2025 Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia — Moto3
How Liberty Media’s immersion in MotoGP intensified at Misano
A delegation from Liberty Media and members of an auditing firm attended the San Marino Grand Prix which has outlined the new strategy for MotoGP following its takeover. It has been three months since the European Commission authorised Liberty Media’s acquisition of 84% of Dorna. Three months — or slightly less, if we take the […]
What Verstappen’s Nurburgring adventure says about his racing future
Max Verstappen reckons it can be ‘dangerous’ to only focus on Formula 1 after the four-time world champion’s endurance racing adventure at the Nordschleife. Last weekend Verstappen raced a Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 CS in the four-hour ADAC ACAS Cup to obtain a GT3 licence for the ‘Green Hell’ — a mission that proved successful […]
Alex Marquez to ride factory-spec Ducati in MotoGP 2026
Alex Marquez will be given a fourth current-spec MotoGP Ducati in 2026, joining Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia and VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio with this top-tier status. Next season, the final one under the current technical regulations before MotoGP undergoes major changes in 2027, Ducati will expand to four latest-spec bikes, from three for this year. Despite speculation that […]
Sainz hails «breakthrough» decision and calls for permanent F1 stewards
A jubilant Carlos Sainz reckons the overturning of his penalty from the Dutch Grand Prix is a “breakthrough” moment for Formula 1 amid debates over racing guidelines. The Williams driver was handed a 10s penalty plus two penalty points for his collision with Racing Bulls rookie Liam Lawson at Turn 1 in Zandvoort. Sainz attempted […]
Francesco Bagnaia maintains he is ‘unable to adapt to DNA’ of Ducati’s MotoGP bike
Francesco Bagnaia says he has evaluated “every single direction” and has come to the conclusion that his 2025 MotoGP struggles stem from his inability to adapt to the DNA of Ducati’s GP25. A number of theories have emerged about Bagnaia’s poor form this season, with the two-time MotoGP world champion’s results steadily declining since the […]
Daniel Juncadella and Mathys Jaubert join Genesis WEC driver line-up
Daniel Juncadella and Mathys Jaubert have joined the Genesis World Endurance Championship line-up for next year in the second wave of signings by the Hypercar newcomer. The new additions follow the announcement of Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani as the first Genesis Magma Racing drivers on the launch of the South Korean manufacturer’s entry into […]
Pirelli to hold first MotoGP tyre test at Misano on Tuesday
Pirelli will conduct its first MotoGP tyre test at Misano on Tuesday, 16 September, as preparations continue ahead of its entry into the championship in 2027. One of the key changes to MotoGP’s technical rule book for 2027 is the appointment of a new official tyre supplier. French manufacturer Michelin, which has been MotoGP’s exclusive […]
JA on F1 Podcast: Confessions of an F1 TV pit reporter
This week we welcome Ted Kravitz, a bona fide sports broadcasting legend who has carved his own niche since 2001, patrolling the F1 pitlane for Sky Sports F1, BBC and ITV Sport.His Ted’s Notebook segment on the Sky coverage is a must-watch for all fans of the sport, from the US to the UK, Australia […]