How MotoGP’s energy drink landscape could shift
This season marks the end of a regulatory cycle for MotoGP, paving the way for a new era with the introduction of 850cc bikes from next year. The championship continues to evolve in a bid to attract new audiences, which is an objective that has become…
Manufacturers stand up to Liberty in Jerez as MotoGP changes negotiating tact
Dorna, the promoter of the MotoGP World Championship that rebranded as MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MotoGP SEG), organised an event in Jerez on the eve of the Spanish Grand Prix. The annual event called “Casual Dinner: An evening with the MotoGP family”, took place this year…
Toyota steps up WRC 2027 car testing with new look prototype
Toyota is continuing its preparations for the 2027 World Rally Championship rules shake up by testing the latest version of prototype car in Spain.The Japanese brand is the only mainstream manufacturer to date that has committed to building a car to the new technical regulations…
Aprilia runs 2027 MotoGP bike on track for first time in private Jerez test
Aprilia has become the fifth, and last, MotoGP manufacturer to test its 850cc prototype bike on track. The new machine will compete from 2027 onwards, when new technical regulations will roll out in the premier class.Initially, the test was scheduled for this Thursday, but rain…
M-Sport weighs up WRC new car build as all options remain open
Partnering with a manufacturer or constructing its own all-new World Rally Championship car for 2028 are options on the table for M-Sport to continue in rallying’s top tier.The Ford squad’s future in the WRC beyond 2026 is yet to be officially confirmed, although it is expected…
Aprilia opens new development path in MotoGP with “elephant ears” aero
Aprilia once again turned heads with its new aerodynamic solutions at the Jerez test, amid a fierce fight with Ducati for the 2026 MotoGP title.Next year’s MotoGP regulations aim to reduce the impact of aerodynamics on the 850cc bikes, reflecting a growing sense that current…
Yamaha’s Jerez MotoGP updates improve rider feeling but don’t bring performance
Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha’s suite of updates for the Jerez MotoGP test improved the front-end feeling but did not deliver a direct performance gain.In a bid to get its troubled V4 programme back on track, Yamaha introduced several new components at the first in-season test…
Yamaha’s Jerez MotoGP updates improve rider feeling but don’t bring performance
Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha’s suite of updates for the Jerez MotoGP test improved the front-end feeling but did not deliver a direct performance gain.In a bid to get its troubled V4 programme back on track, Yamaha introduced several new components at the first in-season test…
How Dani Sordo brings «different ideas» to Hyundai’s WRC Toyota chase
Dani Sordo brought new ideas and a “breath of fresh air” to Hyundai amid its ongoing battle to find answers for its performance struggles in the World Rally Championship, according to team boss Andrew Wheatley.Struggles extracting consistent speed from the i20 N Rally1, which has…
Aprilia stars hail performance jump in Jerez test
Aprilia MotoGP riders have said that the Italian marque took a step forward during the Monday test at Jerez.Factory rider Jorge Martin and Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez agreed that progress had been made in the first in-season test of the year, in which three Aprilia…
