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MotoGP: Marc Marquez completes positive test day at Portimao

17 January 2022 by Josh Close

Marc Marquez made his return to a Grand Prix racing circuit on Sunday and has reported "no major problems" with his eyesight.  Marquez completed 65 laps onboard the Honda Honda RC213V-S in...

MotoGP: Gresini Racing unveil colourful 2022 livery

15 January 2022 by Josh Close

The first livery of the 2022 MotoGP season has been unveiled with Gresini Racing revealing their striking new design.  The Italian team is returning to its status of being a sole independent team...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi joins Team WRT Audi for GT World Challenge Europe campaign

13 January 2022 by Josh Close

Valentino Rossi has signed his first car racing contract following his decision to retire from MotoGP at the end of last season. The nine-time world champion has signed a deal with leading Audi squad...

Danilo Petrucci becomes the first former MotoGP rider to win Dakar stage

06 January 2022 by Josh Close

Danilo Petrucci has created history at the 2022 Dakar Rally by becoming the first former MotoGP rider to win a stage at the event. Petrucci inherited the Stage Five victory after original winner Toby...

MotoGP: VR46 Racing Team and Mooney reveal global partnership

03 January 2022 by Josh Close

More information has been released regarding the new partnership between Valentino Rossi's new MotoGP team and Italian Proximity Banking & Payments company Mooney. Team VR46 named Mooney as its...

MotoGP: Ducati MotoE bike makes track debut at Misano

20 December 2021 by Josh Close

Ducati’s 2023 MotoE project has moved to the next phase following a private test held at Misano earlier this month. The electric bike, codenamed V21L, was put through its paces by long-serving test...

MotoGP: Francesco Guidotti joins Red Bull KTM as new team manager

01 December 2021 by Josh Close

KTM have confirmed that Francesco Guidotti will return to the company as Red Bull KTM's team manager for the 2022 MotoGP season. Mike Leitner stepped down from his position last week and will now move...

MotoGP: Jack Miller to compete in Australian Superbike Championship finale

16 November 2021 by Josh Close

Jack Miller will compete in the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) season finale at The Bend Motorsport Park next month. Miller, who finished third in last weekend's MotoGP finale in Valencia,...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi inducted into the Hall of Fame

15 November 2021 by Josh Close

Valentino Rossi is now an official MotoGP Legend after being inducted into the Hall of Fame during last night's FIM MotoGP Awards Ceremony. The nine-time champion was surprised with the induction just...

MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia holds off Jorge Martin to win the season finale

14 November 2021 by Josh Close

Francesco Bagnaia's unbelievable end to the season continued at Valencia this afternoon as he held off Jorge Martin to take victory. Bagnaia and Martin could not be separated for the majority of the...

Moto2: Remy Gardner crowned champion despite Raul Fernandez victory

14 November 2021 by Josh Close

Remy Gardner has been crowned 2021 Moto2 world champion in Valencia despite teammate and main title rival Raul Fernandez winning the restarted race. Gardner only had to finish inside the top 13, but...

MotoGP Exclusive: Neil Hodgson chats to MCN about Valentino Rossi's illustrious career

12 November 2021 by Josh Close

It's going to be an emotional couple of days for MotoGP fans this weekend as Valentino Rossi's illustrious 26-year Grand Prix career comes to an end at Valencia. Ahead of the nine-time world...

MotoGP Portimao: Francesco Bagnaia dominates to take comfortable victory

08 November 2021 by Josh Close

Francesco Bagnaia dominated the Algarve Grand Prix at Portimao to secure his third victory of the season. The Italian, who started from pole for the fifth consecutive race, led all but one corner of...

Moto3 Portimao: Pedro Acosta takes victory to secure the title

08 November 2021 by Josh Close

Pedro Acosta has been crowned 2021 Moto3 world champion after winning the Algarve Grand Prix, with main title rival Dennis Foggia being taken out of contention by Darryn Binder on the final...

MotoGP Misano: Fabio Quartararo crowned 2021 champion following Francesco Bagnaia crash

25 October 2021 by Josh Close

Fabio Quartararo secured the 2021 MotoGP title at Misano on Sunday after main championship rival Francesco Bagnaia crashed out of the lead. It was looking like the title fight would go to Portimao for...

MotoGP: Minimum Grand Prix age limit to be raised to 18 from 2023

22 October 2021 by Josh Close

The FIM and Dorna have confirmed that the minimum age limit in Grand Prix motorcycle racing will be raised from 16 to 18 in 2023. Age limits was just one of several topics discussed at a meeting of...

Moto3: John McPhee and Ayumu Sasaki sign with Sterilgarda Max Racing for 2022

22 October 2021 by Josh Close

John McPhee will remain in the Moto3 class for one more season after signing for the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team. The Scot was left without a ride for 2022 following the planned withdrawal of the...

MotoGP: Ducati to become sole supplier in MotoE in 2023

21 October 2021 by Josh Close

Ducati will become the sole bike supplier in the MotoE World Cup from the 2023 season, signing a four-season deal with Dorna.  The MotoGP manufacturer will take over from fellow Italian...

MotoGP: Darryn Binder seals 2022 premier class spot with RNF Yamaha

21 October 2021 by Josh Close

Darryn Binder will make the jump from Moto3 to MotoGP next season after signing for the new RNF Yamaha team. It was announced earlier today that the newly branded RNF Racing squad, formally Petronas...

MotoGP Austin: Marc Marquez dominates to take seventh COTA victory

04 October 2021 by Josh Close

Marc Marquez dominated the American Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas to secure his second victory of the 2021 MotoGP season. Just as he did at the Sachsenring, Marquez proved that despite not...

MotoGP: Argentina to remain on the calendar until at least 2025

30 September 2021 by Josh Close

Argentina will remain on the MotoGP calendar until 2025 after a new three-year contract extension was agreed. Already confirmed until 2022 due to the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic, new deal will...

MotoGP Austin: Maverick Viñales withdraws from US Grand Prix

30 September 2021 by Josh Close

Maverick Viñales will not take part in this weekend's United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas following the death of his cousin Dean Berta Viñales at Jerez last weekend. Berta Viñales...

Suzi Perry: “It’s really important to speak to the younger audience”

29 September 2021 by Michael Guy

BTSport remains a pivotal player in the ongoing popularity of MotoGP in the UK. It’s comprehensive broadcasting of the 18 round championship boasts live coverage of every practice, qualifying, warm-up and race along with expert insight and analysis. In an effort to constantly evolve and progress, BTSport introduced a new initiative with a view to further enhancing their coverage of all the sports...