Everything we learned in a mixed up Friday at the MotoGP Indonesian GP
The opening day of track running at the Indonesian Grand Prix threw up plenty of surprises, as the established form book of the 2025 MotoGP season was tossed aside.The fastest time at the end of pPractice was set by Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi, and while that…
Maverick Vinales considers withdrawing from remaining MotoGP races to recover
Maverick Vinales says he is considering sitting out further races after this weekend’s Indonesian Grand Prix to recover from a shoulder injury, and may withdraw from the rest of the MotoGP season if necessary.Vinales suffered the first major injury of his premier class career at…
Pedro Acosta casts doubt on factory Ducati struggles in Indonesian GP
KTM’s Pedro Acosta doesn’t believe Indonesian Grand Prix practice results reflect the true pecking order, backing Ducati to rebound over the remainder of the MotoGP weekend.Just a week after celebrating a 1-2 finish and the riders’ title at the Japanese Grand Prix, the factory Ducati…
Luca Marini eyes MotoGP front row as Honda makes strong start at Indonesian GP
Factory Honda rider Luca Marini believes he can qualify on the front row at the Indonesian Grand Prix following another positive day for the fast-improving Japanese marque.Marini topped Friday morning’s first practice at Mandalika, then featured prominently near the top of the timesheets throughout second…
Marc Marquez after double Indonesia crash and Q1 blow: «I want to get this weekend over with»
Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Marc Marquez admitted he simply wants to get through the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend after suffering two crashes in Friday practice and being forced into Q1 for the first time in 2025.The Mandalika International Circuit has been one of the weakest…
Ducati “surprised” by VR46 claims over Francesco Bagnaia’s GP24 test
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi is “surprised” by Uccio Salucci’s comments about Francesco Bagnaia’s Misano test, as the factory team continues to insist on a vague line about the Italian having ridden a VR46 GP24 that day.The test preceded a return to form for Bagnaia,…
Jorge Martin to make MotoGP return in Malaysia at the earliest
Aprilia boss Paolo Bonora has confirmed that injured factory rider Jorge Martin will miss the Australian Grand Prix in two weeks.Martin’s latest injury drama began in the sprint race in Japan last weekend, when he lost control under braking, clattered into team-mate Marco Bezzecchi and…
Pedro Acosta not frustrated over no MotoGP wins: “When it’s meant to happen, it will”
KTM young gun Pedro Acosta insists he isn’t frustrated by the lack of a race win as he nears the end of his second season in MotoGP.Acosta was hailed as the next big star when he made his MotoGP debut at the age of just…
Francesco Bagnaia admits tech throwbacks but won’t confirm Ducati GP24 rumours
Francesco Bagnaia has stopped short of confirming rumours that testing a VR46 GP24 Ducati prompted last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix victory – but admitted that ‘items used in the past’ led to the dramatic turn in form.While it is clear that Bagnaia’s breakthrough came at…
Miguel Oliveira open to Aprilia MotoGP test role despite BMW WSBK deal
Miguel Oliveira says the door on a possible MotoGP test role in 2026 is not closed, despite the news that he will be racing in WSBK next year.Oliveira had lost his Pramac Yamaha MotoGP race seat for next season, following the extension of Jack Miller’s…
