Marco Bezzecchi was “quite scared” after seagull strike in Australian GP sprint
Marco Bezzecchi has admitted that he was “quite scared” that he had damaged his Aprilia MotoGP bike after an unfortunate collision with a seagull on the warm-up lap of the Australian Grand Prix sprint. A flock of seagulls gathered on the start/finish straight before the formation lap got under way at Phillip Island, with Bezzecchi […]
Johann Zarco abandons new Honda MotoGP parts in Australia amid ongoing struggles
Johann Zarco has discarded some new parts on his Honda MotoGP bike during the Australian Grand Prix sprint as he continues to struggle to regain form in the second half of the 2025 season. The Frenchman had been Honda’s top performer ever since joining the Sakura-based manufacturer in 2024 after a two-year stint at Pramac […]
Francesco Bagnaia’s puzzle continues as shaking Ducati leaves him baffled in Australia
Ducati MotoGP star Francesco Bagnaia endured another miserable afternoon in the Australian Grand Prix sprint, finishing more than 30 seconds off the lead with no clear answers for his lack of pace. Bagnaia started 11th on the grid but quickly fell back, dropping to 19th by lap four. He lost another position to LCR rookie […]
MotoGP publishes new Sunday schedule for Australian GP amid windy weather
MotoGP has announced that it is proactively changing the schedule for the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday due to the expected windy weather at Phillip Island. The grand prix has now been pushed back by an hour to “ensure the best possible conditions”, with the start times for the Moto2 and Moto3 races also adjusted […]
Moto3 to become Yamaha one-make series from 2028
Yamaha has been chosen by Dorna as the exclusive manufacturer for the Moto3 grid starting in 2028, coinciding with the introduction of new 700cc engines, Motorsport.com has learned. The championship’s rightsholder has long been working on a plan to shake up the smallest category in the grand prix paddock, with the clear goal of cutting […]
Is this MotoGP rider the favourite for Australian GP victory?
VR46’s Fabio di Giannantonio is faster than Aprilia on long run pace and could be the favourite for victory in the Australian Grand Prix, believes fellow Ducati rider Alex Marquez. After two uneventful weekends in Japan and Indonesia, di Giannantonio returned to the sharp end of the pack at Phillip Island on Friday, ending up […]
Pedro Acosta in favour of keeping MotoGP Australian GP on Sunday
Pedro Acosta says MotoGP should stick to its original schedule for the Australian Grand Prix if wind is the only matter of concern and there is no risk of poor visibility due to rain. Heavy winds reaching speeds of up to 50km/h are forecast on Sunday, prompting several riders, including Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia, to suggest […]
Ducati considers handing Nicolo Bulega MotoGP debut, replacing Marc Marquez at Portimao
With Marc Marquez unlikely to return at the Portuguese Grand Prix in three weeks, Ducati is considering giving its World Superbike Championship rider Nicolo Bulega a chance in the MotoGP. Bulega signed a two-season contract with Ducati in May this year as a WSBK rider and MotoGP tester, leveraging his experience with Pirelli tyres, which […]
‘Marc Marquez reassured me that Honda was the right choice’
Two days after his MotoGP debut for 2026 was officially confirmed, Diogo Moreira has revealed that he sought advice from Marc Marquez during the decision-making process, and that the world champion encouraged him to sign with Honda. Honda’s announcement on Tuesday had a double impact on the championship. On one hand, it confirmed a deal […]