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Five questions raised by Alonso's expected Honda deal
MotoGP's current 'next big thing' should be making his premier class debut as a Honda rider next year - but that raises some key questions
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Johann Zarco details eye-opening Honda lap time acting as "a sign"
Johann Zarco explains his clash with Enea Bastianini before setting a surprise MotoGP lap time in the US MotoGP.
How Martin has gone from hell to heaven in just one year
On 13 April, it will be exactly one year since Jorge Martin was given a second life. It happened at Hamad General Hospital in Doha, following a terrifying accident in which he was left lying on the racing line and was struck by Fabio Di Giannantonio’s Ducati, with Italian having no chance to avoid the impact. The damage to Martin’s body was so seve
"What are we doing?" - Alex Rins’ blunt comment underlines scale of Yamaha frustrations
Alex Rins’ United States Grand Prix weekend was derailed by a series of electronic issues, but it was his unusually candid reaction to them that highlighted the growing frustration within Yamaha.The Japanese manufacturer’s ambitious decision to redesign the M1 around a new V4 engine has left its MotoGP riders in a difficult situation so far in 2026
Why Fabio Quartararo wants Yamaha to see that it is slow at Jerez
Fabio Quartararo has called for an end between V4 and inline-four Yamaha lap time comparisons
Stroll to make surprise GT debut in place of cancelled F1 Bahrain GP
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll will race in the GT World Challenge Europe season opener at Paul Ricard next weekend
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New Ducati video reveals worrying Marc Marquez claim: “The bike is critical, but so am I”
Marc Marquez admits he is struggling physically on the 2026 Ducati MotoGP bike
Andrea Dovizioso: “Marc Marquez’s situation is much more serious than it seems”
Andrea Dovizioso believes Marc Marquez’s current physical condition is more concerning than it appears, warning that the issue may not have an easy solution.It is clear that the Ducati MotoGP rider is not yet fully recovered from the right shoulder injury he suffered at the start of the 2025 Indonesian Grand Prix, when he was taken out by Marco Bez
Maverick Vinales has successful surgery, but MotoGP comeback timeline unclear
Maverick Vinales says he “already feels better” after shoulder surgery.
Maverick Vinales undergoes shoulder surgery to remove loose screw
Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales underwent a successful surgery on Tuesday to remove a loose screw from his shoulder.Vinales was forced to withdraw from last weekend’s MotoGP US Grand Prix following Friday practice due to severe pain, amid an already difficult start to the 2026 season.Speaking in Austin, he revealed that a screw inserted into his l
MotoGP manufacturers “happy” after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent?
US MotoGP discussions between manufacturers and Liberty could clear the way for 2027 rider announcements.
Martin, Bagnaia in-car MotoGP chat: Ducati “lost something”, Aprilia “improved braking”
Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia discuss Ducati, Aprilia performance on way to COTA MotoGP Sprint podium.
VR46 hints at “fantastic” new rider for revised 2027 MotoGP line-up
Alessio Salucci hints at a new VR46 signing, putting Franco Morbidelli’s MotoGP future in doubt.
Which MotoGP riders will be allowed to test the 2027 bikes before end of the season
The 2027 season is already a major focus for every MotoGP manufacturer, with sweeping regulation changes set to reshape the championship. The new rules introduce 850cc engines, reduce aerodynamics and call for the removal of ride-height devices, alongside a significant change in tyre supplier, with Pirelli replacing Michelin.Unsurprisingly, all man
Guenther Steiner eyeing major Tech3 MotoGP change for 2027?
Tech3 boss Guenther Steiner seeking “certain guarantees” from KTM as Honda MotoGP rumours emerge.
Aprilia hails Marco Bezzecchi’s “champion” MotoGP response: A “great sign”
Aprilia’s Massimo Rivola says MotoGP title leader Marco Bezzecchi responded “like a champion” to his Saturday mistakes.
Why Aston Martin removed vibration fix and how it confused Alonso
Aston Martin removed a component that cured most of the discomfort its F1 drivers have suffered and did not race it at the Japanese GP
Why Toprak Razgatlioglu isn’t satisfied with his MotoGP breakthrough
Toprak Razgatlioglu may have scored his first point in MotoGP, but he was far from satisfied with his performance at the United States Grand Prix.Competing in just his third weekend in MotoGP after his high-profile move from the World Superbike Championship over the winter, Razgatlioglu outgunned all his Yamaha stablemates in Austin to finish 15th
Gigi Dall’Igna labels Ducati’s US MotoGP a “wake-up call” after “lacklustre” race
Gigi Dall’Igna admits Ducati “struggled more than we should have” in the US MotoGP, calling it a “wake-up call”.
Mir's 'no regrets' approach gives Honda reason to replace him
Honda's 'lead' rider has retired from five of six MotoGP races. While he wants a better bike, he's giving Honda every reason to give it to someone else
Francesco Bagnaia just trying to "survive" on Sundays as tyre troubles continue
Francesco Bagnaia identified tyre wear on Sundays as a recurring problem area as he tries to inject some momentum into his 2026 MotoGP campaign. The Italian, who is trying to bounce back from a nightmare season in 2025, has had limited success in that ambition so far this season. He did have an encouraging outing in the USA last weekend, qualifying
What a difference a year makes for MotoGP 2025’s biggest surprise
Alex Marquez’s start to the 2026 MotoGP season couldn’t be further from this stage one year ago
Where is the 2026 Ducati losing out to its MotoGP rivals?
Fabio Di Giannantonio explains where the 2026 Ducati is lacking compared to its rivals
Marco Bezzecchi ‘won’t consider himself title contender’ until sprint errors cut out
Marco Bezzecchi says he will not consider himself a genuine MotoGP title contender until he eliminates the costly mistakes that have plagued his sprint races.The Aprilia rider is in the midst of an incredible winning streak stretching back to last year’s Portimao event, with the United States GP marking his fifth grand prix win in succession.Howeve
Joan Mir has “zero regrets” over COTA crashes, but brutal statistics piling up
Joan Mir hasn’t finished a grand prix yet in 2026 after latest crash in US MotoGP
How Aprilia plans to manage Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martin in MotoGP title fight
Massimo Rivola has laid out the rules of engagement for his Aprilia riders in a MotoGP title fight
The task Gigi Dall'Igna faces to revive Ducati’s flagging fortunes
Experience suggests that it is still too early to draw definitive conclusions after just three of 22 MotoGP race weekends. The flyaway rounds often produce their own narrative compared to the well-known European circuits.Take Pedro Acosta as an example. He was outstanding in Buriram on the KTM, which came as a surprise. He then struggled in Goiania
Huge reports claim Honda and Ducati have got their next superstar rookies
David Alonso and Dani Holgado are set to make the step to MotoGP in 2027, reports in Spain claim
Honda aims to run six bikes in MotoGP next year
Honda is planning for the prospect of fielding six bikes on the MotoGP grid next season, a goal that hinges on securing an agreement with a second satellite team, Autosport has learned.Between 2014 and 2019, Honda went from supplying eight bikes on the MotoGP grid to running just four. However, Autosport understands that the Tokyo-based manufacture
Honda plans to field six bikes in MotoGP next year
Honda is planning for the prospect of fielding six bikes on the MotoGP grid next season, a goal that hinges on securing an agreement with a second satellite team, Motorsport.com has learned.Between 2014 and 2019, Honda went from supplying eight bikes on the MotoGP grid to running just four. However, Motorsport.com understands that the Tokyo-based m
Why Marquez's MotoGP 2026 title defence is in real trouble
Marc Marquez has come back from 37 points down before, but his 2026 MotoGP title defence is still in real trouble...
Bastianini: Zarco clash, airbag drama and “great to watch” Marquez battle at US MotoGP
A dramatic start and finish to the US MotoGP sees Enea Bastianini take the chequered flag in the wheeltracks of Marc Marquez.
Podcast: Are Marc Marquez’s MotoGP title hopes already in jeopardy?
The team review the 2026 United States GP on the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast
Pecco Bagnaia fears Aprilia "quite far ahead" after "nightmare" US MotoGP
Francesco Bagnaia endured a “nightmare” end to the US MotoGP, admits Aprilia is “quite far ahead”.
Why Marquez wants Bezzecchi to carry the favourite tag for the 2026 MotoGP title
While Marco Bezzecchi and his Aprilia team continue trying to dodge the 'favourite' label for the 2026 MotoGP title, Marc Marquez now wants nothing more than to pin the tag on the Italian. And, more specifically, the pressure that comes with it.Bezzecchi has completed a crushing start to the season, very similar to that of Marquez last year, when t
Tardozzi: Marc Marquez still "not in good shape" despite US MotoGP speed
Marc Marquez is still recovering from his Indonesian injuries, while Ducati plays catch-up to Aprilia in the early rounds of MotoGP 2026.
Fabio Quartararo: Yamaha ‘has no idea’ how to fix its MotoGP bike
Fabio Quartararo believes Yamaha doesn’t really know how to fix the problems with its troubled V4-powered M1 and become competitive in MotoGP again.Quartararo made that assessment after the Iwata-based brand struggled for performance at the US Grand Prix, where its quartet of riders occupied the last four spots on the timesheets.Pramac rookie Topra
Fabio Quartararo’s sobering Yamaha claim: ‘They’ve no idea how to fix the problems’
Fabio Quartararo has issued his most worrying Yamaha assessment yet
Aprilia boss' "blood ran cold" after heartbreak US MotoGP retirement
Ai Ogura was the fastest rider on track, and almost within reach of a debut podium, when disaster struck in the US MotoGP.
What happened in Bezzecchi and Acosta’s US GP clash?
Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta were both fortunate to stay upright after a dramatic clash on the opening lap of the MotoGP United States Grand Prix.The pair were battling for the lead on the opening lap of the race when they came to blows at the exit of Turn 11, with Bezzecchi emerging from the incident as the better of the two.The Aprilia rider
What happened in Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta’s Austin lap 1 clash?
Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta were both fortunate to stay upright after a dramatic clash on the opening lap of the United States Grand Prix.The pair were battling for the lead on the opening lap of the race when they came to blows at the exit of Turn 11, with Bezzecchi emerging from the incident as the better of the two.The Aprilia rider took a
Bittersweet first MotoGP point for Toprak Razgatlioglu, Pramac “morale boost”
Toprak Razgatlioglu scored his first MotoGP point as the top Yamaha in COTA, but the M1 V4 deficit remains daunting.
US MotoGP a shuddering warning for Ducati’s title defence
Under more normal conditions at the United States Grand Prix, Ducati continued its underwhelming start to the 2026 MotoGP season. Marc Marquez’s expected COTA romp never materialised, while it’s clear that Aprilia has stolen a march on its Italian rival in a title battle that is quickly turning lopsided…
Marco Bezzecchi reveals “amazing support” from F1’s newest winner
MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi has been getting some high-profile Italian support
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s United States GP
In many ways, the United States Grand Prix was the first real litmus test of the 2026 MotoGP season. While some may have expected a shake-up at the front, the competitive order largely mirrored what had already unfolded in Thailand and Brazil.That leaves one manufacturer firmly established at the top of the pecking order, while MotoGP’s former benc
Ai Ogura: Podium finish was on at COTA
A frustrated Ai Ogura believes he was on course for a first MotoGP podium until a technical issue ended his stirring United States Grand Prix ride on Sunday.Ogura had battled to deliver on his potential in qualifying, lining up only 10th on the grid for the 20-lap race. However, as has become his habit in 2026, he put on a remarkable Sunday charge.
Marc Marquez “paid a very expensive price” in US MotoGP
Marc Marquez left in fifth place at the US MotoGP after a penalty is combined with more early race woes: “When the tyre is new, I'm not ready to ride the bike.”
Marquez says ‘I’m the one missing, not the bike’ after US GP struggles
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez believes his lacklustre fifth-place finish at the United States Grand Prix was down to his own shortcomings rather than a limitation with his Ducati.Still recovering from the shoulder injury that cut short his title-winning 2025 campaign, Marquez endured a trying weekend at Austin, a track where he was near-unb
“Easy to define my limit” says Marco Bezzecchi despite US MotoGP win
Marco Bezzecchi won the US MotoGP in dominant fashion, but warned he’s close to his limit
Jorge Martin “had to give up” chasing Marco Bezzecchi in US MotoGP
Jorge Martin says his left arm was destroyed in the US MotoGP at COTA
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