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.
Vi?ales: The expectation was too high!
After a promising afternoon warm-up, Maverick Vi?ales admits he was expecting too much from the first MotoGP race of 2016.
MotoGP Qatar: Crutchlow: The bike didn't know where it was
"I braked earlier than the lap before, and went into the corner 60km/h faster" - Cal Crutchlow.
MotoGP Qatar: CalCrutchlow: 'I'm not going to eat!'
Cal Crutchlow fears lack of straight-line performance will leave him vulnerable in today's Qatar MotoGP race.
MotoGP Qatar: Rossi, Lorenzo: 'What you f**king want?'
"The problem is that I say 'why?', and I expect 'sorry', but he [look] to me like say 'what you f**king want?'" - Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi confirms new Yamaha deal until 2018
"This new agreement confirms that Vale will indeed finish his motorcycle racing career with Yamaha" - Valentino Rossi signs what looks to be his final MotoGP contract.
Danilo Petrucci withdraws from Qatar MotoGP
Danilo Petrucci forced out of Qatar MotoGP after re-damaging his injured hand.
MotoGP Qatar: Rossi: I'm ready and motivated - let's go!
'Last season for me began very well. I don't know if I will be able to repeat that result but I will try to get on the podium for sure' - Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi felt 'betrayed' by Marquez 'tricks'
Valentino Rossi declares MotoGP rival Marc Marquez 'betrayed' him last year and the damage done to their relationship is irreparable.
Know the Michelin MotoGP tyre markings!
How to spot which tyre compound a rider is using during the 2016 MotoGP season.
Crash Media Group is hiring!
Crash Media Group is looking for new talent to join our ranks and work across our motorsport and motorcycling titles.
Suzi Perry back in MotoGP with BT Sport
Suzi Perry joins BT Sport, will share MotoGP presenting duties with Craig Doyle plus some Speedway and WRC.
Spain launches Flat Track Championship
Spain launches AMA-style Flat Track Championship, Noyes family play key role in new series.
Qatar MotoGP Test: Crutchlow: The bike torpedoed me in the nuts!
"[The bike] went up about six foot in the air and just came straight down on my bollocks" - Cal Crutchlow.
Qatar MotoGP Test: 'Dirty work' for Rossi, 'potential' tomorrow
"We will put everything together tomorrow to understand our potential" - Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP Penalty Points change, no 'irresponsible' statements
Riders only punished if they reach ten Penalty Points - Teams and Riders must not make statements 'considered irresponsible and damaging' to MotoGP Championship.
Yamaha signs partnership with Rossi's VR46 Riders Academy
"I am also looking forward to meeting the riders that will attend the training sessions throughout 2016... Maybe we'll find new racing talents!" - Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP: Smith 'Michelin rear hooks around the corner'
"With the Michelin, if you touch the throttle early, it hooks around the corner" - Bradley Smith.
Ducati: 'Back to winning races' in MotoGP 2016?
"[Last year] we did not always have the same consistency.... This year the aim is to always fight for the leading positions and get back to winning races" - Gigi Dall'Igna.
FIRST LOOK: Ducati's 2016 MotoGP livery
Andrea Iannone and Andrea Dovizioso unveil 2016 Ducati MotoGP colours.
Phillip Island MotoGP Test: Valentino Rossi to race '2015' Yamaha
"So I think it is done. We will race with the bike more similar to the 2015" - Valentino Rossi
MotoGP: Red flag fall but Pedrosa 'understands things more clearly'
"In Sepang we were confused. We couldn't understand well what was happening. Here today we did some learning and understand things a bit more clearly now" - Dani Pedrosa.
MotoGP: Riders testing softer front, dual compound rear - Michelin
Manager of Michelin two-wheel motorsport activities Piero Taramasso explains compound choices at Phillip Island MotoGP test, reports positive impressions of rear tyre.
500cc Suter enters Isle of Man TT!
Suter's grand prix inspired 500cc two-stroke enters the Isle of Man TT!
Marquez, Pedrosa unveil 2016 Repsol Honda MotoGP livery
First look at 2016 Repsol Honda MotoGP livery for Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa.