Joan Mir’s 2025 MotoGP effort has gotten worse after falling into another agonising collision on the French Grand Prix; he broke his right hand. Another nail in the coffin of a wretched campaign for the 2020 world champion, the crash in the opening seconds of the race at Le Mans was a cruel twist to what was already looking like a lost one. Mir, who began the…
After a victorious Saturday in the Le Mans Sprint that allowed him to stand on the MotoGP podium, Fermin Aldeguer’s feelings could be summed up in a single word: “experience.” It is a good reflection of the trek that a 20-year-old rookie has taken since his inaugural season in MotoGP. It is as if Aldeguer’s progression follows that of one with a great deal of MotoGP experience from…
Alex Marquez delivered his most emotional MotoGP victory of his career by winning on the track where Jerez hosted his first professional victory in his home country. The triumph brought equal sentimental value to Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez as his Moto2 and Moto3 world championship victories did in the early stages of his career. Alex Marquez achieved his first MotoGP triumph during his fifth season in premier…
This Saturday Jorge Martín plans to depart from Doha through medical flight to return home to Spain after enduring eleven traumatic days recovering from his Grand Prix Qatar race accident. The reigning MotoGP world champion found himself in a frightening crash incident which shocked both racing spectators with deep worry. The race lasted only thirteen laps when Martín faced a loss of control resulting in his elevation from…
Controversy surrounded Ducati when its members led a heated MSMA meeting until denying Aprilia permission for Jorge Martin to test privately before his medical recovery. Missed unanimity by Honda manufacturers during the closed MSMA meeting prevented Aprilia and Martin from seeing how fit Martin was before the Qatar GP started. The request which Paolo Bonora and Massimo Rivola from Aprilia presented to MotoGP officials became public when they…
The legendary MotoGP racer Dani Pedrosa announced his plan to return to racing alongside KTM in a scheduled April test at Misano. Prior to his full-time retirement from racing Dani Pedrosa earned 31 grand prix titles then transitioned to KTM’s test riding program before he entered his private speed test at Misano in mid-April. The two-day test period starting between April 8 and ending on April 11 based…
Marc Márquez continued his perfect start to the 2025 MotoGP season with a stunning victory at the Argentina Grand Prix, making it four wins from four races. The six-time world champion once again showcased his resilience and racecraft at Termas de Río Hondo, overcoming a strong challenge from his younger brother, Álex Márquez, to take the checkered flag. The race started under warm conditions, with Marc Márquez seizing…
Michelin will finish its MotoGP exclusive tire supply agreement at the end of 2026 as Pirelli becomes the new supplier from 2027 until 2031. The Italian manufacturer Pirelli has expanded its two-wheeled racing world through the supply of tyres to Moto2 and Moto3 since last year while maintaining their association with the World Superbike Championship since 2004. After regaining its place as the sole provider in 2016 Michelin…
The Thailand Grand Prix race management display of Marc Marquez convinced Francesco Bagnaia that the eight-time world champion dominated every stage of the event. The factory Ducati replacement Alex Marquez obtained the race lead during a brief period when Marc Marquez reduced speed but Marc Marquez reclaimed his lead position to finish the race with a substantial 1.7-second difference. Bagnaia proclaimed defeat during the race after he found…
During pre-season testing at Sepang, Fabio Di Giannantonio suffered an unfortunate accident that prematurely halted his preparations for the upcoming MotoGP season. Returning after a long injury layoff, the Italian rider was eager to adapt to the new Ducati GP25. His testing session showed promise as he secured seventh place in the time sheets. However, the day ended in disappointment when a celebratory wheelie—an iconic tradition in the…