‘He’s giving himself enough s**t already’
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola says there is “no reason” for him to rein in Marco Bezzecchi’s aggression, insisting the Italian rider is already tough on himself. Bezzecchi has emerged as one of the strongest riders on the MotoGP grid, having followed up his victories at Portimao and Valencia at the end of 2025 with […]
Pedro Acosta leads MotoGP standings after opener – but history says it’s no title guarantee
Pedro Acosta left Thailand as the first leader of the 2026 MotoGP world championship. The KTM rider claimed his maiden sprint victory in Saturday’s contest and followed it up with a second-place result in the grand prix itself.Accumulating 32 points across the weekend, he now holds a seven-point lead over Thai Grand Prix winner Marco […]
How Raul Fernandez is chasing his next MotoGP contract
For several months now, Raul Fernandez has looked different – far more consistent on track and more mature off it, particularly when speaking to the media. Last season, his best since moving up to MotoGP, progressed steadily until he claimed a victory and two podiums in the final four rounds of the calendar. That late […]
No new Yamaha MotoGP engine until after French GP, says Fabio Quartararo
Fabio Quartararo says it is unlikely Yamaha will be able to bring an updated version of its V4 MotoGP engine until after the French Grand Prix in May.Last weekend’s Thailand Grand Prix exposed Yamaha’s straightline speed deficit in 2026, with Quartararo running 6.5km/h slower than the fastest bikes at Buriram, and the other M1 riders […]
Fermin Aldeguer to attempt MotoGP comeback in Brazil after serious leg injury
Gresini MotoGP rider Fermin Aldeguer has appeared on the provisional entry list for the Brazilian Grand Prix on 22 March, as he begins the final stretch of his recovery. The Spaniard suffered a serious injury on 8 January while training on a road bike at the Aspar Circuit in Guadassuar. Fracturing the diaphysis of the […]
‘Ducati isn’t struggling, we did something special’
Aprilia has denied suggestions that its rival Ducati underperformed at the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix, insisting it simply outgunned the Borgo Panigale by producing “something special”. The Noale-based manufacturer kicked off the 2026 MotoGP season with a dominant victory at Buriram, with Marco Bezzecchi leading every lap from pole position to win by more than […]
What is Aprilia’s F1-inspired F-duct device and how does it work
Aerodynamics have as become the biggest battleground in MotoGP, and one of the most interesting developments during the Thailand Grand Prix was a new device introduced by Aprilia. First spotted during pre-season testing, it is effectively a copy of the F-duct concept championed by McLaren during the 2010 Formula 1 season. On the MP4-25, an […]
MotoGP admits hosting Qatar GP will be «difficult», no replacement planned
MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta acknowledged on Wednesday that it will be “difficult” to stage the Qatar Grand Prix on 12 April, but stressed that under no circumstances would a replacement circuit be sought. The armed conflict in the Middle East has directly impacted plans for several major international sporting events, including the Qatar Grand Prix, […]
Ducati ‘slapped in the face’ by Aprilia, but true pecking order yet to emerge
Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi has admitted that its defeat to Aprilia in the Thailand Grand Prix felt like a “slap in the face”, but insists the true competitive order in MotoGP will only become apparent over the coming rounds. Ducati endured one of its most challenging weekends in recent memory at Buriram, with VR46’s […]