The key figure in Aprilia’s breakout season in MotoGP
Marco Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez have hailed Aprilia’s new technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini following the marque’s impressive ascent towards the front of the field in MotoGP. Sterlacchini joined Aprilia at the end of the 2024 season after successful stints at KTM and, most notably, Ducati, where he worked closely with general manager Gigi Dall’Igna. Under the Italian engineer’s […]
Trackhouse working to build American identity and winning mentality in MotoGP team
Trackhouse wants to instil a winning culture in its burgeoning MotoGP squad while also bringing it closer to its American roots, says team principal Davide Brivio. Best known for its participation in the NASCAR Cup Series, Trackhouse expanded into MotoGP in 2024 by taking over the erstwhile RNF Racing team. The North Carolina-based squad proudly showcased its […]
“I spent many years struggling, now I want a winning bike”
Fabio Quartararo says he wants a “winning bike” from Yamaha in 2026 after years of “struggling” on uncompetitive machinery in MotoGP, as he raises expectations for the Japanese manufacturer’s ambitious V4 project. Yamaha is in the advanced stages of developing an all-new V4-powered prototype, marking a significant shift from the inline-four engine layout it has […]
Another Ducati rider now suffering same stability issues as Francesco Bagnaia
Franco Morbidelli has begun experiencing some of the same problems that plagued Francesco Bagnaia all season long in MotoGP, but it’s too early to say whether they’re fundamental or just track-specific. Two-time MotoGP champion Bagnaia suffered badly with the stability of his Ducati at Phillip Island, with a video shared by the series’ official social […]
Nicolo Bulega gets Ducati test ahead of possible Marc Marquez sub
Ducati has arranged a test for Nicolo Bulega at Jerez next week, with a view to replacing world champion Marc Marquez at the final two races of the year. The Italian factory confirmed on Thursday that Marquez will not be able to return for the Portuguese and Valencian rounds that conclude the season, opening the […]
It’s «painful» Pedro Acosta isn’t winning because of KTM’s limitations
Pol Espargaro says it is “painful” to watch Pedro Acosta unable to showcase his full potential due to the limitations of KTM’s MotoGP bike. As the 2025 season has progressed, Acosta has grown increasingly consistent, having admitted to making too many mistakes early in the year. While his speed had never been in doubt, the newfound […]
Francesco Bagnaia accepts blame for missing Q2 at Malaysian GP
Struggling lead factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia admitted he got caught out by the tricky weather at Sepang on Friday, which resulted in him missing out on direct passage to Q2 after a promising day. Bagnaia said he left the pitlane too late to win a late battle for fast laps that had looked unlikely when […]
Malaysian GP targets new MotoGP deal by start of next year
Sepang International Circuit aims to wrap up negotiations and sign a new contract with MotoGP’s rights holder Dorna for the Malaysian Grand Prix by the beginning of next year. The South East Asian nation has been a regular fixture on the MotoGP calendar since the early 1990s, with Shah Alam Circuit and Johar Bahru hosting […]
Factory Ducati snub «difficult» to accept but «it’s not my moment yet»
Fermin Aldeguer admits it’s “difficult” to accept Ducati’s decision to keep him on a satellite bike in MotoGP 2026, but concedes that it’s ‘not his moment yet’ to move to factory machinery. Aldeguer signed a deal directly with Ducati to join Gresini this year, with the promise of getting full equipment for his second season in MotoGP. However, […]