Author: Riccardo Tafà
Managing Director for RTR Sports, Riccardo graduated in law at the University of Bologna. He began his career in London in PR, then started working in two and four-wheelers. A brief move to Monaco followed before returning to Italy. There he founded RTR, first a consulting firm and then a sports marketing company which, eventually, he moved back to London.
November 6, 2014
MotoGP: Hiroshi Aoyama becomes test rider for HRC
Hiroshi Aoyama has received an offer by HRC to become one of their test riders. Especially when it comes to testing with the new Michelin tires in 2015, the Honda Racing Coorporation is in ne[...]
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November 3, 2014
Mirco Lazzari Portrays MotoGP: episode 18, GP of Valencia
Welcome to the last appointment with the column ‘Mirco Lazzari portrays MotoGP’. For all 18 races of 2014 season, we have followed the MotoGP championship through the lens of M[...]
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October 29, 2014
MotoGP: Casey Stoner completes two-day test in Motegi
Two-time MotoGP World Champion, Casey Stoner, has finished his two day test in Japan with Honda Racing Corporation – the first time back on a MotoGP machine since October last year. Yesterd[...]
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October 26, 2014
#Tito53WorldChamp: Tito Rabat wins Moto2 championship in Malayisa
Once the MotoGP world title was brought to Spain two weeks ago by Marc Márquez in Motegi, the next spaniard follows his example. Esteve “Tito“ Rabat is now crowned the new Moto2 wor[...]
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October 26, 2014
MotoGP: Marquez takes 12th win in Malaysia after epic battle with Rossi
Polesetter Marc Márquez broke umpteenth record with his 12th win in one season, leaving the legend Mick Doohan behind. Márquez suffered a bad start and fell back to eighth place, whereas V[...]
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October 23, 2014
MotoGP riders and fans remember Marco Simoncelli
Yesterday three years ago, the MotoGP had to suffer one of it’s biggest losses of all time. Marco Simoncelli died after a crash at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. The ita[...]
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October 19, 2014
Australian GP: Miller wins at home in thrilling weekend
After a long and eventful Moto3 race, Australia has its new favorite. Local hero Jack Miller has won his home Grand Prix in front of more than 77.000 people, who probably collectively became[...]
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October 16, 2014
MotoGP: King Casey completes test days for Honda
Just in time for his 29th birthday, it was posted, that two time world champion Casey Stoner will make his short return to MotoGP in late october. As HRC confirmed, the aussie completes two d[...]
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October 13, 2014
Mirco Lazzari Portrays MotoGP: episode 16, GP of Australia
Welcome to the 16th appointment with the column ‘Mirco Lazzari portrays MotoGP’. For all 18 races of 2014 season, we will follow the MotoGP championship through the lens of Mirco[...]
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October 12, 2014
MotoGP: Mas Marquez. Repsol Honda Boy Seals Second MotoGP title
Marc Márquez has just achieved what nobody else ever could. The Repsol Honda rider defended his world title with his second place at the Japanese Grand Prix. By doing so, he is the first Ho[...]
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October 10, 2014
MotoGP: Dovizioso dominates qualifying in Motegi
Today’s MotoGP qualifying brought a double delight for the Ducati factory team. The reason for the smiling faces was their rider Andrea Dovizioso. After a satisfying FP4, that ended i[...]
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October 6, 2014
Mirco Lazzari Portrays MotoGP: episode 15, GP of Japan
Welcome to the 15th appointment with the column ‘Mirco Lazzari portrays MotoGP’. For all 18 races of 2014 season, we will follow the MotoGP championship through the lens of Mirco[...]
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September 29, 2014
MotoGP: Aragón GP ends with Lorenzo’s first win and a series of crashes
After a completely soaked Warm-Up session sunday morning, the weather for the Aragón Grand Prix didn’t change at all. First to start of the race day was, as usual, the Moto3 class. D[...]
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September 17, 2014
MotoGP: Jack Miller moves up to MotoGP with Honda LCR
Some gossip seems to be omnipresent in the MotoGP paddock, but one of the biggest myths was now revealed. Jack Miller will, with the direct support of HRC, move up into the MotoGP class right[...]
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September 15, 2014
MotoGP: Marc VDS to move up to MotoGP class in 2015 with Scott Redding
The Marc VDS Racing Team confirmed their rise into the premiere class of motorcycle racing for the upcoming season at the Misano Grand Prix last weekend. With their participation in MotoGP, [...]
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September 14, 2014
MotoGP: Rossi takes home win in Misano yellow bonanza
After today’s MotoGP race, the starting grid in Misano was a sea of yellow shirts. The dream of thousands of italians and MotoGP fans around the world became true. Local hero and 9-ti[...]
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September 11, 2014
Mirco Lazzari Portrays MotoGP: episode 13, GP di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini
Welcome to the 13th appointment with the column ‘Mirco Lazzari portrays MotoGP’. For all 18 races of 2014 season, we will follow the MotoGP championship through the lens of Mirco[...]
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August 31, 2014
MotoGP: Silverstone GP to end with 3 thrilling races
The english Grand Prix is commonly known as one of the most changeable in the MotoGP calendar. The weather is usually very erratic, so the chances for a flag-to-flag race are given on every [...]
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August 25, 2014
Mirco Lazzari Portrays MotoGP: episode 12, British GP
Welcome to the 12th appointment with the column ‘Mirco Lazzari portrays MotoGP’. For all 19 races of 2014 season, we will follow the MotoGP championship through the lens of Mirco[...]
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July 10, 2014
Mirco Lazzari Portrays MotoGP: episode 9, GP of Germany
A beautiful shot Welcome to the 9th appointment with the column ‘Mirco Lazzari portrays MotoGP’. For all 19 races of 2014 season, we will follow the MotoGP championship through t[...]
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