Why KTM’s MotoGP challenge may no longer be a one-man Pedro Acosta show
KTM’s MotoGP attack appears better balanced heading into 2026, with Brad Binder and Maverick Vinales in particular looking far closer to their true potential. The Austrian factory had grown overly reliant on Pedro Acosta last season, who scored almost double the points of the next-best RC16 rider in the standings. Although the Spaniard wasn’t arguably […]
2025 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
The Buriram International Circuit plays host to this weekend’s season-opening Thailand Grand Prix. Marc Marquez heads into the year as the reigning world champion and is the favourite for victory on Sunday after dominating last year’s race. He will be joined in the factory Ducati garage by a rejuvenated Francesco Bagnaia, who appears to have […]
The big 2025 lesson Alex Marquez will apply in 2026
After a 2025 season in which Alex Marquez defied many of his critics with a strong run to second place in the world championship aboard a year-old Ducati, the Spaniard knows backing it up this season will be a tough challenge. While most of those critics have melted away following his impressive season, the fact […]
2027 decision «helped me mentally» amid Yamaha struggles
Fabio Quartararo says finalising his plans for the 2027 MotoGP season has “helped him mentally” amid his ongoing frustrations with Yamaha. As reported by Motorsport.com, Quartararo has already agreed terms to join Honda for the start of MotoGP’s 850cc era in 2027, although the move is yet to be formally announced. When confirmed, the deal […]
a double duct hidden under the fairing
Aprilia’s latest MotoGP trick on the RS-GP26 came to light following the final day of MotoGP testing in Buriram. A previously hidden duct drawing air from beneath the fairing has now been exposed. There is one opening on each side, channelling airflow through a new pathway. Until last year, the bike featured a Formula 1-inspired […]
Toprak Razgatlioglu “always sad” over lack of pace amid steep MotoGP learning curve
Toprak Razgatlioglu has admitted he is “always getting sad” due to his lack of early speed on a MotoGP bike following a challenging end to pre-season testing in Buriram. Razgatlioglu moved to MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha this year as a three-time World Superbike champion, becoming the first rider to make such a switch between the […]
Pedro Acosta found Ducati and Aprilia’s pace “scary” in MotoGP testing
KTM’s Pedro Acosta conceded that Ducati and Aprilia hold a clear advantage over the rest of the competition, describing their long-run pace in the Buriram MotoGP test as “scary”. Pre-season testing for 2026 concluded in Thailand on Sunday, with Aprilia and Ducati riders locking out the top five spots in the classification. Acosta was the […]
Francesco Bagnaia says “I just decided” on 2027 MotoGP plans amid links to Aprilia move
Francesco Bagnaia says he has made up his mind about where he will race in MotoGP next year amid mounting speculation linking him with both Aprilia and Yamaha. Bagnaia’s future in MotoGP had been a subject of intense scrutiny ever since Motorsport.com reported that Ducati will sign Pedro Acosta alongside Marc Marquez in 2027 — a move […]
Marc Marquez explains how injury recovery is delaying Ducati contract negotiations
Marc Marquez has revealed that concerns over his physical condition have delayed his contract negotiations with Ducati in MotoGP. Ducati has been eager to extend its relationship with Marquez following his impressive title-winning campaign in 2025, and has made securing his signature a priority over finalising its second factory seat. Marquez, for his part, has […]