MotoGP publishes new Sunday schedule for Australian GP amid windy weather
MotoGP has announced that it is proactively changing the schedule for the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday due to the expected windy weather at Phillip Island. The grand prix has now been pushed back by an hour to “ensure the best possible conditions”, with the start times for the Moto2 and Moto3 races also adjusted […]
Moto3 to become Yamaha one-make series from 2028
Yamaha has been chosen by Dorna as the exclusive manufacturer for the Moto3 grid starting in 2028, coinciding with the introduction of new 700cc engines, Motorsport.com has learned. The championship’s rightsholder has long been working on a plan to shake up the smallest category in the grand prix paddock, with the clear goal of cutting […]
Is this MotoGP rider the favourite for Australian GP victory?
VR46’s Fabio di Giannantonio is faster than Aprilia on long run pace and could be the favourite for victory in the Australian Grand Prix, believes fellow Ducati rider Alex Marquez. After two uneventful weekends in Japan and Indonesia, di Giannantonio returned to the sharp end of the pack at Phillip Island on Friday, ending up […]
Pedro Acosta in favour of keeping MotoGP Australian GP on Sunday
Pedro Acosta says MotoGP should stick to its original schedule for the Australian Grand Prix if wind is the only matter of concern and there is no risk of poor visibility due to rain. Heavy winds reaching speeds of up to 50km/h are forecast on Sunday, prompting several riders, including Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia, to suggest […]
Ducati considers handing Nicolo Bulega MotoGP debut, replacing Marc Marquez at Portimao
With Marc Marquez unlikely to return at the Portuguese Grand Prix in three weeks, Ducati is considering giving its World Superbike Championship rider Nicolo Bulega a chance in the MotoGP. Bulega signed a two-season contract with Ducati in May this year as a WSBK rider and MotoGP tester, leveraging his experience with Pirelli tyres, which […]
‘Marc Marquez reassured me that Honda was the right choice’
Two days after his MotoGP debut for 2026 was officially confirmed, Diogo Moreira has revealed that he sought advice from Marc Marquez during the decision-making process, and that the world champion encouraged him to sign with Honda. Honda’s announcement on Tuesday had a double impact on the championship. On one hand, it confirmed a deal […]
Fabio Quartararo sensing “opportunity” for Yamaha in MotoGP Australian GP
Fabio Quartararo sees a major opportunity for Yamaha in this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, with several leading MotoGP riders absent from the race. Newly crowned 2025 champion Marc Marquez will miss the next two rounds at Phillip Island and Sepang, having broken his shoulder in a nasty crash with Marco Bezzecchi at the Indonesian Grand […]
Marc Marquez in “no hurry” to make MotoGP return, reveals Alex
Gresini rider Alex Marquez says his brother Marc Marquez is in “no hurry” to return to racing after his shoulder injury, having already clinched the 2025 MotoGP title. The older Marquez was an innocent victim when Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi misjudged his braking on the opening lap of the Indonesian Grand Prix and collided with him […]
My career can start and finish at Ducati
Francesco Bagnaia says he can finish his MotoGP career with Ducati despite his ongoing struggles with the GP25 leading to question marks over his future with the team. Bagnaia has led the Borgo Panigale team in its most successful era in MotoGP, winning back-to-back titles on the Desmosedici in 2022 and ‘23, and finishing a […]