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MotoGP Portimao: Fabio Quartararo inherits pole position as Francesco Bagnaia's lap is cancelled
Today 15:16 by
Fabio Quartararo was handed pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix after Francesco Bagnaia's astonishing lap-time was cancelled due to yellow flags. Bagnaia thought he had taken top spot after...
MotoGP Portimao: Jorge Martin taken to hospital following his huge FP3 crash
Today 13:12 by
Pramac Racing Ducati rider Jorge Martin has been ruled out of the Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao after being hospitalised following a huge crash in FP3. The MotoGP rookie fell at turn seven whilst...
MotoGP Portimao: Marc Marquez left pleasantly surprised by top six position on day one
Yesterday 18:19 by
Marc Marquez's spot inside the top six came as a great surprise to the Repsol Honda rider despite a really impressive return to MotoGP in Portimao. For the first time almost 10 months Marquez...
MotoGP: Aprilia confirm second test with Andrea Dovizioso at Mugello
14 April 2021 by
Aprilia has confirmed that Andrea Dovizioso will test their RS-GP MotoGP bike at Mugello next month. Earlier on today the Italian had told the media that another test may be on the cards following a...
MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso hints at second Aprilia test after 'emotional' Jerez outing
14 April 2021 by
Andrea Dovizioso has suggested that he'll test Aprilia's RS-GP MotoGP machine again in the next few weeks, this time at Mugello. The Italian, who's currently taking a sabbatical from the championship,...
Doha Moto3: John McPhee and Jeremy Alcoba handed penalties for 'fighting'
05 April 2021 by
John McPhee and Jeremy Alcoba have both been handed penalties and fines for 'fighting' in the aftermath of their collision in Qatar. McPhee was taken out of the race by Alcoba's airborne Indonesian...
MotoGP Doha: Fabio Quartararo overcomes Ducati's challenge to win in Qatar
04 April 2021 by
Fabio Quartararo bounced back from a slow getaway to secure an impressive victory for Monster Energy Yamaha at Losail. The Frenchman's performance was almost identical to teammate Maverick...
MotoGP Qatar: Maverick Vinales secures stunning victory at Losail
28 March 2021 by
Maverick Vinales produced one of his finest performances in the premier class to win the 2021 MotoGP season opener in Qatar. The Monster Energy Yamaha rider kept his cool and regrouped after being...
Moto3 Exclusive: John McPhee Interview
22 March 2021 by
John McPhee enters his ninth Moto3 campaign as one of the title favourites after further showcasing his potential with Petronas Sprinta Racing last season. A promising start saw the Scot win at Misano...
Moto2 Qatar Test: Sam Lowes beats Marco Bezzecchi to top spot on day three
21 March 2021 by
Sam Lowes pipped fellow 2021 Moto2 title favourite Marco Bezzecchi to end the final day of the Qatar Test at the top of the timesheets. Only 0.013s split the two riders, with Lowes' fastest lap-time...
MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso to test the Aprilia RS-GP at Jerez
17 March 2021 by
Three-time MotoGP runner-up Andrea Dovizioso will test Aprilia's 2021 RS-GP bike at Jerez next month. Dovizioso shocked the world last season when he announced his departure from Ducati after eight...
Moto2: ELF Marc VDS reveal striking new livery
15 March 2021 by
The Elf Marc VDS Racing Team has unveiled its stunning new Moto2 livery ahead of the 2021 season. The team, which continues with Sam Lowes and Augusto Fernandez this year, joined forces with Elf...
MotoGP: Poor weather conditions leads to quiet Qatar Test finale
12 March 2021 by
The final day of the three-day Qatar Test was an uneventful one due to high winds depositing sand and dust on the Losail International Circuit. By the end of the day only a handful of riders had...
MotoGP: Qatar to offer paddock Covid-19 vaccinations
12 March 2021 by
The State of Qatar has offered the Covid-19 vaccination to the MotoGP paddock ahead of the opening two rounds of the 2021 season. The Losail International circuit will host the opening two race on...
MotoGP: Suzuki unveil 2021 livery ahead of Qatar Test
06 March 2021 by
Suzuki has unveiled its all-new 2021 MotoGP livery in a presentation at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. Ahead of the opening day of official test action in Qatar, the winners of last year's...
MotoGP: Hungary set to join the calendar from 2023
04 March 2021 by
An agreement has been reached which will see Hungary host a MotoGP round from as early as 2023. Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta met CEO of Kelet-Magyarország Versenypálya Kft. József Pacza, Hungarian...
MotoGP: Lorenzo Savadori is confirmed as Aleix Espargaro's Aprilia teammate
04 March 2021 by
Lorenzo Savadori will make his full-time MotoGP debut this year after being confirmed as Aleix Espargaro's teammate at Aprilia. The team's rider line-up was revealed during its official 2021 bike...
MotoGP: Aprilia unveils its 2021 RS-GP and livery in Qatar
04 March 2021 by
Aprilia has unveiled its 2021 RS-GP MotoGP bike and its brand-new livery for the upcoming season. The team presentation was held at turn one of the Losail International Circuit, with riders Aleix...
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi expects increased focus on race performance at Petronas Yamaha
03 March 2021 by
Valentino Rossi believes that being inside a satellite team will allow him to concentrate more on his race performance rather than focusing on bike development. The 42-year-old will race alongside...
Moto2: Sam Lowes completes two-day Valencia test
02 March 2021 by
Sam Lowes got his preparations for the 2021 Moto2 season underway with a two-day test in Valencia. The Brit visited the Spanish circuit with Elf Marc VDS Racing teammate Augusto Fernandez,...
MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli outlines importance of his friendship with Valentino Rossi
02 March 2021 by
Franco Morbidelli has insisted that his friendship with Valentino Rossi will not be put at risk this season. The two Italians join forces at Petronas Yamaha this year and it’s no secret that they're...
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi unveiled as a Petronas Yamaha rider
01 March 2021 by
Petronas Yamaha has unveiled the livery which Valentino Rossi and Franco Morbidelli will use throughout the 2021 MotoGP season. The team's launch, presented by Team Principal Razlan Razali, was held...
MotoGP: Fausto Gresini's funeral to be broadcast on Saturday
26 February 2021 by
The funeral of MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini will be broadcast through Gresini Racing's Facebook page. The team announced that the funeral will take place at Imola on Saturday (February 27) at 9am...
MotoGP: Pramac Racing Ducati unveil 2021 livery
25 February 2021 by
Pramac Racing Ducati has unveiled its new livery ahead of the 2021 MotoGP season. Continuing the trend of virtual presentations, due to the restrictions caused by Covid-19, the team's new colours were...
MotoGP: Several riders test out the new layout in Barcelona
25 February 2021 by
Several MotoGP riders were busy testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya yesterday and had the chance to ride through the redesigned turn 10. The corner has been modified following safety...
MotoGP: Fausto Gresini has died
23 February 2021 by
Fausto Gresini has died at the age of 60 following a two-month battle with Covid-19. The MotoGP team owner was diagnosed with Covid-19 in December and has been in the intensive care unit of the...
MotoGP: Repsol Honda presents its 2021 livery
22 February 2021 by
Repsol Honda has officially unveiled its 2021 MotoGP livery and rider line-up of Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro. As with all team presentations this year, due to Covid-19, the factory team reveal was...
MotoGP: Takaaki Nakagami reveals his 2021 LCR Honda livery
20 February 2021 by
The 2021 LCR Honda Idemitsu livery has been revealed by rider Takaaki Nakagami during an online presentation. Following on from teammate Alex Marquez's LCR Honda Castrol launch yesterday (February...
MotoGP: Alex Marquez unveils his 2021 LCR Honda livery
19 February 2021 by
Alex Marquez's 2021 LCR Honda Castrol livery has been unveiled during an online presentation. This year's LCR liveries are being revealed separately due to Marquez and Taka Nakagami having separate...
MotoGP: Yamaha sign new five-year contract with Dorna
15 February 2021 by
Yamaha has become the latest manufacturer to commit its future to MotoGP by signing a new five-deal with Dorna. The deal keeps Yamaha on the grid until at least the end of the 2026 season and has been...
MotoGP: Monster Energy Yamaha's 2021 colours unveiled
15 February 2021 by
The factory Monster Energy Yamaha team has officially revealed its 2021 MotoGP livery and presented its rider line-up to the world. Yamaha's presentation was a virtual one, due to Covid-19,...
MotoGP: Joan Mir decides against running the number one plate
12 February 2021 by
Reigning MotoGP world champion Joan Mir has opted to keep his traditional number 36 rather than taking the number one plate. Mir and Suzuki have been teasing fans for weeks that Mir would make his...
MotoGP: KTM reveal their 2021 livery
12 February 2021 by
The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team has unveiled its 2021 MotoGP livery during an online presentation today. Held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the presentation also unveiled Brad Binder...
MotoGP: Tech3 KTM reveal striking new 2021 livery
12 February 2021 by
Tech3 KTM has unveiled its brand-new livery ahead of the 2021 MotoGP season during a special online launch presentation. The presentation, held virtually due to Covid-19, was a joint affair with the...
MotoGP: Ducati officially unveils its 2021 livery and rider line-up
09 February 2021 by
The factory Ducati MotoGP team has unveiled its new livery ahead of the 2021 MotoGP season. The new-look design was revealed by Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia in a virtual event hosted on the...
MotoGP: Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini unveil 2021 Avintia Ducati liveries
08 February 2021 by
Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini have unveiled Avintia Esponsorama Racing's new-look 2021 MotoGP liveries. The satellite Ducati team, entering its 10th premier class campaign, unveiled its 2021...