Nicolo Bulega overcomes WSBK instincts to score on debut, eyes MotoGP future
Nicolo Bulega, the World Superbike rider substituting for Marc Marquez aboard the factory Ducati, has revealed the extent to which he had to adjust his riding for the Michelin tyre used in MotoGP. At the same time, he could be on the right side of that gulf when MotoGP switches to Pirelli rubber for 2027 […]
Toprak Razgatlioglu gets first taste of MotoGP with Yamaha V4
World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu will get his first taste of MotoGP machinery at Aragon on Monday, when he is expected to ride Yamaha’s new V4 challenger. As predicted by Motorsport.com, the Turkish rider is switching to MotoGP with the Japanese manufacturer next season, when he will appear for the satellite Pramac team. The private […]
Marco Bezzecchi «always believed» in Aprilia despite 2025 MotoGP struggles
Aprilia has emerged as Ducati’s most consistent challenger – some argue its equal – since the middle of the MotoGP season, but it took until the Portuguese Grand Prix for its factory team to score a 2025 Sunday victory entirely on merit. Read Also: Although Marco Bezzecchi won the British Grand Prix in May, that […]
Marco Bezzecchi powers to Portimao victory
Marco Bezzecchi dominated the Portuguese Grand Prix for Aprilia on Sunday, leading throughout the race at Portimao. The Italian tightened his grip on third in the world championship as he led home Alex Marquez (Gresini Ducati) and Pedro Acosta (KTM). With nearest challenger Francesco Bagnaia falling, Bezzecchi stretched his advantage in third place to 35 […]
Marco Bezzecchi grabs pole position
Marco Bezzecchi returned to MotoGP form by claiming pole position for Sunday’s Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao. Following a tough outing at the Malaysian Grand Prix, the Aprilia rider was able to recapture his customary late-season speed in Portugal, where he will share the front row with KTM’s Pedro Acosta and Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo. Rain […]
Max Verstappen on why MotoGP tempts him: «If I had the talent!»
Max Verstappen has revealed that if he hadn’t been successful in his four-wheeled racing career, he would have instead chased a life in MotoGP. Speaking on the Pelas Pistas podcast alongside Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, the four-time champion didn’t hesitate when he was asked which racing series he loves the most. «MotoGP,» he confirmed, before adding: “If I could choose […]
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 […]