Marco Bezzecchi’s work ethic reminds Aprilia boss of Valentino Rossi
Aprilia technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini says Marco Bezzecchi’s focus and methodical approach echo those of his mentor and seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi. Bezzecchi has been one of the standout performers of the 2025 MotoGP season, scoring six podiums, three pole positions and a memorable victory at the British Grand Prix. At Mandalika last weekend, […]
Ducati announces injured Marc Marquez’s stand-in for Australian GP
Ducati has announced that its test rider Michele Pirro will substitute for MotoGP champion Marc Marquez at the forthcoming Australian Grand Prix. Pirro will ride for the factory Ducati squad at the Phillip Island event on 17-19 October, teaming up with three-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia. This would be the Italian’s first start in MotoGP […]
Repsol set to return to world championship after Honda MotoGP split
Repsol is preparing to make its return to the MotoGP world championship next season as the exclusive lubricant supplier for the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, Motorsport.com has learned. In May 2024, Motorsport.com revealed that the Spanish energy company would not renew its long-standing partnership with the factory Honda MotoGP team. The collaboration began in 1995, […]
Marco Bezzecchi tops practice, Marc Marquez in Q1 for first time
Marco Bezzecchi ended an unpredictable and crash-filled opening day of the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend on top, while newly-crowned 2025 MotoGP champion Marc Marquez missed out on Q1 for the first time this year after crashing twice. Luca Marini set the pace early for Honda in the hour-long practice session on Friday afternoon, immediately dipping […]
Jorge Martin to make MotoGP return in Malaysia at the earliest
Aprilia boss Paolo Bonora has confirmed that injured factory rider Jorge Martin will miss the Australian Grand Prix in two weeks. Martin’s latest injury drama began in the sprint race in Japan last weekend, when he lost control under braking, clattered into team-mate Marco Bezzecchi and broke his collarbone. He subsequently missed the rest of […]
Ducati “surprised” by VR46 claims over Francesco Bagnaia’s GP24 test
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi is “surprised” by Uccio Salucci’s comments about Francesco Bagnaia’s Misano test, as the factory team continues to insist on a vague line about the Italian having ridden a VR46 GP24 that day. The test preceded a return to form for Bagnaia, who dominated the subsequent round in Japan. But if […]
Johann Zarco held “open discussions” with Honda over struggles with new MotoGP bike
Johann Zarco revealed he held a meeting with Honda and his LCR team during the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend to address his struggles with the marque’s updated MotoGP bike. The introduction of an updated RC213V after the summer break, featuring a new chassis, swingarm and improved aero, helped Honda’s factory team move closer to the front, […]
Yamaha hasn’t made any “big steps” since 2024 Barcelona test
Fabio Quartararo believes Yamaha hasn’t made any “big steps” with its MotoGP bike since the Barcelona test at the end of last year. The 2021 champion feels that the M1’s performance tailed off as Yamaha hasn’t been able to bring meaningful upgrades to the bike since the early part of the season. Quartararo enjoyed an […]
I want to get this weekend over with
Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Marc Marquez admitted he simply wants to get through the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend after suffering two crashes in Friday practice and being forced into Q1 for the first time in 2025. The Mandalika International Circuit has been one of the weakest tracks for the newly-crowned 2025 champion, who has never […]