Ai Ogura withdraws from MotoGP Indonesian GP
Trackhouse Aprilia MotoGP rider Ai Ogura will miss this weekend’s Indonesian Grand Prix, following his heavy crash two races ago at Misano. The accident occurred at the start of the Sunday race and was estimated at 260 km/h, with the Japanese rookie coming away with a right-wrist injury. Although he arrived for his home race […]
Marc Marquez says 13-win record is within reach after MotoGP title
Ducati star Marc Marquez says it is possible for him to break his own record for most grand prix wins in a MotoGP season, but insists he is not putting “pressure” on himself to do so. Marquez won 13 out of 18 races in his sophomore MotoGP campaign with Honda in 2014, en route to […]
Marc Marquez reacts as Valentino Rossi leaves him off main MotoGP rivals list
Marc Marquez has explained why he thinks Valentino Rossi didn’t include him among his biggest rivals, stating that they never fought against each other for a MotoGP title. Earlier this week, nine-time world champion Rossi revealed the main opponents he faced during his illustrious career in MotoGP, but he conspicuously left out long-time foe Marquez. […]
Honda 2026 MotoGP bike already better than 2025 version
Factory Honda MotoGP rider Luca Marini says development on next year’s RC213V is progressing strongly and that it is already better than the current prototype. The Japanese marque is enjoying its best season in MotoGP since 2021, having scored one victory and two other podiums in the first 18 rounds of the 2025 campaign. While Zarco’s Le […]
MotoGP boss dismisses “completely unfounded” rumours about Moto2 and Moto3
MotoGP promoter Dorna has shut down “completely unfounded” rumours suggesting Moto2 and Moto3 could be relegated to a secondary role in the future. Marc Marquez’s celebration of his seventh MotoGP title in Japan uncovered a strategy conceived by the promoters at the beginning of the season, but one that was not communicated to the fans […]
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 […]