s been a very challenging weekend which we saved with a great comeback – and the feeling is almost impossible to explain. The holidays will be good ones thanks to this ‘double’. I was feeling better today, and we gave it a try, but in order to battle for the win we needed a different weekend. We’re still happy as it is.”
 
3^rd - ALEX MARQUEZ #73 (tenth in the championship standings – 79 points)
“Honestly, I didn’t think I had the pace to be so close to the front; our goal was the top seven, but then I felt fully comfortable in the race and I pushed to the limit. The battle with Morbidelli was a great one and then, in the final stages, I didn’t have enough left to fend off Marc’s return. Jorge’s crash allowed me to get on the podium and the joy is immense.”

Under the watchful eye of an ecstatic Keanu Reeves, the German GP sprint race got underway with Alex and Marc Marquez starting the encounter from 5^th and 13^th position, respectively. The former had a challenging qualifying session as he crashed out in the final moments and suffered a big blow to his neck; Marc’s qualifying performance was even more unfortunate as he was held back by another rider found in the middle of the racing line during his last quick-lap attempt, which prevented him from making it through Q1. 
 
The race, however, smiled to the #93, who did well in finishing sixth after a comeback and a final overtake on Viñales that was sealed only at the photo finish. The Spanish rider is not on top form due to the big blow to the rib cage suffered yesterday, but he had a strong race up to the finish line; Alex’s encounter was a lot more difficult, with a not-too-good start and a good battle with KTM riders for the last point available.

6^th - MARC MARQUEZ #93
“To be starting from 13^th place here is a problem, because as much as you may like this track, there are only two spots where you can overtake… It’s been an unfavourable weekend from yesterday afternoon onwards. We’ll try to put another good performance tomorrow, but today’s sixth place finish is a good sign. I must thank the fact that there are mostly left-hand corners at this track for my physical condition, otherwise I would have likely not raced at all.”
 
9^th - ALEX MARQUEZ #73
“After the crash in qualifying I believe this is a positive result. I got a big blow to my neck, and this is where I had fractured my second vertebrae a few years back, so there was a little bit of worry. Fortunately, nothing is broken but today we struggled a bit in the race due to the lack of rest time between qualifying and race. The pace was good and tomorrow we’ll have another chance to got on holiday with a sweet taste in our mouths.”

The British Motor Museum, along with The Aston Martin Heritage Trust, is to host the Aston Martin Heritage Festival for the second year running on 31 August.  All Aston Martin owners are welcome to attend, no matter what age or model.  This year, the festival will be celebrating several special anniversaries - 30 years of the DB7 which is considered by some to be “the car that saved Aston Martin”, 90 years of the Ulster and MkII models which were known for their exceptional engineering and technical prowess plus 60 years of Goldfinger  - the DB5.  The organisers are appealing to anyone with these models to bring them along to the event!

The Trust will also be bringing a number of rare Aston Martin cars to the event including a 1934 Ulster, a DB7 i6 prototype and a DB7 Zagato.

Once again, parking will be set out by era, so visitors can expect to be wowed by a display of cars. There will be a stage and live screen featuring a full programme of presentations and interview’s capturing all the action.  In addition, there will be a number of traders, worth a visit for any car enthusiast or Aston Martin fan.

Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum, stated, “The ultimate celebration of Aston Martin is back for a second year! You won’t often get the chance to see such a vast collection of Aston Martins in one place, so whether you’re coming to join in with the display or simply to admire the cars, there’s something for you at the Aston Martin Heritage Festival. All models are welcome, we would love to see you and share the history and stories of one of the great British motoring iconic marques!”

Advance ticket prices are £16 per adult, £9 per child (5-16 years), Under 5s free, £14 per concession and £43 for a family. Anyone wishing to enter a vehicle into a show can do so online. For more information about the festival, please visit the website at https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/aston-martin-heritage-festival

Indian Motorcycle has announced its participation in the highly anticipated Faro rally in Portugal from July 18-21. As a highlight of the event, organisers Motoclube Faro will host a raffle where lucky attendees will have the chance to win an exclusive Indian FTR.

The Faro rally is one of the largest and most prestigious in Europe, attracting thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from across the continent. Set against the backdrop of Vale das Almas, close to Faro International Airport, this event promises an exciting three-day experience filled with camaraderie, live concerts, displays and captivating entertainment.

To give Indian Motorcycle customers an even more VIP experience at the event, the brand has partnered with Motoclube Faro and Iberia dealers to offer a special package for attendees, with advance booking. Priced at €65 per person, the package includes the following:

• General admission to the Motoclube Faro event (65€)
• Indian Motorcycle x Faro commemorative T-shirt and patch
• Tickets for the Indian Motorcycle Sunset Party and cocktails on Saturday night
• Access to the VIP area
• Reserved parking exclusively for Indian Motorcycles

To secure the Indian Motorcycle package and be eligible to enter the FTR drawing, interested attendees can make their reservation through one of the authorized Indian Motorcycle dealers in Iberia.

Dealers can be found at the following locations:

PORTUGAL SPAIN

The Faro 2024 rally promises to be an unforgettable gathering, rekindling the excitement and energy that riders get from their motorcycles. Indian Motorcycle looks forward to the opportunity to connect with passionate riders, showcase their extraordinary motorcycles, and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere that makes Faro the ultimate destination for motorcycle enthusiasts.

For more information on the rally please visit Motoclube Faro

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On Wednesday 10 July, the Dainese London Store will be throwing open its doors for a special in-store meet and greet with two world-renowned Dainese-supported riders, Guy Martin and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu.

Guy Martin, a motorcycle racer, truck mechanic, and television presenter, is a fan-favourite for his charismatic personality and passion for speed, and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the 2021 Superbike World Champion, is known for his extraordinary skill and determination on the track.

Free to attend, fans will have the chance to get autographs, take selfies, and engage in an exclusive Q&A session with the two riders.

Date: Wednesday, 10th July 2024
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Dainese London Store, 56 Commercial St, London E1 6LT
Entry: FREE