MotoGP Features
In-depth MotoGP features and MotoGP exclusive articles from Crash.
Why Joan Mir’s MotoGP podium return goes hand-in-hand with Marc Marquez’s title
Joan Mir made a first visit to a MotoGP podium in four years at the Japanese Grand Prix, doing so on the same day Marc Marquez won the 2025 world title. Ironically, Mir’s success is very much rooted in the day Marquez elected to quit Honda and begin down the path that led him to becoming a seven-time world champion…
Ranking all seven of Marc Marquez’s MotoGP world titles
Marc Marquez is now a seven-time MotoGP world champion. We rate all of those titles.
Why Marc Marquez ‘closing the circle’ has ended MotoGP’s GOAT debate
Marc Marquez’s seventh MotoGP world title and ninth in total draws him level with Valentino Rossi, reigniting the GOAT debate between the two bitter rivals. But how Marquez bounced back from five years of hell, risked his career, and came out more dominant than ever has - in Lewis Duncan’s opinion - ended the debate for good…
From last chance to title glory: Timeline of Marc Marquez’s 2025 MotoGP championship
Charting Marc Marquez’s path to the 2025 MotoGP world title
How Marc Marquez took a step closer to MotoGP title glory in Japan practice
It was not a perfect day for Marc Marquez as he kicked off potentially his coronation weekend on Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix. But his bad is still frontrunning pace, while his only title challenger faces a massive uphill battle to delay the inevitable…
Marc Marquez: Retirement "was close, I had to answer the question”
Marc Marquez reflects on six-year journey back to the top of MotoGP, admits retirement was “close” but that he needed to “answer the question”.
Why Pecco Bagnaia’s 2025 MotoGP nightmare is frustrating Ducati
Pecco Bagnaia’s 2025 MotoGP season shows no signs of rebounding any time soon and patience on both sides is at an all-time low. Ducati has turned the bike upside and down, but it appears - according to insiders - the problems run deeper…
Liberty's reported erasure of MotoGP history is a worrying display of ignorance
Liberty Media’s influence is already starting to be felt in the MotoGP paddock. And while change will only be a good thing for the series in the long-term, current short-term shifts are creating an identity crisis. Reports of an erasure of MotoGP history, however, are a major worry…
Inside the nerve centre of Ducati’s 2025 MotoGP domination
Ducati won its sixth consecutive constructors’ title already this year and is close to another riders’ title in 2025 with Marc Marquez. Despite growing competition on track, Ducati has maintained its advantage through technological innovation alongside title partner Lenovo…
Yamaha V4 vs Inline: Lap time difference for Rins, Miller at Misano MotoGP Test
Alex Rins and Jack Miller tested Yamaha’s new V4 prototype alongside the Inline bike at Misano. This was the difference in their lap times.
Marc Marquez’s classiest MotoGP 2025 win the ultimate retort to Rossi-loving haters
Marc Marquez let loose at Misano and ended up in the gravel in the sprint, much to the cruel delight of Valentino Rossi fans. But a hard-won Sunday contest against Marco Bezzecchi provided Marquez with his best form of revenge…
KTM nightmare weekend reflected in San Marino MotoGP Rider Ratings
Crash.net gives its rider ratings for the 2025 San Marino MotoGP.
Why Barcelona MotoGP win was more than just delaying the inevitable for Alex Marquez
Alex Marquez knew coming to Barcelona he was facing his best chance of a victory since May’s British Grand Prix. Despite a sprint crash, he came good on this in a grand prix that has redefined his standing in the grid’s pecking order and proved an important point…
Pace analysis reveals extent of Pecco Bagnaia’s Catalan MotoGP sprint shocker
Pecco Bagnaia has endured a difficult Catalan Grand Prix so far
Catalan MotoGP practice pace suggests Marc Marquez may get his title wish
KTM set the headline times on Friday at the Catalan Grand Prix and look in the mix on race pace. Marc Marquez appears strong, too, but it’s Alex Marquez with the slight advantage heading into the most important races of the season so far…
"Amazing" results have Marc Marquez wary about a growing MotoGP threat
Aprilia has been a strong challenge for Ducati recently
Marc Marquez chases unique Valentino Rossi tally, but there are external factors
Marc Marquez now needs just one win to equal a Valentino Rossi total
Casey Stoner: MotoGP “making champions out of engineers”
Casey Stoner says MotoGP electronics should only intervene for safety, not performance.
Ai Ogura surprises with second-half podium pace in Hungary
Under the radar performance from rookie Ai Ogura in the Hungarian MotoGP.
Marc Marquez’s Hungary domination sets a frightful new high point in MotoGP 2025
Marc Marquez is nearing his coronation as a seven-time MotoGP world champion after dominating at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He’s seven for seven in the last seven rounds, setting a frightful new benchmark in a sprint era where Marquez is going to levels he’s never seen…
Ducati rivals grab attention from Marc Marquez | Hungarian MotoGP rider ratings
Crash.net gives its rider ratings for the 2025 Hungarian MotoGP.
Marc Marquez v Pedro Acosta two-way battle teed up by Hungary MotoGP practice pace
Pedro Acosta stole the headline lap time from Marc Marquez on day one of MotoGP’s return to Hungary. Pace analysis favours the Ducati rider, though…
Jack Miller’s WorldSBK options rated as Yamaha MotoGP frustration grows
What are Jack Miller’s options for a switch from MotoGP to WorldSBK for the 2026 season?
In-demand Moto2 star told to shun Yamaha, there's a better idea for MotoGP future
Yamaha is yet to finalise its 2026 MotoGP line-up, leaving two grand prix winners in limbo as it looks to tempt a young gun from Moto2. But with its Austria disaster highlighting the gap Yamaha still has to bridge, Yamaha needs experience, and Manu Gonzalez stands to gain more testing the open market…