Luca Marini on growth at Honda and why 2026 is his best chance to win in MotoGP
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…
2025 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
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…
The other Gresini rider staking his claim to a factory Ducati MotoGP seat
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…
Hyundai signings bolster WEC and WRC resources
Hyundai Motorsport has strengthened its resources by adding two valuable members of staff, which will oversee programmes in the World Rally Championship and World Endurance Championship.The Korean marque has created two new roles within its organisation in the form of Operations Director and Head of…
Honda on the brink of losing MotoGP’s top concession perks
Honda’s steady improvement in recent races has left the manufacturer just 19 points short of dropping out of MotoGP’s highest concession bracket.After the final two rounds of the 2025 season at Portimao and Valencia, the position of each of the five manufacturers in different concession…
Yamaha toughens its stance on Fabio Quartararo
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…
The key figure in Aprilia’s breakout season in MotoGP
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…
Joan Mir admits Honda not ready to win in MotoGP: ‘We have to walk before we can run’
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…
Trackhouse working to build American identity and winning mentality in MotoGP team
Trackhouse wants to instil a winning culture in its burgeoning MotoGP squad while also bringing it closer to its American roots, says team principal Davide Brivio.Best known for its participation in the NASCAR Cup Series, Trackhouse expanded into MotoGP in 2024 by taking over the erstwhile RNF…
Pol Espargaro: It’s «painful» Pedro Acosta isn’t winning because of KTM’s limitations
Pol Espargaro says it is “painful” to watch Pedro Acosta unable to showcase his full potential due to the limitations of KTM’s MotoGP bike. As the 2025 season has progressed, Acosta has grown increasingly consistent, having admitted to making too many mistakes early in the year. While…
