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MotoGP: Liberty Media announce €4.2 billion acquisition of MotoGP

01 April 2024 by Josh Close

Liberty Media, owners of Formula One since 2016, have confirmed the €4.2 billion acquisition of MotoGP. Rumours have been circulating for several weeks that MotoGP may be subject to a takeover from...

MotoGP Portimao: Jorge Martin wins as Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez collide

24 March 2024 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin bagged his first Grand Prix victory in a chaotic race at Portimao which saw Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez collide. Martin took the lead on the opening lap and was unchallenged from...

MotoGP: Fermin Aldeguer signs two-year deal with Ducati

18 March 2024 by Josh Close

Fermin Aldeguer will make his MotoGP debut next year after agreeing a two-year deal with Ducati. The 18-year-old put the paddock on high alert towards the end of the 2023 Moto2 season when he won...

MotoGP: Michael Laverty shares his 2024 season predictions

06 March 2024 by Josh Close

Michael Laverty has named Marc Marquez as his pick for the 2024 MotoGP crown ahead of the seson opener in Qatar this weekend. Marquez is now armed with a 2023 Ducati Desmosedici after joining...

MotoGP: Repsol Honda reveal all-new livery for 2024 season

13 February 2024 by Josh Close

Repsol Honda’s MotoGP livery has been given a complete overhaul ahead of the 2024 MotoGP season. Despite the iconic partnership celebrating its 30th anniversary, the dark blue, red and white of HRC...

MotoGP: Davide Brivio joins Trackhouse Racing Aprilia as Team Principal

08 February 2024 by Josh Close

Former Suzuki team boss Davide Brivio is back in MotoGP after joining new outfit Trackhouse Racing Aprilia as Team Principal. Brivio had been working in Formula One with the Alpine team since...

MotoGP Sepang Test: Pecco Bagnaia tops final day with record breaking 1:56 lap

08 February 2024 by Josh Close

Reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia sent a strong message to his MotoGP rivals on the final day of the Sepang Test with a new (unofficial) lap record of 1:56.682. Bagnaia was one of four riders to drop...

MotoGP Sepang Test: Raul Fernandez to return home following opening day crash

06 February 2024 by Josh Close

Raul Fernandez will take no further part in the Sepang MotoGP Test following a crash at turn 11 on the opening day. The Trackhouse Racing Aprilia rider suffered a highside on his fourth lap of the...

MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli ruled out of Sepang and Qatar Tests

06 February 2024 by Josh Close

Franco Morbidelli will miss the Sepang and Qatar MotoGP tests following his accident during the World Superbike test at Portimao last week. The Italian was knocked unconscious during the crash and...

MotoGP: Jack Miller reveals hand injury caused by motocross accident

05 February 2024 by Josh Close

Ahead of this week’s three-day Sepang Test, Jack Miller has revealed that he broke his scaphoid in a motocross accident before Christmas. The Red Bull KTM racer told members of the media present at...

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins reveal 2024 Yamaha livery

05 February 2024 by Josh Close

The Monster Energy Yamaha team has officially launched its 2024 MotoGP campaign in a special presentation ahead of the three-day official Sepang test. Fabio Quartararo and new teammate Alex Rins...

MotoGP: Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing reveal bright 2024 livery

24 January 2024 by Josh Close

The stunning Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team 2024 MotoGP livery has been revealed during a special presentation in Riccione, Italy. The team’s new look sees the front of the Ducati Desmosedici...

MotoGP: Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini unveil 2024 Ducati livery

22 January 2024 by Josh Close

Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini have revealed the 2024 Ducati Lenovo MotoGP livery during a special presentation in Madonna di Campliglio, Italy. The presentation forms part of the special...

MotoGP Live Video: 2024 Team Presentations

19 January 2024 by Josh Close

It’s team presentation time throughout the MotoGP paddock as we edge ever closer to the pre-season test schedule and the opening round of 2024 in Qatar. The Gresini Racing Team get things underway...

"I'm an absolute two-stroke nut" - 20 Questions with double MotoGP champion Casey Stoner

23 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

During last month’s Eicma trade show in Milan, we sat down with two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner to discuss 20 questions about his riding and racing career. News Editor Dan Sutherland...

MotoGP: Paolo Ciabatti named General Manager of Ducati Corse's new Off-Road project

22 December 2023

Paolo Ciabatti has stepped down from his role within Ducati’s MotoGP project to focus on the Italian manufacturer’s new Off-Road Division. Ciabatti has been Sporting Director of Ducati Corse since...

MotoGP: Trackhouse Racing named as Aprilia's new satellite team

05 December 2023 by Josh Close

American-owned Trackhouse Racing has confirmed that it will join the MotoGP grid in 2024 as Aprilia’s official satellite team. Trackhouse Racing is owned by Justin Marks and musician Pitbull, and...

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales tops Valencia test whilst Marc Marquez shines with Ducati

28 November 2023 by Josh Close

Maverick Vinales ended the one-day Valencia Test at the top of the timesheets after completing 86 laps onboard the Aprilia RS-GP. The Spaniard completed more laps than anybody and posted a best...

MotoGP: Fabio Di Giannantonio joins Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati for 2024

27 November 2023 by Josh Close

Fabio Di Giannantonio has been confirmed as Luca Marini’s replacement at the Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati team for the 2024 MotoGP season. Di Giannantonio, left without a ride following Marc Marquez’s...

MotoGP: Luca Marini signs two-year deal with Repsol Honda

27 November 2023 by Josh Close

Repsol Honda have confirmed that Luca Marini has joined the team on a two-year deal following his departure from the Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati team. The Italian has enjoyed his best premier class...

MotoGP Valencia: Pecco Bagnaia crowned 2023 World Champion as Jorge Martin crashes out

26 November 2023 by Josh Close

Francesco Bagnaia has been crowned 2023 MotoGP World Champion after a chaotic season finale in Valencia which saw title rival Jorge Martin crash out in a collision with Marc Marquez. Bagnaia made...

MotoGP: Luca Marini confirms Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati departure

25 November 2023 by Josh Close

Luca Marini and the Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati team have confirmed that they will part company following the conclusion of the 2023 MotoGP season on Sunday. Rumours have been rife for a few weeks...

MotoGP: Marc Marquez to leave Repsol Honda at the end of 2023

04 October 2023 by Josh Close

Marc Marquez will leave Repsol Honda following the conclusion of the 2023 MotoGP season. The Spaniard’s future has been the biggest talking point within the MotoGP paddock for several weeks, with...

MotoGP Misano: Jorge Martin bags sensation double in San Marino

11 September 2023 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin has closed the gap to Pecco Bagnaia in the MotoGP championship standings to just 36 points after completing the double at Misano. The Spaniard dominated the entire weekend, breaking...

MotoGP: Mike Trimby has died

09 September 2023 by Josh Close

Mike Trimby, founder and CEO of the International Road Race Teams’ Association (IRTA) has died at the age of 74. Trimby passed away on Friday and had been at Misano as normal ahead of the San...

MotoGP: Luca Marini signs new deal with Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati for 2024

07 September 2023 by Josh Close

Ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano it has been confirmed that Luca Marini will remain with the Mooney VR46 Racing Team for the 2024 MotoGP season. Marino has been involved with the VR46...

MotoGP: Jake Dixon to stay in Moto2 with GasGas Aspar in 2024

24 August 2023 by Josh Close

Jake Dixon will remain in the Moto2 World Championship next year after signing a new deal with the GasGas Aspar team. The Brit had been linked with a MotoGP move in 2024, with Dixon one of several...

MotoGP: Tony Arbolino to remain in Moto2 with Elf Marc VDS next season

23 August 2023 by Josh Close

Moto2 title contender Tony Arbolino has signed a new deal with Elf Marc VDS which will see him remain in the intermediate class in 2024. Arbolino, who is currently second in the championship, 12...

MotoGP: Johann Zarco joins Castrol LCR Honda for 2024 season

22 August 2023 by Josh Close

LCR Honda has confirmed the signing of two-time Moto2 World Champion Johann Zarco for the 2024 MotoGP season. The news comes days after Zarco’s upcoming departure from Pramac Racing Ducati was...

MotoGP: Triumph and Dorna agree new five-year engine deal in Moto2

04 August 2023 by Josh Close

Triumph Motorcycles will remain as the exclusive engine supplier to the Moto2 World Championship until at least the end of the 2029 season. It was confirmed at Silverstone on Thursday evening...

MotoGP: Yamaha sign Alex Rins for 2024 season

02 August 2023 by Josh Close

Alex Rins will leave LCR Honda at the end of the 2023 MotoGP season and join Fabio Quartararo at Yamaha. Rins will replace Franco Morbidelli at Yamaha, with the latter’s departure confirmed earlier...

MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli to leave Yamaha at the end of 2023

02 August 2023 by Josh Close

Yamaha has confirmed that Franco Morbidelli will not continue with the team following the conclusion of the 2023 MotoGP season. The 28-year-old joined the factory Monster Energy Yamaha squad during...

MotoGP Silverstone: Iker Lecuona to replace Alex Rins at LCR Honda

25 July 2023 by Josh Close

Iker Lecuona will replace Alex Rins at LCR Honda next weekend for the British MotoGP at Silverstone. Rins is still recovering after breaking his right leg in a crash during the sprint race at...

MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow to make wildcard appearance at Motegi

25 July 2023 by Josh Close

Cal Crutchlow will make his return to the MotoGP grid later this season as a wildcard entrant at the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi. Yamaha’s test rider will race under the Yamalube RS4GP Racing...

MotoGP Sachsenring: Jorge Martin beats Pecco Bagnaia to secure the double

18 June 2023 by Josh Close

Jorge Martin came out on top in a bar-to-bar battle with Pecco Bagnaia at the Sachsenring to secure his second career MotoGP Grand Prix victory. Martin completes the double in Germany having won...

MotoGP Sachsenring: Marc Marquez withdraws from the German Grand Prix

18 June 2023 by Josh Close

Marc Marquez has withdrawn from the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring after suffering yet another crash during this morning’s warm up session. The Repsol Honda rider had a highside going through...