Marc Marquez scores comeback win in delayed sprint
Marc Marquez beat Fabio di Giannantonio in the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint after a late duel to claim his first victory since coming back from serious injury. The factory Ducati rider capitalised on a late error from di Giannantonio with three laps remaining to take the lead, before resisting the VR46’s late counterattack to take […]
Huge hole on main straight poses new problem for MotoGP’s Brazilian GP
A large hole has appeared on the main straight of the Autadromo Ayrton Senna in Goiania, with track workers racing against time to repair it. All on-track activity for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix has been suspended until 2pm local time for the time being. Following MotoGP Q2 at the Brazilian Grand Prix, a hole […]
MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu surprises himself with third in rain-hit Brazil practice
Former World Superbike Championship star Toprak Razgatlioglu admitted that he was “surprised” to finish third in practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Making just his second appearance as a MotoGP rider, Razgatlioglu excelled in tricky weather conditions at Goiania to log the third-quickest time on Friday, ending up just three tenths off pacesetter Johann Zarco. […]
Fermin Aldeguer reaches agreement with Ducati to race for VR46 in MotoGP 2027
Gresini rider Fermin Aldeguer is set to join VR46 for the start of MotoGP’s 850cc era in 2027. It emerged in the Goiania paddock that Aldeguer has negotiated a significantly improved contract with Ducati for next year, as part of a deal that will see him join Valentino Rossi’s team. It follows KTM and Alex Marquez […]
MotoGP riders praise “really fun” Brazil GP track despite rain disruptions
MotoGP riders gave the newly-refurbished Goiania track a thumbs up despite rain disrupting running on the opening day of the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna is hosting a grand prix race for the first time since 1989, following significant investment to bring MotoGP back to Brazil. Most of the headlines at the […]
Johann Zarco tops rain-hit Friday Practice, Marco Bezzecchi to Q1
Johann Zarco set the pace in Friday Practice for MotoGP’s Brazilian Grand Prix, while a mid-session rain shower caught out Aprilia star Marco Bezzecchi. The delayed hour-long practice session at Goiania got off to a frantic start, as the entire field headed out of the pitlane on slick tyres amid fears of incoming rain. Riders […]
Rain delays start of MotoGP Brazilian GP practice
The persistent rain falling on the Goiania Circuit has delayed the start of theMotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix weekend and raised concerns about whether the event can be completed normally. The first practice session for the Moto3 class was scheduled to begin at 9am local time in Goiania (12pm GMT) on Friday, but the heavy rains […]