Marco Bezzecchi winning Australian GP “very difficult” despite record MotoGP pace
Aprilia feels it would be “very difficult” for Marco Bezzecchi to win the Australian Grand Prix with a double long lap penalty, despite him showing record-breaking MotoGP pace in practice.Having been in dominant form all weekend in Indonesia earlier this month, Bezzecchi carried that form…
Francesco Bagnaia leads calls to move Australian MotoGP race to Saturday
Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia is leading calls for MotoGP to move the Australian Grand Prix to Saturday amid concerns over strong winds forecast for Sunday at Phillip Island.Bagnaia said he plans to raise the issue with the safety commission, as wind is expected to reach up…
Ducati considers handing Nicolo Bulega MotoGP debut, replacing Marc Marquez at Portimao
With Marc Marquez unlikely to return at the Portuguese Grand Prix in three weeks, Ducati is considering giving its World Superbike Championship rider Nicolo Bulega a chance in the MotoGP.Bulega signed a two-season contract with Ducati in May this year as a WSBK rider and…
Elfyn Evans hit with WRC Central Europe penalty for contact with hay bale
World Rally Championship title contender Elfyn Evans has been handed a five-second penalty after making contact with a hay bale during the opening stage of the Central European Rally.Evans, co-driven by Scott Martin, clouted a hay bale that formed part of a chicane during the…
WRC Central Europe: Sebastien Ogier edges into early lead
Sebastien Ogier moved into an early lead over title rival Kalle Rovanpera after the opening two stages of the World Rally Championship’s return to asphalt at the Central European Rally.Ogier, seeking a record-equalling ninth world title, continued his impressive form by setting the pace in…
Sebastien Ogier reacts to Kalle Rovanpera’s “huge” single-seater challenge
Sebastien Ogier will be among those cheering on Kalle Rovanpera as he tackles the “huge” challenge posed by making the transition from the World Rally Championship to single-seater racing in 2026. Eight-time world rally champion Ogier is no stranger in switching to top level circuit racing,…
Marc Marquez in “no hurry” to make MotoGP return, reveals Alex
Gresini rider Alex Marquez says his brother Marc Marquez is in “no hurry” to return to racing after his shoulder injury, having already clinched the 2025 MotoGP title.The older Marquez was an innocent victim when Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi misjudged his braking on the opening lap…
Oliver Solberg “dreams” of full-time WRC seat as Kalle Rovanpera speculation swirls
Oliver Solberg is hoping to have clarity on his World Rally Championship future in the coming weeks having emerged as a leading contender to replace Kalle Rovanpera at Toyota for 2026. Toyota has a vacancy in its driver line-up for next season following the news that…
Fabio Quartararo sensing “opportunity” for Yamaha in MotoGP Australian GP
Fabio Quartararo sees a major opportunity for Yamaha in this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, with several leading MotoGP riders absent from the race.Newly crowned 2025 champion Marc Marquez will miss the next two rounds at Phillip Island and Sepang, having broken his shoulder in a…
Francesco Bagnaia: My career can start and finish at Ducati
Francesco Bagnaia says he can finish his MotoGP career with Ducati despite his ongoing struggles with the GP25 leading to question marks over his future with the team.Bagnaia has led the Borgo Panigale team in its most successful era in MotoGP, winning back-to-back titles on…
