MotoGP News
We’re first for the latest MotoGP news. Motorcycle racing’s elite competition is a fast paced, ever-evolving beast and here you’ll find all of the MotoGP news you could wish for. We cover everything from interviews with the major players, updates on machine reveals, team news and more. See brand new content from MotoE and insightful ‘first look’ features showing the forthcoming MotoGP season’s riders in their new colours.
Bagnaia “normally better on right-corner tracks”, but ready to fight Marquez
Francesco Bagnaia is ready to take the fight to Marc Marquez at the German MotoGP this weekend, and in doing so make up for his mistake in 2022.
Marquez: Signing four-year MotoGP deal with Honda “wasn’t a mistake”
Despite Honda’s current MotoGP woes, Marc Marquez says that committing his future to the Japanese manufacturer with a four-year deal was not a mistake.
Aleix: “I have two fractures”, “Pol’s situation makes me angry”
Aleix Espargaro admits he was almost relieved when post-Italian MotoGP scans on his injured right foot revealed two fractures.
Revealed: What Marc Marquez told Honda bosses in secret meeting
Marc Marquez was locked away for secretive talks with two major Honda decision-makers - and has now lifted the lid on what he said.
Bagnaia makes the difference by ‘5 degrees’
Riding with hand injuries from Le Mans, Luca Marini narrowly missed out on a home Mugello podium in last weekend’s Italian MotoGP.
Morbidelli on VR46’s interest: “We always had a Plan B and C…”
Franco Morbidelli has admitted Yamaha have the “control” and “say” over his future - but he has other options if they axe him.
Danilo Petrucci turns down chance to replace Alex Rins at Sachsenring
After replacing Enea Bastianini at the French MotoGP last month, Danilo Petrucci is believed to have been offered the chance to replace Alex Rins at LCR Honda for this weekend’s German Grand Prix, an opportunity he has since declined.
Takaaki Nakagami to discuss MotoGP future with Honda at Sachsenring
Takaaki Nakagami says discussions regarding his MotoGP future with Honda will begin this weekend at Sachsenring.
Luca Marini: Valentino Rossi told me “I can’t help you”
Luca Marini admits seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi was unable to provide a solution when it came to improving at the final corner in Mugello.
Ducati claim Martin isn’t “planning” to quit via contractual clause
Jorge Martin will not utilise the contractual clause that would allow him to quit Ducati, Paolo Ciabatti says.
HRC president: No “fear” that Marc Marquez will leave us
The president of HRC insists that they are not concerned by Marc Marquez’s future.
Dovizioso: “Impossible that Marquez joins Ducati, they don’t need him”
Andrea Dovizioso believes Marc Marquez needs to leave Honda in order to win another MotoGP title.
Marini: “Very difficult to fight against KTM, but Ducati has something more”
Luca Marini was left in awe of KTM’s acceleration during the Italian MotoGP at Mugello, after struggling to fight off Jack Miller.
“It’s been years already” - Bagnaia speaks out after criticism from the media
After facing criticism from some sections of the media for past mistakes, Francesco Bagnaia has spoken out following his dominant performance at the Italian MotoGP.
Acosta “should trust us” - Are KTM set to lock horns with their star talent?
KTM admit that Pedro Acosta could move to MotoGP in 2024 although remaining in Moto2 for another year is the Austrian manufacturer’s preferred option.
Marquez: Comeback “more important” than equalling Rossi’s tally of titles
Marc Marquez’s “biggest goal” is a “comeback” from his injury hell - even more so than matching Valentino Rossi’s total of MotoGP championships.
‘Really difficult’ - Quartararo 15sec slower than last year
While Francesco Bagnaia repeated last year’s home Mugello MotoGP triumph with a race time 2.060s faster, his 2022 victory rival Fabio Quartararo was 15.165s slower in eleventh.
Jack Miller: They need to stop charging fans so much
After last year’s dismal attendance, which caused some to question the financial viability of the event, the Mugello MotoGP crowd almost doubled for 2023.
Bezzecchi: What went wrong on Sunday?
Just 0.3s from Francesco Bagnaia and victory in the Saturday Sprint, then fastest in warm-up, MotoGP title contender Marco Bezzecchi slumped to a subdued eighth in his home grand prix.
Brad Binder: 227.5mph? I haven’t hit the limiter yet!
Brad Binder has revealed that his KTM RC16 wasn’t maxed out when he set a new all-time MotoGP speed record of 366.1km/h (227.5mph) during the Mugello sprint.
KTM drop shock Marc Marquez hint: “Everyone open to talking”
KTM boss Pit Beirer said it is “not true” that they have no interest in joining forces with Marc Marquez.
Marc Marquez: “I’m convinced Honda can do it - look what they do in F1”
Marc Marquez has emphasised his belief that Honda can somehow return to the top of MotoGP.
Alex Rins' length of absence confirmed; set for second surgery on broken leg
Alex Rins will miss at least the next two rounds of MotoGP due to injury.
Major Morbidelli bombshell: “Do I want another year with Yamaha?”
Franco Morbidelli has delivered a feisty hint that he does not want to stay at Yamaha.