Toprak Razgatlioglu “always sad” over lack of pace amid steep MotoGP learning curve
Toprak Razgatlioglu has admitted he is “always getting sad” due to his lack of early speed on a MotoGP bike following a challenging end to pre-season testing in Buriram. Razgatlioglu moved to MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha this year as a three-time World Superbike champion, becoming the first rider to make such a switch between the […]
Pedro Acosta found Ducati and Aprilia’s pace “scary” in MotoGP testing
KTM’s Pedro Acosta conceded that Ducati and Aprilia hold a clear advantage over the rest of the competition, describing their long-run pace in the Buriram MotoGP test as “scary”. Pre-season testing for 2026 concluded in Thailand on Sunday, with Aprilia and Ducati riders locking out the top five spots in the classification. Acosta was the […]
Fabio Quartararo warns Yamaha MotoGP rebuild could take months – or longer
Fabio Quartararo has laid bare the scale of Yamaha’s deficit with its new V4 MotoGP project, admitting the turnaround could take anything from a few months to the entirety of the 2026 season.Yamaha undertook a daunting task over the winter to effectively build a brand-new bike after abandoning its long-running inline-four engine in favour of […]
MotoGP Buriram test: Marco Bezzecchi breaks track record on final day
Aprilia’s star rider Marco Bezzecchi beat the all-time track record at Buriram to top the final day of 2026 MotoGP pre-season testing.With just 20 minutes remaining in the afternoon session, Bezzecchi set a blistering time of 1m28.668s on the factory RS-GP, dethroning world champion Marc Marquez from the top spot on the timesheets.The Italian’s last-gasp […]
MotoGP Buriram test: Alex Marquez fastest on Day 1 as Marc Marquez crashes twice
Alex Marquez led the way on the opening day of the Thailand MotoGP test in Buriram, while his elder brother Marc Marquez recovered from two early crashes to finish second.Gresini rider Alex Marquez picked up where he left off in Sepang, setting a best time of 1m29.262s in the penultimate hour to top the timesheets. […]
Fabio Quartararo’s gesture shows his growing frustration with Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo’s body language at the Buriram test spoke volumes about his growing frustration with Yamaha’s performance in MotoGP.Quartararo returned to action on Saturday after missing most of the Sepang test due to a finger injury. However, his first day back at the track proved to be rather frustrating for him and the entire Iwata-based […]
Francesco Bagnaia says “I just decided” on 2027 MotoGP plans amid links to Aprilia move
Francesco Bagnaia says he has made up his mind about where he will race in MotoGP next year amid mounting speculation linking him with both Aprilia and Yamaha. Bagnaia’s future in MotoGP had been a subject of intense scrutiny ever since Motorsport.com reported that Ducati will sign Pedro Acosta alongside Marc Marquez in 2027 — a move […]
Marc Marquez explains how injury recovery is delaying Ducati contract negotiations
Marc Marquez has revealed that concerns over his physical condition have delayed his contract negotiations with Ducati in MotoGP. Ducati has been eager to extend its relationship with Marquez following his impressive title-winning campaign in 2025, and has made securing his signature a priority over finalising its second factory seat. Marquez, for his part, has […]
Trackhouse boss suggests crucial change to MotoGP weekend format
Trackhouse boss Davide Brivio has suggested a change to the way MotoGP weekends are structured, arguing the current format places too much emphasis on Fridays. Since 2023, each MotoGP round has featured a sprint race on Saturday ahead of the grand prix itself on Sunday. The concept is also used in Formula 1, but there […]