Brno Circuit

MotoGP 2027 is poised to prove a playground of change after a private nighttime test in Brno revealed that the new 850cc prototypes offer higher corner speeds but lower top speeds compared to the reigning 1000cc machines. Brno Test Gives Early Edge to Nearly Half the Grid Held behind closed doors at drivers’ request, the […]

Maverick Vinales says KTM will be solely responsible if he is forced out of MotoGP next season, after the Italian manufacturer failed to explain its plans and squeezed his options. Contracting Turmoil in the 850cc Era The 10‑time Grand Prix champion remains in a fog about his next year, with KTM’s binding clause keeping him […]

Massimo Rivola has warned that Aprilia must tighten its own operations before confronting the threat posed by Marc Marquez’s Ducati‑backed resurgence. Aprilia’s Internal Focus On the sidelines of the Dutch Grand Prix, the Italian CEO emphasised that mistakes by the factory riders are a bigger concern than any rival’s pace. Rivola said the team needs to […]

Ducati has officially signed Pedro Acosta for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, cementing a powerhouse duo with Marc Marquez in its works outfit. Ducati’s Strategic Boldness The reveal came two hours after Francesco Bagnaia’s exit, a timing that underscored the manufacturer’s aggressive planning as the 850cc era approaches. Negotiations stagnated until last Friday, delaying […]

Francesco Bagnaia will depart Ducati at the end of the 2026 MotoGP campaign and will switch to Aprilia in 2027, concluding his eight‑season spell with the factory outfit. Bagnaia’s Exit and the Arrival of Pedro Acosta Bagnaia’s move follows the decision to slot KTM talent Pedro Acosta into the role of Marc Márquez’s teammate on […]

Cal Crutchlow urged MotoGP organisers to embrace a formal weather protocol after a scorching sprint at the Czech Grand Prix, citing team‑wide fatigue and safety risks. MotoGP suffers extreme heat at Brno During the weekend at Brno Autodrom, temperatures spiked past 30 °C on Saturday and 33 °C on Sunday, while the racetrack bore over 55 °C. The Czech […]

Jorge Martin says the MotoGP title battle is now a duel between Aprilia and Ducati after the Czech Grand Prix double victory narrowed the gap at the front. Season‑Opening Momentum At the start of 2026, Aprilia appeared poised to outpace the field, with speculation that only Martin and teammate Marco Bezzecchi could challenge the leaders. […]

Franco Morbidelli slipped to 14th place in the Czech Grand Prix, deepening his struggles in MotoGP. During the Sunday session the Ducati rider admitted he had “maximised everything” yet “had no grip at all.” He highlighted that even after a strong start and a sharper pace early in the weekend, the race result reflected the persistent lack […]

The first MotoGP 2027 test, featuring 850cc engines and Pirelli tyres, wrapped up Monday at Brno Autodrom, with Aprilia delivering the fastest laps while Marc Marquez slipped into a minor crash. 850cc MotoGP Test Delivers Early Results Closed‑door sessions at Brno occurred just after the Czech GP, taking advantage of a well-rubbered track. Ambient temperatures were […]

Honda rider Joan Mir confirmed that the factory team’s decision to let him and Luca Marini test the 2027 MotoGP machine and Pirelli tyres at Brno was a “smart move.” Factory Riders Get Early Access to 2027 Prototype During the Czech Grand Prix weekend, Mir highlighted how the two factory riders have spent four years shaping the […]