Honda factory rider Joan Mir says his expectations for this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix have gone up a notch following his MotoGP podium at a traditionally weak circuit for his bike.The Spaniard finished third last time out at the Malaysian Grand Prix and, not only was that his second podiumContinue Reading
Lead Yamaha factory rider Fabio Quartararo expects to be racing Yamaha’s new V4 throughout the 2026 MotoGP season – despite the prototype’s concerning lack of pace in its latest race outing.While Quartararo and the rest of Yamaha’s race riders are still competing aboard the Japanese company’s inline four, the factoryContinue Reading
MotoGP’s official doctor Angel Charte has highlighted how serious Marc Marquez’s season-ending injury is, saying the world champion made the right decision to focus on his recovery.Marquez had to undergo a surgery on his right shoulder after being hit by Aprilia rival Marco Bezzecchi on the opening lap of theContinue Reading
When Marc Marquez announced his departure from Honda at the end of 2023, it sparked something in Luca Marini. It reminded him of his childhood dreams – riding in the same iconic colours once worn by his half-brother Valentino Rossi at HRC. Leaving behind the comfort and solid results of his family-runContinue Reading
The 2025 MotoGP season is set to conclude with back-to-back races in Portugal and Spain.Last year’s Portuguese GP saw Jorge Martin lead Francesco Bagnaia in a Ducati 1-2, with KTM riders Pedro Acosta, Brad Binder and Jack Miller occupying positions 3-5. The best Aprilia (Aleix Espargaro) finished eighth and moreContinue Reading
Expectations for Fermin Aldeguer were mixed when he stepped up to MotoGP this year with Gresini on a satellite bike. His stunning run of victories at the end of the 2023 Moto2 season earned him an early MotoGP contract, but his final year in the intermediate class – the firstContinue Reading
Since joining the calendar in 2020, Portimao has tested the very best. Meet the riders who’ve mastered the iconic rollercoaster. SourceContinue Reading
The rider market that will shape the 2027 MotoGP grid is expected to start moving as the 2025 campaign draws to a close, erupt early next season and be largely settled by the time MotoGP returns to Europe, around May.Some riders will attempt to stay where they are, either becauseContinue Reading
Marco Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez have hailed Aprilia’s new technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini following the marque’s impressive ascent towards the front of the field in MotoGP.Sterlacchini joined Aprilia at the end of the 2024 season after successful stints at KTM and, most notably, Ducati, where he worked closely with general manager Gigi Dall’Igna.UnderContinue Reading
Joan Mir says it is too early for Honda to start thinking about winning races in MotoGP again, insisting the Japanese manufacturer must consolidate its recent progress before aiming higher.Honda has enjoyed a resurgence in 2025 after enduring its worst spell in MotoGP in decades, with last weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix markingContinue Reading