The Ducati MotoGP number sequence Marc Marquez could extend at Mugello
At the Spanish Grand Prix this year, Marc Marquez scored his first grand prix podium aboard the Gresini-run 2023-spec Ducati he ditched the factory Honda for. As the Italian GP approaches, a sequence of win milestones throughout Ducati’s history corresponding to rider numbers could be added to by Marquez. Back at the second round of […]
Bezzecchi «not upset» to have fallen out of factory Ducati MotoGP seat talks
VR46 rider Bezzecchi was an outside contender for the title during his breakthrough 2023 campaign, where he eventually finished third in the standings to champion Francesco Bagnaia and second-placed Jorge Martin after scoring victories in Argentina, France and India. But the Italian’s results have nosedived since he switched to last year’s GP23 bike, with the […]
Kazakhstan replaces cancelled Indian MotoGP round in 2024 schedule
On Tuesday the promoter of the Indian GP announced that this year’s MotoGP race was cancelled and it will look to reschedule the event in March 2025. Dorna had intended to slot the Kazakhstan GP, which was originally supposed to be held in June but had to be postponed due to severe floods in the […]
Vinales denies 2025 Aprilia deal done amid “open doors” on MotoGP grid
The 10-time grand prix winner has been with Aprilia since the latter half of the 2021 campaign, following his acrimonious split with Yamaha that year, and has become a firm favourite with management. Aprilia’s faith in Vinales paid off earlier this year in America when he scored his first grand prix win with the Italian […]
India MotoGP promoter cancels this year’s race, eyes March 2025 date
Fairstreet Sports, the organiser of the event along with MotoGP rights holder Dorna, revealed on Tuesday that the second edition of the event has now been called off, confirming reports published by Motorsport.com earlier this month. The Buddh International Circuit, located on the outskirts of capital Delhi, was due to stage the 14th round of the […]
Honda «took a step back to make two forward» with MotoGP updates
Honda has been working behind the scenes in private tests to improve its troubled 2024 package, though its riders didn’t receive some hoped-for improvements at Barcelona last weekend. Johann Zarco did race with a new aerodynamic package, while an updated engine was used by Mir and Luca Marini also. But this did little to help Honda at […]
The cases Marquez and Martin are making for a Ducati MotoGP ride
Let’s be upfront about it and admit that the story is slightly altered. While it is true that the first part of the equation must be cleared up by Ducati, the problem will not be completely solved until the chosen rider signs the contract. Of the three who started the race for that second factory […]
Repsol set to end Honda’s MotoGP sponsorship deal after 2024
Repsol appeared on the livery of the Honda NSR500 in the premier class of the world championship in 1995, with Mick Doohan and Alex Criville as riders. Since then, the partnership has remained uninterrupted, with the current season marking its 30th anniversary. The partnership between Repsol and Honda has yielded 15 championship titles, 183 victories […]
Bagnaia «tired of losing points» to title rivals in MotoGP sprint races
Although two-time champion Bagnaia has been one of the star performers this year on the new GP24, the Italian hasn’t been able to convert his speed into top-line results in half-distance races that are now an important part of grand prix weekends. While championship leader Jorge Martin has once again emerged as the king of […]