Fernandez doesn’t want mid-season bike change again in MotoGP
Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez has said he doesn’t want to go through a bike change in the middle of the season again in MotoGP. Fernandez was the only rider within the Aprilia contingent to start the 2024 season with a year-old RS-GP, as the Noale-based brand could only build limited examples of its overhauled MotoGP contender. It wasn’t […]
Liberty’s MotoGP purchase delayed as EU opens in-depth investigations
The European Union’s highest institution will open an «in-depth investigation» to determine whether the purchase of MotoGP by Formula 1 owner Liberty Media violates its antitrust framework. The European Commission, one of the EU’s decision-making bodies with executive power, is determined to closely analyse Liberty’s acquisition of Dorna, which holds the rights to the MotoGP […]
Acosta feels «relieved» after visiting KTM’s headquarters
Rising MotoGP star Pedro Acosta feels «relieved» after visiting the headquarters of beleaguered Austrian manufacturer KTM, according to his manager. Acosta travelled to Mattighofen in Austria on Tuesday to understand how KTM’s dismal financial situation could have consequences for its MotoGP programme, now that he has become an integral part of its factory team. Latest […]
KTM’s insolvency administrator puts shares of MV Agusta on sale
An insolvency administrator has put KTM’s shares in MV Agusta up for sale, as the Austrian company continues to reel in from a financial crisis. KTM’s parent company Pierer Mobility AG had acquired a 25.1 per cent stake in MV Agusta in November 2022, before taking over the majority of the company in March of […]
Bastianini wants to be more “explosive” on track in post-Ducati MotoGP years
Enea Bastianini feels he needs to be more “explosive” on track after ending a four-year stint with Ducati in MotoGP. Bastianini has been associated with Ducati in his entire premier class career, but is parting ways with the Borgo Panigale marque at the end of 2024 to start a new chapter with Tech 3 KTM. The Italian rider […]
Yamaha’s new V4 MotoGP engine set to begin track testing
Yamaha is ready to begin track testing of the new V4 engine for its MotoGP bike, although the initial run at Jerez last week had to be delayed. Yamaha, the only MotoGP manufacturer still running inline four-cylinder engines, has been pushing with the development of the new unit in an attempt to catch up with […]
Quartararo impressed by change in Yamaha’s mentality in MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo has said he was impressed by the change in Yamaha’s mentality for the 2024 MotoGP season, even if the results on track remained below his expectations. As part of its drive to return to the front and challenge for victories again, the Japanese marque is slowly adopting an aggressive approach more akin to […]
New Aprilia MotoGP bike its «biggest» leap in recent years
MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin believes Aprilia has made the «biggest» leap in recent years with its 2025 prototype. Martin is joining Aprilia next year after clinching his first title with a Pramac Ducati, the Spaniard having been snubbed for a promotion to the factory team in favour of Marc Marquez. Madrid native Martin got […]
Aleix Espargaro gets involved in cycling alongside Honda test role
MotoGP race winner Aleix Espargaro will make a switch to professional cycling following his retirement from motorcycle racing. The Spaniard, a three-time race winner in the premium category, will join the Lidl-Trek professional cycling team from the start of 2025. Espargaro has been an avid cycling fan for nine years since a back injury meant […]