MotoGP will no longer race at Phillip Island from 2027. The Australian Grand Prix is moving to Adelaide, where a street circuit will be used for the first time in the history of the Motorcycle World Championship.
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The government of the Australian state of Victoria has rejected a request from MotoGP promoters to move the Australian Grand Prix from Phillip Island to Albert Park in Melbourne. At the same time, the state government is promising additional funding for the modernization of the track infrastructure.
With the renaming of Dorna Sports to MotoGP Sport Entertainment SL, a new phase in the commercial organization of the Motorcycle World Championship will begin in 2026. Following Liberty Media’s entry with a billion-dollar investment, the rights holder’s structure will be fundamentally realigned.
MotoGP has published its test calendar for 2026, creating conditions for the first time that are clearly aimed at the 2027 rule revolution. At the same time, injuries and unresolved contract issues are shaping the sporting situation ahead of the start of the season.
KTM and its customer team Tech3 have unveiled their MotoGP bikes for the 2026 season in a joint online presentation. Visually, much remains familiar, but in sporting terms, the Austrian manufacturer is under considerable pressure.
The 2026 MotoGP season is shaping up to be a special one for several world champions and established top riders. Contract situations, injuries, and new constellations in the paddock could have long-term effects on the balance of power in the premier class.
The family conflict between Valentino Rossi and his father has escalated into a legal dispute. At the heart of the matter are allegations against Graziano Rossi’s long-term partner, while Rossi himself emphasizes that it is not about money, but about concern and alienation.
The 2025 MotoGP season and the outlook for 2026 show a premier class caught between personnel changes, technical limitations, and an era that is coming to an end. Voices from riders and legends paint a picture of equal treatment, motivation, and open power relations.
Pedro Acosta is now an integral part of KTM Racing history. The Spaniard’s Moto2 world championship bike from the 2023 season has been officially added to the Heroes Level in the KTM Motohall.
Preparations for the 2026 MotoGP season are in full swing, especially in the Ducati camp. While world champion Marc Marquez is back in intensive training after his injury break, a serious accident involving Fermin Aldeguer has put a damper on things early on.
Toprak Razgatlioglu is preparing for his first year in MotoGP and has already set himself clear goals. His focus is on none other than Marc Marquez, whom the Superbike World Champion wants to challenge in the long term.
MotoGP is facing a major upheaval, as new technical regulations requiring 850cc engines will come into effect in 2027. At the same time, speculation is rife as to whether new manufacturers will enter the premier class of motorcycle racing.
During an international raid in Mexico, investigators discovered an extraordinary collection of historic and modern racing motorcycles. The seized machines are attributed to one of the FBI’s most wanted criminals and are considered one of the most spectacular collections of its kind.
Italian manufacturer Ducati suffered a serious theft last fall. Racing parts for MotoGP and Superbike worth around €200,000 were stolen, but have since been recovered by the police.
An original MotoGP racing motorcycle from private ownership will go under the hammer in early 2026. Aleix Espargaró is parting ways with his personal Aprilia RS-GP 20, a key bike in the Italian manufacturer’s development phase.
The discussion about a possible ban on seat winglets in MotoGP has been put on hold for the time being. A decision has been postponed because the manufacturers were unable to reach a unanimous agreement.
MotoGP is facing far-reaching rule changes, while prominent riders such as Marc Marquez and Johann Zarco are making headlines with personal developments. In addition, a curious theft in the paddock is attracting additional attention.
Marco Bezzecchi looks back on a successful 2025 MotoGP season and analyzes the extraordinary consistency of world champion Marc Marquez. In statements made during conversations with SPEEDWEEK.com author Manuel Pecino, he explains why the Ducati star dominated despite setbacks.
Exciting developments are on the horizon for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP seasons. In addition to the Marquez brothers’ plans for the future, the focus is on Raul Fernandez’s rise and a special charity campaign involving Valentino Rossi.
Statements by Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta are stirring up discussion about possible MotoGP city races. New impetus from Liberty Media is reinforcing considerations as to whether selected Formula 1 tracks could be considered as venues.