Marc Marquez admits ‘my body will force me to retire before my mind does’
Marc Marquez admits his physical health will ultimately decide when he brings his MotoGP career to an end, with several major crashes having taken a toll on his body. With nine world championships including seven titles in MotoGP, Marquez is among the most successful riders in the history of motorcycle racing. However, his career has […]
Honda completes another test with 2027 bike as Ducati sets date for GP27 debut
Honda completed a private MotoGP test at Sepang on Thursday and Friday, with Takaaki Nakagami riding its 2027-spec RC214V prototype. After rain hampered the test Honda carried out with its first 2027 bike test at Sepang on 17-19 December with Nakagami, Motorsport.com has learned the Japanese manufacturer’s test team returned to Malaysia this week to […]
Jorge Martin: Aprilia signed me to win the title, «so I will fight till the end»
Aprilia’s Jorge Martin has set his sights on fighting for the top spot in MotoGP once again.A year ago, Aprilia unveiled its 2025 project with reigning world champion Martin, who at the time wore the number 1 on his bike.One year on, and after four injuries, four surgeries and having finished only four of the 22 […]
VR46 an option for Pedro Acosta, but priority is a factory seat at Ducati or elsewhere
The change to the technical regulations planned for MotoGP in 2027 will, according to experts, trigger an explosion in the rider market much earlier than usual. Even before the start of the season, the biggest pieces on the board could begin to move.Among the most sought-after names on the market are two young talents in Pedro […]
Aprilia reveals 2026 MotoGP bike for Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin
Aprilia has officially launched the RS-GP26, the final MotoGP bike it will build to the current 1000cc engine regulations.Aprilia riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin took to the stage at Sky Italy headquarters in Milan to showcase the latest iteration of the RS-GP, which will carry the factory’s signature black colour scheme.The Noale-based manufacturer revealed […]
Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team launches 2026 MotoGP bike in Rome
VR46 took the covers off its 2026 Ducati MotoGP bikes at a special presentation in Rome on Wednesday, marking the start of its fifth campaign in the premier class.Valentino Rossi’s eponymous MotoGP squad unveiled a refreshed livery for the 2026 season, leaning more heavily on the fluorescent yellow shade that has become synonymous with its […]
Why Fermin Aldeguer’s injury comes at the worst possible moment
When it comes to injuries, silence is usually not a good sign. From the moment Fermin Aldeguer fractured his left femur last Thursday after crashing at the Aspar circuit during a training session, until Gresini issued a statement with a photo of him lying in a bed at the Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona, where he […]
Pramac becomes first MotoGP team to reveal 2026 livery
Yamaha’s satellite partner Pramac has showcased its 2026 MotoGP bike for the first time ahead of the start of pre-season testing later this month. The Italian team revealed a revised version of the blue-and-purple livery it adopted in 2025, when it switched to Yamaha and signed a sponsorship deal with Renault Group brand Alpine. Both […]
The 2026 MotoGP grid will be the most world-title-laden in history
For the first time in the history of the motorcycle world championship, which began in 1949, the premier-class grid will feature a total of 15 full-time riders who are champions in one of the world categories — adding up to an astonishing 32 titles between them. After reaching a peak of 14 champions on the […]