UMBF NEWS
Jorge Martin becomes MotoGP World Champion and takes the Number one to Aprillia
Jorge Martin clinched the 2024 MotoGP™ World Championship with a third-place finish in Barcelona, becoming the first Independent Team rider to win the title, while Francesco Bagnaia secured his 11th season victory, and Marc Marquez celebrated a strong second place.
Will Brown becomes Supercars Champion
Will Brown clinched the 2024 Supercars Championship title with a strategic drive to second place behind teammate Broc Feeney in the Adelaide 500 opener, marking a triumphant 1-2 finish for Triple Eight.
It comes down to this Brock VS Brown for the Supercars Championship
Will Brown and Broc Feeney, teammates at Triple Eight Race Engineering, face off in a thrilling Supercars championship finale at the Adelaide 500, with Brown's consistent podium finishes giving him a points edge, but Feeney needing a flawless weekend to potentially steal the title.
The Maniac is back Andrea Iannone returns to MotoGP to Replace injured Fabio Di Giannantonio
Andrea Iannone is making a passionate return to MotoGP after five years, filling in for Fabio Di Giannantonio on Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team, thanks to Rossi’s unexpected invitation, and is excited to experience the thrill of MotoGP once again without pressure to win.
Marc Marquez takes a Dramatic Victory at Phillip Island
Marc Marquez triumphed at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix after an intense battle with Jorge Martin, who extended his championship lead over Francesco Bagnaia, who finished third.
Jorge Martin Dominates the Sprint Race at Phillip Island
Jorge Martin dominated the Phillip Island sprint race, while crashes involving Jack Miller, Johann Zarco, Alex Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi, Maverick Viñales, and Brad Binder added drama to an intense battle for positions.
Jorge Martin Takes a Dominant Pole Position in the Dying moments of Qualifying
Jorge Martin secured pole position at Phillip Island ahead of Marc Marquez and Maverick Viñales, while championship contender Francesco Bagnaia starts from fifth, and surprises included Pedro Acosta and Jack Miller struggling in Q1, qualifying 15th and 16th respectively.
Richie Stanaway gets his Supercars career saved by PremiAir Racing
PremiAir Nulon Racing has signed Richie Stanaway to race full-time in the 2025 Supercars Championship, replacing the retiring Tim Slade and reuniting Stanaway with former teammate James Golding.
Wet and Drmatic Friday at Phillip Island
Friday's action at Phillip Island saw Marc Marquez top MotoGP™ Practice, leading a Ducati 1-2-3, while in Moto2 Fermin Aldeguer set the pace and Angel Piqueras dominated Moto3, with Australian riders Kelso and Agius showing promise in challenging conditions.
The Roar of the Island is Here Australian Gran Prix Preview
The 2024 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island promises a thrilling showdown between Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia for the championship title, with fierce competition from rising star Pedro Acosta and fan-favorite Jack Miller pushing for a home victory.
Ricciardo given the door by Redbull to bring in rising young gun Liam Lawson for the rest of the 2024 F1 season
Daniel Ricciardo's Formula One career has come to an end, with Red Bull confirming his replacement by reserve driver Liam Lawson for the remainder of the season after 257 races and eight Grand Prix wins.
Jack Miller gets a lifeline ride with his old Team Pramac Racing for 2025
Jack Miller returns to Pramac Racing for the 2025 MotoGP season, reuniting with the team he previously raced for from 2018 to 2020, this time on Yamaha machinery, as Pramac switches manufacturers to challenge for podiums.
Toyota and Walkinshaw join forces to create a Supra Supercar for 2026
Toyota will enter the Supercars Championship in 2026 with a V8-powered GR Supra, partnering with Walkinshaw Andretti United, marking the brand's return to Australian touring car racing.
Adrien Newey Design powerhouse for Redbull makes desision to join Aston Martin
Adrian Newey, renowned F1 designer, will join Aston Martin in 2025 as managing technical partner, bringing his expertise to the team in a high-profile move worth AUD $39.12 million annually, aimed at helping them compete for championships.
Time to go Endurance Racing starting with the Sandown 500
The 2024 Repco Supercars Championship heats up as co-drivers join the mix at the upcoming Penrite Oil Sandown 500, adding new dynamics to the title fight between Will Brown, Chaz Mostert, Broc Feeney, and Cam Waters, with crucial points and high stakes on the line.
Supercars Champion Brodie Kostecki makes the move to djr in 2025
Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will join Dick Johnson Racing in 2025, partnering Will Davison as the team aims to return to championship contention after the departure of Anton De Pasquale.
Marc Marquez long road back to the top has been completed by winning Aragon Grand Prix
Marc Marquez ended his three-year winless streak by dominating the Aragon Grand Prix, securing his first victory for Gresini Ducati while an incident between his brother Alex and reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia shook up the race standings.
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Gresini has signed Fermin Aldeguer for 2025
Gresini Ducati has confirmed Moto2 standout Fermin Aldeguer will join their MotoGP team in 2025, partnering with Alex Marquez, as Ducati finalizes its rider line-up after Pramac's switch to Yamaha and VR46's signing of Franco Morbidelli.
LCR SIGN MOTO2 SUPERSTAR Somkiat Chantra FOR 2025
LCR Honda has announced that Somkiat Chantra will replace Takaaki Nakagami in MotoGP for 2025, with Nakagami transitioning to a test rider role for Honda, marking the end of his full-time racing career.