Honda expectations increase after podium at weaker circuit Sepang
Honda factory rider Joan Mir says his expectations for this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix have gone up a notch following his MotoGP podium at a traditionally weak circuit for his bike. The Spaniard finished third last time out at the Malaysian Grand Prix and, not only was that his second podium in four races, but […]
Marc Marquez’s shoulder injury “serious” as MotoGP doctor shares recovery update
MotoGP’s official doctor Angel Charte has highlighted how serious Marc Marquez’s season-ending injury is, saying the world champion made the right decision to focus on his recovery. Marquez had to undergo a surgery on his right shoulder after being hit by Aprilia rival Marco Bezzecchi on the opening lap of the Mandalika race last month. […]
Why Trackhouse believes Aprilia can topple Ducati in MotoGP 2026
Trackhouse boss Davide Brivio believes Aprilia has what it takes to dethrone Ducati and become the new benchmark in MotoGP, but admits that it won’t be an easy task. Ducati has faced the sternest challenge to its dominance in years during the 2025 season, with Aprilia making massive strides with the RS-GP to pose a significant threat […]
Luca Marini on growth at Honda and why 2026 is his best chance to win in MotoGP
When Marc Marquez announced his departure from Honda at the end of 2023, it sparked something in Luca Marini. It reminded him of his childhood dreams — riding in the same iconic colours once worn by his half-brother Valentino Rossi at HRC. Leaving behind the comfort and solid results of his family-run VR46 Racing Team, the Italian […]
2025 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
The 2025 MotoGP season is set to conclude with back-to-back races in Portugal and Spain. Last year’s Portuguese GP saw Jorge Martin lead Francesco Bagnaia in a Ducati 1-2, with KTM riders Pedro Acosta, Brad Binder and Jack Miller occupying positions 3-5. The best Aprilia (Aleix Espargaro) finished eighth and more than 20 seconds behind. […]
The other Gresini rider staking his claim to a factory Ducati MotoGP seat
Expectations for Fermin Aldeguer were mixed when he stepped up to MotoGP this year with Gresini on a satellite bike. His stunning run of victories at the end of the 2023 Moto2 season earned him an early MotoGP contract, but his final year in the intermediate class — the first on Pirelli tyres — proved […]
Honda on the brink of losing MotoGP’s top concession perks
Honda’s steady improvement in recent races has left the manufacturer just 19 points short of dropping out of MotoGP’s highest concession bracket. After the final two rounds of the 2025 season at Portimao and Valencia, the position of each of the five manufacturers in different concession tiers will be recalculated. Since the system was reintroduced […]
The key figure in Aprilia’s breakout season in MotoGP
Marco Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez have hailed Aprilia’s new technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini following the marque’s impressive ascent towards the front of the field in MotoGP. Sterlacchini joined Aprilia at the end of the 2024 season after successful stints at KTM and, most notably, Ducati, where he worked closely with general manager Gigi Dall’Igna. Under the Italian engineer’s […]
Yamaha toughens its stance on Fabio Quartararo
The rider market that will shape the 2027 MotoGP grid is expected to start moving as the 2025 campaign draws to a close, erupt early next season and be largely settled by the time MotoGP returns to Europe, around May. Some riders will attempt to stay where they are, either because they are satisfied with […]