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“Unlucky” Marc Marquez left in Qualifying 1 at Le Mans MotoGP
Yellow flags deny Marc Marquez a final chance to try and claim direct Qualifying 2 access at the Le Mans MotoGP.

Tech3 to wait for Maverick Vinales return before making MotoGP 2027 decision
Tech3 says it is prepared to wait until Maverick Vinales is back from injury before deciding on its 2027 MotoGP riders.

Marc Marquez debuts 2025-inspired Ducati aero at Le Mans MotoGP
Ducati riders diverge as in-season aero updates are introduced at the French MotoGP.

Johann Zarco fastest in France MotoGP Practice, Marc Marquez in Q1
Johann Zarco led Friday’s Practice at the French Grand Prix, as Marc Marquez suffered a disaster

Johann Zarco punished for ‘unsafe’ practice start at Le Mans MotoGP
Johann Zarco fined for breaking MotoGP's practice start rules at Le Mans.

Pedro Acosta: Dani Pedrosa “focused” on 2027 KTM MotoGP project
KTM cannot risk having both its MotoGP test riders injured, with Dani Pedrosa “very concentrated on the 850cc right now”.

Luca Marini leads French MotoGP FP1 on updated Honda
Luca Marini was fastest in first practice for the 2026 MotoGP French Grand Prix

Updated: Fabio Quartararo confirms key Yamaha V4 update for Le Mans MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo goes back to the future by fitting the Inline Yamaha front wing for his home Le Mans MotoGP.

MotoGP pitlane entry rules clamped down after Marc Marquez Jerez incident
A repeat of Marc Marquez’s pitlane entry shortcut at the Spanish Grand Prix is unlikely to happen again from Le Mans

Fabio di Giannantonio: Factory MotoGP support essential for title chance
Fabio di Giannantonio under no pressure to decide his MotoGP future but sees factory support as essential for a world championship chance.

Pecco Bagnaia: “Pretty difficult time for Ducati” ahead of Le Mans MotoGP
Pecco Bagnaia explains Ducati’s MotoGP struggles, pointing to a “nervous” bike under braking despite improved front-end feeling.

Le Mans MotoGP begins ‘three really important tests’ for Alex Marquez
Alex Marquez says the next three races are important to understand where he truly is on the 2026 Ducati

Johann Zarco: Rain sets up chance of “unbelievable” Le Mans MotoGP repeat
Johann Zarco insists he is not the favourite for this weekend's home French MotoGP, despite memories of last year's historic victory and rain again forecast for this weekend.

Amid rumours of a MotoGP race in Miami, Liberty calls it “a logical spot”
Liberty Media boss Derek Chang has responded to rumours about a potential MotoGP race in Miami

Liberty Media reveals first quarter earnings for MotoGP in 2026
Liberty Media has released its quarterly earnings for MotoGP

Jonas Folger faces “big challenge” replacing Maverick Vinales in MotoGP
Jonas Folger admits replacing Maverick Vinales will be a “big challenge” as he jumps back into MotoGP after a three-year absence.

Marc Marquez ‘can’t think about MotoGP title’, teases Ducati Le Mans upgrades
Marc Marquez says he cannot think about the MotoGP title until there have been improvements to his bike

Sam Lowes: Bulega one of the best I’ve seen, “deserves” MotoGP chance
Sam Lowes ranks Nicolo Bulega among best riders he has seen, backs WorldSBK title leader for MotoGP opportunity.

Fabio Quartararo: “I have nothing to prove” amid MotoGP drought
Fabio Quartararo insists he has “nothing to prove” to others amid MotoGP win drought: "I want to be back for myself."

MotoGP reserve rider rule deemed “necessary” by one current tester
Pol Espargaro believes MotoGP having permanent reserve riders is “necessary”

Ezpeleta provides update over contract stand-off with MotoGP manufacturers
Carmelo Ezpeleta “sure” of reaching deal with MotoGP manufacturers, but “no deadlines”.

Jorge Martin “convinced of another step” at Le Mans MotoGP
Jorge Martin growing in confidence, says Aprilia updates brought “another step” as he chases team-mate Marco Bezzecchi's MotoGP title lead at Le Mans.

Marc Marquez: “Many unknowns” for Le Mans MotoGP
Marc Marquez predicts a Le Mans MotoGP weekend with "many unknowns" including some weather "surprises".

Fabio Quartararo teases “something special” for home French MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo will have "something special in store for the fans" during his final home French MotoGP as a Yamaha rider.