Marc Marquez pinpoints key weakness after Jerez MotoGP test
Marc Marquez said he spent much of the Jerez test working to improve his feeling with the Ducati’s front end, which he has identified as his main weakness so far in the 2026 MotoGP season. The reigning world champion evaluated a new front fairing and swingarm on Monday, as Ducati brought a raft of updates to the […]
‘Why do people think Yamaha isn’t doing a great job with its V4 project?’
Pramac Yamaha boss Gino Borsoi has come out in defence of the Japanese manufacturer’s efforts with its ongoing V4 project. The Italian’s comments during the MotoGP test on Monday are in sharp contrast to those we are accustomed to hearing from the Yamaha’s frustrated riders, particularly factory man Fabio Quartararo. Yamaha was the last MotoGP […]
Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages appear
Ai Ogura topped MotoGP’s first in-season test of the year at Jerez, leading Raul Fernandez and Marco Bezzecchi in a 1-2-3 finish for Aprilia. Trackhouse’s Ogura set a time of 1m35.944s with just minutes to go in the afternoon session, usurping his team-mate Fernandez by just 0.005s. The two Trackhouse riders ended up three tenths […]
Ducati brings new swingarm and fairing to Jerez MotoGP test
Ducati returned to winning ways in MotoGP thanks to a dominant performance from Alex Marquez at Jerez, but the Borgo Panigale manufacturer didn’t hold back in Monday’s post-race test, introducing a raft of new components that went well beyond simple aerodynamic tweaks. Marc Marquez took to the track on a Desmosedici featuring several unpainted composite […]
Fermin Aldeguer set for further medical checks as injury curtails test
After a Spanish Grand Prix weekend during which Fermin Aldeguer’s limp got visibly worse, the Gresini Ducati rider sat out the second half of the MotoGP test at Jerez on Monday. The 21-year-old’s afternoon absence raised concerns that the recovery from his winter road bike testing accident, during which he sustained a fracture above the knee, […]
Why Joan Mir wasn’t encouraged by Honda’s best MotoGP result of the year
Joan Mir believes Johann Zarco’s performance at the Spanish Grand Prix does not alter Honda’s overall situation in MotoGP, despite the marque securing its best finish of the season. LCR rider Zarco was able to mix with the Ducatis and Aprilias for much of Sunday’s race at Jerez, consolidating fifth position after a slow launch […]
It’s down to the riders in Aprilia versus Ducati battle
Jorge Martin says there is «no gap» between Aprilia and Ducati following the Spanish Grand Prix and he believes it is down to the riders to make the difference as the MotoGP season unfolds. Aprilia was defeated for the first time this year at Jerez last Sunday, when Alex Marquez took victory for the Gresini Ducati squad. […]
‘I don’t have the pace to fight for MotoGP title’
Marc Marquez has made his strongest statement yet about his 2026 championship prospects, declaring after his Spanish Grand Prix crash that he is currently too slow to defend his MotoGP crown. The lead factory Ducati rider was quick to underline that he was referring to his personal performance, not that of the Italian manufacturer. His […]
How Alex Marquez rediscovered his mojo at the Spanish GP
Alex Marquez has outlined the factors behind his turnaround in form after claiming a dominant victory at the Spanish Grand Prix. The Gresini rider was in top form the opening practice session on Friday and only a sudden downpour in the sprint prevented him from scoring a clean sweep of victories across the weekend. While […]