Why did KTM succeed and Aprilia struggle in MotoGP’s Malaysian GP?
Aprilia has developed a versatile bike that performs well across a wide range of circuits, while KTM’s form still tends to fluctuate depending on how well a track suits the RC16 — or at least, that was the conclusion most drew from recent rounds. The Malaysian Grand Prix, however, suggested that assumption might not have […]
Why Honda’s Alberto Puig believes “Ducati remains the benchmark in MotoGP»
Honda seems to have begun emerging from the shadow of the last five years — a period filled with obstacles. From the outbreak of COVID-19 to Marc Marquez’s injury, which ultimately led to the Spaniard’s departure, HRC staggered on while watching Ducati dominate, as the Italian brand captured the last four titles in a row. […]
Raul Fernandez on the “strange” feeling of crashing out a week after first MotoGP win
Raul Fernandez did not have long to savour his victory in the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix as the Malaysian Grand Prix came just seven days later – and it provided a rude return to Earth for the Spaniard. But the Trackhouse Aprilia rider insisted on keeping things in perspective following a slow campaign at Sepang, which […]
Michelin reveals cause of Francesco Bagnaia’s Malaysian GP DNF
Francesco Bagnaia’s late retirement from third place in the Malaysian Grand Prix was caused by a rear tyre puncture, Michelin has revealed. Polesitter Bagnaia appeared on course for a podium position at the Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, despite losing the lead to eventual race winner Alex Marquez on the second lap and then dropping […]
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s 2025 Malaysian Grand Prix
The Malaysian Grand Prix saw Alex Marquez rise to the front on his Gresini Ducati, just days after his brother Marc Marquez announced his decision to skip the remainder of the MotoGP season to recover from a shoulder injury. With the temperature rising on Sunday and the gap between soft and medium tyres bigger than […]
Francesco Bagnaia calls for “sensitivity” as Sepang Clash documentary airs
Francesco Bagnaia has questioned MotoGP’s decision to release a short documentary marking the 10th anniversary of the infamous and divisive episode between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez. The Sepang circuit will forever be remembered as the place where the rivalry between Marquez and Rossi reached its peak. The latter arrived in Malaysia in 2015 with […]
Joan Mir “proud” to pass a Ducati on Sepang’s straight as Honda engine improves
Joan Mir says he is “proud” to have overtaken Fermin Aldeguer’s Ducati with Honda’s improved straightline performance in the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix. Factory HRC rider Mir bagged his second podium in four races at Sepang, finishing third behind winner Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta, after Francesco Bagnaia retired late on with a puncture. Starting […]
Noah Dettwiler in stable but critical condition after Moto3 Malaysian GP crash
Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler is in a critical but stable condition following his accident at the Malaysian Grand Prix last weekend. His CIP Green Power team’s latest social media post provided the first update since it announced on Sunday evening that the Swiss rider was undergoing multiple surgeries in Kuala Lumpur. The latest update, which […]
The DNF that gave Francesco Bagnaia more answers than his Japan double win
Francesco Bagnaia says he left the Malaysian Grand Prix more encouraged than after his dominant double win MotoGP in Japan, as he and Ducati made tangible progress in understanding his recent performance swings. Factory Ducati rider Bagnaia topped qualifying, won Saturday’s sprint from pole and ran third for much of the grand prix at Sepang […]