Franco Morbidelli enduring «hot moment» to overcome run of MotoGP penalties
Franco Morbidelli has admitted that he is currently going through a “hot moment” as his brushes with officialdom continue to mount up in MotoGP 2025. The comment comes in the light of a pair of transgressions last time out in Barcelona. First, the VR46 Ducati rider earned a long lap penalty in the grand prix […]
Johann Zarco explains MotoGP crashing habit after latest incident
Johann Zarco has offered explanations for his table-topping crash record in MotoGP this year – a trend that has begin to cost him more points of late. The LCR Honda-mounted Frenchman has had more crashes than any other rider this season, with 22 falls across all sessions. Many of his tumbles earlier in the season […]
Yamaha showcases V4-powered MotoGP bike ahead of race debut
Yamaha has unveiled its new V4-powered M1 MotoGP prototype ahead of its race debut at this weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix. The Japanese manufacturer took the covers off the bike, which was painted in a predominantly blue livery, at its hospitality unit in the Misano paddock on Thursday. Although Yamaha’s V4 challenger has been in […]
MotoGP to put all-electric MotoE series on hiatus after 2025
MotoGP organiser Dorna and the FIM have announced that the all-electric MotoE series will be placed on hiatus at the end of the 2025 season. The organisers cited MotoE’s failure to “gain sufficient traction without our fanbase” and the limited “development of the electric performance motorcycle market” as key reasons behind the decision. No timeline […]
Miguel Oliveira “surprised” by Yamaha MotoGP axe, thought decision may go his way
Miguel Oliveira has admitted that he was “surprised” by Yamaha’s decision to invoke a performance clause in his contract and drop him from Pramac’s 2026 MotoGP line-up. On Thursday, Yamaha announced that Jack Miller will remain at its satellite squad for a second consecutive season, partnering with incoming World Superbike Championship star Toprak Razgatlioglu. The […]
Guenther Steiner leads takeover of Tech3 KTM MotoGP team
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has completed his long-mooted takeover of the Tech3 MotoGP team with backing from a consortium of investors. The buyout was announced in a press conference at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Friday on the eve of the Catalan Grand Prix. Motorsport.com had reported back in August that Steiner […]
The “next-level” chassis that can deliver up to four tenths to Honda in MotoGP
The “next-level” chassis Honda has introduced in recent MotoGP races is capable of delivering a performance benefit of up to four tenths of a second, according to test rider Aleix Espargaro. Factory riders Luca Marini and Joan Mir have been racing an upgraded RC213V since the summer break, enjoying a significant pace advantage over the […]
The striking change in Pedro Acosta’s mindset and maturity in MotoGP
Pedro Acosta’s maiden MotoGP campaign in 2025 was riddled with errors and missed opportunities. While he was incredibly quick from the outset, and didn’t hesitate to go head-to-head with series heavyweights like Marc Marquez, he crashed too often and lacked the consistency needed to turn his speed into top results. Even as recently as last […]
Fabio Quartararo to debut Yamaha’s V4 engine in Barcelona test
MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo will debut the V4 engine Yamaha has been developing for several months in a private test in Barcelona on Monday, it has been confirmed. The Iwata-based brand initially announced last month that Augusto Fernandez would be racing the V4-powered M1 at the San Marino Grand Prix on 14 September. It […]