Why Aprilia struggled so much in Sepang MotoGP practice
Aprilia endured a difficult Friday at the Malaysian Grand Prix, less than a week on from its dominant victory in Australia. In a topsy-turvy practice session that was affected by a brief shower and slippery condition, the fastest RS-GP finished 14th and more than seven tenths off the pace set by KTM’s Pedro Acosta. While […]
Francesco Bagnaia strikes back to claim pole, disaster for Aprilia
Francesco Bagnaia came through Q1 to score a surprise pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday, as Aprilia endured a difficult day at Sepang. Opting for a single run midway through the session to preserve a set of soft tyres, the factory Ducati rider made the most of a clear track to post […]
Francesco Bagnaia destroys field to win sprint
Francesco Bagnaia returned to winning ways on Saturday at the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix, with a dominant sprint victory the latest in his series of wild form swings over the past few weeks. The factory Ducati rider led from start to finish, with Alex Marquez securing second place in the world championship – behind his […]
Alex Marquez doesn’t see GP26 ride as audition for factory Ducati seat
Alex Marquez says riding the Ducati GP26 will serve as a test of his own performance in MotoGP rather than an audition for a factory team seat in 2027. Ducati will increase the supply of factory bikes from three to four next year, with the Spaniard set to get the same equipment as official riders […]
Alex finally opens up after historic MotoGP championship 1-2 for Marquez brothers
After a season in which he has operated mostly in the shadow of his brother Marc, Alex Marquez delivered his most forthright comments of the year after sealing a historic 1-2 in the world championship for the Marquez family. Among other revelations, he opened up about his nerves during Saturday’s sprint at Sepang, how some […]
Yamaha’s V4 ‘still a long way off’ says test rider Augusto Fernandez
Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez has confirmed the Japanese manufacturer’s apparent lack of progress with its V4-powered MotoGP bike. Following its debut at the San Marino Grand Prix last month, the machine made its second race appearance at the Malaysian Grand Prix last weekend. But Fernandez, who rode the bike on both occasions, told press […]
Moto3 racer Noah Dettwiler no longer in critical condition after surgery
Swiss rider Noah Dettwiler is no longer in a critical condition, three days after being involved in a horrific crash before the start of the Moto3 race at the Malaysian Grand Prix. In a short announcement on social media, CIP Green Power revealed that Dettwiler has made progress in his recovery after undergoing multiple surgeries […]
KTM to slash workforce by over 50%, MotoGP operations to be hit
Bajaj Auto has revealed plans to cut workforce by over 50% across several areas at KTM, including motorsport, as it inches closer to completing a takeover of the Austrian manufacturer. Bajaj’s managing director Rajiv Bajaj stated in an interview that it intends to halve expenses across various departments in a move that will directly affect […]
Alex Marquez takes dominant win, drama for Francesco Bagnaia
Alex Marquez scored a commanding victory in MotoGP’s Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, while Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia endured a late-race heartbreak while running in third position. Having secured runner-up spot in the championship on Saturday, Marquez passed polesitter Bagnaia early on and then disappeared into the distance, proving why he was considered the pre-weekend favourite. […]