Honda can’t wait until MotoGP 2027 to take a step
It’s very refreshing to hear Honda boss Alberto Puig talk about aspects of his life that are much more ordinary than those required of him as HRC team manager in the MotoGP world championship. At 58 years old and after seven years in the position, the former rider has experienced Honda’s descent into hell from […]
Gresini unveils 2025 MotoGP livery at Imola
Gresini Racing unveiled the livery for its 2025 MotoGP challenger at a presentation in Imola on Saturday. During a special event at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari near its base, the Italian team took the covers off the two Ducati GP24 bikes that it will run on a customer basis this year. Gresini has […]
Why Martin is a double-edged sword for Aprilia in MotoGP 2025
Last year, the MotoGP transfer market remained stagnant until Ducati decided on Marc Marquez as Francesco Bagnaia’s team-mate for 2025 and 2026. The verdict from the Bologna brand was made effective in Mugello, and that’s when Jorge Martin and Aprilia moved quickly to announce the arrival of the Madrid native once he found out that […]
Martin chooses #1 for MotoGP title defence as Aprilia unveils 2025 bike
New Aprilia signing Jorge Martin has decided to carry the number one plate on his MotoGP bike after defeating Francesco Bagnaia to the title last year. Martin announced his decision to use the number plate reserved for the reigning champion during Aprilia’s 2025 MotoGP launch in Milan on Thursday. The 26-year-old had previously been coy […]
The curse of number one in MotoGP
Aprilia revealed its 2025-spec MotoGP bike on Thursday, but its launch event in Milan was also significant because of an important announcement from new star signing Jorge Martin. The Spaniard had previously been secretive about the number he was going to race with this season after beating Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia to the 2024 title, having […]
Trackhouse reveals 2025 MotoGP bike in USA
Trackhouse Racing has become the first team to reveal its new bike for the 2025 MotoGP season. The American squad took the covers off its satellite Aprilia RS-GP bikes in a special ceremony at its headquarters in the US, where its new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for the NASCAR Cup series was also displayed. The team […]
My decisions go «beyond the technical aspect»
Many believe that Gigi Dall’Igna is not very aware of what’s coming his way. Despite his eminently technical vocation, his position as general manager of Ducati means that his sphere of influence is not limited exclusively to the design of the Desmosedici, the most dominant prototype in MotoGP history. His voice was also decisive in the decision […]
What Motorsport.com is looking forward to in 2025
The Dakar Rally has claimed its first high-profile victims, and the chequered flag has fallen on the Dubai 24 Hours with victory claimed by the Al Manar Racing by WRT BMW. After a brief lull while gravy-soaked turkey and pigs-in-blankets were consumed, motorsport is well and truly back. The year ahead promises numerous talking points across […]
Martin thinks next MotoGP title chance could come in 2026
New Aprilia MotoGP signing Jorge Martin believes he could possibly have a chance to fight for the championship again in 2026. The reigning champion has switched to Aprilia’s factory team on a two-year contract after being snubbed of a chance to move up to the factory Ducati team in favour of six-time champion Marc Marquez. […]