Does MotoGP need an F1-style contract board, amid Martin/Aprilia saga?
Leading MotoGP riders including Marc Marquez have said there is no need for the kind of contract arbitration authority seen in Formula 1. The topic has surfaced in the light of Jorge Martin’s attempts to get out of his current Aprilia contract early – a deal the Italian factory claimed on Thursday was “valid and […]
Aprilia stands firm over Jorge Martin contract saga
Aprilia has stood firm over Jorge Martin’s push to be released from his contract early and expects the defending MotoGP world champion to remain at the team at least until the end of 2026, it has said in a statement. The Italian manufacturer has remained silent on the matter since Motorsport.com exclusively revealed Martin intended […]
MotoGP rookie Fermin Aldeguer targets 2027 factory Ducati ride after Le Mans podium
Star MotoGP rookie Fermin Aldeguer is targeting a factory Ducati ride for 2027 but admits to being surprised to have already scored a maiden podium. The Spaniard celebrated his first podium in the premier class two weeks ago at Le Mans, in just his sixth MotoGP Grand Prix. However, it was a result that had […]
Who is Albert Valera? The agent at the center of the MotoGP rider market
Following the news that Jorge Martin intends to leave Aprilia at the end of the year, Albert Valera, the Spaniard’s agent, has become the name on everyone’s lips in the MotoGP paddock. But who is the man holding the keys to shake up the MotoGP rider market? At 40 years old, this native of the […]
“I don’t race for money – I race to be happy”
Eighteenth overall in the MotoGP world championship with only 15 points, Raul Fernandez endured his fair share of criticism in the early part of the 2025 season. While the Spaniard is guaranteed a 2026 contract with independent Aprilia team Trackhouse, some have questioned whether his place on the grid is justified at all. But the […]
Why Martin-vs-Aprilia conflict will have no easy resolution
As revealed by Motorsport.com on Monday, Jorge Martin intends to end his Aprilia contract at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, which has caused a stir in the paddock. The Noale-based constructor has so far chosen to hide behind its right to remain silent, refraining from making any other statement than “no comment”. Martin […]
Aleix Espargaro set for another MotoGP wildcard outing with Honda
Honda will field a wildcard rider for the third time in as many MotoGP weekends when Aleix Espargaro appears at the British Grand Prix later this month. The Japanese marque has embraced the wildcard opportunity ever since the series returned to Europe last month. Espargaro rode its ‘development bike’ at the Spanish Grand Prix before […]
Fabio Quartararo delights home fans with Le Mans pole
Fabio Quartararo set himself up for a perfect home race weekend by snatching a second consecutive MotoGP pole position from Marc Marquez at Le Mans on Saturday morning. The Yamaha rider repeated his Jerez performance by defeating the factory Ducati fair and square in Q2. Alex Marquez will start third for Gresini Ducati, while Francesco […]
Will Harley-Davidson’s MotoGP ‘bagger’ support series attract American fans?
For those who’ve ever witnessed both MotoGP and Formula 1, you’ll know that MotoGP’s machines are louder. F1’s muffled turbo-hybrids just can’t compete with the naturally aspirated motorcycle motors, and they sound better, too. Well that same sentiment can now be applied to the support series as Harley-Davidson and Dorna have inked a deal that’ll […]