Time to tango: the Gran Premio YPF Energia de Argentina is just hours away from firing up as we get set for our ninth edition at the Termas de Rio Hondo venue. Round 2 of 22, it’s a circuit of fast corners, overtaking opportunities in abundance and a final sector to host the biggest of grandstand finishes. On Thursday, it’s our first opportunity to touch base with the stars of the show, with headlines aplenty.
#1 OUT OF COTA: “I won’t be in Austin”
Already missing the season-opener in Thailand and this week’s trip to Argentina, Jorge Martin’s (Aprilia Racing) injury woes mean he won’t race in the USA either.
LEARNING LESSONS: Bagnaia to challenge teammate Marc?
After a solid start to 2025 with P3 in both the Sprint and Grand Prix, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) has yet to take a podium at Termas… can he be there this weekend?
“IT FEELS GOOD… BUT 21 TO GO” – Marc Marquez
The #93 may be in P1 but returning to Argentina for the first time in five years and without prior testing at the track, Round 2 could be a different story to Round 1.
PRESS CONFERENCE: Marc, Alex and Pecco in attendance… with a special guest
The top three in the Championship share their thoughts with the international media but are joined by reigning World Champion Jorge Martin but it the prognosis wasn’t good for the #1
ROOKIE WATCH: Ogura eyes repeat performance
The reigning Moto2™ World Champion was the star at Buriram and don’t think that Argentina will be any different!
Check out the entire schedule for the Argentinean Grand Prix, with track action getting underway on Friday at 09:00 local time (UTC – 3) to begin a mega weekend as the title fight heats up in Buriram!