Miguel Oliveira “surprised” by Yamaha MotoGP axe, thought decision may go his way
Miguel Oliveira has admitted that he was “surprised” by Yamaha’s decision to invoke a performance clause in his contract and drop him from Pramac’s 2026 MotoGP line-up.On Thursday, Yamaha announced that Jack Miller will remain at its satellite squad for a second consecutive season, partnering…
Jack Miller secures new Pramac Yamaha contract for MotoGP 2026
Yamaha has announced that Jack Miller will remain at Pramac for the 2026 MotoGP season and partner World Superbike Championship star Toprak Razgatlioglu.As reported by Motorsport.com last month, Miller has been given the nod over current team-mate Miguel Oliveira after months of speculation over the team’s line-up.The…
MotoGP will not intervene to “stop” Marc Marquez’s dominance, says CEO
MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta has assured that Dorna will not intervene to “stop” Marc Marquez’s absolute dominance in the world championship, adding that the 32-year-old is not getting “the global importance he deserves».On Wednesday, Ezpeleta attended the launch event for the 2025 Catalan Grand Prix…
Luca Marini has “really high expectations” from Honda for 2026 MotoGP season
Luca Marini says he has “really high expectations” from Honda for the 2026 MotoGP season after being impressed by the progress he has witnessed so far this year.The factory HRC squad has enjoyed a strong run of form since MotoGP returned from summer break, with…
Marc Marquez would “hate” Barcelona if it weren’t his home MotoGP track
Marc Marquez has described Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as “one of the hardest” tracks for him, adding that he would hate it if it wasn’t his home MotoGP venue.Six-time MotoGP champion Marquez was born on September 17 1993 in Cervera, a town located just 85km west…
How the 2026 MotoGP grid is shaping up
Following a slew of announcements at the start of the week, the 2026 MotoGP grid is virtually complete.Honda kicked off the latest round of rider news by confirming that Luca Marini will stay at its factory squad next year, while Johann Zarco will likewise be…
How far has Francesco Bagnaia fallen behind compared to last year in MotoGP?
Two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia made a striking admission last month when he revealed his race time in the Austrian Grand Prix was 12 seconds slower than in 2024. Remarkably, this year’s winner Marc Marquez completed the distance in exactly the same time Bagnaia had…
Marc Marquez’s crash tally halves in 2025 as Ducati steadies MotoGP star
Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has never been shy about admitting that his DNA pushes him to seek the limit of the bike almost every time he takes to the track. That tendency usually makes him prone to more crashes, and he has ended most…
VR46 Ducati retains Franco Morbidelli for 2026 MotoGP season
Franco Morbidelli will remain at VR46 Ducati for a second consecutive season in MotoGP after signing a contract extension for 2026.Morbidelli’s journey with the squad owned by his mentor and seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi began at the start of this year after Pramac left…
Could Lancia make a return to the WRC?
Images have begun circulating online of what appears to be a new Lancia rally car in development.The Italian car maker, winner of a record 10 WRC constructors’ titles (1974-1976, 1983, 1987-1992), has returned to competitive rallying this year with its all-new two-wheel drive Ypsilon Rally4…
