MotoGP

World champion Marco Bezzecchi and Ducati teammate Francesco Bagnaia both dismissed Marc Marquez’s suggestion that he will be below his best at the Italian Grand Prix after recent foot and shoulder surgery. Bagnaia expects a fighting Marquez Bagnaia told reporters that if Marquez is on the grid, it means he feels capable of contesting at the front, […]

Ducati will aim to extend its Mugello dominance as the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix kicks off on 31 May 2026 at the historic Tuscan circuit. Factory hopes and rival threats After four consecutive home‑victories, the Italian marque enters the weekend with Franch‑isco Bagnaia seeking a third straight win, while Marc Marquez returns after missing the Catalan round and […]

Marc Marquez revealed that he was literally “frozen” while watching his brother Alex’s severe accident during the Catalan MotoGP sprint. What happened to Alex Marquez While leading the 12‑lap sprint, Alex Marquez, riding for Gresini Racing on a Ducati, was gaining on leader Pedro Acosta when the factory KTM ahead suffered a sudden technical failure. The […]

Cal Crutchlow confirmed his return to MotoGP at the Italian Grand Prix, stepping in for the injured Johann Zarco after a three‑year hiatus. Why LCR needed a last‑minute replacement Zarco broke his knee during the Catalan Grand Prix restart, leaving LCR Honda with few options. Both of Honda’s test riders—Aleix Espargaró, sidelined by his own crash, and Takaaki Nakagami, […]

MotoGP could ban spare bikes from the 2027 season, restricting every rider to a single fully assembled machine. Riders condemn the one‑bike proposal Spanish rookie Pedro Acosta warned that a mandatory single bike would erase the safety net that allows a rider to re‑enter a race after a crash or a technical glitch, citing his […]

Medical director Dr Angel Charte has granted Marc Marquez clearance to compete at the Italian Grand Prix, pending a post‑session fitness assessment on Friday morning. Fitness verification and weekend schedule Following the opening practice, Marquez will undergo the standard health evaluation that determines whether he can continue racing through the rest of the Mugello weekend. Only after […]

Jorge Martin will line up at Mugello with a minor right‑foot ligament injury after a 200 km/h crash during the post‑Catalan Grand Prix test in Barcelona. Crash dynamics and medical findings The Aprilia rider suffered a high‑speed low‑side in Turn 12, catapulting his bike into the air fence before it rebounded across the gravel trap, narrowly missing the […]

Monster Energy will replace Red Bull as Aprilia’s title sponsor, forcing 2024 world champion Jorge Martín to suspend his long‑standing Red Bull partnership. Deal scope and commencement The Noale‑based factory plans to formalise the arrangement this Thursday, with the agreement projected to run through at least the end of 2028. Although final terms are still being polished, […]

LCR and Honda have confirmed Cal Crutchlow will replace the injured Johann Zarco at the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello this weekend. Decision shaped by rider availability and development priorities Following Zarco’s serious crash in Barcelona, the French rider remains awaiting surgery, prompting LCR to draw on its most decorated former competitor. Although Honda lists Takaaki Nakagami […]

Valentino Rossi’s highly anticipated return to the MotoGP paddock in Barcelona proved to be a game-changer for his team, VR46, with riders Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio praising the legend’s invaluable feedback. Morbidelli highlighted Rossi’s exceptional eye for detail, which allowed him to identify areas where the 31-year-old rider was struggling, including entry and […]