Suzuki star, Alex Rins and 2019 rookie, Joan Mir have made great strides with the Japanese manufacturer throughout the season as the factory team wraps up another year of development and refinement. The Team Suzuki Ecstar is currently ranked 5th in the team championship rankings just 6 points behind the Petronas Yamaha SRT team. Alex…
Chapter 19 – The Grand Finale Redemption
All rider photos sourced from MotoGP.com The 2019 MotoGP season came and went (arguably too fast) and while there is still one GP left, fans and teams have their eyes set on 2020. Team switches, a new set of rookies and a contract renewal year, the expectations for the 2020 season are continuously escalating. With that…
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Earlier this year Grand Prix Scout started a weekly newsletter to prepare fans for each GP and to provide post-race analysis. Written by our Director of Content, Julia Robinson, each newsletter offers unique stats and analysis around circuit, riders, race conditions and more. Click here to join the newsletter and to have analysis delivered straight…
The 19th & Final Round Of Gentleman’s Betting
The day we have all been dreading has arrived… The final Gentleman’s Betting announcement of the 2019 season. 19 rounds / 76 (statistically fair) teams later and the final race in Valencia is right around the corner! This means that this is your final chance to redeem yourself/beat your friend one more time/test your MotoGP…
(Top) 3 Takeaways From The 2019 Season
All photos sourced from MotoGP.com We are somehow already awaiting the final Grand Prix of the season as riders take a well deserved week off before closing out the 2019 season in Valencia. This season has been claimed to be one of the most competitive race seasons in recent history. New talent thrown into the…
Maverick Vinales – The Star Yamaha Child
Maverick Vinales is back on top after finishing 1st at the ever so demanding Malaysian Grand Prix! The Spanish rider bumped himself back up to 3rd place in the World Championship rankings as the final round of the 2019 MotoGP season lingers on the horizon. Sitting a comfortable 35 points ahead of his teammate, Valentino…
Sepang – Endless Possibilities
The Sepang Int. Circuit has a little bit of everything. Two long straightaways, a handful of hairpin turns, a nice double apex and fast flowing connectors. So, why is this important? Let me begin with that it is very important. Riding on such a diversely configured circuit translates to a fair man’s game. Not one…
Super Combined Index Sepang International Circuit
The Super Combined Index reflects a rider’s historical performance handicapped by their current season performance. Now we all know that a race win takes more than just fast times. That’s why we start from the ground up and penalize each rider’s historical sector speed by their historical sector consistency. This produces the Combined Index which…
We Create The Teams, You Cast A Vote
Back to back to back races?? That’s right! The teams and riders are settling in at the Sepang International Circuit which means it’s time for another round of Gentleman’s Betting. We create statistically fair “Dream Teams” and you vote on which one you think will bring home the most cumulative points. Click here to view…
P2 Locked Down For Andrea Dovizioso
With only 2 more rounds to go in the 2019 MotoGP season, Ducati rider, Andrea Dovizioso has secured his position as the 2019 World Champion runner-up. 135 points behind the newly crowned World Champion, Marc Marquez and 57 points ahead of Suzuki rider, Alex Rins, Dovizioso can finish off the season with his mind at…
Rain or Shine, It’s Time For The Australian GP
The 17th round of the 2019 season is well underway with Free Practice Friday hours away. Rain or shine, riders will ease into the weekend and soon be battling for Q1 vs Q2 positions. Phillip Island is expected to be a bit rainy Friday and Saturday before clearing up for a partly cloudy race day….
New Season, New Lineup – KTM 2020 Team Confirmed
All photos soured from MotoGP.com The KTM team has officially announced their 2020 lineup with two new riders joining the family. 2020 Factory Team: Pol Espargaro, Spain Brad Binder, South Africa 2020 Satellite Team: Miguel Oliveira, Portugal Iker Lucuona, Spain
Gentleman’s Betting – Round 17
Back to back races means it’s time for another round of Gentleman’s Betting! We create statistically fair “Dream Teams” and you choose which team you think will bring home the most cumulative championship points at this weekend’s race in Australia. Click here to view the teams and to cast your vote. Polls close Saturday afternoon…
Quartararo’s Path To Rookie Of The Year
The newest member to the Petronas Yamaha SRT team, Fabio Quartararo, has left fans and opponents in awe one race after another. Last weekend, the young French rider claimed the 2019 Rookie of the Year award at the Twin Ring Motegi as he landed himself on the podium for the 6th time this year. 6…
A Memorable Race For the Japan Podium Finishers
Chapter 16 of the 2019 season has commenced and the 3 podium riders all walked away with great pride. 3 nationalities3 manufacturers3 big achievements 1st Place: Repsol Honda Team, Marc Marquez (Spain) With a seemingly effortless win, Marc Marquez and Honda won the 2019 constructors crown. 2nd Place: Petronas Yamaha SRT, Fabio Quartararo (France) Claiming…
