Is qualifying pace becoming more important than race pace in MotoGP?
The current era of MotoGP is a far cry from the mid-to-late 2010s, when the three-way rivalry between Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi defined the championship. The emphasis on aerodynamics, ride-height devices and stricter tyre pressure rules in the last few years fundamentally changed the way riders race against each other in the […]
The full 2026 MotoGP grid: Riders, teams and manufacturers
The 2026 MotoGP grid was finalised this Tuesday following the official confirmation of Diogo Moreira’s debut with the LCR Honda team, a move first reported by Motorsport.com back in August. The other mystery, concerning Yamaha’s Pramac team, was resolved a couple of weeks ago when Jack Miller’s renewal was confirmed, effectively pushing Miguel Oliveira out […]
Toprak Razgatlioglu braced for tough rookie season in MotoGP
Toprak Razgatlioglu says he is prepared for a “tough” first year in MotoGP in 2026 as he makes the transition from the World Superbike Championship at the age of 29. The Turkish rider will make his highly anticipated debut in MotoGP next year, partnering four-time grand prix winner Jack Miller at the Pramac Yamaha team. […]
How Aprilia has become a multiple MotoGP race winner
In a MotoGP season dominated by Marc Marquez and Ducati, Aprilia has emerged as a consistent frontrunner, putting the red bikes under pressure on multiple occasions. In fact, it’s now been almost 30 months since a manufacturer other than Ducati or Aprilia has won a dry-weather race, whether a sprint or a grand prix. However, while Aprilia has been the only […]
Diogo Moreira’s 2026 MotoGP debut with LCR Honda is now official
Diogo Moreira will make his MotoGP debut in the 2026 season with the LCR team, Honda confirmed on Tuesday. First reported by Motorsport last August, the news finalises next year’s grid for the premier class. Moreira will join Johann Zarco at LCR, replacing Somkiat Chantra, whose rookie MotoGP season has fallen well short of expectations. […]
MotoGP not planning to increase calendar past 22 races
MotoGP has no plans to expand its calendar beyond 22 races in the near future, according to Dorna Sports CSO Carlos Ezpeleta. The championship added several new venues in recent years, amid rising demand from Asia and other regions to host major sporting events. This expansion took MotoGP from 19 races a year prior to […]
Brad Binder opens up on 2025 MotoGP struggles and the push to regain lost form
While the 2025 season has been tough for several MotoGP riders, one name that stands out is Brad Binder. During the last four seasons, he earned a reputation as a dependable frontrunner capable of big results and consistent points finishes throughout the campaign. The statistics speak for themselves. Between his sophomore campaign in 2021 and the […]
Marc Marquez undergoes shoulder surgery after Indonesian GP crash
Marc Marquez has successfully undergone an operation on his right shoulder after the 2025 MotoGP world champion sustained a fracture during the Indonesian Grand Prix on 5 October. The factory Ducati rider’s Mandalika race lasted just seven corners after Marco Bezzecchi misjudged his braking and collided with the back of the GP25 sending both into […]
Aprilia interested in Miguel Oliveira as MotoGP test rider but needs BMW approval
Aprilia is interested in bolstering its MotoGP test line-up with Miguel Oliveira next year, but says such a move would require the blessing of his new employer BMW. After losing his Pramac MotoGP seat for 2026, Oliveira accepted an offer from the German manufacturer to join its World Superbike Championship squad as a factory rider, […]