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MotoGP Brno: Jorge Martin confirms that he will stay with Aprilia in 2026

Yesterday 16:08 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin has confirmed that he will stay with Aprilia for the 2026 MotoGP season during a special press conference at Brno ahead of the Czech Grand Prix. The reigning champion’s future has been...

MotoGP Brno: Franco Morbidelli to miss Czech Grand Prix due to shoulder injury

16 July 2025 by Josh Close

Franco Morbidelli has been ruled out of this weekend’s Czech Grand Prix at Brno due to a shoulder injury sustained at the Sachsenring. The VR46 Ducati rider fell hard on his left shoulder in a...

MotoGP Brno: Pol Espargaro returns to Tech3 KTM as a replacement for injured Maverick Vinales

16 July 2025 by Josh Close

Pol Espargaro will return to the MotoGP grid this weekend at Brno as a replacement for the injured Maverick Vinales at Red Bull KTM Tech3. Vinales has undergone surgery on his left shoulder...

MotoGP: Sachsenring to remain on the calendar until 2031 following new five-year agreement

15 July 2025 by Josh Close

The German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring will remain on the MotoGP calendar until at least 2031 after a new five-year deal was agreed. The new agreement follows a record breaking German GP last...

MotoGP: Jorge Martin set to make return at Brno following successful Misano test

10 July 2025 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin hopes to make his MotoGP comeback next weekend at Brno as the Czech Grand Prix makes a welcome return to the championship. The reigning champion jumped back on his Aprilia RS-GP25 for...

MotoGP: Exclusive interview with TNT Sports commentator and former BSB and WorldSBK champion Neil Hodgson

05 June 2025 by Josh Close

The British Grand Prix produced yet more fantastic racing on the circuit, but again struggled to attract fans to the event as attendance figures dropped. TNT Sports commentator, and former BSB and...

MotoGP: Luca Marini suffers multiple injuries in Suzuka 8 hours test crash

29 May 2025 by Josh Close

Luca Marini has been hospitalised in Japan following a crash during a test at Suzuka ahead of the iconic Suzuka 8 Hours endurance event in August. Marini, as well as fellow Honda rider Johann...

MotoGP: Jorge Martin confirms his desire to leave Aprilia at the end of 2025

29 May 2025 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin has confirmed that he intends to leave Aprilia at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season. Rumours began to circulate earlier this month that Martin was keen to exercise a performance clause...

MotoGP Silverstone: Marco Bezzecchi wins dramatic British Grand Prix after Fabio Quartararo suffers ride height device failure

25 May 2025 by Josh Close

Marco Bezzecchi won a chaotic, tyre-shredding British Grand Prix at Silverstone which saw Marc Marquez extend his championship lead. The original race was red flagged on the second lap due to oil...

MotoGP: Jack Miller to contest 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours with Yamaha

25 May 2025 by Josh Close

Jack Miller will contest this year’s Suzuka 8 Hours as a factory Yamaha rider as the Japanese manufacturer returns to the iconic endurance race as an official team as part of its 70th anniversary...

MotoGP: Jorge Martin to return from injury in Qatar

08 April 2025 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin will make his long-awaited return to action this weekend as the MotoGP paddock heads to Qatar for the fourth round of the 2025 season. The reigning champion is yet to appear this year...

MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira to be replaced by Augusto Fernandez at COTA due to shoulder injury

20 March 2025 by Josh Close

Miguel Oliveira has been ruled out of the Grand Prix of the Americas next weekend due to the shoulder injuries sustained in Argentina. The Prima Pramac Yamaha rider was taken out by Fermin Aldeguer...

MotoGP: Pirelli to become sole tyre supplier in 2027

06 March 2025 by Josh Close

Pirelli will become the official tyre supplier for MotoGP in 2027 after signing a five-year contract with Dorna. The switch sees Pirelli replace Michelin, and coincides with the launch of the new...

MotoGP: Jorge Martin to miss Argentine Grand Prix following hand surgery

27 February 2025 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin has been ruled out of the second round of the 2025 MotoGP season in Argentina following surgery on his left hand. Martin missed the majority of pre-season testing after suffering a...

MotoGP: Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez unveil 2025 Ducati Lenovo livery

20 January 2025 by Josh Close

The 2025 Ducati Lenovo team livery has been unveiled during the annual Campioni in Pista event in Madonna Di Campiglio, Italy. Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez were in attendance and lifted the...

MotoGP: Gresini Racing Ducati unveil striking new livery

18 January 2025 by Josh Close

The Gresini Racing Ducati team has unveiled a striking update to its MotoGP livery ahead of the 2025 season. This year’s design remains pastel blue, however, it’s accompanied by sections of chrome...

MotoGP: Jorge Martin confirms his switch to the number one plate as Aprilia unveil 2025 livery

16 January 2025 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin will run the number one plate onboard his Aprilia RS-GP this season in MotoGP following his switch from Prima Pramac Racing. The Spaniard revealed his decision during the official...

MotoGP: Trackhouse Racing Aprilia unveil bright 2025 livery

15 January 2025 by Josh Close

Trackhouse Racing Aprilia has launched an all-new livery ahead of its second campaign in the MotoGP World Championship. The American team replaced RNF Aprilia for the 2024 season, initially...

MotoGP: Brazilian Grand Prix to return in 2026 at the Goiânia International Racetrack Ayrton Senna

12 December 2024 by Josh Close

MotoGP will return to Brazil in 2026 after a five-year deal was agreed between Dorna, the government of Goiás, and Brasil Motorsport. The Goiânia International Racetrack Ayrton Senna will be the...

MotoGP: Sullivan Mounsey secures 2025 JuniorGP ride with Aspar

06 December 2024 by Josh Close

Sullivan Mounsey will race in the FIM Junior GP World Championship next season after securing a ride with the Aspar Junior team. The 17-year-old will also continue to race in the Red Bull Rookies...

MotoGP Solidarity Grand Prix: Jorge Martin crowned 2024 World Champion in Barcelona

17 November 2024 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin has been crowned 2024 MotoGP World Champion after finishing third in the final race of the season in Barcelona. The Pramac Racing Ducati rider only had to score seven points (9th) in...

MotoGP: Valencia Grand Prix cancelled following devastating floods

01 November 2024 by Josh Close

MotoGP organiser Dorna has confirmed that the planned 2024 season finale in Valencia has been cancelled following the devastating floods which hit the region earlier this week. More than 200...

MotoGP: Provisional 22-round calendar unveiled for the 2025 season

26 September 2024 by Josh Close

The provisional 2025 MotoGP calendar has been published by the FIM and includes 22 races (44 including sprints), 18 countries and five continents. The season begins with four flyways, with Thailand...

MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira signs two-year deal with Prima Pramac Yamaha

05 September 2024 by Josh Close

Miguel Oliveira will remain in MotoGP next season after signing a two-year deal to ride for the Prima Pramac Yamaha team. The Portuguese rider is the first signing for the Pramac team following...

MotoGP: Moto3 championship leader David Alonso secures 2025 Moto2 spot with Aspar

03 September 2024 by Josh Close

Moto3 championship leader David Alonso will move up into the Moto2 class in 2025 as he continues his relationship with the Aspar team. The Colombian currently holds a healthy 75-point lead in the...

MotoGP: Jake Dixon signs 2025 Moto2 deal with ELF MarcVDS

19 August 2024 by Josh Close

Jake Dixon will move to the ELF MarcVDS team in the Moto2 World Championship next season. The Brit move into the three-time Moto2 champions’ garage at the same time as the Belgian outfit swap to...

MotoGP: Fabio Di Giannantonio signs two-year Ducati contract

07 August 2024 by Josh Close

Fabio Di Giannantonio will become an official Ducati factory-contracted rider next season after signing a two-year deal to remain with Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing. The Italian will be one of only...

MotoGP Silverstone: Enea Bastianini completes the British Grand Prix double

04 August 2024 by Josh Close

Enea Bastianini has kept himself within striking distance in this year’s MotoGP title fight after completing the double at Silverstone. The Italian produced an immaculate performance in Sunday’s...

MotoGP: VR46 Racing to become Ducati factory supported team in 2025

02 August 2024 by Josh Close

Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing will become an official factory supported Ducati team next season after signing a multi-year deal with the Italian manufacturer. Valentino Rossi’s team take over from...

MotoGP: Alex Rins signs new two-year Yamaha deal

01 August 2024 by Josh Close

Alex Rins will remain at the Monster Energy Yamaha team until at least the end of the 2026 MotoGP season after signing a new two-year deal. The Spaniard joined Yamaha for the 2023 season following...

MotoGP: Simon Crafar to replace Freddie Spencer as Chairman of FIM Stewards Panel in 2025

24 July 2024 by Josh Close

Simon Crafar will take over from Freddie Spencer as the Chairman of the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel next season. Spencer has been in the role since 2019, leading a three-person panel which also includes...

MotoGP Sachsenring: Pecco Bagnaia wins in Germany as Jorge Martin crashes out

07 July 2024 by Josh Close

Pecco Bagnaia was victorious in a dramatic Grand Prix race at the Sachsenring after Jorge Martin crashed out of the lead on the penultimate lap. Martin took the lead of the race away from Bagnaia...

MotoGP: Honda sign Aleix Espargaro as test rider for 2025

02 July 2024 by Josh Close

Aleix Espargaro will become a test rider for Honda next year following his retirement from MotoGP at the end of the 2024 season. Espargaro announced his retirement ahead of his home Grand Prix in...

MotoGP Assen: Pecco Bagnaia completes perfect weekend with Grand Prix victory

30 June 2024 by Josh Close

Pecco Bagnaia has closed the gap to Jorge Martin in the MotoGP championship standings to just 10 points after leading from start to finish in the Grand Prix race at Assen. Bagnaia, like he has done...

MotoGP Mugello: Pecco Bagnaia dominates to secure Italian Grand Prix double

02 June 2024 by Josh Close

Pecco Bagnaia’s sensational weekend continued at Mugello on Sunday afternoon as he completed the double onboard the factory Ducati. The reigning champion had to start the race from fifth on the...

MotoGP: Pedro Acosta signs multi-year factory Red Bull KTM contract

01 June 2024 by Josh Close

Pedro Acosta will ride for the factory Red Bull KTM team in MotoGP next season after signing a new multi-year contract with the Austrian manufacturer. The 20-year-old has made a stunning start to...

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