Portuguese GP sprint defeat step towards MotoGP win breakthrough
Pedro Acosta says narrow defeats like the Portimao sprint on Saturday are only making him a better rider as he edges closer to an elusive first MotoGP win. The highly-rated Spaniard, who is approaching the end of his second season in MotoGP, qualified on the front row for the first time in 2025 in Portugal. […]
Alex Marquez shakes off Pedro Acosta for sprint win
Alex Marquez won a thrilling duel with Pedro Acosta to clinch the sprint race at the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix on Saturday. The Gresini Ducati rider recovered from qualifying fifth to take the win and deny front-row starter Acosta a breakthrough victory in MotoGP. Polesitter Marco Bezzecchi was able to claim an early lead in […]
KTM running out of time to keep Acosta
KTM’s MotoGP boss Pit Beirer has admitted that the Austrian manufacturer has very little time left to convince its star rider Pedro Acosta to remain with it beyond 2026. Acosta is still looking for his first premier class victory as his second season in MotoGP draws to a close. KTM has struggled to provide him […]
Fabio Quartararo ‘99% sure’ Yamaha will go all-in on struggling V4 in 2026
Lead Yamaha factory rider Fabio Quartararo expects to be racing Yamaha’s new V4 throughout the 2026 MotoGP season – despite the prototype’s concerning lack of pace in its latest race outing. While Quartararo and the rest of Yamaha’s race riders are still competing aboard the Japanese company’s inline four, the factory has been developing the […]
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. […]