Aprilia ‘must target’ 2026 MotoGP title after recent form, says top boss
Aprilia has set its sights on challenging Ducati’s dominance in MotoGP, with motorsport chief Massimo Rivola stating that contending for the 2026 title must be its main objective. Aprilia was the only manufacturer to stop Ducati from scoring a clean sweep of victories in 2024, and it has stepped up its performance this year to […]
“It’s going to hurt at some stage”
“If you want to be competitive, you need to be on the edge. If you are on the edge, it is going to hurt at some stage. It’s meant to happen.” That’s how Oracle Red Bull Racing’s CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies described the discipline of learning through difficult moments during episode one of […]
Sebastian Ogier hangs on as Kalle Rovanpera closes gap
Sebastien Ogier managed to fend off a charging Kalle Rovanpera to hold onto the lead at the Central European Rally by 0.6s after a demanding Friday leg. The WRC points leader held onto his overnight lead throughout six tricky asphalt stages spread across Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic, but was pushed hard through the afternoon […]
“I’m not satisfied with what I’ve achieved” so far in MotoGP
Motorsport.com caught up with MotoGP star Fabio Quartararo for an open and revealing conversation in the stunning setting of Phillip Island. The French Yamaha rider appeared relaxed as he strolled along Smiths Beach, just beside the circuit, after spending a week on the Gold Coast soaking up the local lifestyle — early mornings, training, good […]