Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta are against MotoGP’s anti-highside software
Top MotoGP riders Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta have both hit out at the stability control system being introduced at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. MotoGP announced earlier this week that the new software, which “reduces engine torque if/when the bike slides”, would be rolled out at the Red Bull Ring. While teams are not […]
Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira to keep sweating over 2026 Pramac Yamaha seat
Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira are being asked to wait longer before a final call is made on which of them will keep his Pramac Yamaha ride next season. With Toprak Razgatlioglu having been confirmed in June as one of the satellite team’s 2026 riders, it has been clear for some time that at least […]
Why LCR Honda won’t field injury replacement for Somkiat Chantra at Austrian MotoGP
LCR Honda has been unable to find a replacement for Somkiat Chantra ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, meaning Johann Zarco will be the team’s only MotoGP rider on the grid. The Thai rider has been sidelined since early July following a crash during motocross training when he suffered a torn collateral ligament in […]
MotoGP to stream free in US on new dedicated 24/7 channel
MotoGP promoter Dorna is partnering with streaming company C15 Studio to launch a dedicated TV channel in the United States. The new 24/7 streaming service will offer live MotoGP coverage and original programming covering the series. The MotoGP Channel launches on Wednesday (13 August) ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Dorna announced in a […]
Kuala Lumpur emerges as favourite to host 2026 MotoGP season launch
Kuala Lumpur has emerged as the frontrunner to host the 2026 MotoGP season launch, a format first introduced ahead of the 2025 season in Bangkok, Motorsport.com has learned. While Dorna is yet to announce its final decision, Motorsport.com understands that the Malaysian capital city currently enjoys the broadest support. Another option under consideration has been […]
Why the next contract matters more to Fabio Quartararo than to Yamaha in MotoGP
With a riders’ market that activates earlier each year, and is expected to be highly active heading with an eye on 2027, Fabio Quartararo will decide in the coming months whether to renew his trust in Yamaha or seek his fortune with another manufacturer that may offer less money but more guarantees. Quartararo’s sense of […]
Honda in conundrum over Somkiat Chantra stand-in for MotoGP Austrian GP
Somkiat Chantra will not be at the Red Bull Ring for MotoGP’s Austrian Grand Prix next weekend, and Honda has struggled to find a replacement. Chantra got injured on 4 July on an off-road training ride near Barcelona and underwent surgery on 8 July to treat the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. The Thai […]
BMW admits 2027 MotoGP entry “not viable” as it weighs up options
With three major European manufacturers already on the MotoGP grid – Ducati, KTM and Aprilia (from the Piaggio Group) – the absence of German giant BMW has always felt like an anomaly. More so given its current presence and success in the WorldSBK production bike series with Toprak Razgatlioglu. BMW has flirted with the idea […]
Fabio Quartararo pushes for Yamaha V4, blames gap to rivals on engine
Fabio Quartararo is the only rider who has been able to consistently challenge Marc Marquez in the battle for pole positions this season. The Frenchman set the fastest qualifying lap at Jerez, Le Mans, Silverstone and Assen, while championship leader Marquez has started from pole on seven occasions. The only other rider to sit on […]