Aprilia steps up efforts to lure Francesco Bagnaia for 2027 MotoGP project
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola is pushing hard to convince two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia to join the Noale factory alongside Marco Bezzecchi next season. Ducati is expected to announce Marc Marquez’s contract renewal for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons in the coming days, a move that would pave the way for the confirmation of Pedro […]
Adelaide set to host the 2027 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix, unveils layout
On Thursday, the Government of South Australia and MotoGP Sports Entertainment presented the project for the street circuit, as Adelaide will take over from the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit as host of the Australian Grand Prix in 2027. The event, held in Adelaide, was led by South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas and Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting […]
Adelaide bids to host MotoGP’s first-ever street race after Phillip Island exit
On Tuesday, the government of Victoria publicly rejected a proposal from MotoGP Sports Entertainment – the promoter of the MotoGP World Championship, formerly known as Dorna – suggesting that the Australian Grand Prix, held for several decades at Phillip Island, be moved to the Albert Park circuit. The venue, located in central Melbourne, already hosts […]
Australian government rejects MotoGP proposal to race at Albert Park
The Government of Victoria has dismissed a proposal from Dorna, the promoter of the MotoGP World Championship, to stage future editions of the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne. In a statement released on Tuesday, the state that hosts both the motorcycle and Formula 1 grands prix made it clear […]
‘We are in hurry to lay foundations for growth, not monetise MotoGP’
Carlos Ezpeleta’s position as sporting director of MotoGP probably doesn’t fully reflect the influence of the 35-year-old from Madrid. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and is expected to take over the management of MotoGP from his father, Carmelo Ezpeleta, who has been the CEO of Dorna Sports since the company was founded in […]
How Jorge Lorenzo is pushing Maverick Vinales beyond his limits in MotoGP
Maverick Vinales has offered insights into his new partnership with Jorge Lorenzo, revealing how the three-time MotoGP champion is pushing him to reach levels he wouldn’t otherwise access. Following the end of last season, Vinales signed Lorenzo as his performance coach for 2026, hoping to unlock more speed and ultimately achieve his dream of winning […]
Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and Luca Marini in MotoGP 2026?
Johann Zarco heads into the 2026 MotoGP season looking to re-establish himself alongside factory Honda riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini, even if he knows the solution will not be as simple as copying their set-up. Zarco effectively carried Honda through its most difficult period in 2024 and early 2025, delivering a famous victory at […]
Ducati will continue racing its unbeatable 2024 engine until end of 1000cc era
Ducati is betting on using the same engine base that has been sweeping MotoGP since 2024, extending its useful life until the introduction of the new technical regulations in 2027. When Marc Marquez arrived in the official Ducati garage at the Valencia test in November 2024 to compare the GP24 and GP25, he understood that […]
Fermin Aldeguer to miss Thai GP, Gresini names replacement
Fermin Aldeguer will sit out MotoGP’s season-opening Thailand Grand Prix on 1 March as he continues to recover from a femur fracture. Although Aldeguer had already been declared unfit for the first pre-season test at Sepang earlier this month, he hadn’t ruled out the possibility of returning to action in Buriram following his crash in […]