Marco Bezzecchi dominated the Portuguese Grand Prix for Aprilia on Sunday, leading throughout the race at Portimao.The Italian tightened his grip on third in the world championship as he led home Alex Marquez (Gresini Ducati) and Pedro Acosta (KTM).With nearest challenger Francesco Bagnaia falling, Bezzecchi stretched his advantage in thirdContinue Reading
Pedro Acosta says narrow defeats like the Portimao sprint on Saturday are only making him a better rider as he edges closer to an elusive first MotoGP win.The highly-rated Spaniard, who is approaching the end of his second season in MotoGP, qualified on the front row for the first timeContinue Reading
Alex Marquez won a thrilling duel with Pedro Acosta to clinch the sprint race at the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix on Saturday.The Gresini Ducati rider recovered from qualifying fifth to take the win and deny front-row starter Acosta a breakthrough victory in MotoGP.Polesitter Marco Bezzecchi was able to claim anContinue Reading
Max Verstappen has revealed that if he hadn’t been successful in his four-wheeled racing career, he would have instead chased a life in MotoGP. Speaking on the Pelas Pistas podcast alongside Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, the four-time champion didn’t hesitate when he was asked which racing series he loves the most. “MotoGP,” he confirmed,Continue Reading
Marco Bezzecchi returned to MotoGP form by claiming pole position for Sunday’s Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao. Following a tough outing at the Malaysian Grand Prix, the Aprilia rider was able to recapture his customary late-season speed in Portugal, where he will share the front row with KTM’s Pedro Acosta andContinue Reading
KTM’s MotoGP boss Pit Beirer has admitted that the Austrian manufacturer has very little time left to convince its star rider Pedro Acosta to remain with it beyond 2026.Acosta is still looking for his first premier class victory as his second season in MotoGP draws to a close. KTM hasContinue Reading
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