‘I doubt there is a bike that can challenge Marc Marquez at 22 races’, says Alex
Alex Marquez admits that while Ducati’s MotoGP rivals have made strides, he still doubts any manufacturer can consistently challenge the dominance of his brother Marc Marquez across an entire 22-race campaign.Although Ducati has already secured all three world titles this season, its position as MotoGP’s…
Elfyn Evans: WRC points lead “guarantees absolutely nothing”
Elfyn Evans is refusing to get carried away by the 13-point lead he holds in his quest for a maiden World Rally Championship title with only two rounds of the season remaining. The Toyota driver is bidding to become the first British WRC champion since Richard Burns…
MotoGP rule change forbids riders from remounting after late qualifying falls
MotoGP has introduced a regulations tweak designed to reduce the impact of late yellow flags in timed sessions.Under the new rules, which will come into effect at this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, riders may not attempt to rejoin qualifying sessions if they fall during the…
Marc Marquez to sit out rest of 2025 MotoGP season after injury
Marc Marquez will skip the remainder of the 2025 MotoGP season to recover from the shoulder injury he sustained in Indonesia at the start of the month, Ducati has announced.The decision was made after Marquez underwent further checks at Ruber International Hospital in Madrid, where…
Another Ducati rider now suffering same stability issues as Francesco Bagnaia
Franco Morbidelli has begun experiencing some of the same problems that plagued Francesco Bagnaia all season long in MotoGP, but it’s too early to say whether they’re fundamental or just track-specific.Two-time MotoGP champion Bagnaia suffered badly with the stability of his Ducati at Phillip Island,…
Alex Marquez ready to take risks for Malaysian GP win but rejects favourite tag
Gresini MotoGP rider Alex Marquez says he is prepared to take “risks” in this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, but downplayed suggestions that he is the outright favourite for victory.At the last round in Phillip Island, the Spaniard eased off in the final stages to consolidate…
Pedro Acosta on kicking MotoGP crash habit: “Maybe I wanted it too much”
KTM factory rider Pedro Acosta reckons he may have been trying too hard aboard the RC16 before he found consistency in recent races.Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, the Spaniard expanded on his recent improvements as a rider, particularly on the mental side….
Fabio Quartararo on Yamaha V4: “I spent many years struggling, now I want a winning bike”
Fabio Quartararo says he wants a “winning bike” from Yamaha in 2026 after years of “struggling” on uncompetitive machinery in MotoGP, as he raises expectations for the Japanese manufacturer’s ambitious V4 project.Yamaha is in the advanced stages of developing an all-new V4-powered prototype, marking a…
Why Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez’ Sepang ‘kick’ still divides fans 10 years later
They say time heals all wounds. Well, not if you are Valentino Rossi or Marc Marquez. Their rivalry helped make the 2010s one of MotoGP’s golden eras, even if, ironically, the two never truly battled for a championship head-to-head. You would think the pair – and…
Fabio Quartararo: “I’m not satisfied with what I’ve achieved” so far in MotoGP
Motorsport.com caught up with MotoGP star Fabio Quartararo for an open and revealing conversation in the stunning setting of Phillip Island. The French Yamaha rider appeared relaxed as he strolled along Smiths Beach, just beside the circuit, after spending a week on the Gold Coast…
