Guenther Steiner finalizing purchase of Tech3 MotoGP team
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner is finalizing the purchase of the Tech3 MotoGP team, Motorsport.com has learned.Sources close to both parties estimate the deal, involving the structure founded in 1990 by Herve Poncharal and Guy Coulon, at just over €20million.Tech3 made its…
Why Alex Marquez isn’t worried he’s tumbling out of MotoGP’s title fight
Alex Marquez is having his best season since stepping up to the MotoGP premier class in 2020 — the year of the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of injury saga that almost ended his brother’s career.After a gruelling spell with the factory Honda team and…
‘At Balaton, MotoGP bikes might not even use fifth gear’ – Alvaro Bautista
The MotoGP world championship returns in two weeks following its summer break, kicking off a series of five double-headers — 10 rounds in just three months.After a trip to Austria’s Red Bull Ring in mid-August, the MotoGP paddock will head to the relatively new Balaton…
Jorge Martin targets podium after injury hit his 2025 MotoGP prospects
Jorge Martin put the finishing touch on his 2024 season by stepping onto the podium MotoGP season finale in Barcelona – and duly sealed the world title.From then until the Czech Republic GP, more than eight months passed without Martin seeing a chequered flag. During…
How 2025 became Marc Marquez’s most dominant MotoGP season yet
With dazzling results, Marc Marquez is delivering the best version of himself as a MotoGP rider in 2025. The Italian has even surpassed his stats from 2019, which was widely regarded as he finest season until now – when he won his last title. The results…
Why Alex Rins can’t wait for Yamaha’s V4 engine
The tough time Alex Rins is going through since signing with Yamaha — coupled with MotoGP teams rushing to lock in riders from 2027 — means the Spaniard can’t afford to wait for the V4 engine to deliver him tools to perform.Rins tries to maintain…
Brazilian GP replaces Argentina in 2026 MotoGP calendar
MotoGP has released a 22-round calendar for its 2026 campaign with the Brazilian Grand Prix replacing Argentina in early March.Buriram will continue as the season opener until 2027, with next year’s Thai Grand Prix taking place on 27 February — 1 March.The major change for…
MotoGP constructors push for F1-style ‘Concorde Agreement’
MotoGP’s manufacturers have come together with the collective aim of securing a new framework from promoter Dorna and getting a larger share of income from the championship’s commercial rights.According to information obtained by Motorsport.com, the five constructors held a meeting last weekend at the Czech Grand…
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s Czech Grand Prix
Winner: ApriliaOn Friday, it looked like Aprilia was going to be in trouble. The first day of the Czech GP weekend was unconvincing to say the least, with Marco Bezzecchi crashing twice. Returning champion Jorge Martin took things easy, understandably, in the first practice session,…
Luca Marini gets new Honda MotoGP deal for 2026
Luca Marini has signed a new contract with Honda’s MotoGP factory team, staying onboard alongside Joan Mir until the end of the current regulations cycle, Motorsport.com has learned.Having made his MotoGP debut in 2021, starting with three seasons at VR46 Ducati, Marini joined HRC last…
