Brno Circuit

Francesco Bagnaia captured a 0.241‑second lead in the Czech Grand Prix sprint, his first in 2026, proving Ducati’s 2026 MotoGP machine can challenge for the title. Bagnaia’s Tactical Breakaway Starting from third, the Italian leveraged a clean launch to overtake pole‑sitters Ai Ogura and Fabio di Giannantonio on the straights leading to Turn 1. Throughout the […]

Pedro Acosta crash during the Czech Grand Prix sprint was triggered by a malfunctioning rear ride‑height device that jammed at the start of the race. Race Start and Early Battle Qualifying on the eighth grid spot, the KTM rider clawed two places before and engaged Aprilia leads from Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin. At the […]

Alex Marquez has announced that he will not compete in the Czech Grand Prix, opting to focus on his recovery after a crash at Barcelona. Qualifying and Withdrawal The Spanish rider, who represents Gresini Ducati, qualified 14th in Brno—a position below his typical form but understandable given his recent injury. Despite the decent pace, Marquez […]

Ai Ogura clinches pole with a blazing lap through the heat During Saturday’s Czech Grand Prix qualifying, Ai Ogura captured the front‑row by clocking a time that eclipsed all rivals, securing the Japanese rider’s first ever pole position on the grid. Ogura’s lap outpaced fellow Aprilia teammates Fabio Di Giannantonio and Francesco Bagnaia by over […]

KTM and its Tech3 satellite team are delaying the announcement of their 2027 rider lineup after Maverick Vinales voiced concerns about his contract status. Vinales Holds the Line‑Up in Limbo The 31‑year‑old rider expressed frustration that KTM had yet to confirm whether he would remain with Tech3 for the MotoGP rules reset. A clause in […]

Trackhouse Aprilia owner Justin Marks has stated he wants to keep Raul Fernández on the team for the 2027 MotoGP season. 2027 rider strategy overhaul Initially, the North American outfit planned to keep Japanese rider Ai Ogura as its anchor, but Ogura signed full‑time with Yamaha after delaying Marks’ offer. With Ogura gone, Marks turned to […]

Jorge Martin said front‑end tyre chatter shut him down, leaving him 0.6 seconds off Brno’s pace and stalling his bid for Q2. Practice Performance and Front‑Tyre Woes Friday’s session saw Martin clock an 11th‑fastest lap in Moto2, a result that missed a direct Q2 spot. His RS‑GP’s front tyre fed him a low‑confidence rhythm, keeping […]

Front Holeshot Ban Raises Safety Concerns MotoGP riders warn that banning only the front holeshot device this season could heighten first‑corner risks. The front holeshot, a trip‑speed regulator used exclusively at race starts, is slated for a swift outlawing at the British Grand Prix in August, a move that follows recent accidents at the first […]

Ai Ogura posted 1:51.735 in Friday’s practice at Brno, the fastest lap of the Czech Grand Prix and a record‑shattering benchmark for the circuit. Trackhouse Relentless on a Record‑Breaking Brno Starting the session, Ogura – the resulting rider for Trackhouse – matched the quartet of fresh KTM rubber to set the first sub‑1:53 time. He […]

MotoGP confirms no new city circuits on its radar beyond Adelaide. Adelaide street circuit status In 2027, the Australian Grand Prix will move from Phillip Island to a temporary track slicing through Adelaide’s city centre and Victoria Park, the very venue once home to Formula 1 between 1985 and 1995. The next‑generation 850cc machines will navigate […]