Why Marc Marquez thinks he is no longer a “specialist” at new MotoGP tracks
Marc Marquez says he is no longer a “specialist” when it comes to new MotoGP tracks, insisting the entire field will be up to speed at Goiania by the time qualifying begins on Saturday. Marquez’s ability to find the limit early, combined with his strength in low-grip conditions, had made him a formidable force whenever […]
Everything we know about Goiania Circuit – MotoGP’s new Brazilian GP venue
This weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix marks MotoGP’s first visit to the South American nation in more than two decades. The last time the premier class raced in Brazil was in 2004, when the now-demolished Jacarepagua circuit hosted the Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix for the final time. In the ensuing years, MotoGP made several attempts […]
Heavy rain and flooding hits Autodromo Ayrton Senna ahead of MotoGP Brazil GP
Heavy rain in Brazil has brought flooding to the refurbished Autodromo Ayrton Senna in Goiania, which is set to host round two of the 2026 MotoGP season this weekend. Although forecasters predicted that rain would hit Goiania in Brazil all week, nobody expected the volume of water that fell to be significant as it has […]
‘Speeds will be lower with 850cc bikes, but lap times will remain same’
Marc Marquez believes MotoGP’s next-generation bikes will be just as fast over a full lap as they are now, despite an expected drop in top speed. MotoGP is set for a radical overhaul in 2027, with the introduction of smaller capacity 850cc engines, reduction in aerodynamics, a ban on ride-height devices and the switch to […]
The key challenges MotoGP teams will face in the 2027 rules era
MotoGP regulations have largely remained stable in recent years. The current 1000cc engines were introduced in 2012, Michelin has been the official tyre supplier since 2016 and the core chassis/aero ruleset has changed little since then, aside from the ban on front ride-height devices in 2023.However, all three areas will be completely overhauled as part […]
VR46 looking for mix of experience and youth in 2027 MotoGP line-up
VR46 is aiming to pair a young rider with an experienced campaigner in the 2027 MotoGP season, according to team director Uccio Salucci. While the five factory squads have largely settled their line-ups for next year behind the scenes, several seats remain open across the six satellite teams. Among them is VR46, which is set […]
Dani Pedrosa reveals the ‘crazy’ training that helped him master wet MotoGP races
During the final grand prix of last season in Valencia, the organisers of the MotoGP championship gathered around a table several riders who have been inducted into its prestigious ‘Hall of Fame’, a select club made up of some of the most illustrious names in the sport’s history. At the dinner — also attended by […]
MotoGP postpones Qatar GP to November due to Middle East conflict
MotoGP has announced a new date for the Qatar Grand Prix, which was originally scheduled on 12 April, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. As reported by Motorsport.com on Saturday, the Losail race will now take place on 8 November, forming a triple header with the Australian and Malaysian events in late October. […]
MotoGP working on rescheduling Qatar GP amid Iran war
The conflict involving the United States-Israel and Iran has led the organisers of the MotoGP World Championship to begin working on postponing the Qatar Grand Prix (MotoGP) and reconsidering the final stretch of the calendar. The race at Lusail International Circuit still appears as the fourth round of the season and was originally scheduled for […]