Losing MotoGP concessions would be “nothing but good news” for Honda, say riders
Luca Marini and Joan Mir say they would be delighted if Honda lost the best of MotoGP’s concessions next year, despite the potential impact on the RC213V’s development. Honda, along with Yamaha, is currently ranked in Group D under MotoGP’s revived concession system, which provides struggling manufacturers with additional benefits in areas such as testing, […]
MotoGP targeting China GP return after 17 years away
MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports has started its plan to bring the Chinese Grand Prix back to the championship, Motorsport.com sources have confirmed. China previously hosted MotoGP contests between 2005 and 2008 at the Shanghai International Circuit, with race wins going to Valentino Rossi (2005 and 2008), Dani Pedrosa (2006) and Casey Stoner (2007). But 17 […]
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s 2025 Portuguese GP
Aprilia returned to the top in MotoGP at the Portuguese Grand Prix, as Marco Bezzecchi shrugged off his sprint defeat to deliver a dominant victory on Sunday. Bezzecchi, Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta were the star performers of the weekend, each leading the charge for their respective (European) manufacturers. Honda and Yamaha weren’t in the […]
Pol Espargaro slams ‘way too aggressive’ Franco Morbidelli after Portuguese GP crash
Tech3 KTM stand-in rider Pol Espargaro says Franco Morbidelli’s field-scattering move on lap one of the Portuguese Grand Prix was ‘way too aggressive’. Morbidelli was the biggest loser in the Turn 5 incident, which ended with the VR46 Ducati rider on the floor and out of the race. But that did not stop Espargaro, who […]
Nicolo Bulega overcomes WSBK instincts to score on debut, eyes MotoGP future
Nicolo Bulega, the World Superbike rider substituting for Marc Marquez aboard the factory Ducati, has revealed the extent to which he had to adjust his riding for the Michelin tyre used in MotoGP. At the same time, he could be on the right side of that gulf when MotoGP switches to Pirelli rubber for 2027 […]
Toprak Razgatlioglu gets first taste of MotoGP with Yamaha V4
World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu will get his first taste of MotoGP machinery at Aragon on Monday, when he is expected to ride Yamaha’s new V4 challenger. As predicted by Motorsport.com, the Turkish rider is switching to MotoGP with the Japanese manufacturer next season, when he will appear for the satellite Pramac team. The private […]
Marco Bezzecchi «always believed» in Aprilia despite 2025 MotoGP struggles
Aprilia has emerged as Ducati’s most consistent challenger – some argue its equal – since the middle of the MotoGP season, but it took until the Portuguese Grand Prix for its factory team to score a 2025 Sunday victory entirely on merit. Read Also: Although Marco Bezzecchi won the British Grand Prix in May, that […]
Marco Bezzecchi powers to Portimao victory
Marco Bezzecchi dominated the Portuguese Grand Prix for Aprilia on Sunday, leading throughout the race at Portimao. The Italian tightened his grip on third in the world championship as he led home Alex Marquez (Gresini Ducati) and Pedro Acosta (KTM). With nearest challenger Francesco Bagnaia falling, Bezzecchi stretched his advantage in third place to 35 […]
Marco Bezzecchi grabs pole position
Marco Bezzecchi returned to MotoGP form by claiming pole position for Sunday’s Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao. Following a tough outing at the Malaysian Grand Prix, the Aprilia rider was able to recapture his customary late-season speed in Portugal, where he will share the front row with KTM’s Pedro Acosta and Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo. Rain […]