Pedro Acosta ‘barely makes it through’ to Q2 after “unexpected” crash in French GP practice
Pedro Acosta admitted he ‘barely made it through’ to Q2 at the French Grand Prix after a late crash in Friday Practice left him in the danger zone.The factory KTM MotoGP rider was on course to set the quickest lap of the session when he…
Marc Marquez: ‘It’s not that the others are going faster, it’s that I’m going slower’
After hitting a new low for 2026 at Le Mans on Friday, Marc Marquez is sticking to the same explanation for his troubles that he has offered in previous races. The nine-time world champion insists that he is the problem, not the bike.In Practice for…
What’s behind Honda’s pace-setting speed in French GP practice
Honda caused a stir on the opening day of the MotoGP French Grand Prix by topping the times across the two practice sessions.While Honda was always expected to be competitive at Le Mans following Johann Zarco’s brilliant wet-weather victory there last year, its pace on…
Guenther Steiner: ‘Maverick Vinales must stay away until he is 100% fit’
Tech3 KTM boss Guenther Steiner has said that Maverick Vinales will likely only return to action at the Italian Grand Prix after telling him to recover fully before another comeback.Vinales has come in for criticism for his enthusiasm to return to action following a shoulder…
MotoGP clarifies pitlane entry rules after Marc Marquez Jerez controversy
MotoGP Race Direction issued a clarification to its pitlane entry regulations ahead of this weekend’s French Grand Prix at Circuit de la Sarthe following the controversy surrounding Marc Marquez’s actions during the Jerez sprint race.The revised guidance is designed to prevent riders from exploiting the…
MotoGP French GP: Johann Zarco wows home fans with fastest Friday practice time
Johann Zarco raised his home crowd’s hopes of a repeat French Grand Prix victory by going fastest in practice on Friday afternoon at Le Mans.Riding an LCR Honda, as he did on his way to victory on the wet Bugatti circuit a year ago, Zarco…
Who is Jonas Folger: A forgotten man returns to MotoGP
When Tech3 decided to replace the injured Maverick Vinales with Jonas Folger for this weekend’s French Grand Prix, the news came as something of a surprise for a man who might have been forgiven for thinking he had long since ridden his last race at…
2026 MotoGP French Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Le Mans is always a highlight on the MotoGP calendar. Over 300,000 fans walked through the gates last year to watch home hero Johann Zarco take an unlikely win for Honda in treacherous conditions.With more rain expected this weekend, particularly on Sunday, there could be…
Liberty says Miami would be “logical» destination for second MotoGP US race
Liberty Media says MotoGP is continuing to evaluate options for a second race in the United States, with Miami emerging as a potential destination.The US has long been viewed as a key growth market for MotoGP, with discussions about a second American round beginning long…
Liberty Media reports MotoGP’s revenue and losses for first quarter of 2026
Liberty Media has published its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, revealing that its newly-acquired MotoGP business posted a loss of $24million.Following its takeover by Liberty last year MotoGP has been consolidated within the Formula 1 Group, with its financial performance now publicly…
