Iker Lecuona Archives - World of Speed

Avg22023 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Franco Morbidelli leaves Yamaha, Alex Rins takes his place

Yamaha confirmed today that the Italian Franco Morbidelli is leaving their garage, and his place will be taken by the Spaniard Alex Rins. Morbidelli joined Yamaha in 2019 as a rider for the semi-factory team Petronas SRT. After three wins in the 2020 season and a world runner-up title, a knee injury followed, and on his return he was promoted to the Yamaha factory team, where he took over from Maverick Vinales. But the VR46 academy rider failed to return to his old form after the injury, so rumors of his departure from Yamaha grew louder, until today, when the team finally officially confirmed that they are parting ways with the Italian at the end of the season. "We would like to thank Franky for his hard work and dedication since the beginning of our cooperation, even when he was a semi-factory Yamaha team rider," said Li

Jun212023 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

Bradl in Assen instead of Rins, Lecuona replaces Mira

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The LCR Honda team has confirmed that the injured Alex Rins will be replaced by Stefan Bradl this weekend at Assen. This is how he returns to the team where he started his career in the MotoGP class. For the German racer, this will be his third appearance this year, after he already competed in Austin and Jerez. https://twitter.com/lcr_team/status/1671422710683926528 On the other hand, Joan Mir will be replaced by Iker Lecuona in the Honda factory team, "I wish Joan Mir a speedy recovery. At the same time, I thank the Honda team for their trust. The Assen track it fits very well, so I hope for a successful weekend," said the Spaniard. https://twitter.com/HRC_MotoGP/status/1671143081108815872 In the GasGas team, Jonas Folger will once again replace the still injured Pol Espargaro. T

Apr262023 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Iker Lecuona will race in Jerez instead of Marc Marquez

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Marc Marquez will also miss the MotoGP race for the Spanish GP in Jerez while he continues to recover from a fractured right thumb four weeks ago at the Portuguese GP and subsequent surgery. In the Repsol Honda team, his place will be taken by Honda's WSBK championship rider, Iker Lecuona, who will race as Joan Miro's teammate. Marquez is now focusing on his recovery and plans to return at the French GP on May 14.

Dec192021 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

Lecuona critical of KTM's work with young racers

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In a recent interview, Iker Lecuona expressed his opinion on the work and relationship of the KTM team with young racers. According to him, this does not offer the young racer enough time to prove himself. In addition to all three classes of motorcycle caravans, the Austrian team is also present in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, which is the last step for most young riders before entering Moto 3. Especially in recent years, KTM has attracted the best racers to the World Championships. under its auspices. Lecuona got his MotoGP opportunity in 2020 at Tech3 after Brad Binder joined the factory team as a replacement for Johann Zarc. Only then, the nineteen-year-old Spaniard did not have much time to get used to the new motorcycle. The 2020 season was

Nov282021 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

Summary of the 2021 season: Lecuona is mostly on the ground, with Marquez at the top

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This year’s MotoGP class season also officially ended last week with post-season testing. Fabio Quartararo won his first world title, Jorge Martin became the rookie of the year. Iker Lecuona finished at the top of a very special category. The Spaniard ended his last season with the highest total number of falls. Marc Marquez finished just behind him. He missed four trials in the season, which means that in terms of the average number of falls on a racing weekend, he overtook his compatriot. According to official data, the Tech 3 racer recorded 26 falls in eighteen races this year. So an average of 1,4 drops per racing weekend. Marquez, on the other hand, missed four trials this year due to injury. In total, on the fourteenth weekend n

Nov72019 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

MotoGP: Iker Lecuon instead of the injured Oliveira

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Iker Lecuona will compete in the MotoGP class for the first time in Valencia, replacing Miguel Oliverio on the Tech3 team, who was injured in training on Phillip Island and then underwent shoulder surgery. Lecuona has signed a contract with the Tech3 team for the 2020 season, but it will have its premiere performance a little earlier than planned. “I’m very proud to have gotten this opportunity right at my home race,” Lecuona said. "I have to enjoy this wonderful experience, and most of all, I have to learn as much as I can." The Spaniard wished Oliveira a speedy recovery and thanked Herv Poncharal, the owner of the Tech3 team, Eitan Butbul, and his Moto2 team, the American Racing Team, for allowing him to perform earlier in the MotoGP class. Lecuon's seat in the Moto class race

October242019 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

KTM confirmed to its racing squad for next season

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The KTM team today officially confirmed their racing lineup for next season. In the factory team, Paul Espargarojo will be joined by Brad Binder, who currently ranks fifth in the Moto2 class. There has also been a change in their Tech3 satellite team, where Iker Lecuona will replace Hafizh Syahrin. Initially, it was planned that the South African would replace Hafizh Syahrin in the Tech3 team next season. The termination of the cooperation between KTM and Johann Zarc after the race in San Marino allowed him a direct transfer to the factory team. Thus, Iker Lecuona got a place in the Tech3 team somewhat unexpectedly. KTM motorsport director Pit Beirer said in an official news release: "After the racing change in the middle of this season, it was clear that we would have to