Marco Bezzecchi grabs pole as Marc Marquez crashes
Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi took pole position for MotoGP’s Austrian Grand Prix after emerging from Q1 to top the timesheets in one of the most entertaining qualifying sessions of the season. Championship leader Marc Marquez will start from the second row after a low-speed crash late in the session cost him dear. There was almost as […]
MotoGP is making Formula 1’s mistakes – Casey Stoner
Two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has come out strongly against the anti-highside aid being rolled out at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The Australian’s sharp criticism, which followed Free Practice 1 at the Red Bull Ring on Friday, came in the wake of similar comments by frontrunners Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta a day […]
What Yamaha’s commitment to Alex Rins means for Miguel Oliveira and Jack Miller in MotoGP
Yamaha managing director Paolo Pavesio has poured cold water on rumours that struggling MotoGP factory rider Alex Rins might be relieved of his duties for next season. The comments, which came during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday, appear to kill any hope that Yamaha can find space for both Jack Miller and […]
Why Pedro Acosta is fired up for KTM’s new aero updates
Factory KTM rider Pedro Acosta says the update KTM has brought to this weekend’s Austrian GP represents a “big step” and has finally addressed the bike’s turning difficulties. Acosta was second fastest in Practice at the Red Bull Ring, behind only championship leader Marc Marquez. “KTM’s work has paid off, you know,” said the Spaniard. […]
MotoGP is making F1’s mistakes – Stoner
Two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has come out strongly against the anti-highside aid being rolled out at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The Australian’s sharp criticism, which followed Free Practice 1 at the Red Bull Ring on Friday, came in the wake of similar comments by frontrunners Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta a day […]
What Pecco Bagnaia found out by rewatching his best MotoGP races
Francesco Bagnaia has revealed that he spent part of MotoGP’s summer break rewatching races from recent years to convince himself that the current Ducati doesn’t suit his riding style – and to reignite his hunger to find the speed he once had. Given his impressive track record and his status as a double world champion, […]
Patience, a major goal for Alex Marquez in 2025 MotoGP season
Alex Marquez says patience will be key as he prepares to defend the second place he currently holds in the MotoGP world championship over the latter half of the season. The younger Marquez brother heads into this weekend’s Austrian GP 120 points behind his runaway sibling Marc. Having dismissed any realistic chance of catching the […]
Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta are against MotoGP’s anti-highside software
Top MotoGP riders Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta have both hit out at the stability control system being introduced at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. MotoGP announced earlier this week that the new software, which “reduces engine torque if/when the bike slides”, would be rolled out at the Red Bull Ring. While teams are not […]
Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira to keep sweating over 2026 Pramac Yamaha seat
Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira are being asked to wait longer before a final call is made on which of them will keep his Pramac Yamaha ride next season. With Toprak Razgatlioglu having been confirmed in June as one of the satellite team’s 2026 riders, it has been clear for some time that at least […]