Marc Marquez opens up on Austin MotoGP injury struggles
Defending MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez revealed the injury difficulties he faced during the last round in the USA. Following his crash in Friday practice at COTA, his weekend there was so disappointing that it led some to speculate about whether fitness issues could be a serious threat to his title defence and long-term career. […]
‘I am evaluating several future options; there could be a surprise’
Enea Bastianini is «looking for the best solution» for his future in MotoGP and hasn’t ruled out a surprise move for the 2027 season. The Tech3 rider confirmed ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix a report first published by Motorsport.com, admitting that he signed a 2+1-year contract with KTM two years ago, which would keep […]
‘It’s time for Trackhouse to get an experienced MotoGP rider’
Trackhouse Aprilia boss Davide Brivio says it is time for his team to step up from grooming rookies and sign an experienced MotoGP rider for 2027. His comments at the Spanish Grand Prix follow the news that Ai Ogura will leave the satellite team for the factory Yamaha squad next season, as exclusively revealed by Motosport.com earlier […]
Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 ‘Plan A’, admits Uccio Salucci
Retaining Fabio di Giannantonio to partner new recruit Fermin Aldeguer at VR46 next season is Plan A for the satellite Ducati squad, says team director Alessio ‘Uccio’ Salucci. While Aldeguer’s signing for 2027 is an open secret and remains only to be officially confirmed, di Giannantonio has admitted there is plenty of interest in his services […]
Marc Marquez beats Johann Zarco to pole at wet Jerez
Marc Marquez set himself up for a long overdue return to the MotoGP winner’s circle by grabbing pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix in slick conditions at Jerez on Saturday. He will line up alongside damp-weather specialist Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) and in-form VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio, with world championship leader Marco Bezzecchi […]
Alex Marquez ends Aprilia’s winning streak
Alex Marquez claimed Ducati’s first MotoGP victory of 2026 at the Spanish Grand Prix, but the Italian marque’s factory team suffered a double retirement. Having struggled to fight at the front in the opening flyaway races, the younger Marquez bounced back in style at Jerez, claiming a dominant win from fifth on the grid. The […]
Winners and losers from the MotoGP Spanish GP
MotoGP’s return to Europe saw a few of the season’s early patterns get turned on their heads. Aprilia’s run of wins was finally broken, while a man who had been largely anonymous before this weekend popped up to win the race on Sunday. While inclement weather on Saturday provided the opportunity for new faces to […]
‘VR46 is the top Ducati team right now’
VR46 team director Alessio ‘Uccio’ Salucci reckons his independent squad is the top Ducati team in MotoGP right now, amid the factory outfit’s current struggles. While fellow satellite Gresini may dispute that claim after Alex Marquez won the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend, VR46 is the highest Ducati crew in the teams’ championship, in third place. […]
Why Joan Mir wasn’t encouraged by Honda’s best MotoGP result of the year
Joan Mir believes Johann Zarco’s performance at the Spanish Grand Prix does not alter Honda’s overall situation in MotoGP, despite the marque securing its best finish of the season. LCR rider Zarco was able to mix with the Ducatis and Aprilias for much of Sunday’s race at Jerez, consolidating fifth position after a slow launch […]