Retired Italian MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, who has switched from two wheels to four, will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) next season, according to the list of participants published on Monday.In total, 14 manufacturers will participate in the championship -- including nine in Hypercar -- a record in the history of the WEC. hdy/bde/ea/bsp
The RNF team, an Aprilia affiliate in MotoGP this season, has been excluded from the 2024 championship for "repeated infractions and breaches" affecting the competition's image, organisers said Monday."Repeated infractions and breaches of the Participation Agreement affecting the public image of MotoGP have obliged this decision."
The FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours race beckon for Rossi
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia enjoyed a dream day as he retained his MotoGP world title and crowned it with victory in the final race of the season in Valencia on Sunday.It is the second successive year Bagnaia has won the title on the final day -- Martin had reduced his lead to just 14 points on Saturday with victory in the sprint race. pi/dmc