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Germán Garcia Casanova
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Germán Garcia Casanova

Graduated in Journalism and with extensive experience as a sports journalist in Diario Sport de Barcelona (1984-2009). Specializing in motorsports, he has followed the MotoGP World Championship since 2004. In 2016 he joined the staff of Motorsport.com. He's part of the Motorsport.com's podcast "Por Orejas" dedicated to MotoGP & Motorbikes.

Latest articles by Germán Garcia Casanova

Martin’s time with Pramac MotoGP team ‘like it or not has come to an end'

Martin’s time with Pramac MotoGP team ‘like it or not has come to an end'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Martin’s time with Pramac MotoGP team ‘like it or not has come to an end' Martin’s time with Pramac MotoGP team ‘like it or not has come to an end'
Marquez rubs shoulders with the 'big three' in MotoGP race simulation

Marquez rubs shoulders with the 'big three' in MotoGP race simulation

MotoGP
MotoGP
Sepang Official Testing
Marquez rubs shoulders with the 'big three' in MotoGP race simulation Marquez rubs shoulders with the 'big three' in MotoGP race simulation
MotoGP rookie Acosta tops Sepang shakedown test

MotoGP rookie Acosta tops Sepang shakedown test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Sepang shakedown
MotoGP rookie Acosta tops Sepang shakedown test MotoGP rookie Acosta tops Sepang shakedown test
Repsol to have reduced presence in 2024 Honda MotoGP livery

Repsol to have reduced presence in 2024 Honda MotoGP livery

MotoGP
MotoGP
Repsol to have reduced presence in 2024 Honda MotoGP livery Repsol to have reduced presence in 2024 Honda MotoGP livery
Sprint races every MotoGP weekend "not the correct way," says Quartararo

Sprint races every MotoGP weekend "not the correct way," says Quartararo

MotoGP
MotoGP
Sprint races every MotoGP weekend "not the correct way," says Quartararo Sprint races every MotoGP weekend "not the correct way," says Quartararo
RNF MotoGP team boss opens up on team’s collapse

RNF MotoGP team boss opens up on team’s collapse

MotoGP
MotoGP
RNF MotoGP team boss opens up on team’s collapse RNF MotoGP team boss opens up on team’s collapse
Martin will get factory Ducati MotoGP seat if he wins championship in Valencia

Martin will get factory Ducati MotoGP seat if he wins championship in Valencia

MotoGP
MotoGP
Valencia GP
Martin will get factory Ducati MotoGP seat if he wins championship in Valencia Martin will get factory Ducati MotoGP seat if he wins championship in Valencia
Bagnaia accepts "we have problems" after Valencia MotoGP practice

Bagnaia accepts "we have problems" after Valencia MotoGP practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Valencia GP
Bagnaia accepts "we have problems" after Valencia MotoGP practice Bagnaia accepts "we have problems" after Valencia MotoGP practice
Marquez didn’t want to battle Martin in Qatar to not hurt his MotoGP title hopes

Marquez didn’t want to battle Martin in Qatar to not hurt his MotoGP title hopes

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Marquez didn’t want to battle Martin in Qatar to not hurt his MotoGP title hopes Marquez didn’t want to battle Martin in Qatar to not hurt his MotoGP title hopes
Morbidelli "has no respect for anybody" in MotoGP - Espargaro

Morbidelli "has no respect for anybody" in MotoGP - Espargaro

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Morbidelli "has no respect for anybody" in MotoGP - Espargaro Morbidelli "has no respect for anybody" in MotoGP - Espargaro
Prospect of leaving Valentino Rossi's MotoGP team "not weird" for Marini

Prospect of leaving Valentino Rossi's MotoGP team "not weird" for Marini

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Prospect of leaving Valentino Rossi's MotoGP team "not weird" for Marini Prospect of leaving Valentino Rossi's MotoGP team "not weird" for Marini
MotoGP planning 850cc engine rules for 2027

MotoGP planning 850cc engine rules for 2027

MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP planning 850cc engine rules for 2027 MotoGP planning 850cc engine rules for 2027
Red Bull to follow Marc Marquez in ending Honda MotoGP relationship

Red Bull to follow Marc Marquez in ending Honda MotoGP relationship

MotoGP
MotoGP
Red Bull to follow Marc Marquez in ending Honda MotoGP relationship Red Bull to follow Marc Marquez in ending Honda MotoGP relationship
Quartararo told not to expect "big change" from Yamaha's Valencia MotoGP test engine

Quartararo told not to expect "big change" from Yamaha's Valencia MotoGP test engine

MotoGP
MotoGP
Malaysian GP
Quartararo told not to expect "big change" from Yamaha's Valencia MotoGP test engine Quartararo told not to expect "big change" from Yamaha's Valencia MotoGP test engine
Mir "can't afford" another MotoGP season with Honda like 2023

Mir "can't afford" another MotoGP season with Honda like 2023

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Mir "can't afford" another MotoGP season with Honda like 2023 Mir "can't afford" another MotoGP season with Honda like 2023
Marquez looking to keep "intensity" in last 2023 MotoGP races before Ducati switch

Marquez looking to keep "intensity" in last 2023 MotoGP races before Ducati switch

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Marquez looking to keep "intensity" in last 2023 MotoGP races before Ducati switch Marquez looking to keep "intensity" in last 2023 MotoGP races before Ducati switch
Martin “mentally destroyed” after Thailand MotoGP win as title pressure mounts

Martin “mentally destroyed” after Thailand MotoGP win as title pressure mounts

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Martin “mentally destroyed” after Thailand MotoGP win as title pressure mounts Martin “mentally destroyed” after Thailand MotoGP win as title pressure mounts
Bagnaia’s Thailand MotoGP sprint compromised by “useless” Zarco/Marquez battle

Bagnaia’s Thailand MotoGP sprint compromised by “useless” Zarco/Marquez battle

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Bagnaia’s Thailand MotoGP sprint compromised by “useless” Zarco/Marquez battle Bagnaia’s Thailand MotoGP sprint compromised by “useless” Zarco/Marquez battle
“Not easy” for Martin to see Thailand MotoGP tyre wear after Australia loss

“Not easy” for Martin to see Thailand MotoGP tyre wear after Australia loss

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
“Not easy” for Martin to see Thailand MotoGP tyre wear after Australia loss “Not easy” for Martin to see Thailand MotoGP tyre wear after Australia loss
Marc Marquez says he won't race for free at Gresini MotoGP team in 2024

Marc Marquez says he won't race for free at Gresini MotoGP team in 2024

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Marc Marquez says he won't race for free at Gresini MotoGP team in 2024 Marc Marquez says he won't race for free at Gresini MotoGP team in 2024
Why MotoGP's newest podium finisher is now best placed to replace Marquez at Honda

Why MotoGP's newest podium finisher is now best placed to replace Marquez at Honda

MotoGP
MotoGP
Why MotoGP's newest podium finisher is now best placed to replace Marquez at Honda Why MotoGP's newest podium finisher is now best placed to replace Marquez at Honda
Marquez receives green light to ride Ducati in Valencia MotoGP test

Marquez receives green light to ride Ducati in Valencia MotoGP test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Marquez receives green light to ride Ducati in Valencia MotoGP test Marquez receives green light to ride Ducati in Valencia MotoGP test
Oliveira Honda's preferred choice to replace Marquez in MotoGP

Oliveira Honda's preferred choice to replace Marquez in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Oliveira Honda's preferred choice to replace Marquez in MotoGP Oliveira Honda's preferred choice to replace Marquez in MotoGP
MotoGP riders split on what's to blame for Barcelona Turn 1 pile-up

MotoGP riders split on what's to blame for Barcelona Turn 1 pile-up

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
MotoGP riders split on what's to blame for Barcelona Turn 1 pile-up MotoGP riders split on what's to blame for Barcelona Turn 1 pile-up
Honda rider Takahashi to fill in for injured Rins at Misano

Honda rider Takahashi to fill in for injured Rins at Misano

MotoGP
MotoGP
San Marino GP
Honda rider Takahashi to fill in for injured Rins at Misano Honda rider Takahashi to fill in for injured Rins at Misano
Marquez’s MotoGP Catalan GP a “drive to survive” on Honda

Marquez’s MotoGP Catalan GP a “drive to survive” on Honda

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Marquez’s MotoGP Catalan GP a “drive to survive” on Honda Marquez’s MotoGP Catalan GP a “drive to survive” on Honda
The F1 area MotoGP is yet to successfully copy

The F1 area MotoGP is yet to successfully copy

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
The F1 area MotoGP is yet to successfully copy The F1 area MotoGP is yet to successfully copy
Marquez says MotoGP "going in the opposite way" to F1 with aero war

Marquez says MotoGP "going in the opposite way" to F1 with aero war

MotoGP
MotoGP
Marquez says MotoGP "going in the opposite way" to F1 with aero war Marquez says MotoGP "going in the opposite way" to F1 with aero war
Pressure concerns led Espargaro to start with "flat tyre" in MotoGP Austrian GP

Pressure concerns led Espargaro to start with "flat tyre" in MotoGP Austrian GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pressure concerns led Espargaro to start with "flat tyre" in MotoGP Austrian GP Pressure concerns led Espargaro to start with "flat tyre" in MotoGP Austrian GP
Stewards chose "easy option" for Austria MotoGP sprint crash penalty – Martin

Stewards chose "easy option" for Austria MotoGP sprint crash penalty – Martin

MotoGP
MotoGP
Stewards chose "easy option" for Austria MotoGP sprint crash penalty – Martin Stewards chose "easy option" for Austria MotoGP sprint crash penalty – Martin
Marc Marquez admits first Sunday MotoGP 2023 finish “looks like a joke”

Marc Marquez admits first Sunday MotoGP 2023 finish “looks like a joke”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Marc Marquez admits first Sunday MotoGP 2023 finish “looks like a joke” Marc Marquez admits first Sunday MotoGP 2023 finish “looks like a joke”
Honda's problems "still the same" with new aero – Marquez

Honda's problems "still the same" with new aero – Marquez

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Honda's problems "still the same" with new aero – Marquez Honda's problems "still the same" with new aero – Marquez
KTM's 2024 MotoGP rider logjam showing no signs of easing

KTM's 2024 MotoGP rider logjam showing no signs of easing

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
KTM's 2024 MotoGP rider logjam showing no signs of easing KTM's 2024 MotoGP rider logjam showing no signs of easing
Marc Marquez interview: On his injury recovery, Honda’s MotoGP progress and Rins

Marc Marquez interview: On his injury recovery, Honda’s MotoGP progress and Rins

MotoGP
MotoGP
Marc Marquez interview: On his injury recovery, Honda’s MotoGP progress and Rins Marc Marquez interview: On his injury recovery, Honda’s MotoGP progress and Rins
Rins joins Yamaha MotoGP team as Morbidelli replacement

Rins joins Yamaha MotoGP team as Morbidelli replacement

MotoGP
MotoGP
Rins joins Yamaha MotoGP team as Morbidelli replacement Rins joins Yamaha MotoGP team as Morbidelli replacement
Why a MotoGP divorce is now the only option for Marquez and Honda

Why a MotoGP divorce is now the only option for Marquez and Honda

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Why a MotoGP divorce is now the only option for Marquez and Honda Why a MotoGP divorce is now the only option for Marquez and Honda
Mir out of MotoGP Dutch GP with hand injury, replaced by Lecuona

Mir out of MotoGP Dutch GP with hand injury, replaced by Lecuona

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Mir out of MotoGP Dutch GP with hand injury, replaced by Lecuona Mir out of MotoGP Dutch GP with hand injury, replaced by Lecuona
Marquez insists Honda’s increased F1 involvement not harming MotoGP project

Marquez insists Honda’s increased F1 involvement not harming MotoGP project

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Marquez insists Honda’s increased F1 involvement not harming MotoGP project Marquez insists Honda’s increased F1 involvement not harming MotoGP project
Bagnaia suffers partial ankle fracture but set to be fit for Italian MotoGP

Bagnaia suffers partial ankle fracture but set to be fit for Italian MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Italian GP
Bagnaia suffers partial ankle fracture but set to be fit for Italian MotoGP Bagnaia suffers partial ankle fracture but set to be fit for Italian MotoGP
Ducati set to announce new one-year WSBK contract for Bautista

Ducati set to announce new one-year WSBK contract for Bautista

World Superbike
World Superbike
Ducati set to announce new one-year WSBK contract for Bautista Ducati set to announce new one-year WSBK contract for Bautista
Espargaro: KTM is beating Aprilia “with a worse bike” in MotoGP

Espargaro: KTM is beating Aprilia “with a worse bike” in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Espargaro: KTM is beating Aprilia “with a worse bike” in MotoGP Espargaro: KTM is beating Aprilia “with a worse bike” in MotoGP
Marquez injury 'could end my career' with premature MotoGP return

Marquez injury 'could end my career' with premature MotoGP return

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Marquez injury 'could end my career' with premature MotoGP return Marquez injury 'could end my career' with premature MotoGP return
Warner Bros to produce MotoGP-inspired feature film

Warner Bros to produce MotoGP-inspired feature film

MotoGP
MotoGP
Warner Bros to produce MotoGP-inspired feature film Warner Bros to produce MotoGP-inspired feature film
Why VR46's victory makes Valentino Rossi's legacy immortal

Why VR46's victory makes Valentino Rossi's legacy immortal

MotoGP
MotoGP
Argentinian GP
Why VR46's victory makes Valentino Rossi's legacy immortal Why VR46's victory makes Valentino Rossi's legacy immortal
Espargaro: Marquez should get one-race ban for Oliveira MotoGP crash

Espargaro: Marquez should get one-race ban for Oliveira MotoGP crash

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portugal GP
Espargaro: Marquez should get one-race ban for Oliveira MotoGP crash Espargaro: Marquez should get one-race ban for Oliveira MotoGP crash
Quartararo warns "jungle" MotoGP sprints will see "a big accident"

Quartararo warns "jungle" MotoGP sprints will see "a big accident"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portugal GP
Quartararo warns "jungle" MotoGP sprints will see "a big accident" Quartararo warns "jungle" MotoGP sprints will see "a big accident"
Honda set to test Kalex MotoGP chassis prior to Americas GP

Honda set to test Kalex MotoGP chassis prior to Americas GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Honda set to test Kalex MotoGP chassis prior to Americas GP Honda set to test Kalex MotoGP chassis prior to Americas GP
Rossi focusing more effort on Morbidelli than rest of VR46 MotoGP Academy

Rossi focusing more effort on Morbidelli than rest of VR46 MotoGP Academy

MotoGP
MotoGP
Rossi focusing more effort on Morbidelli than rest of VR46 MotoGP Academy Rossi focusing more effort on Morbidelli than rest of VR46 MotoGP Academy
Marc Marquez: MotoGP's aero push 'not good for the show'

Marc Marquez: MotoGP's aero push 'not good for the show'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portimao March Testing
Marc Marquez: MotoGP's aero push 'not good for the show' Marc Marquez: MotoGP's aero push 'not good for the show'
Miller says Bagnaia “a changed man” ahead of 2023 MotoGP title defence

Miller says Bagnaia “a changed man” ahead of 2023 MotoGP title defence

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portimao March Testing
Miller says Bagnaia “a changed man” ahead of 2023 MotoGP title defence Miller says Bagnaia “a changed man” ahead of 2023 MotoGP title defence
Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP team aiming for victories in 2023

Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP team aiming for victories in 2023

MotoGP
MotoGP
Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP team aiming for victories in 2023 Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP team aiming for victories in 2023
Honda good enough for fifth to 10th after Portugal MotoGP test – Marquez

Honda good enough for fifth to 10th after Portugal MotoGP test – Marquez

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portimao March Testing
Honda good enough for fifth to 10th after Portugal MotoGP test – Marquez Honda good enough for fifth to 10th after Portugal MotoGP test – Marquez
Concussed Di Giannantonio slams ‘wall-like’ Portugal MotoGP gravel traps

Concussed Di Giannantonio slams ‘wall-like’ Portugal MotoGP gravel traps

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portimao March Testing
Concussed Di Giannantonio slams ‘wall-like’ Portugal MotoGP gravel traps Concussed Di Giannantonio slams ‘wall-like’ Portugal MotoGP gravel traps
Yamaha facing difficulties in homologating 2023 MotoGP aero fairing

Yamaha facing difficulties in homologating 2023 MotoGP aero fairing

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portimao March Testing
Yamaha facing difficulties in homologating 2023 MotoGP aero fairing Yamaha facing difficulties in homologating 2023 MotoGP aero fairing
Espargaro: Aprilia's F1-style aero concept creating "huge" downforce

Espargaro: Aprilia's F1-style aero concept creating "huge" downforce

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portimao March Testing
Espargaro: Aprilia's F1-style aero concept creating "huge" downforce Espargaro: Aprilia's F1-style aero concept creating "huge" downforce
Quartararo: Yamaha "will not be ready for first race" of 2023

Quartararo: Yamaha "will not be ready for first race" of 2023

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portimao March Testing
Quartararo: Yamaha "will not be ready for first race" of 2023 Quartararo: Yamaha "will not be ready for first race" of 2023
Marquez: Honda "cannot be optimistic" after first day of Portimao test

Marquez: Honda "cannot be optimistic" after first day of Portimao test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portimao March Testing
Marquez: Honda "cannot be optimistic" after first day of Portimao test Marquez: Honda "cannot be optimistic" after first day of Portimao test
Aprilia reveals radical new aero concept for MotoGP at Portugal test

Aprilia reveals radical new aero concept for MotoGP at Portugal test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portimao March Testing
Aprilia reveals radical new aero concept for MotoGP at Portugal test Aprilia reveals radical new aero concept for MotoGP at Portugal test
Yamaha set to test F1-style rear wing in Portugal MotoGP test

Yamaha set to test F1-style rear wing in Portugal MotoGP test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Yamaha set to test F1-style rear wing in Portugal MotoGP test Yamaha set to test F1-style rear wing in Portugal MotoGP test
Rins didn't think Honda "was such a bad bike" after LCR test

Rins didn't think Honda "was such a bad bike" after LCR test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Rins didn't think Honda "was such a bad bike" after LCR test Rins didn't think Honda "was such a bad bike" after LCR test

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