MotoGP bans 2027-spec bike tests until conclusion of 2025 season
The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) announced a series of changes to the 2025 MotoGP World Championship regulations earlier this week. The changes, which took effect on April 29, most notably included the introduction of a test day for riders returning from injury and clarified startline procedures sparked by the recent debacle in Austin. In […]
How Alex Marquez won the MotoGP Spanish GP the Marc Marquez way
By one of those whims of fate that seem to be straight out of a science fiction movie, Alex Marquez had to wait 93 – Marc’s famous race number – grands prix in the heavyweight class to be able to call himself a race winner. But the younger Marquez’s triumph at Jerez last weekend was […]
Pedro Acosta did have surgery for arm-pump syndrome after all
Pedro Acosta underwent surgery on Tuesday to treat the compartment syndrome in his right forearm, a condition that has affected him since his MotoGP debut last year. In a brief statement released by KTM late on Tuesday, the Austrian manufacturer confirmed the intervention on its rider, though it stopped short of providing much detail. “Pedro […]
MotoGP bikes are faster than F1 cars, mostly
Formula 1 is the pinnacle of racing, or so the FIA, the teams, drivers, and fans all around the world love to say. The series has the technology, the gravitas, the charisma, and the speed that enthralls you at every stop on the calendar. And it’s present in the highlight reels from along the racetrack […]
KTM’s struggle to survive is very much bleeding into its racing
KTM has long been one of the title contenders for the MotoGP championship, as the Mattighofen squad lives and breathes racing. The company’s motto, after all, is ‘Ready to Race.’ It spent millions of dollars on research and development of its MotoGP entry, and lured names to its doors such as Brad Binder, Maverick Viñales, Enea […]
Fabio Quartararo stuns Ducati rivals with pole
Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo broke Ducati’s long stranglehold on MotoGP pole positions by going fastest in Saturday’s qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez. The 2021 world champion thus delivered on the clear potential he had shown in Friday practice, when he reported he was surprised by his own speed aboard the M1. The pole […]
Jerez to remain on MotoGP calendar until at least 2031
MotoGP has committed to race in Jerez until at least 2031 after the series’ commercial rights holder Dorna extended its contract with the track. The Andalusian venue, which is hosting the Spanish Grand Prix for the 38th time this weekend, has become one of the most iconic stops on the calendar. It therefore comes as no […]
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s Spanish GP
Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing Photo by: Jose Breton – Pics Action – NurPhoto – Getty Images He did it at last! No longer can Alex Marquez be called Mr Second Place. And make no mistake, this was a thoroughly deserved success even though his brother and nemesis Marc dropped his GP25 into the gravel on […]
MotoGP win as big as Moto2 and Moto3 championships
Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez ranks Sunday’s long-awaited and emotional first MotoGP win as highly as his Moto2 and Moto3 world championships. After five full seasons in MotoGP, the Spaniard finally took glory during his home race at Jerez. His first victory follows a collection of second place finishes to his brother Marc Marquez already […]