How Liberty Media’s immersion in MotoGP intensified at Misano
A delegation from Liberty Media and members of an auditing firm attended the San Marino Grand Prix which has outlined the new strategy for MotoGP following its takeover.It has been three months since the European Commission authorised Liberty Media’s acquisition of 84% of Dorna. Three…
Pirelli buoyed by MotoGP tyre test ahead of 2027 takeover
New 2027 MotoGP rubber supplier Pirelli has pronounced itself pleased after its first on-track test with premier class prototypes went ahead at Misano on Tuesday.The Italian company, which replaces Michelin as the control tyre manufacturer after next season, completed a sprint simulation, among other experiments.In…
Analysis: Honda brings new fairing and ‘spoon’ to Misano test
Honda focused on aerodynamics in Monday’s Misano test, with LCR rider Johann Zarco appearing on track in the morning session with a new carbon fibre fairing.The main addition was the new inlet, which is easily recognisable because it is made from ‘rapid-prototyping material’ and is…
Why rescuing Francesco Bagnaia is no longer in Ducati’s hands
Francesco Bagnaia’s disastrous weekend at Misano marked the lowest point yet for the most successful rider in Ducati’s history. The Italian is being reminded by the factory that the crisis of confidence paralysing him comes from within himself, not from the machine he rides.Bagnaia’s affable…
Why rescuing Francesco Bagnaia is no longer in Ducati’s hands
Francesco Bagnaia’s disastrous weekend at Misano marked the lowest point yet for the most successful rider in Ducati’s history. The Italian is being reminded by the factory that the crisis of confidence paralysing him comes from within himself, not from the machine he rides.Bagnaia’s affable…
Jack Miller fined for riding the wrong way after San Marino GP to give gloves to a fan
Jack Miller racked up a €2000 fine for riding the wrong way after the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix to offer his race gloves to a lucky fan.The Pramac rider had spotted a fan holding a banner during the formation lap, offering a free beer…
Pedro Acosta tops final in-season MotoGP test at Misano
Factory KTM rider Pedro Acosta led the way in the final in-season test of 2025 at Misano, as Yamaha extensively trialled its new V4-powered MotoGP bike.Acosta was among the first riders to hit the track, grabbing the top spot from the Tech3-run RC16 of Enea…
Kalle Rovanpera: We need wins for WRC title chance after Rally Chile setback
Kalle Rovanpera says wins will be required from the final rounds of the World Rally Championship season to stand any chance of lifting a third world title.The Toyota driver headed into last weekend’s Rally Chile sitting second in the standings seven points adrift, but left…
Fabio Quartararo feeling “worse” on Yamaha’s V4 MotoGP bike: It won’t solve all our issues
Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha’s V4-powered M1 won’t solve all its troubles in MotoGP after admitting that he feels “worse” on the new bike than its predecessor.The 2021 world champion made the comment after finishing 17th in the morning test session in Misano, just over a…
Brad Binder offers theory on KTM’s recurring chain issues in San Marino GP
Brad Binder believes that striking Misano’s high kerbs at the wrong moment may have caused the unusual chain failures that struck both him and KTM MotoGP team-mate Pedro Acosta over the San Marino Grand Prix weekend.KTM endured one of its worst-performing weekends of the 2025…
