The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is making its racing history permanently accessible to the public for the first time. The FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum in Switzerland will open its doors to visitors on February 18.
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Under this tag you will find articles related to national and international motorcycle racing. This includes race reports, analyses, background information and developments involving riders, teams and manufacturers.
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After a difficult performance at the official MotoGP preseason test in Sepang, Yamaha has come to a mixed conclusion. The new V4 motorcycle shows progress in terms of handling, but still has significant room for improvement in terms of engine performance.
With the OMT 450c, a Swiss engineering company presents an uncompromising flat track racing motorcycle that features a variably adjustable carbon frame. The approach is clearly aimed at racing and is set to prove itself in the Flat Track World Championship from 2026.
The final MotoGP test of 2026 in Sepang provides initial indications of the balance between Ducati, Aprilia, and their pursuers. Alex Marquez, Ducati, and Yamaha are particularly in focus after three intense days.
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.
The second day of the official 2026 MotoGP test in Sepang was overshadowed by a major setback for Yamaha. While Honda attracted attention with a fastest lap time, the other manufacturers worked on the basics rather than fast laps in what were sometimes difficult conditions.
Aprilia Racing has officially confirmed the extension of Marco Bezzecchi’s contract for several years. Instead of a traditional announcement, the team opted for a deliberately staged and unusual form of announcement.
The first official pre-season test for MotoGP 2026 in Sepang begins with Marc Marquez setting the fastest time on his comeback after injury. At the same time, a crash by Fabio Quartararo causes an early setback for the Yamaha program.
Honda is the last manufacturer in the MotoGP field to unveil its factory colors for the 2026 season. The RC213V ridden by Joan Mir and Luca Marini remains largely unchanged in appearance and is set to build on last year’s positive development.
The traditional Walderstown Road Races will celebrate their comeback in 2026, expanding the Irish road racing calendar to a total of nine events. The return of the event known as the Race of the South marks the revival of a classic with a long history.
Shortly after the shakedown in Sepang, LCR Honda unveiled its MotoGP bikes for the 2026 season. Noteworthy developments include the end of the long-standing partnership with Idemitsu and a new color scheme for rookie Diogo Moreira.
There has been an unusual change of ownership in MotoGP. The KTM Tech3 team has been taken over entirely by a group of investors led by Günther Steiner, which also includes Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly.
The 2026 MotoGP Shakedown in Sepang has concluded, providing initial insights into the manufacturers’ development status. Honda test rider Aleix Espargaro topped the timesheets after three intensive days.
On the second day of the 2026 MotoGP Shakedown in Sepang, Yamaha’s regular riders joined the action for the first time. Jack Miller topped the timesheets, preventing the Espargaro brothers from taking another one-two lead.
The MotoGP rider market remains in flux, and at Ducati, there are growing indications of a far-reaching personnel decision. Pedro Acosta is set to ride alongside Marc Marquez from 2027, while Francesco Bagnaia is apparently exploring new options.
The MotoGP Shakedown in Sepang marks the sporting start of the 2026 season. On the first day of testing, Honda sets the fastest time with Aleix Espargaro, while Ducati causes a stir with its eye-catching new fairing.
The MotoGP rider market for the 2027 season is taking shape exceptionally early. With Fabio Quartararo and Jorge Martin, two world champions are at the center of a development that is fundamentally realigning Honda and Yamaha.
The 2026 road racing season is already casting its shadow. With Ian Hutchinson’s high-profile move to Ducati and the ambitious goals of the 8Ten BMW team, clear lines are already emerging for the coming year.
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.