Japan’s MotoGP podium drought is over: The history behind Ai Ogura’s breakthrough
Ai Ogura’s third place at the French Grand Prix was the first MotoGP podium for a Japanese rider since 2012. The result finally ended the longest barren run for the country since Hideo Kanaya opened its rostrum account at the 1973 French GP. It’s worth taking a…
Marc Marquez undergoes double surgery after nasty French GP crash
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez underwent two successful operations on Sunday morning after flying back to Madrid during the French Grand Prix weekend.The factory Ducati rider was forced to withdraw from the remainder of the Le Mans round after breaking his foot in a nasty…
Jorge Martin’s French GP win comes one year after Aprilia contract saga
The timing of Jorge Martin’s first MotoGP victory as an Aprilia rider at the French Grand Prix could hardly have been more symbolic.It was exactly a year ago at Le Mans that Martin and his manager Albert Valera stunned the Aprilia management by informing them…
WRC Portugal: Thierry Neuville ends Hyundai’s victory drought
Thierry Neuville emerged from the final day drama to win Rally Portugal and claim his and Hyundai’s first win of the 2026 World Rally Championship season.The 2024 world champion was firmly in the victory battle throughout the 23 gravel stages, but appeared set to finish…
MotoGP French GP: Jorge Martin leads Aprilia podium sweep
Aprilia scored its first MotoGP podium lock-out after Jorge Martin led factory team-mate Marco Bezzecchi and Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura at the French Grand Prix on Sunday. Martin struck a psychological blow by hunting down and passing Bezzecchi, whom he had yet to defeat in a Sunday race…
WRC Portugal: Thierry Neuville inherits lead as Sebastien Ogier suffers penultimate stage puncture
Thierry Neuville inherited the Rally Portugal lead with one stage remaining after World Rally Championship title holder Sebastien Ogier suffered a puncture on the penultimate stage.Ogier headed into stage 22 seemingly on course to score an eighth career Rally Portugal victory, equipped with a 17.3s…
Fabio di Giannantonio commits to KTM and opens the door for Nicolo Bulega at VR46
Fabio Di Giannantonio has reached an agreement to race for the factory KTM team in the 2027 MotoGP season — opening the door for Nicolo Bulega at VR46.The 27-year-old, who until now had been contracted by Ducati while racing for VR46, had set Friday of…
WRC Rally Portugal organisers fined for stage security breach
Rally Portugal organisers have been issued a suspended €15,000 fine and a reprimand following a security breach that resulted in two unauthorised vehicles entering a live stage of the World Rally Championship event.Friday’s second pass through the famous Arganil test (stage seven) was halted after…
WRC Portugal: Sebastien Ogier storms back into lead as Oliver Solberg’s charge unravels
Reigning world rally champion Sébastien Ogier delivered a wet weather masterclass as the Toyota driver reclaimed the Rally Portugal lead after Oliver Solberg lost ground to a puncture and spin. The nine-time world champion once again outlined his class in tricky conditions to end Saturday’s…
MotoGP French GP: Full starting grid after Marc Marquez’s withdrawal
Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia will start the French Grand Prix from pole position after topping Saturday’s qualifying session at Le Mans.It was the Italian’s first pole position since last year’s Malaysian Grand Prix, as well as the second for Ducati in 2026 following Marc…
