MotoGP Features

Stats: Marquez tops 2018 MotoGP falls list

11/23/2018 - 11:54

Marc Marquez reduces fall tally in 2018, but once again hits the ground more than any other MotoGP rider. Stefano Manzi heads crash list in all classes.

Dall’Igna talks 2018, Lorenzo - welcomes Petrucci, Bagnaia

MotoGP

11/19/2018 - 19:48

'Lorenzo helped us a lot in the development of the bike. So even if we are not completely happy, I think the balance is positive' - Gigi Dall’Igna, Ducati.

Moto2: 2019 ECU explained, no traction control

MotoGP

11/19/2018 - 19:47

'Traction control is one of the most famous and effective strategies but unfortunately it's one of the most difficult to tune'

How Zarco went from mid-season meander to MotoGP Independent leader

MotoGP

11/14/2018 - 12:46

Johann Zarco explains his transition from ultimate frustration to favourite to seal the top MotoGP Independent riders’ honour in 2018

MotoE 2019 - Full rider line-up

MotoGP

11/14/2018 - 11:00

Confirmed riders for the inaugural 2019 season of the electric FIM MotoE World Cup...

How Syahrin became key to MotoGP's next step in Malaysia

MotoGP

10/30/2018 - 11:14

MotoGP is set to celebrate its next important step in Malaysia after the surprise arrival of Hafizh Syahrin

Race Direction explains Spencer appointment

MotoGP

10/25/2018 - 16:46

Mike Webb explains the reasoning behind Freddie Spencer’s appointment as the Chairmen of the FIM Stewards Panel for 2019: “We’ve been trying to be consistent, fair, logical and reasoned. But if you can have all of that and some star status that helps.”

MotoGP 2019 - rider line-up

MotoGP

10/16/2018 - 09:35

The riders that have signed for the 2019 MotoGP season, following official confirmation of Takaaki Nakagami's new Honda deal.

Dixon: Moto2 move a dream come true

MotoGP

10/03/2018 - 13:22

The British Superbike title contender opens up on his move to the Moto2 class in 2019 and feels he has “the best package … [to] develop into one of the top riders” in the series.

Moto2 ECU: Launch, torque and engine-braking controls

MotoGP

09/13/2018 - 21:27

New 2019 Moto2 ECU expected to include launch control, torque management and engine-braking control… but 'probably' no traction control.

Silverstone saga: Monday or Tuesday MotoGP race in future

MotoGP

09/06/2018 - 22:38

'It’s important that everybody knows that if the race can’t be held on the Sunday, we will race on Monday or Tuesday' - Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta.

Silverstone MotoGP: The aftermath

MotoGP

08/29/2018 - 10:30

'We will be conducting a full review of the track resurfacing to better understand the issues caused by the extremely wet conditions on Sunday'

'No proof' but 2019 KTM 'ready', Zarco stability

MotoGP

08/15/2018 - 17:07

'We don't have the proof of a race result, but the 2019 bike is ready'- KTM Motorsport Director Pit Beirer.

Pedrosa, Folger, Smith on KTM test list, but…

MotoGP

08/10/2018 - 21:13

Dani Pedrosa, Jonas Folger and Bradley Smith in talks with KTM about test riding duties in MotoGP 2019 - but wild-cards set to end. Folger turned down KTM stand-in chance at Silverstone.

MotoGP engine maps: When less is more

MotoGP

08/09/2018 - 17:33

'The problem [at Brno] was that we started with too much power'- Danilo Petrucci, Austrian MotoGP.

'Unfinished business' driving Smith's 2019 decisions

MotoGP

08/08/2018 - 16:18

'Going back to Moto2 takes balls!' - Bradley Smith ready do whatever it takes to return to the MotoGP grid in 2020.

'Marquez talent, Lorenzo practice, Pedrosa lines'

MotoGP

08/08/2018 - 16:01

Rider coach Fonsi Nieto gives his view on the top MotoGP riders and battle of Brno.

QUIZ: Name the MotoGP circuit!

MotoGP

04/16/2017 - 10:23

Think you know MotoGP? Test yourself by naming the MotoGP circuits past and present from these teaser pictures

Jarvis talks Yamaha win drought, upgrades, Sepang Team

MotoGP

08/03/2018 - 08:21

'If you're winning, everything is fine' - Lin Jarvis, Yamaha.

‘I’d like to keep riding for Aprilia until I retire”

MotoGP

08/02/2018 - 12:47

2018 hasn’t quite gone to plan for Aleix Espargaro and Aprilia. Here, the Catalan reveals the issues that have plagued the season so far, and why he still plans to finish his career with Aprilia.

How 'virtual gravel trap' penalties are calculated

MotoGP

07/26/2018 - 13:43

'We’re treating it as a 'virtual gravel trap'. Riders they have to be worse off than if they stayed on track' – MotoGP Race Director Mike Webb.

'Everybody laughed', but CRT started MotoGP rules revolution

MotoGP

07/25/2018 - 13:31

'We knew we had to prod the factories. We had to do something' - Herve Poncharal reflects on MotoGP's path from CRT rules to Satellite success and six different manufacturers, as Tech3 nears the end of its time with Yamaha.