2021

Year: 2021

Month: ALL

MotoGP: Ducati officially unveils its 2021 livery and rider line-up

09 February 2021 by Josh Close

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 Josh Close

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...

MotoGP: Majority of the pit building is destroyed in Termas de Río Hondo Fire

06 February 2021 by Josh Close

The huge fire which swept through the Termas de Río Hondo circuit in Argentina last night has destroyed the vast majority of the pit building. The garage complex, press rooms, TV broadcast rooms,...

MotoGP: Honda sign new five-year deal with Dorna

05 February 2021 by Josh Close

Honda has become the latest manufacturer to commit its future to MotoGP until at least the end of the 2026 season. The Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has penned a new five-year deal with commercial...

MotoGP: Moto2 and Moto3 pre-season test moved to Qatar

02 February 2021 by Josh Close

The Losail International Circuit in Qatar will now host the official Moto2 and Moto3 pre-season test on March 19-21. Testing was originally due to take place at Jerez but has been changed as a result...

MotoGP: BT Sport to continue as exclusive broadcaster until at least 2024

01 February 2021 by Josh Close

BT Sport will continue as the exclusive live broadcaster MotoGP in the UK and Ireland until at least the end of 2024. Dorna has confirmed that the broadcaster has signed a new three-year contract...

MotoGP: FIM and Dorna introduce the MiniGP World Series

29 January 2021 by Josh Close

The MiniGP World Series has been announced by the FIM and Dorna as part of the Road to MotoGP project. This new platform unifies and standardises MiniGP competitions from around the world under the...

MotoGP: LCR Honda confirms its place on the grid until 2026

27 January 2021 by Josh Close

LCR Honda has committed its future to MotoGP after signing a new five-year deal with IRTA and Dorna. The Honda satellite team, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this season, will remain on the...

MotoGP: Qatar to host back-to-back races in updated calendar

22 January 2021 by Josh Close

Qatar will now host the opening two rounds of the 2021 MotoGP season following the postponements of the Argentinian and American events. The season opening Qatar Grand Prix will still take place on...

MotoGP: Marc VDS Racing withdraw from the 2021 MotoE World Cup

21 January 2021 by Josh Close

Marc VDS Racing has withdrawn its planned entry in the 2021 FIM Enel MotoE World Cup due to the scheduling clashes that rider Mike di Meglio would encounter this season. The Belgian team has been...

MotoGP: Ducati to remain on the grid until at least 2026

20 January 2021 by Josh Close

Ducati have become the second manufacturer to commit their future to MotoGP after signing a new five-year contract with Dorna. The Italian manufacturer join KTM on the confirmed list of entries and...

MotoGP: Extra dates added to Qatar Test following Sepang Test cancellation

15 January 2021 by Josh Close

Two extra Official test days and a Shakedown test day will now be held at the Losail International Circuit in March. The decision was made following the cancellations of February’s Sepang Tests due to...

MotoGP: KTM confirms new five-year deal with Dorna

13 January 2021 by Josh Close

KTM has confirmed its spot on the MotoGP grid until at least the end of the 2026 season after signing a new deal with Dorna. The Austrian manufacturer has signed a new five-year contract with...

MotoGP: Davide Brivio and Suzuki part ways

07 January 2021 by Josh Close

Team Suzuki Ecstar has confirmed this morning that team manager Davide Brivio has left the team. Brivio has led Suzuki’s MotoGP efforts for the last eight years, since 2013, and has helped the team...

WATCH: Pol Espargaro is introduced to his 2021 Repsol Honda RC213V

04 January 2021 by Josh Close

Pol Espargaro has been introduced to his 2021 Repsol Honda RC213V MotoGP bike after the team surprised him at home. In the video, which can be found at the bottom of this article, Espargaro can be...