Aleix Espargaro doesn’t understand why Aprilia would “force” Jorge Martin to stay
Despite retiring at the end of last season, Aleix Espargaro continues to make headlines and the elder Espargaro brother is back in the spotlight once again after questioning why Aprilia is attempting to «force» Jorge Martin to stay at the team against his will. The Spaniard shares the same agent as Martin, Albert Valera, and enjoys a close […]
The winners and losers from MotoGP’s Dutch Grand Prix
Winner: Marc Marquez A full 37 points from the weekend is nothing unusual for Marc Marquez, but what makes this a particularly winning one is that his points lead at the top of the standings grew substantially. Although his nearest title rival, brother Alex, finished the sprint in Marc’s wheeltracks, he fell on Sunday. This […]
Jorge Martin nears return after being declared fit for MotoGP test
The injured reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has been medically cleared to test his Aprilia bike — but will miss the German Grand Prix in two weeks’ time. Martin, who is currently locked in a contractual dispute with the Italian team, has been authorised to test on Thursday or Friday this week. Aprilia, however, […]
Alex Marquez out of surgery after Dutch GP crash, Luca Marini set for MotoGP return
Alex Marquez has successfully completed surgery following his accident during last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix at Assen. The Gresini Ducati rider, who is second in the MotoGP championship, fractured his left hand after colliding with Pedro Acosta’s KTM on lap six of Sunday’s race. Marquez’s Gresini team posted on social media that his injury had […]
Why Jorge Martin’s standoff against Aprilia is entering a new phase
The Dutch Grand Prix at Assen will be remembered for many reasons, although most of them were only loosely connected to the sporting action. Marc Marquez made it clear that only he can throw away his shot at a seventh MotoGP crown with a stunning sprint and grand prix double, Diogo Moreira delivered Brazil its […]
Aprilia-Jorge Martin situation needs resolving to allow MotoGP 2026 entry, says Dorna
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna, has threatened to not accept a Jorge Martin entry for next year’s championship unless the rider’s dispute with Aprilia is resolved. The reigning world champion has invoked a results-based clause in his contract with the Italian brand which, in his opinion, releases him from his agreement at the […]
Marc Marquez soaks up the pressure as Alex Marquez crashes out
Marc Marquez withstood race-long pressure from the Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi to win MotoGP’s Dutch Grand Prix at Assen on Sunday. The factory Ducati rider’s world championship lead stretched to an impressive 68 points as his nearest challenger, brother Alex Marquez, crashed his Gresini Ducati. The younger Marquez also fractured his left hand in the […]
Marc Marquez hits out at criticism of brother Alex after Dutch MotoGP crash
MotoGP world championship leader Marc Marquez has hit out at his brother Alex’s critics, calling for more understanding for the line riders walk at every race. The six-time champion’s comments come after recent social media theorising that Alex does not fight Marc with the same intensity he would bring to a battle with another rider. […]
Alex Marquez set for surgery after Dutch MotoGP crash
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