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 […]
Fermin Aldeguer remains hospitalised after leg surgery
Fermin Aldeguer remains admitted to Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona, and is awaiting medical clearance and an initial assessment of his recovery timeline. The Gresini rider underwent surgery on Friday for an injury to the diaphysis of his left femur, the long thigh bone located between the hip and the knee. After being operated on […]
Aprilia ‘not scared by any track’ after late 2025 MotoGP charge
Aprilia ambassador and four-time 250cc world champion Max Biaggi says there is no track on the MotoGP calendar that now “scares” the Noale factory. Aprilia enjoyed a strong end to the 2025 MotoGP season, winning three out of the last four grands prix and ending up runner-up in the manufacturers’ championship for the first time […]
The MotoGP changes Liberty Media should make, according to Sepang
MotoGP is undergoing a major transformation following Liberty Media’s purchase of an 84% stake in the series’ rightsholder Dorna Sports. While the actual day-to-day management of MotoGP remains in the hands of the Ezpeleta family, Liberty will be able to influence MotoGP’s strategic direction – and potentially help take the series to new heights. Liberty’s […]