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

Can Aprilia’s blemished MotoGP star find redemption in 2026?
Jorge Martin’s signing to Aprilia was seen as a major moment for the brand in its aspirations to fight for the world championship. What followed was anything but, as injuries and a contract dispute fractured the relationship. Both parties come into 2026 showing unity, but can they really move forward?

Ducati’s disappointing 2025 MotoGP team must back up its big talk in 2026
The VR46 squad has talked of its ambitions to be winners again in MotoGP, as it pulled the covers off of its 2026 livery in Rome on Wednesday. But an underwhelming 2025 on the backdrop of more Ducati greatness puts pressure on Valentino Rossi’s outfit to prove it holds more value to the grid beyond its name…

Davide Brivio: “People don't like to hear it, but MotoGP must entertain” - Exclusive
Davide Brivio says MotoGP’s future depends on entertainment as well as competition.

Fabio Quartararo’s forgotten Marc Marquez MotoGP battle: “I miss that”
Fabio Quartararo says his most memorable Marc Marquez battle wasn’t for a win, but a forgotten fight at Austin.

Aprilia convinced: Target is to beat “special” Marc Marquez in MotoGP 2026 - Exclusive
Marco Bezzecchi’s late-season form has convinced Aprilia that Marc Marquez can be challenged in MotoGP 2026.

Jack Miller explains MotoGP shift that swung things in V4's favour - Exclusive
Jack Miller explains why Yamaha has gone “all in” on a V4 MotoGP project for 2026.

The qualifying gap: What the BMW Award reveals about MotoGP 2025
Marc Marquez ruled both the MotoGP standings and BMW Best Qualifier award in 2025, but Fabio Quartararo was arguably the star of Saturday mornings.

Brad Binder Interview: “Low G riding” struggle behind tough MotoGP season - Exclusive
After slipping to eleventh in the MotoGP standings, Brad Binder opens up on why his usual “rip it a new one” approach wasn’t working.

Jack Miller: Fabio Quartararo “oozes talent”, but passing “borderline impossible” on Inline Yamaha - Exclusive
Jack Miller labels Fabio Quartararo as oozing talent in MotoGP qualifying, explains why racing the Inline M1 was so difficult.

VR46's MotoGP season: “A small problem became a bigger one” - Exclusive
VR46 team manager Pablo Nieto looks back on an up-and-down debut MotoGP campaign as Ducati's factory-supported team.

Bezzecchi-Savadori partnership powered Aprilia’s best MotoGP season - Exclusive
Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola explains the “remarkable” approach and overlooked “super relationship” behind Marco Bezzecchi’s breakthrough MotoGP season.

Sachsenring contained MotoGP's most treacherous corner
MotoGP 2025’s accident hotspots revealed.

Raul Fernandez MotoGP Interview: “I learned a lot when I was in the shit!” - Exclusive
From a “difficult” start to a “dream” first win, Raul Fernandez reflects on his 2025 MotoGP campaign.

Inside Pedro Acosta’s MotoGP grid ritual with crew chief Paul Trevathan - Exclusive
"We have a little intense moment" - Paul Trevathan explains what he tells Pedro Acosta on the MotoGP grid.

The top 10 riders of the 2025 MotoGP season
Crash.net ranks the top 10 riders of the 2025 MotoGP season

Pedro Acosta benefitted as Maverick Vinales helped “open the eyes” at KTM MotoGP project - Exclusive
How new signing Maverick Vinales helped “open the eyes” at KTM during the 2025 MotoGP season.

Fermin Aldeguer sets 2026 MotoGP targets after “incredible” rookie year - Exclusive
Fermin Aldeguer talks rookie MotoGP season, 'breakfast' lessons from Marc and Alex Marquez, his 2026 goals...

Pirelli explains private testing strategy for 850cc MotoGP tyres - Exclusive
Pirelli explains why its MotoGP tyre development has shifted away from group tests and towards private 850cc outings.

Joan Mir: “Now I’m back to my natural MotoGP style” - Exclusive
Joan Mir reflects on a "key" MotoGP season for Honda and a return to his natural, but high-risk, braking style.

Casey Stoner: Ducati MotoGP title “more difficult”, Honda crown “more important”
Casey Stoner reflects on his MotoGP titles at Ducati and Honda.

Jack Miller’s verdict on debut Yamaha MotoGP season: “Fun year, but…” - Exclusive
Jack Miller reflects on his debut Yamaha MotoGP season: "You're just trying to play catch-up".

KTM faces one of MotoGP’s biggest fumbles as rider market frenzy nears
The 2027 rumour mill is already in full swing and Pedro Acosta will be at the centre of it until his future is secured. At this moment, all signs point to him leaving KTM. It’s a reality KTM must face up to now, but one that will lead to some serious soul-searching as it faces the prospect of one of MotoGP’s biggest fumbles…

850cc MotoGP: “Maybe an Inline4 would not be a bad idea!” - Exclusive
Former Suzuki test rider Sylvain Guintoli explains why MotoGP has gone V4-powered, but the advantages may not be guaranteed in the 850cc era.

Davide Brivio: “However you look at it, Aprilia reduced the MotoGP gap to Ducati” – Exclusive
Trackhouse team principal Davide Brivio says Aprilia “reduced the gap” to Ducati in MotoGP 2025, even if Marc Marquez’s injury clouded the picture.