“Unacceptable conditions” — Alex Rins, Alex Marquez hit by flying asphalt in Brazil GP
Alex Rins and Alex Marquez say they were struck by flying pieces of asphalt amid what they described as “unacceptable conditions” during the Brazilian Grand Prix.Following the sinkhole disruption ahead of Saturday’s sprint, MotoGP’s return to Brazil was impacted by another major controversy on Sunday as the grand prix had to be cut short by […]
‘We are a step away from Ducati’
Jorge Martin has conceded that Aprilia is lagging behind Ducati heading into the Brazilian Grand Prix, predicting it will be “impossible” to follow the Desmosedici if conditions remain unchanged. The 2024 MotoGP world champion made that comment following Saturday’s sprint race at Goiania, where title holder Marc Marquez led a 1-2 for Ducati ahead of Fabio […]
Why Marc Marquez is still not at 2025 MotoGP level despite Brazil sprint win
Marc Marquez insists he is “still far” from the level he enjoyed during his title-winning 2025 MotoGP campaign, despite claiming his first win of the year in the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint. The factory Ducati rider pounced on a late error from polesitter Fabio di Giannantonio in Saturday’s half-distance race at Goiania to secure his […]
Fabio di Giannantonio takes pole in crash-filled qualifying
Fabio di Giannantonio came through Q1 to deliver pole position for VR46 in the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix, despite suffering a late crash himself in qualifying. Although the track remained dry throughout Saturday after heavy showers earlier in the weekend, the Goiania circuit caught out several riders in qualifying. Francesco Bagnaia was the first rider […]
Brazil GP sprint would have been impossible if hole was on racing line
Marc Marquez says MotoGP was fortunate the hole that developed at the Goiania circuit did not extend onto the racing line, allowing the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint to go ahead after repairs. Saturday’s half-distance for the Brazilian Grand Prix was put in jeopardy when riders spotted a hole on the start/finish straight after qualifying. Several […]
Marc Marquez scores comeback win in delayed sprint
Marc Marquez beat Fabio di Giannantonio in the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint after a late duel to claim his first victory since coming back from serious injury. The factory Ducati rider capitalised on a late error from di Giannantonio with three laps remaining to take the lead, before resisting the VR46’s late counterattack to take […]
Huge hole on main straight poses new problem for MotoGP’s Brazilian GP
A large hole has appeared on the main straight of the Autadromo Ayrton Senna in Goiania, with track workers racing against time to repair it. All on-track activity for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix has been suspended until 2pm local time for the time being. Following MotoGP Q2 at the Brazilian Grand Prix, a hole […]
MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu surprises himself with third in rain-hit Brazil practice
Former World Superbike Championship star Toprak Razgatlioglu admitted that he was “surprised” to finish third in practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Making just his second appearance as a MotoGP rider, Razgatlioglu excelled in tricky weather conditions at Goiania to log the third-quickest time on Friday, ending up just three tenths off pacesetter Johann Zarco. […]
Fermin Aldeguer reaches agreement with Ducati to race for VR46 in MotoGP 2027
Gresini rider Fermin Aldeguer is set to join VR46 for the start of MotoGP’s 850cc era in 2027. It emerged in the Goiania paddock that Aldeguer has negotiated a significantly improved contract with Ducati for next year, as part of a deal that will see him join Valentino Rossi’s team. It follows KTM and Alex Marquez […]