MotoGP Features
In-depth MotoGP features and MotoGP exclusive articles from Crash.

MotoGP’s strange title fight: ‘Such a highly-strung level, you’ve got to override’
Jack Miller explains the turbulent results at the front of this year’s MotoGP World Championship.

‘Impossible’ MotoGP doesn’t have ‘democratic’ combined weight
While Moto2 and Moto3 calculates minimum weight as a combined rider and bike measurement, MotoGP continues to specify a machine only limit.

MotoGP 2022 end-of-season report: Best rider, biggest surprise, most under pressure
The 2022 MotoGP season saw Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati win their first title together, while also overturning the biggest points deficit in history.

Marc Marquez: MotoGP aerodynamics, ride-height devices reduce rider input
Marc Marquez says aerodynamics and ride-height devices mean MotoGP bikes can now be ridden flat-out from third gear ‘or even the last part of second’.

MotoGP: Augusto Fernandez: Amazing power, brakes - but I'm not good with the ride-height device!
There are a lot of unknowns for the 2023 MotoGP season but one thing is statistically clear; Augusto Fernandez will be the Rookie of the Year.

‘Birds can happen, Wallabies cannot!’ - Wildlife hazards for MotoGP and WorldSBK at Phillip Island
Just as at last month’s Australian MotoGP event, Friday's practice for the Phillip Island World Superbike round saw red flags due to wildlife near the track.

MotoGP 2022 Spectators: Germany top, Italy drop, 2.4 million total
After two seasons of Covid protocols, spectator restrictions were eased for the 2022 MotoGP World Championship.

MotoGP: Zeelenberg: We know Miguel Oliveira’s fast! Aprilia ‘feels like a 250’
RNF’s new era with Aprilia got off to an impressive start with new signing Miguel Oliveira fourth fastest on his debut at the Valencia MotoGP test.

2022 MotoGP falls list: Rookies top, Vinales least, Marc Marquez highest average - again
Rookies Darryn Binder and Marco Bezzecchi topped the 2022 MotoGP falls list, but Marc Marquez again had the highest average while Maverick Vinales fell just twice over the 20 rounds.

Nicky Hayden vs Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez vs Andrea Dovizioso: Which MotoGP decider gets your vote?
With Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo taking their 2022 MotoGP title fight down to the season-finale in Valencia, we look at some of the best title deciders.

MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo or Yamaha - who is to blame for title collapse?
Should Fabio Quartararo fail to overturn a 23-point deficit at the MotoGP season-finale in Valencia, then the reigning world champion will have blown the biggest lead in history from the summer break onwards.

Malaysian MotoGP: Marc Marquez: 2022 Honda ‘character’ worse, but lap time better
As Marc Marquez and Honda plot their way back to the top of MotoGP, some tricky decisions still need to be made over the direction of the 2023 machine.

Australian MotoGP Rider Ratings: Two 10/10 but which riders suffered their worst grades of 2022?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following a chaotic Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island.

Five MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying at Phillip Island
Ducati once again proved too strong for its competition in qualifying trim at the Australian MotoGP, as Jorge Martin secured pole with a new lap record.

Thailand MotoGP rider ratings: Miguel Oliveira gets 10/10 but what score for Fabio Quartararo after Thailand disaster?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following a wild Thailand MotoGP at Buriram.

Four MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying in Buriram
Ducati secured their first-ever MotoGP pole around Buriram but not with one of its big hitters, instead it was a rookie who led the way in what was an action-packed qualifying at the Thailand MotoGP.

MotoGP eco laps: Map or manual, 'we want maximum power'
Following Aleix Espargaro’s eco-map nightmare at the Japanese MotoGP, a range of MotoGP riders have explained how they save fuel on their way to the grid.

Motegi MotoGP Rider Ratings: Jack Miller the class of the field, but Fabio Quartararo gets surprise grade
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following a dramatic Japanese MotoGP at Motegi.

Five MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying at Motegi
On a day that saw Marc Marquez secure his first MotoGP pole position in three years at Motegi and championship contenders struggle, five riders shocked us with their performance, but who are they?

Aragon MotoGP Rider Ratings: Enea Bastianini shines as Marc Marquez is given a low score after double collision
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following an Aragon MotoGP that could be looked back on as the most crucial race in the 2022 title fight.

Five MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying in Aragon
On a day that saw Ducati produce even more dominance thanks to Francesco Bagnaia securing pole, plenty of shocks and surprises took place in what was an eventful qualifying at Aragon.

Misano MotoGP Rider Ratings: One 10/10 but which of the title contenders suffered the worst grade?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the field’s rider ratings following an enthralling Misano MotoGP that saw Francesco Bagnaia pip future team-mate Enea Bastianini in a photo-finish.

MotoGP Misano: Marc Marquez talks Misano test, Aragon, Doohan, 34 degrees rotation…
Marc Marquez’s healing right arm is at ‘an acceptable level’ to make a MotoGP return at Misano on Tuesday. But with the bone previously 34 degrees out of line, for a year and half, there is still ‘a long way to go’ in terms of rehabilitation.

Five MotoGP riders that shocked us during qualifying at Misano
As Ducati reigned supreme in yet another MotoGP qualifying session at Misano, five riders shocked us for both good and bad reasons, but who were they?