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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Marc Marquez: ‘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…
Marco Bezzecchi on record-breaking Sunday: ‘It’s strange to hear my name with these legends’
The United States Grand Prix was a dream for stats fans, as Marco Bezzecchi’s start-to-finish win saw a couple of spots in the record books in urgent need of attention.With his win at COTA on Sunday, Bezzecchi joined Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi, Mick Doohan, Giacomo Agostini,…
