MotoGP Features

Ducati is the only manufacturer to be ’penalised’ for the start of 2024, under MotoGP’s new concession ranking system.

With MotoGP action officially over for 2023, we take a look at the biggest takeaways from the Valencia test.

Crash.net runs through the rider ratings for the final MotoGP race of the 2023 season. 

Crash.net runs through the rider ratings for the Qatar MotoGP as one 10/10 is given on a day of firsts.

Luca Marini looks on the verge of being officially confirmed as Marc Marquez’s replacement at Repsol Honda next season.

Crash.net run through the rider ratings for the Malaysian MotoGP after Enea Bastianini took his first win of 2022. 

RNF’s Raul Fernandez was eager to get his hands on the mysterious start 'system' used by the factory Aprilia MotoGP team of Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales, but it has now been 'banned'.

MotoGP title contender Jorge Martin’s official warning at Buriram means that any future race victories by less than 3-seconds will effectively remain provisional until his tyre pressure readings have been confirmed.

Ahead of double World Superbike champion’s Alvaro Bautista much anticipated return to MotoGP as a wild-card at Sepang this weekend, here are the occasions when a one-off ride has resulted in a surprise podium finish.

MotoGP riders are moving forward with plans to form a union, similar to the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) in Formula 1.

Crash.net hands out rider ratings for the Indonesian MotoGP as Francesco Bagnaia seized back the title lead. 

Braking on the Ducati recently made the headlines when MotoGP title leader Francesco Bagnaia struck problems with agressive rear wheel slides from his Desmosedici, contributing to a costly fall in India.

Ducati’s first MotoGP champion since Casey Stoner in 2007, Francesco Bagnaia is seeking to make history as the first Ducati rider to defend the premier-class crown.

Marc Marquez continues to toy with the idea of leaving Honda for Ducati ahead of the 2024 MotoGP season.

Fabio Quartararo issues a rallying cry to the struggling Yamaha project, insisting that although ‘hurting inside’ from the ‘toughest situation' in their MotoGP history he 'still believes Yamaha can do it': ‘I won with Yamaha and want to be back on top with Yamaha'.

For the second time in as many seasons, the first corner of the Catalunya MotoGP round saw a multi-rider pile-up.

Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the Catalunya MotoGP rider ratings after Aleix Espargaro claimed victory. 

Marco Bezzecchi will remain with the Mooney VR46 team next season, meaning the Italian decided against a full factory Ducati MotoGP bike.

With one Pramac Ducati seat available and another expected to open up at Gresini, we have put together a list of contenders to join the Italian manufacturer for the 2024 MotoGP season.

Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the rider ratings following the Austrian MotoGP at the Red Bull Ring. 

Jack Miller feels the signing of rising star Pedro Acosta plus ongoing speculation over Marc Marquez is a compliment to KTM's work in making the RC16 one of the most desirable bikes on the MotoGP grid.

Joan Mir feels former team-mate Alex Rins’ switch to the factory Yamaha team ‘will probably be good for him’ but insists he still believes in Honda’s MotoGP project.

Jack Miller and KTM both came into the 2023 MotoGP season with plenty to prove.

MotoGP is in a very different era to when Jack Miller joined the premier class in 2015, with three new champions in the past three seasons and a grid that’s closer than ever.