How Aprilia has become a multiple MotoGP race winner
In a MotoGP season dominated by Marc Marquez and Ducati, Aprilia has emerged as a consistent frontrunner, putting the red bikes under pressure on multiple occasions. In fact, it’s now been almost 30 months since a manufacturer other than Ducati or Aprilia has won a dry-weather race, whether a sprint or a grand prix. However, while Aprilia has been the only […]
Brad Binder opens up on 2025 MotoGP struggles and the push to regain lost form
While the 2025 season has been tough for several MotoGP riders, one name that stands out is Brad Binder. During the last four seasons, he earned a reputation as a dependable frontrunner capable of big results and consistent points finishes throughout the campaign. The statistics speak for themselves. Between his sophomore campaign in 2021 and the […]
Aprilia interested in Miguel Oliveira as MotoGP test rider but needs BMW approval
Aprilia is interested in bolstering its MotoGP test line-up with Miguel Oliveira next year, but says such a move would require the blessing of his new employer BMW. After losing his Pramac MotoGP seat for 2026, Oliveira accepted an offer from the German manufacturer to join its World Superbike Championship squad as a factory rider, […]
Marco Bezzecchi tops practice, Marc Marquez in Q1 for first time
Marco Bezzecchi ended an unpredictable and crash-filled opening day of the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend on top, while newly-crowned 2025 MotoGP champion Marc Marquez missed out on Q1 for the first time this year after crashing twice. Luca Marini set the pace early for Honda in the hour-long practice session on Friday afternoon, immediately dipping […]
Jorge Martin to make MotoGP return in Malaysia at the earliest
Aprilia boss Paolo Bonora has confirmed that injured factory rider Jorge Martin will miss the Australian Grand Prix in two weeks. Martin’s latest injury drama began in the sprint race in Japan last weekend, when he lost control under braking, clattered into team-mate Marco Bezzecchi and broke his collarbone. He subsequently missed the rest of […]
Ducati “surprised” by VR46 claims over Francesco Bagnaia’s GP24 test
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi is “surprised” by Uccio Salucci’s comments about Francesco Bagnaia’s Misano test, as the factory team continues to insist on a vague line about the Italian having ridden a VR46 GP24 that day. The test preceded a return to form for Bagnaia, who dominated the subsequent round in Japan. But if […]
Johann Zarco held “open discussions” with Honda over struggles with new MotoGP bike
Johann Zarco revealed he held a meeting with Honda and his LCR team during the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend to address his struggles with the marque’s updated MotoGP bike. The introduction of an updated RC213V after the summer break, featuring a new chassis, swingarm and improved aero, helped Honda’s factory team move closer to the front, […]
Yamaha hasn’t made any “big steps” since 2024 Barcelona test
Fabio Quartararo believes Yamaha hasn’t made any “big steps” with its MotoGP bike since the Barcelona test at the end of last year. The 2021 champion feels that the M1’s performance tailed off as Yamaha hasn’t been able to bring meaningful upgrades to the bike since the early part of the season. Quartararo enjoyed an […]
I want to get this weekend over with
Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Marc Marquez admitted he simply wants to get through the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend after suffering two crashes in Friday practice and being forced into Q1 for the first time in 2025. The Mandalika International Circuit has been one of the weakest tracks for the newly-crowned 2025 champion, who has never […]