Luca Marini and Johann Zarco ink new MotoGP contracts with Honda
Luca Marini will remain with Honda until the end of the current MotoGP rule cycle after signing a new one-year contract extension As reported by Motorsport.com in July, the factory Honda team will carry an unchanged line-up into 2026, with both Marini and Joan Mir being retained by the squad. Mir already had a two-year […]
The winners and losers from MotoGP’s Czech Grand Prix
Winner: Aprilia On Friday, it looked like Aprilia was going to be in trouble. The first day of the Czech GP weekend was unconvincing to say the least, with Marco Bezzecchi crashing twice. Returning champion Jorge Martin took things easy, understandably, in the first practice session, which put him outside the top 15. The duo […]
Luca Marini gets new Honda MotoGP deal for 2026
Luca Marini has signed a new contract with Honda’s MotoGP factory team, staying onboard alongside Joan Mir until the end of the current regulations cycle, Motorsport.com has learned. Having made his MotoGP debut in 2021, starting with three seasons at VR46 Ducati, Marini joined HRC last year, profiting from Marc Marquez’ decision to split with […]
What is Marc Marquez’s most special MotoGP victory?
At the recent Dutch Grand Prix, Marc Marquez equalled Giacomo Agostini’s 68 wins in MotoGP, marking his 94th victory across all categories. Motorsport.com asked key members of his inner circle which of those triumphs stands out as the most special. Marc Marquez is currently enjoying a golden period after enduring a personal ordeal that lasted […]
What is Marc Marquez’s most special MotoGP victory?
At the recent Dutch Grand Prix, Marc Marquez equalled Giacomo Agostini’s 68 wins in MotoGP, marking his 94th victory across all categories. Motorsport.com asked key members of his inner circle which of those triumphs stands out as the most special. Marc Marquez is currently enjoying a golden period after enduring a personal ordeal that lasted […]
Why Jorge Martin’s standoff against Aprilia is entering a new phase
The Dutch Grand Prix at Assen will be remembered for many reasons, although most of them were only loosely connected to the sporting action. Marc Marquez made it clear that only he can throw away his shot at a seventh MotoGP crown with a stunning sprint and grand prix double, Diogo Moreira delivered Brazil its […]
Jorge Martin ‘free to sign with anyone’ in MotoGP, insists manager
Jorge Martin’s manager Albert Valera has told Motorsport.com that the MotoGP world champion is free to sign with any team for the 2026 season, despite Aprilia’s claims to the contrary. Martin has been in open conflict with the Italian manufacturer since he officially notified it of his intention to leave the team at the end […]
Takaaki Nakagami fills in for injured Luca Marini at Honda for Italian MotoGP
Takaaki Nakagami will replace the injured Luca Marini at the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello next week for the factory Honda squad. Marini remains sidelined due to the serious injury he suffered at the end of May during a test for the Suzuka 8 Hours in Japan. After racing with only one rider in Aragon […]
Honda won’t replace injured Luca Marini for MotoGP Aragon GP
Honda HRC will not call up any of its three test riders for MotoGP’s upcoming Aragon Grand Prix this weekend, instead opting to enter Joan Mir only, Motorsport.com understands. Honda rider Luca Marini sustained a long-term injury last week when testing at Suzuka with the brand’s endurance squad. Unlike reigning champion Jorge Martin, who will […]