Pedro Acosta explains what KTM needs to close the gap to Aprilia in MotoGP
Pedro Acosta believes cornering remains the key area where KTM’s MotoGP bike is falling short of pacesetter Aprilia in the early part of the 2026 season. Aprilia dominated the opening three flyaway rounds across Asia and the Americas, with factory rider Marco Bezzecchi extending a winning streak that began with the Portuguese GP at the tail […]
The weakness behind Marco Bezzecchi’s dominant MotoGP start
Few would dispute that Marco Bezzecchi is the rider to beat in the 2026 MotoGP season, with Aprilia now having the reference bike on the grid ahead of Ducati. The numbers speak for themselves. Riding the factory Aprilia RS-GP, the Italian has won the last five full-length races in the premier class, taking victory in the final […]
Fabio Quartararo staying “a little bit out” of Yamaha development as frustrations grow
Fabio Quartararo revealed he is trying to stay a “little bit out” of Yamaha’s bike development process amid mounting frustrations with its V4 project in MotoGP.The Japanese manufacturer’s decision to abandon its long-running inline-four engine configuration has left it firmly on the back foot in 2026, even as management remains convinced it will pay off in […]
Aleix Espargaro to undergo surgery after vertebral injury
Honda MotoGP test rider Aleix Espargaro will undergo surgical intervention on Wednesday in Barcelona following a vertebral injury. Espargaro fractured his T3 and T4 vertebrae last week on Tuesday, in a heavy crash on the first day of what was meant to be a three-day test in Malaysia to develop Honda’s RC213V. “This time it […]
Alex Marquez still involved in Ducati’s MotoGP development despite KTM move
Many MotoGP rider deals have been agreed for the 2027 season, with official confirmation pending the signing of the commercial framework for the next five years between the manufacturers’ association (MSMA) and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MGPSEG, formerly known as Dorna). Once that deal is finalized, a wave of announcements is expected. One of those […]
Nicolo Bulega is not Ducati’s «first choice» for MotoGP 2027
Nicolo Bulega’s path to MotoGP once appeared clearly mapped out, but it is now increasingly likely that the current World Superbike Championship leader may have to wait longer, with a 2027 move now in doubt. MotoGP is set for a major technical overhaul next year, with new regulations stipulating 850cc engines, reduced aerodynamics, a ban on ride-height devices […]
How Ai Ogura is starting to fulfil his MotoGP potential
Ai Ogura earned plenty of screen time during the opening leg of the 2026 MotoGP season. While factory riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin led the charge for Aprilia so far, Ogura has also drawn praise for his performances with the satellite Trackhouse team. The Japanese rider first caught the eye when he rose from 10th […]
Ducati carries out 850cc MotoGP bike shakedown at Misano
After KTM, Honda and Yamaha put their respective prototypes for 2027 on track at the end of last year and the beginning of the current one, Motorsport.com can confirm that on Monday Ducati joined them with a first shakedown of its Desmosedici GP that it is developing under the new technical regulations. Veteran test rider Michele […]
Pedro Acosta fears intense MotoGP format means shorter rider careers
Pedro Acosta believes the intense format and calendar currently in force in MotoGP will lead to shorter rider careers. During his media briefing ahead of the United States Grand Prix, the factory KTM rider was asked if there would be benefits to more two-week intervals between races. «It’s a good idea,» replied Acosta. «Because what […]