Fermin Aldeguer is the new standard bearer of Team Gresini Racing MotoGP for the next two seasons, with the Faenza-based team also extending their partnership with Ducati for 2026.
 
The partnership between Gresini Racing and Ducati Corse is tighter than ever, with the recent seasons that brought Bastianini and Marc Márquez to the official team, and Fabio Di Giannantonio scoring his maiden MotoGP win aboard a Desmosedici GP machine. It is now time for Fermín Aldeguer, who has been among the protagonists in the last two Moto2 season, to shine with the squad lead by Nadia Padovani, alongside Alex Márquez, who has already been confirmed for 2025 and 2026.
 
The (blue) eyes are now set on November 19^th for the first official test…

THE GRESINI-DUCATI PARTNERSHIP EXTENDED TO 2026

FERMIN ALDEGUER – GRESINI RACING MOTOGP RIDER
“I’m extremely happy to be joining the Gresini family; this is an incredible opportunity to make my MotoGP debut with the best bike on the grid and with a fantastic team that has had plenty of iconic riders. I hope to get to grips quickly with the GP24: we’ll need to approach it step by step, but I cannot wait for the first test of the new season in Valencia. I’d like to thank Nadia and Gigi for their trust, which will be repaid.”
 
NADIA PADOVANI GRESINI – TEAM OWNER GRESINI RACING
“Family spirit is the concept our team is based upon, and it applies to our whole world championship history. It’s a great pleasure for us to welcome one of the most promising young talents in the series and our goal will be to protect him and help him make his way to the type of results that distinguish us. He’ll be with us for the next two seasons and Ducati will also stay in our garage until at least 2026. We’ll doubly happy, so welcome to the team Fermín!”

LUIGI DALL’IGNA - DUCATI CORSE GENERAL MANAGER
“We’re very happy to extend our partnership with the Gresini family until 2026. The team led by Nadia Padovani has managed to achieve great goals in recent years while showing all its strength and professionalism. Team Gresini Racing also brought several riders – some of them very young – to winning ways. This is why we’re sure that this is the ideal squad to welcome Fermín Aldeguer and to accompany him in his MotoGP debut season. I’d like to thank once again Nadia and the whole Gresini family. Looking forward to more exciting times together!”

 Celebrating the cafe, its heritage, and first held in 1994, the 30th annual Ace Cafe Reunion is on weekend of 6th -8th September 2024.

A new limited edition T-shirt and metal pin badge to mark the anniversary are now available online and at the Ace Cafe Shop.

 See you at The Ace   

Listen, revel and be immersed in a mix of the best rock and roll and rockabilly, blended with the London sub-culture sounds, broadcasting 24/7 on online radio and social media.

Team Gresini Racing MotoGP’s Marc Marquez has put up a show in today’s full MotoGP race in Spielberg. The rider #93 had a challenging time at the start with a coming together with Morbidelli, but then made a sensational recovery from 13^th to 4^th at the finish line. His pace was podium-worthy and his determination second to none, and without that setback things may have gone even better. 
 
A 13-second gap from winner Bagnaia at the chequered flag does not give justice to the performance by the eight time world champion, who will get ready for Aragon with great confidence on his growing potential with his Ducati machine. 
 
Alex Marquez rounded out the top ten as he could not find the right direction this weekend, with the top ten that became the realistic target as the round progressed.

Team Gresini Racing MotoGP’s Marc and Alex Marquez will need to turn the page on what was an unfortunate performance for both riders in this year’s #AustrianGP sprint race. Alex was the first one to crash as he lost control of his Ducati machine at the first chicane, with a nearly identical tumble by his older brother a few laps later while he was running in second place. 
 
The rider #93 made it back to the pits shortly after, while Alex still managed to make it to the finish line in twentieth place. Both riders are eager to bounce back as a new opportunity awaits them in the full-distance, Sunday encounter in Spielberg. Marc will line up on the front row, while Alex will start the race from row four. 

20^th - ALEX MARQUEZ #73
“Not much to say to be honest. After crashing with a couple of corners in, it was all about making it to the finish line. The only good thing is that there’s a new opportunity tomorrow and that I’m not hurt. Unfortunately qualifying didn’t go as planned but we still have a chance for a solid performance.”
 
DNF - MARC MARQUEZ #93
“I don’t want to dwell into what happened because we’re in the middle of what has been a solid weekend, up to the turn three crash at least. It’s a shame because I was feeling good on the bike and I wasn’t at the limit. All in all, we’re still confident in our chances for tomorrow’s race, where we’ll try to avoid mistake while being as quick as we can.”

The DR1VR show returns to the British Motor Museum on Sunday 15 September for its second year. Visitors can once again enjoy a relaxed day out with live music whilst admiring hundreds of modified cars including modern and classic stance, track builds, and timeless classics. Last year’s show featured over 500 vehicles on display, and many more are expected this year due to demand.

Since 2017, DR1VR has been producing automotive lifestyle accessories and media focusing on the modified, drift and racing car communities. They have built an ethos of 'respect every build', regardless of how much customisation there is to make someone’s car their own, whether it’s bagged or on coilovers, wrapped or painted. As with last year, all show vehicles must be pre-selected and approved.

Tom Caren, Shows Manager at the British Motor Museum, said, “We’re very pleased that the DR1VR show is returning to the Museum by popular demand. Visitors do not need to turn up in a custom vehicle; they can simply visit the show displays and Museum buildings and take in hundreds of these fantastic modified cars!”

Visitors and exhibitors can also enjoy exploring the Museum and Collections Centre, as entry is included with the Show ticket. Exhibitor tickets are £11. Visitor show tickets cost £16 per adult, £9 per child, £14 per concession and £43 for a family.

To find out more about the British Motor Museum & the DR1VR Show, please call 01926 895 300 or visit https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/dr1vr-show.