“I see myself reflected in Marc Marquez”
Motorcycle racing legend Kevin Schwantz says he recognises some of himself in Ducati star Marc Marquez after the latter’s incredible title-winning run in the 2025 MotoGP season. Parallels have been drawn between the two riders, both of whom forged reputations for outperforming their machinery. Just as Schwantz made his name on a 500cc Suzuki that wasn’t necessarily the class […]
Why the 2026 MotoGP season is shaping up to be a transitional year
The status quo established and dominated by Ducati, together with the introduction of the new technical regulations from 2027 onwards, means that most manufacturers competing in the MotoGP world championship are approaching 2026 as a year of transition. The four consecutive titles amassed by the Italian brand since 2022 are the clearest evidence of its […]
Marc Marquez to make Ducati return in private Valencia test
Almost 100 days after injuring his shoulder at the start of the Indonesian Grand Prix on 5 October, Marc Marquez will return to the asphalt of a circuit astride a sports bike later this week. Marquez will ride a road-going Ducati Panigale, which has been suitably prepared to provide maximum feedback to the current MotoGP […]
The evolution of winglets in MotoGP
Winglets in MotoGP are now an integral part of modern bike design. Today, hardly any manufacturer has built bikes without these front-mounted wings — an innovation that started as a daring experiment. Winglets first appeared in the mid-2010s, specifically in 2015, when Ducati introduced striking bodywork elements that jutted out from the front of the […]
Toprak Razgatlioglu hailed as ‘Casey Stoner 2.0’ ahead of MotoGP debut
New Pramac Yamaha signing Toprak Razgatlioglu has been likened to MotoGP star Casey Stoner by veteran manager Alberto Vergani. Razgatlioglu is set to be one of the main talking points of the 2026 MotoGP season. The Turkish star arrives in the premier class as a three-time World Superbike champion, and there is widespread curiosity about […]
Does MotoGP need a minimum weight rule?
MotoGP is the only grand prix class without a combined minimum weight for motorcycle and rider. While such regulations exist in Moto2 and Moto3 (and even the World Superbike Championship) to offset the disadvantages faced by taller and heavier riders, no comparable rule applies at the top level of motorcycle racing. In Moto3, the combined […]
Marc Marquez just one win away from 100 and three from Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP record
Marc Marquez could achieve two major milestones during the 2026 MotoGP season as he looks to further cement his place among motorsport’s all-time greats. At last year’s San Marino Grand Prix on 14 September, he clinched his 73rd victory in MotoGP and 99th across all three classes. With six grands prix left in the season at that […]
How concessions narrowed Ducati’s edge in MotoGP
Francesco Bagnaia and Michele Pirro believe Ducati’s rivals made effective use of MotoGP’s concession system to close the gap over the course of the 2025 season. Although Ducati swept all three world championships in 2025, helped by Marc Marquez’s arrival in the factory team, its dominance was challenged more frequently than in previous years. After losing just […]
“It’s more theory than practice”
Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez has played down the prospect of a future return to Honda in MotoGP, describing the idea as “more theory than practice”. Despite ending his Honda deal a year early to join Gresini for the 2024 season, the seven-time MotoGP champion parted with the Japanese manufacturer on amicable terms. Marquez initially left the door […]