Valentino Rossi up there with Jordan and Messi among the greatest ever
VR46 rider Franco Morbidelli says he counts Valentino Rossi among the three greatest sportsperson of all time, alongside Michael Jordan and Lionel Messi. Morbidelli made that comment after Friday Practice for the Catalan Grand Prix, as seven-time MotoGP champion Rossi made a surprise appearance in the Barcelona paddock. Marc Marquez’s withdrawal due to injury just […]
Pedro Acosta sends KTM to the top in Barcelona despite “bittersweet” feeling
Pedro Acosta described his performance in Catalan Grand Prix Practice as “bittersweet” despite topping the times on what was a strong day for KTM. Acosta led the way in a closely-fought FP session at Barcelona aboard the factory RC16, beating last year’s winner Alex Marquez by just 0.018s. His team-mate Brad Binder underlined KTM’s pace […]
Only three MotoGP riders go to Safety Commission meetings
Francesco Bagnaia has criticised the poor attendance at MotoGP Safety Commission meetings, calling it “utter nonsense” to believe riders cannot influence decisions by taking part. Bagnaia made those remarks after Friday practice in Barcelona, where his former title rival Jorge Martin suffered a concussion after crashing heavily at Turn 12. The incident led to many […]
KTM will «fight» to retain Tech3 as satellite MotoGP team
KTM’s motorsport chief Pit Beirer says the Austrian manufacturer will fight to keep Tech3 within its stable for MotoGP’s 850cc era next year. The French squad has been racing the KTM RC16s since 2019, when it ended a long-term association with Yamaha in favour of factory-spec machinery from the Austrian manufacturer. However, Tech3 is currently […]
Pramac Yamaha set to sign Izan Guevara in MotoGP for 2027
Pending an agreement being finalised in the coming weeks, Izan Guevara will move up to MotoGP next season in a deal to race for Yamaha’s satellite team Pramac, Motorsport.com has learned. Guevara extended his contract with the Iwata manufacturer by one year at the end of last season, so the agreement between both parties runs […]
Maverick Vinales ‘feeling good’ ahead of MotoGP return as questions loom over his future
Maverick Vinales admitted that he has regained strength and muscle power following surgery, but he still does not know how long it will take to return to 100%. The Tech3 KTM rider underwent an operation to recover a displaced screw from his left shoulder that had been hampering his performances in MotoGP at the start of […]
Ducati confident of Marc Marquez’s abilities as Davide Tardozzi shares recovery update
Ducati remains confident that Marc Marquez can bounce back strongly once he recovers from the double surgery that will force him to miss this weekend’s Catalan Grand Prix. Marquez started the new MotoGP season as one of the favourites for the championship, but struggled to replicate his title-winning form across the opening rounds, failing to […]
‘Marco Bezzecchi and I are not friends, but we are not enemies either’
Jorge Martin has played down the possibility of a rift developing between him and team-mate Marco Bezzecchi in their pursuit of the 2026 MotoGP title. The two Aprilia riders have emerged as the early favourites for the championship, with just one point separating the duo after the first five rounds of the season. Bezzecchi was […]
Luca Marini suggests new Safety Commission model amid poor rider turnout
Luca Marini called for a single voice to represent MotoGP riders in Safety Commission meetings amid declining attendance from the 2026 grid. Every Friday ahead of a grand prix weekend, riders are given an opportunity to raise concerns and discuss safety matters directly with MotoGP organisers Dorna and the FIM. However, attendance at these meetings has steadily […]