Ai Ogura claimed his first MotoGP victory at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen, becoming the first Japanese rider to win in the premier class since Makoto Tamada in 2004. While Trackhouse Aprilia celebrated a one-two finish, crashed Marco Bezzecchi lost the championship lead to Jorge Martin.
Francesco Bagnaia leaves Ducati after eight years and will ride for Aprilia Racing from 2027. His contract runs through the end of 2030, making the double world champion the only MotoGP rider with such a long-term commitment.
Marco Bezzecchi will not compete in the Czech Grand Prix race. The FIM MotoGP Stewards suspended the Aprilia rider after he clashed with track marshals following his sprint crash in Brno.
At the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park, Marc Marquez scored the 100th victory of his career and held off Pedro Acosta after an intense battle. The race lost its championship leader in the very first corner when Jorge Martin crashed into his Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi.
Behind Aprilia’s one-two finish at Mugello lay the weekend’s truly compelling stories. Marc Marquez made a career statement, his future teammate Pedro Acosta took a lesson away, and the title fight gained a new dynamic.
Raul Fernandez has won the sprint at the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello, celebrating his first sprint victory in MotoGP. The Trackhouse Aprilia rider beat teammate Jorge Martin and home favourite Fabio Di Giannantonio, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi finished fourth without a podium place.
The 2024 world champion experiences the most difficult weekend of his MotoGP career in Barcelona. Six crashes, zero points and a trip to hospital sum up a Catalunya visit that leaves marks both physically and in the championship standings.
The North West 200 is heading into one of the most exciting editions in recent history. From May 6 to 9, 2026, some of the world’s best road racers battle for nine victories across four race classes on the 14.3-kilometre coastal course between Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine.
At the annual MotoGP gala dinner on the eve of the Spanish GP in Jerez, the manufacturers’ tables remained empty. Yamaha, Aprilia, and KTM did not show up, while Ducati and Honda sent only lower-ranking representatives. The result: promoter MotoGP SEG switches strategy and now negotiates individually with each manufacturer.
At the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, Alex Marquez claims his second consecutive home victory. His brother Marc Marquez retires after a heavy crash on lap three. Ducati’s factory team endures a disastrous Sunday with a double DNF.
Jorge Martin owes the Spaniard a crucial piece of advice during the most difficult phase of his career. Mick Doohan calls it a “legendary” achievement. And Marquez himself knows: eventually, his body will have the final say.
MotoGP 2027 with 850 cc and Pirelli tyres: Acosta warns of shorter careers, Yamaha has scored just 9 points after three races, Alex Marquez stays at Ducati.
Ducati has brought its 850 cc prototype for the 2027 MotoGP season onto the track in public for the first time. At the same time, the factory is fighting tyre problems and an unusual weak phase in the ongoing season.
The 2026 MotoGP season faces a forced break after just three Grands Prix. Between postponed races, intense private training sessions, and new aerodynamic solutions, the paddock is anything but quiet.
MotoGP heads toward one of its biggest upheavals as Aprilia dominates, Ducati battles a severe tire problem, and the seat reshuffling for the 2027 850cc era gains momentum. Featuring an engine expert returning from Honda to KTM, a possible Ducati dream team, and a Superbike star locked out of the top class.
Three race weekends into the 2026 MotoGP season, the premier class of motorcycle racing is as unpredictable as ever. World champion Marc Marquez cannot find his old form, Aprilia has shifted the balance of power, Yamaha is deeper in crisis than ever, and with the upcoming switch to Pirelli tires from 2027, the next upheaval is already on the horizon.
Saturday at the US Grand Prix in Austin descends into chaos. Marc Marquez receives a long lap penalty after a crash with Fabio di Giannantonio, Pedro Acosta loses his podium due to tire pressure and two riders are penalized for impeding in qualifying.
At the first Brazilian GP in over 20 years, crumbling asphalt in Goiania overshadows the sporting performances. Marco Bezzecchi claims his fourth consecutive Sunday win as the track sparks heated debate among riders.
Motorcycle patents reveal the future: Yamaha E-Turbo, Honda evasion system, BMW Flettner rotors, KTM range extender – this page covers all key patents and future technologies in the motorcycle industry.
The 2026 motorcycle year brings a wealth of new releases – from completely new models to major overhauls, fresh colors, and technical updates. This overview page summarizes all the important motorcycle news for 2026 and is continuously updated.
