Issue #565: Bagnaia Bests Marquez

This week’s edition features a triple bill of racing action, beginning in Spain with a titanic tussle in MotoGP. Marc Marquez tried his best to deliver a home win, but reigning World Champion Francesco Bagnaia reigned supreme at Jerez. Henry Cheal and Dan Lawrence covered the thrilling contest. Meanwhile, the FIA Formula E championship continued in Monaco, which saw Mitch Evans lead a Jaguar 1-2 finish. Jack Smith was on hand in Monte Carlo to report on the all-electric series’ latest 2024 instalment. Across the pond, the NTT IndyCar series resumed at Barber Motorsports Park for the Grand Prix of Alabama. Scott McLaughlin triumphed during a race that featured several incidents and caution periods. Kevin Dejewski reports straight from trackside while also snapping some brilliant images. Since Liberty Media made its bombshell announcement to acquire MotoGP parent company Dorna Sports by the end of 2024, all talk has been centred on how it could transform two-wheeled racing. But MotoGP isn’t Dorna’s sole product and Dan highlights the reasons Liberty should ensure that it also offers equal treatment to World Superbikes in this week’s edition of Start Your Engines. Elsewhere, Formula 1 racing was on the back-burner, but reports emerged last week that design guru Adrian Newey is considering leaving his position at Red Bull, prompting Dan to discuss who would be the likeliest suitors for the Briton’s services. With rumours over Max Verstappen’s future also continuing to whirl amid the tension at Red Bull, Editor Taylor Powling considered whether Newey’s possible exit could trigger the Dutchman’s departure. And with Lance Stroll coming in for criticism due to his avoidable clash with Daniel Ricciardo in the Chinese Grand Prix, Claire Millins gives the pressurised Canadian some solid advice in this week’s Carla’s Corner. The recent 81st Goodwood Members’ Meeting saw a landmark demonstration of Can-Am machines steal the show. Mo Rehman spoke to Era Motorsport owner Kyle Tilley about bringing seven iconic Shadow Can-Am machines to the historic race meet, with added words from car owners Jim Bartell and Kirt Bennett. And, as always, we have all the usual news, views and stories covered in this week's edition of the most widely read weekly motorsport magazine in the world!