Alex Marquez to miss next two MotoGP rounds after Barcelona crash
Alex Marquez will sit out MotoGP’s upcoming rounds at Mugello and Balaton Park to continue recovery from the injuries he sustained in last weekend’s Catalan Grand Prix. In a short post on social media on Thursday, Gresini Racing shared a picture of Marquez wearing a neck brace and arm sling, accompanied by two members of […]
Alex Marquez undergoes successful surgery after Barcelona crash
Alex Marquez has successfully undergone surgery on his fractured right collarbone following a serious crash in the Catalan Grand Prix. The Gresini MotoGP rider fell heavily on the ground after colliding with race leader Pedro Acosta, whose KTM developed a sudden electrical issue on the run down to Turn 10. Marquez suffered a fracture to his right […]
Is Alex Marquez’s Jerez MotoGP breakthrough real or a blip?
Alex Marquez says he still needs to understand if he has made a genuine breakthrough after bouncing back from a tough start to the 2026 MotoGP season to win the Spanish Grand Prix. Having finished runner-up in the standings last year and received a factory-spec bike for 2026, the expectations were high for the younger […]
‘I am evaluating several future options; there could be a surprise’
Enea Bastianini is «looking for the best solution» for his future in MotoGP and hasn’t ruled out a surprise move for the 2027 season. The Tech3 rider confirmed ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix a report first published by Motorsport.com, admitting that he signed a 2+1-year contract with KTM two years ago, which would keep […]
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 […]
Why Gresini has flirted with leaving Ducati in MotoGP
In many two-child families, parents are often required to step in and mediate domestic disputes driven by rivalry and ego. Transpose that dynamic to the MotoGP paddock, and Ducati has effectively been playing that role for several years between its two satellite teams, VR46 and Gresini. Ask around either garage about the state of their […]
Ducati trusts that «everything will remain same» amid Gresini-Honda rumours
Ducati appears confident that its satellite structure in MotoGP will remain intact beyond 2026, despite uncertainty surrounding Gresini Racing’s future with the Italian marque. The Brazilian Grand Prix weekend was marked by ongoing discussions in the paddock regarding Ducati’s satellite team line-up for the next regulations cycle in 2027. While VR46 has a long-term agreement, […]
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 […]
Fermin Aldeguer to attempt MotoGP comeback in Brazil after serious leg injury
Gresini MotoGP rider Fermin Aldeguer has appeared on the provisional entry list for the Brazilian Grand Prix on 22 March, as he begins the final stretch of his recovery. The Spaniard suffered a serious injury on 8 January while training on a road bike at the Aspar Circuit in Guadassuar. Fracturing the diaphysis of the […]