Treat Yourself: Photography gifts for under $50

Amid a difficult year, people around the world have found ways to “treat themselves” without spending a fortune, from planning “staycations” to practicing #SelfCareSundays. Photography often gets a bad rap for being expensive, with the best camera bodies and lenses easily costing several thousand bucks. But with “back-to-school” shopping season in full swing, we wanted to do a quick roundup of more affordable items to consider for your wish list as we head into fall.

We’ve included a bit of everything in this self-gifting guide, from handy accessories and travel kits to more experimental tools to bring your creative photography to the next level. You’ll also find fine art prints to hang on your walls for everyday inspiration and presets designed to make your photos pop off the screen. Along the way, we hope you’ll discover a few surprises as well.

 

Lomography Light Painter ($9.90)

You can practice your light-painting skills with any light source, from glow sticks to flashlights, but this accessory from Lomography gives you more flexibility. It has eight variations and a range of colors you can mix-and-match or combine for more creative shots.

 

Preset Packages by Lauren Naylor ($7.00-$10.00)

 

The photographer and creative director Lauren Naylor has a few unique preset packages, perfect for artists with a nostalgic and dreamy sensibility. The 70s Baby/True Blue bundle ($7.00) brings out those vintage vibes and cool tones, while the B&W Essentials ($10.00) helps you achieve the contrast and grain of classic black and white film.

 

Photodom Eco Tote Bag ($10)

 

This organic cotton bag is perfect for the sustainably-minded photographer looking to cut down on single-use plastics. Photodom has multiple designs available—while the iconic “Thank You” bag-inspired “Shoot Film” tote is currently sold out, you can grab an “Introverted but willing to discuss photography” design for just $10. With eight states having introduced plastic bag bans thus far, you can use this tote for your grocery shopping, school books, and more.

 

ANDYCINE Photographic Prism ($11.00)

 

Prism photography has become enormously popular in recent years, thanks in large part to pioneers like 19TONES, who coined the term “Prismagraphy.” There are tons of prisms on the market these days, but this one is simple and lightweight. You can use it to create eye-catching rainbow effects in-camera before graduating to more elaborate prism experiments.

 

Sensei Optics Care and Cleaning Kit ($19.95)

 

This cleaning kit from Sensei includes everything you’ll need to keep your lens dust- and fingerprint-free: cleaning spray, lens tissues, an air blower, and brushes. It all comes in a mesh travel case that you can pack right in your camera bag.

 

Holga Lens for Canon DSLR Camera ($19.99)

 

We included the iconic Holga camera further down this list, but if you want to mimic the look of a toy camera while using your DSLR, here’s another option. This 60mm lens was created to produce “Holga-esque” images with that dreamy, lo-fi aesthetic, soft focus, and vignetting, right in-camera.

 

PULUZ 20cm Lightbox ($22.53)

 

Foldable and portable, this lightbox is perfect for at-home product shoots, whether you plan to photograph jewelry or toys. It has a built-in LED light and six backgrounds you can use to create soft, even lighting.

 

Lowepro GearUp Wrap ($22.99)

 

This portable and streamlined organizer is ideal for photographers on the move. Use it to keep your cords, USB chargers, cables, and battery ready to go, all in one place.

 

Selens 5-in-1 Portable Reflector ($23.98)

 

With grips for easy handling, this reflector includes five surfaces: a silver cover, a gold cover for warm light, a white cover, a black cover, and a translucent panel/diffuser. It’s compact and foldable, so you can bring it on location for outdoor shoots.

 

Preset Packages by Tomas Havel ($29)

 

The epic landscape and travel photographer Tomas Havel created these preset bundles to help other artists enhance their images through adjustments to color, light, and texture. Selections at the $29 price point include a Golden Hour collection, an Autumn Colors collection, a Winter Wonderland collection for those cold and icy vibes, a Tropical collection for oceans and beaches, and tons more. Keep in mind that Tomas currently has eight preset packages available in total; you can get them all for a special price of $79.

 

Urth UV Filter Plus+ ($30)

 

This professional Ultraviolet filter by Urth protects your lens from water and oil, while also making your photos sharper in hazy weather. As a bonus, Urth plants five trees for every item sold.

 

Prints by Hayden Scott ($30)

 

500px Ambassador Hayden Scott, who’s captured unforgettable views of classic American cities and landscapes, including our national parks, offers prints starting at just $30 for the 5×7 size. The prints are made with Kodak Professional Endura Premier Lustre paper with an archival life of 100-plus years.

 

The Creative Photography Cookbook by Dina Belenko ($39)

 

This eBook, created by 500px Ambassador Dina Belenko, takes a fresh approach to the photo tutorial with 31 “recipes” for surreal and gravity-defying still lives. She’ll show you step-by-step how to use effects like steam, fire, and splashes to bring your at-home photo shoots to the next level. All the setups are surprisingly simple, and you can bring them to life using basic gear.

 

Think Tank Emergency Rain Cover ($39.75)

 

This cover from Think Tank protects your gear from both dust and rain, while also allowing you to easily view your LCD and adjust your controls. It’s simple, easy-to-use, and affordable, making it the perfect choice for the traveling photographer. If you get unlucky and find yourself in a downpour on location, you’re covered.

 

Holga 120N Plastic Camera (39.99)

 

This classic toy camera might not be ideal for technically “perfect” or hi-fi photos, but it’s great for quirky, quick shots with cool effects, from light leaks to vignettes. Grab your 120 roll film, and have fun shooting your surroundings, without getting bogged down by camera settings (there are only two aperture settings: sunny and shade).

 

Manfrotto Mini Tripod (39.99)

 

This tripod works with most smartphones; you can use it as a stabilizer for photos and a grip for videos. It combines durability, portability, and intuitive design for anyone shooting on the go.

 

The Ultimate Lens Hood (ULH) ($41.29)

 

Launched via Kickstarter in 2018, the ULH is a silicone lens hood designed to eliminate glare and reflections, especially when shooting through glass. It’s the ideal companion for the cityscape photographer, as it makes shooting at observation decks or through windows seamless and easy.

 

Lensball Pro ($44)

 

The Lensball is a sphere made out of lens-grade K9 crystal, designed specifically for photographers. You can shoot through it for an ultra-wide field of view similar to what you’d expect from a fisheye lens. They come in multiple sizes, but the 80mm is a good place to start, weighing in at 1.45 lbs.

 

Prints by Ryan Longnecker ($45)

 

Hold onto the last bit of summer with a print by 500px Ambassador Ryan Longnecker, whose beachside photos capture the carefree spirit of California. His artworks come in a range of formats, materials, and sizes, but you can grab an 8×10 print for $45.

 

Photoflex FirstStudio® LiteIgloo ($48.95)

 

Photoflex made this lighting enclosure for online auction and catalog photos, so you can use it for a more polished look across all your high-key product and still life work. You have several options when it comes to light sources, as the enclosure works well with sunlight, strobes, and tungsten.

 

Peak Design Camera Cube ($49.95)

 

This camera cube by Peak Design will work seamlessly with any of Peak Design’s popular Travel Bags, protecting your gear while keeping it organized and accessible at all times. It’s customizable, so you can tailor it to your gear, whether you’re toting a bulky DSLR setup or traveling light.

 

ProMaster 67mm Circular Polarizer (49.95)

 

A go-to for landscape photographers, polarizers work to eliminate unwanted reflections and boost the saturation and contrast of your colors. ProMaster has several options to choose from, including 43mm ($31.95), 67mm ($49.95), 82mm ($99.95), and lots more.

 

Moment Fisheye 15mm Lens ($49.99)

 

This mobile lens from Moment offers a 170-degree field of view for that unmistakable fisheye look, without the black rings or corners around the edges. Ideal for tight spaces and close subjects, this particular lens works best with 2018 phones and earlier.

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Zarco leads wet second workout while Quartararo fights

A sudden downpour just before Friday’s second 45-minute practice session for the MotoGP class left the Misano circuit saturated and would ensure that Maverick Vinales would finish the day the fastest thanks to his FP1 time.

Since the weather forecast for the whole weekend was uncertain, the track was quickly populated when the pit lane opened at the beginning of FP2.

The rainy weather specialist Iker Lecuona set the early pace with his Tech3 KTM with 1: 50.567 minutes and would continue to lead the field.

However, the Spaniard’s session came to a crunchy early stop just over 12 minutes before the end when he made a highsider at Turn 1 and hit the tarmac heavily – Lecuona hobbled cautiously off the scene.

During the entire session, the top position changed hands frequently as the drivers got more used to the wet conditions.

Just 20 minutes before the end, Ducati’s Jack Miller had worked his way up to the top of the ranking with 1: 42.885 minutes.

That lap stood until the last five minutes when teammate Francesco Bagnaia drove to the top of the rankings with 1: 42.858 minutes.

The Aragon GP winner then improved to 1: 42.657, but it wouldn’t keep him in the lead as Zarco found the pace late and finished the session fastest at 1: 42.097.

Bagnaia and Miller made sure it would be a Ducati 1-2-3 at the end of FP2, with Suzuki’s Joan Mir at the helm, followed by Marc Marquez on the Honda.

Marc Marquez, Repsol Honda Team

Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images

Miguel Oliveira was sixth among the top KTM runners, albeit 1.1 seconds behind Zarco’s benchmark, while Tech3’s Danilo Petrucci left Oliveira 0.095 seconds behind.

Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro finished eighth with 1: 43.629 minutes, while Lecuona stayed in ninth place despite his late fall and Alex Marquez completed the top 10 on his LCR Honda.

Franco Morbidelli finished the session as the top Yamaha runner in 13th place with a 1: 43.844 minutes while continuing his adaptation to the factory Yamaha while team-mate Quartararo’s rain battles continued.

The Frenchman has admitted at various points this year that the M1 lacks pace in wet conditions and those issues persist at Misano, where Quartararo made his first wet on-site appearance 2.1 seconds behind former teammate Maverick Vinales lay Aprilia.

Andrea Dovizioso was not far from Quartararo in 21st place when he did his first wet session on the Petronas SRT Yamaha, while KTM’s Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro’s Honda were similarly reluctant in 20th and 19th places respectively.

Misano MotoGP – FP2 Results

MotoGP, Jack Miller pays tribute to the victims of the New Zealand massacre

Jack Miller has decided to pay tribute in Argentina to the victims of the New Zealand massacre on March 15, when two mosques were attacked by four terrorists, killing 49 people.

Miller had already shown his closeness to the paint that had been hit by the massacre in recent days and posted this picture on his social profiles.

JACK MILLER

For the Argentine Grand Prix, the Australian decided to show his closeness to the victims’ families by changing the number 43 graphic with whom he runs. Characterized by the color black and the presence in the middle of the number of the silver fern, the symbol of the country.

Fabio Quartararo can “not understand” the lack of wet feeling

The championship leaders have repeatedly voiced their struggles with the Yamaha 2021 in wet conditions and on Friday at Misano there seemed little improvement after a soaked FP2.

Quartararo slipped from eighth place in the mostly dry FP1 to 18th in the completely wet FP2 and landed behind his new teammate Franco Morbidelli – who has been missing since June and had not driven the 2021 M1 before Friday – and more than two seconds behind the pace.

The Frenchman says that 18th place is “not real”, but admits that his current form is only enough for a top 12th place in the wet – while the next title rivals Francesco Bagnaia and Joan Mir finished second and fourth.

When asked whether his problems were due to the track, he said: “No, because I’ve already said that. I had this feeling, but if you looked at the data, the temperatures were right.

“We have to analyze, we found a setup and it was a bit better for the feeling.

“We are still two seconds away from the top man, but for me our position is not real now. For me, our positioning was in the top 12 right now.

“But in 2019 I did all my wet trainings in the top 10 and I can’t understand why I can’t have that feeling again.

“Let’s see what we can do and improve for the next wet session.”

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Quartararo added that he has a “zero feel” in Misano’s fast corners, although a new setup gives him a better feel than before in the wet this year.

“So we tried a completely different setting this afternoon,” he said.

“It was a little better. It’s a shame because I missed my last lap because I improved my lap time, but I didn’t even do one of my fastest sectors.

“So we have a bit of leeway and I think we’ve improved a bit.

“It was a little better, but I still don’t feel comfortable on the bike.

“I feel like we’re taking a little step forward because my feeling is better, but I have zero feeling in the fast corners, so it’s tough.

“It’s tough, let’s see what we can do, but we are in a lot of problems right now.”

MotoGP, Abraha: “Zarco wants my place? I have no intention of giving it to him.”

With the departure of Jorge Lorenzo, the MotoGP market experienced a sudden flashback for 2020. When Alex Marquez joined the Repsol Honda team with his brother Marc, Zarco was holding the short end of the stick. On Monday, the Frenchman spoke extensively with Gigi Dall’Igna and Paolo Ciabatti, General Manager and Sports Director of Ducati Corse, with the intention of getting him a place on the Avintia team, the only way for him to stay in MotoGP next Year.

But the deal with Johann has not yet been finalized as there are still so many details to decide. First of all, they have to decide who will hand over their bike between Rabat and Abraham. The Czech seems like the most expendable driver, but he disagrees.

“I am convinced that Zarco spoke to my team,” Karel confirms to Speedweek. “It’s pretty clear and I’m sure it’s true and I actually asked the team. But I signed a contract for 2020, even if it’s a complicated subject, because Dorna relies on Zarco. “

But even Abraham is not too happy with his circumstances in Avintia.

“It’s no secret that we need to change some things in my contract. That’s why I’m talking to them, ”he explained without going into too much detail. “Of course we might not agree, but if the team doesn’t want to break the contract, I’ll keep racing. Zarco can’t speak to Avintia if the team doesn’t terminate the contract or we both don’t decide to terminate it. “

So is Karel thinking about it?

“Not at the moment,” he replied. “I want to keep going because I like racing, I like MotoGP and I want to stay here. There is a 90% chance that I will stay there I am. I’ll talk to the team about it. Zarco is not involved at the moment, that’s my opinion. “

As always, it will be a question of money.

“Everyone knows that Tito and I bring in money,” said Abraham not mincing words. “I don’t know if Zarco does that, if he has sponsors who support him. If he could bring in 5 million, he could be on Avintia right now. “

MotoGP, Rivola suggests that Vinales could already compete in the Aprilia RS-GP in Aragon

The arrival of Maverick Vinales at Aprilia is big news in the last few weeks. Due to the immediate divorce from Yamaha, he was able to get into the RS-GP early and a two-day test has already been organized for August 31st. The more you have, the more you want, of course, and many observers wonder when the Spaniard will be able to ride the bike at a GP for the first time.

“Vinales represents an incredible opportunity for us – Massimo Rivola declared to Sky TV – The goal is to anticipate the work towards 2022, we will be able to tailor the bike for him, but we don’t want to rush him and throw him into the races. “

Not even if the Misano tests go particularly well?

“You mean see him race in Aragon? Why not? But let’s think about Misano now and then think about it later. ” said the CEO of Aprilia Racing.

Vinales also has a reputation for being a difficult rider to handle …

“The most important thing is to get to know him and understand what he needs to feel good,” Rivola continues. Of course the bike has to be competitive, but for such a crystal clear talent the human management side will be very important. “

Vinales withdraws from Austin MotoGP after his cousin’s death

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Vinales before qualifying. MotoGP – French Grand Prix – Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans, France – May 15, 2021 REUTERS / Stephane Mahe

September 29 (Reuters) – Aprilia MotoGP rider Maverick Vinales will miss the Grand Prix of the Americas this weekend in Austin, Texas after his 15-year-old cousin died in a racing accident in Spain last Saturday.

Dean Berta Vinales, who drove for the Vinales Racing Team, died after a fall and was hit by other riders during a Supersport 300 support race of the Superbike World Championship in Jerez.

“It has been less than a week since the accident … which is not enough time to regain the necessary composure for the race,” said Aprilia Racing Team Gresini in a statement on Wednesday.

“Therefore, with the full and unconditional support of Aprilia Racing, Vinales decided to take a break on their way to get to know the bike and the team.

“There will be other times and other rounds to continue the promising journey that we started together. A journey that must fully respect the people involved and their feelings,” she added.

Vinales left Yamaha in August and signed with Aprilia for 2022, bringing his debut this month forward after testing with the team.

Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Toby Davis

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Joan Mir returns to Austin: “I don’t know the route”

MotoGP returns to Austin for the second non-European round this season. In his usual Grand Prix preview, Joan Mir initially said that he was not used to the American track as his only track experience dates back to 2019, when he was doing his third MotoGP race at the time. Nonetheless, the # 36 recognizes that the Japanese motorcycle is more competitive and lighter in the more fluid parts of the Texas state railroad.

“COTA is a place I don’t know – I rode here in the smaller categories, but only once in my debut year on a MotoGP bike because we couldn’t come here at the height of the pandemic last year.” It’s a really interesting route because there is so much variety and everything has to be well balanced on the bike. I think our GSX-RR can do well here, especially in the flowing sections. I’m looking forward to starting this weekend and driving here again, ”he said in an official team statement.

MotoGP, Miller says he is ready to “play blockers” to help Bagnaia win

“I’m practically surrounded”. Quartararo is right, tomorrow his bike will be a blue dot in the middle of a red sea with a view of the starting grid. Bagnaia and Miller will be ahead of the French, Martin and Zarco behind. The front row is identical to Aragon’s, but Jack hopes the race will end differently after last Sunday’s technical problems.

“I’m sure it was a problem in this race, I don’t think it will happen again.” assured the Australian.

As in Spain, Miller feels ready for a good race at Misano.

“I’m pretty confident whether it’s raining or dry,” he said. “The only question is about the rear tire as it had less time to test in wet conditions in FP2. The soft one is fine, but some riders were quick with the medium.”

Now Ducati’s striker is Bagnaia and the Australian isn’t ruling out his willingness to help him for the championship if the opportunity presents itself.

“I think Pecco is probably the strongest on paper and in history – he explained – I mean, there is always a “Jack Race” on my mind, but we’ll see how the race plays out. So when he wants to take a look, I like to sit behind him and play blockers as often as I can. But I think it’s pointless to talk about something like that now. I think we’ll have to wait for the lights to go out tomorrow and when that happens, understand where you are, understand the race, how you feel, how the bike reacts, and go from there. “

The relationship between the two teammates is excellent and Jack has carefully studied Pecco’s data.

“I did that last year. He can use his body like a sail while I have an older driving style and it doesn’t work well on this route. “ he concluded.

MotoGP: Quartararo keeps his “mentality” 48 points ahead – Roadracing World Magazine

MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP RETURN TO TEXAS TO THE AMERICA GRAND PRIX

Austin, Texas, September 29, 2021

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team is traveling to America for the 16th Grand Prix on the MotoGP calendar in 2021. Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli are both looking forward to driving the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) again for the first time since April 2019.

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team heads to Austin, Texas in the United States of America for a single fly-away race before tackling the three GPs of the final European stage. After the positive results of the MotoGP test at the Misano Circuit last week, both Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli are fully motivated to strive for top results.

Quartararo arrives at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) and holds the lead in the championship with 48 points clear and four races to go, including this weekend’s encounter. A racer through and through, El Diablo is determined to maintain his all-or-nothing winning mentality for the upcoming head-to-head race in Austin, Texas.

In his first year at COTA in 2015, the Frenchman immediately took second place in the Moto3 class, his only podium so far on this track. He rode a MotoGP motorcycle only once in Austin in April 2019, finishing seventh. With the experience he has since gained on the M1, he is confident that he can fight for top positions this time around.

Morbidelli is fortunate to have escaped injury after a few falls in the Misano test last week. The following days off gave him time to refuel and he is looking forward to trying the Factory YZR-M1 on a different track and continuing the positive outcome of the test.

The Italian is currently in 17th place in the championship with 40 points, but not the overall ranking, but the feeling after his rehab phase is his main goal this weekend. Always ready for a challenge, Morbidelli is a fan of the tricky Austin circuit and expects to do laps there. His best results include his 2017 win in the Moto2 class and fifth place in the premier class with Yamaha in 2019.

The Circuit of The Americas (COTA), built in 2013, is one of the newest on the calendar and was added to the Grand Prix schedule that same year. Its length of 5513 m and the mixture of fast straights and tight hairpin bends make the route both challenging and exciting to master for teams and drivers alike. You have to find exactly the right balance for setting up the bike for the 11 left and 9 right turns in combination with the 1,200 m straight in order to get a place on the podium. The particularly sharp Turn 1 will be a place where fans can expect a lot of overtaking actions both at the start and during the race.

If you want to remember the layout of COTA, you can refresh your memory with this eSport video.

MASSIMO MEREGALLI

TEAM DIRECTOR

Our team is really excited to be returning to Austin. While it’s one of the more complicated tracks, it’s a place that we always feel very welcome and that our crew really enjoy. This year it’s even more special because we couldn’t race here in 2020 so we’re determined to put on a good show this weekend. The layout of this track is a bit tricky and in theory maybe not the best for our bike, but our team has taken a lot of podiums here in recent years. We know Fabio wants to keep racing race after race and focus on top results, so our goal will be another podium with him. At Franky, we saw improvements in the Misano test. For him the goal this weekend will be to keep doing laps on the bike and improving his feeling like he did. If they get off to a good start on Friday, we should have a nice race weekend ahead of us.

FABIO QUARTARARO

We start the race weekend in Austin with a 48 point lead, followed by three more races, so my mentality remains the same as in Misano. Originally, my goal was not to think about the championship until the San Marino GP, but I decided to hold on to it. I think that’s right for me: to be in the moment and fight for victory when I can. In Misano, it almost caused my mom to have a heart attack and my dad must have enjoyed it a lot. At the beginning of the year I had the idea “whether I fight for the championship or not, I want to win”. It was like that at Misano and I want it to stay that way.

FRANCO MORBIDELLI

I like driving in Austin. It’s a tough and difficult track, but I really like it. In 2019, the last time we competed there with MotoGP, I had a good result. I hope to be there to improve the feel of the bike and improve my overall performance. We took a really good step on the Misano test. I definitely had more feeling in the last lap on day 2 than in the first laps on day 1. That is positive. We’re moving forward and trying to improve as quickly as possible.

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Yamaha can announce Valentino Rossi’s successor in the second round of Misano

Although Yamaha has closed its roster for this year – following Maverick Viñales’ early departure – the same cannot be said for 2022.

With the departure of Valentino Rossi and the arrival of Andrea Dovizioso, the Yamaha satellite team has yet to decide who will be the rider on the motorcycle of the nine-time world champion. Rumors point to Darryn Binder’s rise from Moto3, but Lin Jarvis has not taken a position on moto.it.

“We are talking about it, there is nothing to be said about it for the time being. Official news will be given at the end of October, probably on the occasion of the second race in Misano, ‘said the Executive Director of Yamaha Motor Racing and owner of the Yamaha factory team in MotoGP.

MotoGP, Silverstone MotoGP round postponed to the new August date

Silverstone fans don’t have to wait that long for the next MotoGP on the legendary British circuit. The 2022 UK MotoGP round will be postponed to an earlier date in August, with the race being confirmed from August 5th to 7th next year. The new date was agreed in collaboration with series owners Dorna to fit them into their revised calendar for 2022, which they are currently finalizing.

Silverstone CEO Stuart Pringle said, “We are excited to announce the new date as part of our long-term commitment to two-wheel racing at Silverstone. We want everyone in the UK to experience motorcycle racing at its best and we invest a lot of time, money and resources to make Silverstone the best it can be for MotoGP and our fans. We also want everyone who comes to Silverstone to come back this year and we are fully focused on attracting a new wave of fans who can enjoy an unforgettable weekend of racing and entertainment. “

“As we all know, Silverstone is a legendary and iconic circuit. We’re excited to be returning to the venue earlier in the summer of 2022 to give us the best chance to enjoy the incredible layout and speed in the best weather. We’ve seen some incredible races here and I’m looking forward to many more, ”commented Carmelo Ezpeleta, Dorna CEO.

The banned racing driver Andrea Iannone joins Italy’s Dancing with the Stars

After Andrea Iannone had climbed the ranks of the 125ccm and Moto2 Grand Prix classes, Andrea Iannone joined the Pramac Ducati MotoGP team for the 2013 season. In 2015, the “Maniac” acquired a factory headquarters at Ducati before splitting up in 2017 for Suzuki Ecstar. Two years later, in 2019, Iannone jumped up again and landed on the evolving Aprilia Racing Team Gresini outfit. Unfortunately, number 29’s time at the Noale factory was short-lived.

On November 3, 2019, Iannone tested positive for the steroid drostanolone at the Malaysian Grand Prix. After the positive test, the FIM retroactively disqualified the Italian driver from the last two races of the 2019 season and imposed an 18-month ban in March 2020. Unfortunately, Iannone appealed the decision to no avail and received a four-year ban in the Arbitration Court for Sports (CAS) for violating World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations.

After the racing ban, the former Aprilia driver has more time than ever. Of course, however, he is busy enrolling in the Italian television competition Dancing with the Stars.

“He didn’t want to be one of us,” revealed Italy’s Dancing with the Stars presenter Milly Carlucci. “It took a while to convince him because he was afraid of making a bad impression. He kept telling me that he was afraid of dancing in the spotlight. “

Despite Iannone’s initial reluctance, he is fully committed to the new venture. The former MotoGP rider even took to Instagram to unveil his 2021 coach Lucrezia Lando with the caption, “She won last year and this year she wants to do it again … I’m in trouble !!!”

Iannone may have his job for him, but he accepts the challenge with enthusiasm and also posts several stories on his Instagram account. From dancing with the Aprilia RS-GP to dancing with Lando on national TV, we’re excited to see Iannone return to the competition for the first time in a long time.

The beginner’s essential guide to interior photography

According to a survey carried out last year by the American Institute of Architects, the pandemic year led to multiple home design trends, from the rise in sunrooms to the demand for three-season porches. 68% of the architects and firms who participated said they’ve fielded increased requests for home offices, and 28% saw a boost in demand for exercise spaces. Meanwhile, as people have looked to jazz up their homes, interior designers have forecasted the emergence of trends as far-reaching as bolder colors and nostalgic antiques for 2021.

Interior photographers have long inspired and encouraged us to introduce beautiful details into our own homes, from macrame wall hangings to ceramic tiles to reclaimed wood. But the last year and a half has shaken up the industry and created unexpected opportunities for creative, out-of-the-box shoots. Whether your area of expertise is real estate, architecture, or lifestyle, shooting interiors is an important skill in any photographer’s toolkit in 2021. Here are our top seven tips for getting started.

Ask questions

Interiors tell stories, so do some research before your shoot to learn more about the space. Homeowners, architecture firms, interior designs, realtors, etc., will prove to be some of your best resources, as they know about the history of the interior and its unique selling points. Meet with them to discuss your plans, and keep the lines of communication open.

Work with your client(s) to build a detailed shot list that covers everything, from the classic wide-angle shots to tighter shots of specific elements that make the space special. This is a collaboration, after all. The more you know about the designer or architect’s vision, the better equipped you’ll be to translate it into images.

Switch off the lights

There are no strict “rules” in photography, but this tip comes close. Overhead lights can easily mess up your white balance with unwanted yellows and create unsightly shadows, so turn them off and do a walkthrough to study how natural light falls across the space. If you have control over the timing of the shoot, schedule it for an overcast day or during the golden hours, and open up the windows in the space for soft lighting.

When working with natural light, sheer curtains can act as a nice diffuser. You’ll also need a tripod for longer shutter speeds, and it’ll also help keep those lines straight and level. Of course, you can always use a reflector to fill in areas of shadow.

While some interior photographers swear by natural light alone, that’s not always realistic. If natural light won’t cut it, feel free to bring your flash units and diffusers to mimic that “magic hour” aesthetic. Bouncing and diffusing light will create a more natural look. Whenever possible, scout the space before your shoot and take some test shots to assess your lighting needs.

Get your lines straight

Using a tripod is the first step towards getting those perfect horizontal and vertical lines; if possible, select a geared head over a ball head for more control over the fine details. You can also enable gridlines on your camera for extra help in composing your shot and lining everything up. Finally, you can finesse your lines in post-production; this step is especially important when using a wide-angle lens, as they can result in unwanted distortion.

Interior photographers often prefer to shoot straight-on and from waist level or “doorknob height” for an appealingly neutral view of the space. Go too high, and you risk wonky lines. Go too low, however, and you’ll get the underside of tables and furniture—something you generally want to avoid.

Note: Straight vertical and horizontal lines are especially important when you’re using a one-point perspective, so that the camera is parallel to the wall. Get those angles off just a little bit, and it’ll be immediately noticeable.

Experiment with focal length

In interior photography, the default lens tends to be a wide-angle, but that’s not to say that wider is always better. When shooting for real estate, of course, those wide shots are essential for capturing the entire space, but there are some cases where you might want to go tighter to highlight the details or accents. If the edges of your frame are looking distorted and introducing more clutter and distractions than you hoped, feel free to ditch the wide-angle and try something longer.

Note: Speaking of lenses, be mindful of your aperture. When shooting all the details of the room, from front to back, a smaller aperture (larger f-number) will be key for ensuring everything remains in focus. To compensate, you might need to use a slower shutter speed (all the more reason to bring a tripod!). For close-ups of specific objects or decorations, you might open your aperture back up to create an intentionally blurred background.

Go minimal

As an interior photographer, your job is to show off the essence of the space, without distractions. The brief will vary based on the client, architect, or designer, and some elements and pieces will be important to include. Still, a little decluttering is almost always a good idea. Wipe down those surfaces, and fluff those pillows.

If you can move things around, do it. No one wants unattractive cords or appliances sneaking into the frame, and it’s much easier (and faster) to remove these things on location rather than in post production. Once the space is clean, you’ll have more room to work and manipulate the light as you see fit, whether it’s natural or artificial. Make sure to include plenty of negative space for that airy aesthetic.

Add a touch of authenticity

Decluttering doesn’t mean stripping the space of its personality. While real estate and architecture films generally prefer their spaces to look totally immaculate for that “blank slate” vibe, you might have more leeway when styling or propping for lifestyle shoots. In those cases, consider including personal touches, such as houseplants, artwork, or handmade ceramics. That authentic, “lived-in” feeling is trendy right now, and it can help imbue otherwise ordinary spaces with character and style.

Bracket your exposures

Depending on the interior, it might be difficult to get details in the shadows as well as the highlights; this issue frequently presents itself when you’re trying to shoot an indoor space as well as the outdoor view from a window. In that case, you can take three different exposures and merge them in post for a better dynamic range. Another option would be to leave those windows overexposed; this approach can work if the view of the outside isn’t particularly appealing.

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MotoGP World Championship: Race Results from Misano – Roadracing World Magazine

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Impermeable! Pecco takes the pressure off painting Misano red

The Ducati rider goes back to back, holding back a late attack from Quartararo this time around while Bastianini takes his first MotoGP podium in style

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Francesco Bagnaia (63) stopped Fabio Quartararo (20) to win in Misano. Photo courtesy of Dorna.

A little over a week ago, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) was patiently waiting for his first MotoGP victory. He was runner-up overall and a constant podium threat, but that box was left unticked. Then came Aragon and a duel for the history books against Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team), with the Ducati rider unmoved to claim his breathtaking first MotoGP victory. So he had the momentum, but could he do it again on home turf?

After another all-time lap record for pole on Saturday, the omens were good and the Italian sped off immediately to give himself a good break at the top on race day. But lap after lap, Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) brought the Jaws music and the Frenchman stuck to his exhaust on the last lap. Pecco remained resilient under pressure, however, and the Italian pulled the pen to cross his second win in a week – in a sense on home turf. Quartararo had to settle for second place, but scores a valuable 20 points, and the podium is completed by another incredible drive: rookie Enea Bastianini (Avintia Esponsorama) stormed from P12 to third place and made his first visit to the podium at the premiere class and at the place where he got his first Grand Prix victory in Moto3 .

When the lights went out, there was a nervous moment when the Ducati with the number 63 drove right at the limit, but not forward, and Bagnaia stayed calm afterwards to take the holeshot from pole. The Italian immediately accelerated when team-mate Jack Miller stayed second and the two breathed early. Quartararo dueled Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) for third place just behind, before the Spaniard crashed early in turn 14, which he was initially able to enter again.

Bagnaia, Miller and Quartararo stayed in the evenly distributed top 3, followed by Marc Marquez and Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini). But Bastianini had something to say about it, the Italian rookie raced through to overtake first the Aprilia and then the Honda. And he managed to ask the first time, and finished fourth, but as the podium fight dragged on … for now.

As Bagnaia moved up front, Quartararo aimed at Miller, assisted a little when the Aussie overtook a little far at Turn 13 and Miller stayed on his rear wheel. It didn’t take long, however, for the Yamaha to break away and Bastianini to catch up with the number 43. The rookie won over two and a half seconds and finished third.

Quartararo Bagnaia was able to approach lap after lap, while Bastianini was able to pull away from Miller. Marc Marquez also had Aleix Espargaro and Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) by his side in the battle for fifth place, but Miller stayed in fourth place for the time being.

As the laps got smaller, the gap between Bagnaia and Quartararo got bigger and there was tension on the horizon for the leader: At four to go, El Diablo came up to eight tenths and then to half a second, the game continued.

The Yamaha pushed and pushed on, won here and there and really slipped on the rear of the Ducati for the last few kilometers. It was just over a tenth as the two crossed the finish line to start the final lap, with Quartararo aiming for victory. But he couldn’t make the move early and Pecco was impeccable through Curvone, expanded the gap again and put the glove down with one last push. Could Quartararo take a lunge? Last but not least, Bagnaia was again under pressure and painted Misano red and took his second win within a week.

Behind this duel was beauty from the ‘Beast’. Bastianini kept his breathtaking pace until the end and finished in a comfortable third place. Comfortable is an understatement, however, because the rookie drove a really breathtaking race with the best lap record speed to get his first podium in the premier class, and that on his home turf.

The battle for fourth place was Miller vs. Marquez vs. Mir and it was a last breath thriller. The reigning champion attacked the number 93 first to get through on Miller, and the Suzuki then beat the Ducati at Turn 14. But both went too far and Marquez came in fourth. They stayed glued together, but out of the penultimate corner, Marquez just kept it in, but I touched the green. The eight-time world champion keeps fourth place and Mir crossed the finish line in fifth, but is classified in sixth as Miller regained that P5.

Behind Aleix Espargaro lost a bit of ground and also lost to his brother Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda Team) after tougher final laps for the former, with 44th in seventh and 41st in eighth place. Ninth place was another Sunday attack by Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) when the South African pulled through from P17 on the grid, just four tenths behind the Aprilia from the checkered flag.

Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) completed the top ten ahead of Michele Pirro, who drove for Ducati Wildcards in P11, and he had Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) close behind after the Frenchman also drove a long lap for turning 1 and abbreviated 2. Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) scored a few points in P13 and just behind number 5, with HRC test drivers Stefan Bradl and Alex Marquez (LCR Honda Castrol) completing these points.

Martin was eliminated in the end despite re-entry and Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) crashed 10 before the finish.

That’s it for race day in Misano (for now)! Bagnaia still holds the cards en route to Austin, but Quartararo has the ace in the standings. It’s now five points closer, however, and COTA has proven to be a very different hunting ground than Misano in the past.

Francesco Bagnaia: “I knew I might struggle a bit with the soft rear end, but I tried to push like hell for the first two or three laps to close the gap, the pace was pretty constant in the last part . With the medium he was a little better in the last part, but we were amazing today, the team worked so perfectly and two wins in a row are incredible for me. I struggled to win my first race, I missed something and now two! “

MotoGP, Zarco: The contact? I’m the one who almost fell

The pole position achieved on Saturday had made a real difference Johann Zarco was one of the contenders for victory in Assen, but things went differently. After losing the lead, the Frenchman stayed at the front until the last few laps when his decision to switch to rain tires didn’t pay off and instead relegated him to 14th place.

Still is Zarco sees the glass half full: “In general I can say that it was a positive day. I had an excellent start from pole position and with the dry tarmac at the beginning of the race I was able to take the lead with great confidence. Then I started fighting with the riders behind me, alternating positions, however Compared to them, I had problems at various points along the route, I was definitely able to stay tight for a while, but then it started to rain. “

And here are the big ones The turning point in the race came for Johann.

“To be honest, at the time I was very nervous about the idea of ​​falling because I was at the limit, so I decided to switch bikes. It didn’t rain enough in the end, but I think that’s part of the game, as well as mistakes like the one that led to my being punished with a drive through. I still think it was a positive Sunday as I was quick on the dry track and cheered for the podium. That is the goal and we have to work towards it, but we are already close. “

Another important moment in Zarco’s race was the contact with Rossi, which could have cost both drivers the race.

“When I saw it go far, I tried to go in because I wanted to stay in front, but his cornering speed was very good. I was bent over to the right so I couldn’t see anything, and when I decided to try again, we touched. I’m the one who almost fell, but at least I managed to save the bike. “

So there are no regrets and no excuses for the Frenchman, who is proving to be athletic anyway: “He was a warrior and won. He has proven himself to be a role model again today. “

Joan Mir “happy” with Suzuki’s progress on the Misano testing

MotoGP is only days away from a race outside of Europe after Qatar has been the only exception to this calendar for 2021 so far. Japanese brand is working on next year’s bike, but is also preparing the GSX-RR for the remaining races of the championship.

For Joan Mir, who was working on a new chassis, there are positives and negatives about what was tested at Misano, and there is also a possibility that Suzuki could add new features to the bike by the end of this season. In the end, the driver emphasized that he was satisfied with the result achieved.

“We tested a new chassis and some things for this year. We’ll see if we can use them for the rest of the season because, as always, there are some pluses and some minuses. We will work to find a balance. At the moment I’m happy, my feeling with the bike is good, I was able to be pretty strong and I think I still have a small lead. I’m happy, ”said the driver in a video the brand posted on Youtube.

MotoGP, Bagnaia, Fernandez and Foggia: World Cup hopes hang by a thread

They say there is a long way to go if you want rock and roll, for some more than others. In sport – and this is no exception when it comes to motorcycling – you always see the results at the end of the day and there are three riders who hope to be able to overturn a situation that sometimes seems desperate. They are the winners of the last two GPs: Bagnaia, Fernandez and Foggia, all three who took consecutive victories in Aragon and Misano, all three second in the championship in their respective classes.

With four races remaining until the end of the championship, Pecco is in the most difficult position. With a 48-point lead, Quartararo could afford to settle for the lowest step of the podium at any GP, even if the Ducati rider wins it. Bagnaia knows it well: “It’s not up to me if Fabio has to make a mistake,” he said of his situation. But this year the Frenchman has never made a mistake in the race, on the contrary, he is the only driver who has never scored any points at the finish. He missed the podium only 5 times in 14 races: in Qatar, in Jerez (because of his compartment syndrome problem), in Barcelona (because of his leather problem), at the second GP at the Red Bull Ring (with the flag to-Flag), in Aragon (due to a tire pressure problem).

So Bagnaia has to win and hope. For some ‘goal crashers’ who get between him and Quartararo (e.g. Marquez or the Suzuki drivers) or his brand colleagues. The problem, however, is that the other Ducati riders often failed to finish ahead of Quartararo. Miller has only made it four times, just like Zarco, who at that moment seems to have disappeared after the good first half of the season (also with his arm problems). Martin and Bastianini are improving, but both are rookies, with all the limitations of the enclosure. So Pecco finds himself alone, with luck as the only possible ally, if he decides to analyze things from his point of view.

Of the three, Raul has the greatest chance of closing the gap because he has the smallest: 34 points. On the other hand, however, there is a Gardner who, like Quartararo, has not even scored a zero in the overall standings, in contrast to the two of his teammates. Remy knows how to use his head and has proven it in the last two races as well, with just as many second places that are worth gold for the championship.

However, Moto2 has many riders who are able to get between the two competitors and become involuntary tiebreakers. Bezzecchi, Lowes, Di Giannantonio have already won this year, Canet was close, Augusto Fernandez was on the podium so the variables are bigger than in MotoGP and this is undoubtedly the most open championship on paper.

However, as we transition to Moto3, the predictions get a little more complicated. Mathematically, the situation at Foggia is similar to Bagnaia: 42 points are a difficult gap to bridge, but rookie Acosta is not exactly a prime example of consistency and was even on the podium 6 times, including 5 wins. Dennis, on the other hand, has been a steamroller since Mugello: with 4 wins and 7 podiums in 9 races.

There’s no point in regretting the zeros of the beginning of the year now even the Leopard rider (like Pecco) just has to remember to continue this way, knowing that Moto3 is the realm of uncertainty. There can be a lot of surprises in every GP and in group races mistakes and problems are always around the corner. Not to mention that Garcia has the same points as Dennis, so the world championship match will be played between three drivers.

The only thing that matters for the pursuers is to get to the top without a mistake, which is easy to say and yet difficult to do. After the Austin GP, ​​we’ll find out if they can still have hope …

“Zarco didn’t want to ride for us, Bastianini podiu …

Avintia Racing boss Ruben Xaus says he will enjoy Enea Bastianini’s great run to the podium in San Marino MotoGP compared to Johann Zarco’s similar performance in 2020, partly due to the Frenchman’s high profile attitude towards the team is.

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Bastianini crystallized out at Misano with a remarkable ride where he drove his 2019 Ducati GP19 from the 12th to numerous respected rivals.

Only the second podium Avintia Racing has achieved at this level comes as the Spanish team prepares to leave MotoGP after ten seasons, with its entries being carried over to VR46 Racing for the 2022 season.

For team manager Xaus – himself a former MotoGP rider and WorldSBK runner-up – Bastianini’s performance leaves a more indelible mark than that of his first podium that Zarco achieved at the Czech MotoGP in Brno.

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On that occasion, Zarco stunned the paddock by qualifying in pole position before overcoming a long lap penalty and finishing in third place.

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However, as Xaus points out, Bastianini managed his feat on the almost outdated Ducati GP19 – a two-year-old motorcycle dictated by a freeze on the regulations for 2021 – on a team with by far the lowest budget, while Zarco had more experience and more Input from the Ducati factory as part of a deal to be placed with Avintia.

“This podium tastes much better than last year’s,” Xaus told DAZN. “We built it: ninth on the first lap, passed Marc Marquez, Aleix Espargaró, Joan Mir, Álex Rins, Jack Miller … In other words, a great race. Zarco had previously contested podiums, we’re talking about a rookie and this is our last season in MotoGP. We reached a podium with a very limited budget. “

In fact, Xaus still has mixed feelings about Zarco’s time at Avintia. The Frenchman notoriously dismissed Avintia’s modest resources at the end of the 2019 season when asked if he would consider joining the Spanish team and said he would compete in Moto2 earlier.

However, Ducati’s intervention would result in Zarco agreeing to join Avintia in exchange for some factory resources, even if the man himself went to great lengths to point out that he had a Ducati contract and not an Avintia Racing contract.

Although Avintia celebrated his most successful season with Zarco, it was clear to Xaus that he did not want to be there.

“Zarco didn’t want to ride for us, but he now had a much better bike than Bastianini. We got pole in Brno and it was great, but a lot had happened. Not in this race.

“After our podium with Johann Zarco, everyone said, ‘Ah, but it’s Johann, it’s the bike…’ We’re doing it again with the same team without having a better bike. That means that the package is incredible, the incredible performance of the driver ”.

MotoGP, Pecco Bagnaia: “Winning in MotoGP is a dream, but I’m only at the beginning”

They call it the Red Cloud, they are Bagnaia fans looking to increase their numbers to fill the World Cup skies. The center of their world is Chivasso, a city a few kilometers from Turin, where Pecco was born and yesterday was awarded the Nocciolino d’Tola Prize, inspired by a typical dessert of the region, given to those who have helped spread the name of Chivasso.

In the streets of the city center there are posters of their local hero in every shop window and between the stalls with typical products there are also those of the fan club. The number of members is growing rapidly, “we’re already over 600, but we’re aiming for 2000,” joked the friends of Pecco and his first fans. For the second race in Misano, they also organized a grandstand to cheer him on.

The Pecco Bagnaia fan club

That’s not all: yesterday a banner with the picture of Bagnaia and the words “Mamma mia Pecco! “, Which will be exhibited in the square.

“In Misano I found all my friends with flags in front of the restaurant that evening, it was a surprise – revealed Bagnaia – I have to thank them because they always made me stay on the ground like my parents taught me.

For Pecco it is a magical moment, two MotoGP victories and the recognition of an entire city where he and his fellow citizen Simona Ventura were guest of honor at the party.

Pecco Bagnaia with Simona Ventura

“It’s a great moment, I’m very happy because I went through a complicated phase this year – he said – I got off to a good start, then there were complications during the season, some problems were caused by me and some were not, me had some “ups and downs”. From the moment we managed to fix everything, we’ve taken home two wins in a row. For me it is the climax of a dream, but I am only at the beginning and we have to go on like this ”.

And try to accomplish a very difficult, if not impossible, endeavor: to bridge the 48 point gap that separates him from Quartararo in the overall standings in just four races.

“I’m driving against a very strong opponent – he admitted – I can only stay in front of him and it won’t be easy, but it doesn’t just depend on me, Fabio should make a mistake. But I hope it doesn’t happen, I would like to win like I did in Misano, to fight him because it would have more value. “

The next challenge will be in Texas …

“Austin is a track that I like, very technical and difficult. I can’t wait to be there, I think this away race can go very well. “

Many people see him as Rossi’s legacy …

“I have been asked this question a lot lately and I always answer that it is impossible to replace Valentino for what he has done and for what he was and still is.” – he explained – For motorcycle racing it is something that cannot be repeated, it has brought together a lot of fans and he has always been good at conveying his passion for motorcycle racing to his audience. I would like to imitate that in order to be able to inspire people.

In a moment of celebration, Bagnaia wanted to remember Dean Berta Vinales, who died in Jerez on Saturday.

“It’s a tragedy, you can’t say much when something like this happens, you get very small in the face of such a big tragedy – were his words – when you race, you take the risk, there are things that you cannot avoid, but you hope that nothing happens and this year we have already lost three very young drivers that affects us all of us “.

MotoGP Misano: Vinales shines in FP1 before the rain stops playing

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Maverick Viñales showed he was serious after his recent move to Aprilia by taking the FP1 standings on Friday with a lap of 1: 32.666.

Rain interrupted play in the final third of the first 45-minute session, with Suzuki’s Joan Mir and MotorLand Aragón winner Pecco Bagnaia holding the top three.

The action at Misano started with a touch of pit lane excitement when Andrea Dovizioso enjoyed his first touch with the Petronas SRT M1. Franky Morbidelli did the same on his return in Monster Energy colors. Stefan Bradl is also adding to the grid on a Repsol Honda Wildcard ahead of next week’s test.

Takaaki Nakagami took the lead on his third lap of the 4.2km course before times began to drop. Ducati test driver Michele Pirro prevailed after the first shuffle thanks to a 1: 33.727.

The latest test experience also seemed to be a bonus for the new Aprilia rider Viñales as the Spaniard finished second before he and his RS-GP partner Aleix Espargaro led the overall standings in quick succession next time.

Johann Zarco was third out of two Suzukis, followed by Fabio Quartararo in sixth, before Marc Marquez arrived, 0.002 seconds faster than Espargaro. The top eight were covered in less than half a second when Bagnaia entered the group in sixth, Alex Rins shared Aprilia in third.

Viñales showed confident form as he again led the overall standings. This time there was a 1’32.966 time to beat. Enea Bastianini proved that his performance in Aragón was far from unique when he finished sixth on his home track.

Dovizioso circulated three seconds behind after 15 minutes on the track before the Italian returned to the penalty area, while his team-mate Valentino Rossi halved the deficit to 21st place.

Last weekend’s winner returned to his dominant position after the opening run and increased the pace to 1’32.801. His Ducati team-mate Jack Miller followed in second place, just 0.058 seconds behind. As the leader of the standings, Quartararo seemed to be struggling a bit with grip in eighth place.

As the session continued, dark clouds loomed over us. Viñales refined his performance in third before Mir reached the top with 17 minutes to go. HRC was in action when the trio finished sixth, eighth and ninth in the final quarter of an hour.

Viñales reached the top again 15 minutes before the end, 1’32.666 the new benchmark, with only two tenths between the top 5 in the final phase.

Bagnaia finally returned to action after 13 minutes, although it was short-lived, the rain began to make itself felt at the same time and hit hard within seconds.

Five to go, the drivers set off again to take a careful look, Rins, Mir and Pol Espargaro were the first to set out, but little with torrential rain that left rivers across the route was to be won.

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MotoGP, Johann Zarco promotes the new layout of the Andorra racetrack

Many MotoGP riders have chosen Andorra as their place of residence and although this choice is more than logical from a financial point of view (we’re talking about a tax haven) and also the undeniable charm of the place and the perfect routes for cycling enthusiasts like Aleix Espargarò, Needless to say, the real flaw of the place is the lack of high level trails to train on for riding between the curbs.

The only existing track is at a good 2400 meters above sea level, a record among other things, and until recently had a not exactly exciting layout for drivers who were used to driving in Mugello and Phillip Island. However, with a few changes to the layout, the track was given a facelift, which also brought Johann Zarco’s approval. who went there to train on his motard.

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Off Track Podcast: Carruthers And Bice Go It Alone

Paul Carruthers and Sean Bice go it alone in this week’s episode of Off Track With Carruthers And Bice as they wrap up the recently concluded 2021 MotoAmerica Series with a look back at each of the classes and the thrilling (and very wet) season finale at Barber Motorsports Park.

World Superbike: Race One Results From Jerez

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British Superbike: Race One Report From Oulton Park

Editorial Note: American Brandon Paasch, who is returning to ride his Dynavolt Triumph Daytona 765 after breaking his right hand earlier this month, finished ninth in British Supersport Race One Saturday at Oulton Park.

 

 

Showdown drama: Mackenzie wins from Brookes as O’Halloran crashes out

The opening round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Showdown produced high drama at Oulton Park as championship leader Jason O’Halloran crashed out after hitting the front of the pack as his teammate Tarran Mackenzie claimed the victory with a last lap move on Josh Brookes. Now just five points separate the McAMS Yamahas at the top of the standings.

At the start of the race, O’Halloran had taken the lead into Old Hall for the first time as the Showdown kicked off in Cheshire, but Brookes was instantly attacking and moved ahead before the pack streamed into Shell on the opening lap.

Championship leader O’Halloran was soon back ahead as the Australians duelled for the leading position with the McAMS Yamaha rider holding the edge on the third lap, before Brookes regained the advantage at Hizzys.

A resurgent Brookes was defending hard on the VisionTrack Ducati from O’Halloran at the front of the field, as the reigning champion bids for a late championship comeback. On the tenth lap, his McAMS Yamaha rival made a decisive move at Knickerbrook as O’Halloran regained command of the race.

However, whilst pushing to break away from Brookes, O’Halloran dramatically crashed out at Knickerbrook on lap 12, handing the lead back to his Title Fighter rival who was holding off Mackenzie, Christian Iddon and Lee Jackson.

Brookes was then defending from Mackenzie, but the McAMS Yamaha rider made his move on the brakes into Hizzys on the final lap, before claiming his sixth win of the season to move within five points of O’Halloran in the standings, slashing his advantage.

Iddon had a dash to the line to hold off Jackson to make it a double podium finish for the VisionTrack Ducati team, whilst Peter Hickman completed the top five for FHO Racing BMW.

Tommy Bridewell stormed up the order from 15th on the grid to finish sixth ahead of Danny Buchan, as the SYNETIQ BMW rider had to work his way through the pack after taking evasive action when Ryan Vickers crashed out ahead of him on the opening lap.

Glenn Irwin, Bradley Ray and Storm Stacey completed the top ten ahead of tomorrow’s two races.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Oulton Park, BikeSocial Race 1:

Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha)

Josh Brookes (VisionTrack Ducati) +0.087s

Christian Iddon (VisionTrack Ducati) +0.372s

Lee Jackson (FS-3 Racing Kawasaki) +0.396s

Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) +5.925s

Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) +7.181s

Danny Buchan (SYNETIQ BMW) +11.476s

Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing) +12.087s

Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing BMW) +15.058s

Storm Stacey (Team LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki) +17.796s

 

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings after Oulton Park Race 1:

Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 1071

Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) 1066

Christian Iddon (VisionTrack Ducati) 1042

Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 1034

Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) 1026

Danny Buchan (SYNETIQ BMW) 1023

Josh Brookes (VisionTrack Ducati) 1022

Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing) 1020

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

 

Tarran Mackenzie – McAMS Yamaha

BikeSocial Race 1 winner

“It feels great to have won that race. I said on the grid that anything can happen, and what I meant was that I could still win even though I’m injured, but I did not expect Jason to do something like that!

“He made that mistake and I felt quite comfortable at the time. Myself and Christian were passing each other and I could see that he was right behind me, so when I got past him I decided I’d try and just chase after Josh.

“I made that mistake in the first chicane and then I just thought ‘if I back off here Christian’s going to pass me, then Lee could pass me or I can just keep going’.

“I was on the limit, but I felt comfortable doing it. Josh just had a slight moment at that first chicane on the last lap, but what I lose out of the first chicane with that moment of his, just allowed me to stay with him.

“I got the drive on him over the hill to make that pass and I had run wide a couple of times there in the race, so I just made sure I got it stopped. I then defended in the last couple of corners and came across the line to win which is amazing.

“I’ve won here in the other classes and it’s been really annoying that I haven’t been able to win here in Superbike – I haven’t even had a podium! I’m really happy with that and I’m looking forward to tomorrow.”

 

 

 

More, from a press release issued by Dynavolt Triumph:

Solid Top ten for Paasch in Oulton Park comeback

 

American Brandon Paasch (96) and his stand-in teammate Danny Webb (99). Photo courtesy Dynavolt Triumph.

 

From his qualifying position on the seventh row of the grid, Dynavolt Triumph’s Brandon Paasch shrugged off his injury concerns in today’s 12-lap Quattro Group British Supersport Sprint Race, coming through the field from nineteenth to ninth position at the chequered flag.

Brandon Paasch: “I’m feeling a bit sore, a bit stiff but it was a good race, I’m happy to get the first one out of the way.  Good points so not bad, I’m happy enough with it.  I moved up on the grid for tomorrow’s race so try again tomorrow. Push on.”

Stand-in teammate, Danny Webb started the day promisingly with a stunning second place in a damp but drying qualifying session in the morning.  The conditions had changed to completely dry for the Sprint Race in the late afternoon and although Webb got a good start in second he was mobbed into Hislops, demoting him several places and he crossed the line in eleventh place.

Danny Webb: “Today we had a good day, obviously in the race I was a bit disappointed in how far I dropped back but I just needed more experience on the bike and the circuit.  We went two seconds faster than yesterday, that’s a positive so we’ll keep working for tomorrow and hopefully improve again.”

Dynavolt Triumph Team Manager Simon Buckmaster: “Brandon didn’t qualify so good but he kept at it and worked through the field.  He’s done well, he’s got nowhere near the full strength in the wrist though so it was a good performance to be ninth.  We’ll see what changes we can make for him for tomorrow.”

“Great qualifying for Danny in second place in drying conditions.  On lap one of the race just going into the chicane he got pushed a little bit wide and lost a lot of places then had to try and get in the groove.  As we knew we are just learning things today as we’ve had virtually no dry track time, just 25 minutes so we’ll make some changes, make another step in warm up and in the race tomorrow. Obviously we want to run at the front but we have to be realistic and we’ll see what we can do tomorrow.”

Caterham welcomes AirAsia on board for Moto2 ™ debut season

Caterham Moto Racing Team is pleased to announce that AirAsia has become the team’s title sponsor as it prepares for its debut in the 2014 Moto2 World Championship.

The team title sponsorship reaffirms AirAsia’s continued commitment to the world of international motorsport through its partnership with the mid-range newcomers.

Aireen Omar, CEO of AirAsia Bhd, said: “We are very proud to be the title sponsor of this exciting new team and look forward to continuing our partnership with Caterham, a team with a great racing history known for innovating our brands and we are happy to be part of the team. We look forward to a successful season. “

At the unveiling of the partnership, the AirAsia-Caterham Moto Racing Team also unveiled its new 600cc four-stroke Moto2 racing machine and racing leather with AirAsia livery and introduced its two riders, Johann Zarco and Josh Herrin, for the team’s first racing season . Both drivers will start as team manager under the supervision of Johan Stigefelt.

Stigefelt commented, “AirAsia comes at a great time in our development. In a very short time we managed to build a strong team with two great drivers. We did five tests that were very important for us to get as much data as possible and next week we will go to Jerez for the final pre-season test which will give us a clear idea of ​​where we are compared to our competitors because we will all be driving on the same engines and tires. “

“Then the season starts and we can hardly wait for it to start because it is so competitive – anything could actually happen!”

Alex Marquez is not enjoying the Honda MotoGP bike 2021

After hitting Honda’s only podiums as a rookie in 2020, the younger Marquez brother was expected to see a lot when he moved to LCR in 2021 with full factory support from HRC.

However, Marquez has not yet made it out of Q1 in qualifying and has crashed in three of the first five races of this season.

Marquez had his best result of the year at the French Flag-to-Flag Grand Prix last time, finishing sixth – an eighth in Portugal with his best dry result – Marquez says his main objective before the Italian GP this weekend is this To “enjoy” “again even in dry conditions.

“The main goal for me is to enjoy dry conditions because that’s the main thing that I honestly don’t really enjoy because I miss some confidence and if you lack confidence you will have problems on the bike,” he said.

“So the main goal is to regain confidence and be there.

“I think we made some good progress at Le Mans, but there are still a lot of things to try and a lot of things that we need to understand really well about this year’s bike and how we can be there.”

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When asked by Motorsport.com where he’s struggling compared to 2020, Marquez noted that his Honda reacts differently when entering a corner as he’s struggling with the bike’s engine braking the way he set up the RC213V.

“I mean, I have a little bit of confidence issues,” he said before his first visit to Mugello as a MotoGP rider.

“That goes for the brakes, but we’re starting to understand why, because in the end we haven’t changed that well in the front of the bike.

“It looks like we’re having a bit of engine braking issues with the package I’m using and it looks like we’re in a different shape at this point than we were last year [corner] Entry.

“So everything reacts differently, so we still have to understand these things. and when we are fast and confident on the bike again and I will enjoy it again. “

Miller is undergoing shoulder surgery in Barcelona

MotoGP rookie Jack Miller will be spending the night in hospital on Tuesday following an operation that removed metal screws and a plate from his right shoulder.

The CWM LCR Honda rider suffered the injury for the first time in 2012, but has sustained two additional damages since the first incident. The operation on Tuesday afternoon was performed by Dr. Xavier Mir from the Quiron Dexeus University Hospital in Barcelona.

“We removed the metal plate he had on his broken collarbone that he had had for exactly a year,” explained Dr. Across from motogp.com. “The fracture was fraught with complications because he also injured some ligaments. We have now removed the plate and reconstructed these ligaments.”

“It almost feels like a home away from home!” Miller joked from his hospital bed during an interview. “I definitely feel a little lighter on the right side. Dr. I took out seven screws and two plates.

“I broke my shoulder for the first time in Moto3 in 2012. Then I broke my shoulder again last year in Indianapolis, but I finished the rest of the season. Since it wasn’t fully healed, the plate warped Then I fell during the test in Jerez. ” At the end of last year, pull out the plate and split the bone in two like a piece of wood.

“I had a major surgery last year to put it back together; basically, two screws were put on either side of the bone to fuse it together. This year, because the screws were no longer properly attached to the bone, they never really held in place “So towards the end of this season it got a little looser and I had this fantastic looking knot on top of my shoulder.

“It’s good to be back at 100% now. I’ll take a few days off to let the scar heal and then we’ll be back in 2015.”

Dr. I believe the Australian – who will take the unprecedented move from Moto3 to MotoGP next year – will be back in action in 14 days:

“He already asked me today when he could start motocross training [laughs]! The scar has to be taken into account as it has become a hypertrophic scar, but I think he will be back in motocross in a few weeks. “

The full interview with Jack Miller, sharing the latest from his last MotoGP testing session in Malaysia, will be available on motogp.com this Wednesday.

“This podium tastes much better than last year” – Ruben Xaus

Enea Bastianini finished third at the MotoGP San Marino GP last Sunday. On a 2019 Ducati Desmosedici and on Avintia – one of the cheapest teams in the premier class – the rookie achieved an unlikely podium, which drove team boss Ruben Xaus into ecstasy. This was the second podium in two seasons for the structure, after the one Johann Zarco achieved at the 2020 Czech Republic GP.

The person in charge confided to DAZN that the result was more special than last season, not least because it was built up step by step: “This podium tastes much better than last year’s. We built it: he was ninth on the first lap, he passed Marc Márquez, Aleix Espargaró, Joan Mir, Álex Rins, Jack Miller … I mean, it was a great race. Zarco has been on the podium before. Now we’re talking about a rookie and that is [the team’s] last season in MotoGP. We reached a podium on a very limited budget.

In addition, Xaus recalls, Zarco’s bike was more competitive on the 2020 podium than Bastianini’s at Misano, this result being the combination of a strong structure and the rider’s performance: “Zarco didn’t want to compete for us, but he had a lot “better bike than Bastianinis now. In Brno [in 2020] We got pole position and that was very good, but a lot has happened. Not in this race. After our podium with Johann Zarco, everyone said: ‘Ah, but it’s Johann, it’s the bike …’. We’re doing it again with the same team without having a better bike, which means the set-up is incredible, in addition to an incredible performance from the rider. “