Hungarian GP

MotoGP grid spacing will be increased by three metres per row starting at the Sachsenring round on 12 July, a decision triggered by the catastrophic first‑corner crash at the Catalan Grand Prix. Safety concerns after the Barcelona incident The May pile‑up left Johann Zarco with a serious knee injury after his leg became lodged in Francesco Bagnaia’s Ducati […]

Aprilia MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix performances fell short this weekend, with riders citing aerodynamic balance, braking difficulties and rapidly shifting track conditions as key culprits. Qualifying gap highlights Aprilia’s struggles Marco Bezzecchi, the team’s top qualifier, could only manage sixth on the grid, more than six‑tenths of a second behind pole‑sitter Marc Marquez. Errors in his […]

Marc Marquez turned his pole position at the Balaton Park Circuit into a commanding Hungarian Grand Prix sprint victory, crossing the line 1.5 seconds ahead of Pedro Acosta. Strong start despite recent surgery Fresh off a double operation that addressed a battered right shoulder, the Spanish Ducati rider launched from the front of the grid […]

Marc Márquez clinched pole for the Hungarian Grand Prix with a 1:36.785 lap, edging out pre‑qualifying favourite Pedro Acosta by 0.053 seconds. Marquez’s final surge seals top spot After an early tumble for both Ducati riders at Turn 1, Márquez recovered, posted a second‑fast lap and then, with five minutes remaining on fresh soft tyres, delivered […]

Fabio Quartararo admitted he felt “heartbroken” after posting a practice lap more than a second off the pace at the Hungarian Grand Prix, leaving Yamaha outside the top ten on Friday. Yamaha’s package underperforms on the Balaton circuit The 4.1 km Balaton Park layout, with its lack of long straights, should have muted the shortcomings of Yamaha’s new […]

Pedro Acosta dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix practice on Friday, posting a 1:36.827 lap that left him 0.413 seconds ahead of the rest of the field. Quickest Times and Early Leaders Acosta seized the top spot late in the hour‑long session after a series of rapid laps, while teammate Fermin Aldeguer initially grabbed attention by electing […]

In a decisive move, the MotoGP Grand Prix Commission has codified the “Marquez rule,” obligating riders to stay within both white lines when entering the pit lane, eliminating any ambiguity that existed after the Spanish Grand Prix sprint. What triggered the amendment? During the Jerez sprint, rain‑soaked Marc Márquez crashed on the final corner while […]

Maverick Vinales has declared that his shoulder will heal completely and that he should not need to persuade anyone of his worthiness for a 2027 MotoGP seat. Injury saga and recent on‑track performance The Tech3 rider suffered a violent high‑side crash during German Grand Prix qualifying in July 2025, damaging his left shoulder. After a […]

Marc Marquez has ruled out any realistic hopes of standing on the podium at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Aprilia’s ascendancy reshapes the championship landscape Last season Ducati’s dominance evaporated as Aprilia seized the performance lead, turning the Balaton Park circuit into a new benchmark for the MotoGP field. The Spanish rider, who swept pole […]

Iker Lecuona will step onto the MotoGP grid at the Hungarian Grand Prix, filling the seat vacated by the injured Alex Marquez for Gresini Racing. Back on the premier‑class stage The Spanish rider’s appearance marks his first MotoGP start since the Qatar finale in 2023, where he substituted for Alex Rins with LCR Honda. After two seasons with […]