MIR’S CREW CHIEF FRANKIE CARCHEDI TO MISS PORTIMÃO GP
This weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit will see the absence of a key member of Team Suzuki Ecstar following a positive Covid-19 test.
Frankie Carchedi, Joan Mir’s Crew Chief, carried out his pre-travel tests and was found to be positive for the virus.
Carchedi has not travelled to Portugal and has instead gone into isolation to prevent any spread of the infection. The rest of the team have received negative results and will be present for the race weekend in Portimão.
The important role alongside Mir will therefore be filled this weekend by Tom O’Kane, who currently serves as Sylvain Guintoli’s Crew Chief in Team Suzuki Ecstar’s test team. The well-respected Irishman has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of motorcycle racing. He has been with Suzuki for many years and has been a mainstay since the factory’s return to MotoGP, formerly working as Crew Chief for A
Dermot Heaney: Ever the gentleman
The story of one of Derry s greatest ever players
Dermot Heaney takes the Sam Maguire Cup back to Anahorish PS in 1993
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Ten years ago the ever-popular Dermot Heaney retired from football with an intermediate championship medal tucked in his pocket, after a decorated career for club, school, county and province. Michael McMullan spoke to him as he delved into the memory bank.
Dermot Heaney talks with the same poise and footballing IQ he displayed on the fields of Ireland.
There is a quiet and unassuming excitement in his voice, of total contentment in the hand sport dealt him.