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Yamaha boycotts Qatar Grand Prix amid ongoing Middle East war
At least four riders expected to miss Qatar GP as Yamaha announces it will not travel to the Losail event
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Alex Marquez skips controversial Qatar GP to undergo surgery
The Gresini Ducati rider will head for the operating table in Spain
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Ai Ogura explains Marc Marquez battle in Malaysia sprint, denies Aprilia team orders
Ogura and Marquez’s battle was one of the defining storylines in Saturday’s sprint at Sepang
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Alex Marquez considering surgery next week, could miss Qatar GP
Marquez had already undergone one surgery on the collarbone he fractured at the Catalan GP in May, but the injury hasn't fully healed
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Jack Miller explains pitlane outburst: "We look like w***ers"
The Australian's gamble at Sepang never even got going, and he let his crew know his feelings on the matter
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Pedro Acosta fast but “feeling terrible” in Malaysian GP practice
Despite only losing out to the Marquez brothers and Aprilia's Ai Ogura in practice, Pedro Acosta gave a negative assessment of the opening day in Malaysia
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Marc Marquez plans maximum attack at Malaysian GP after dominant Friday
With Jorge Martin battling injury and Ducati the fastest bike on Friday, Marc Marquez wants to put the MotoGP title out of reach in Malaysia
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Marc Marquez plans maximum attack at Malaysian GP after dominant Friday
With Jorge Martin battling injury and Ducati the fastest bike on Friday, Marc Marquez wants to put the MotoGP title out of reach in Malaysia
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Francesco Bagnaia calls Sepang his “best chance” and vows to “risk more”
Having scored just 23 points in the last six rounds, Bagnaia is optimistic about turning around his fortunes at Sepang
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Ducati: Aprilia got “unlucky” in Australian GP, can win every race from now
Ducati believes Aprilia can win every remaining race this season after suffering a run of bad luck at Phillip Island last weekend
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Aprilia unsure whether Australian GP cancellation good or bad for the team
Just four grands prix are left to run in 2026, with the Australian GP cancelled due to poor weather
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Johann Zarco retires from Australian GP sprint: It was “dangerous” to continue
Zarco was unable to capitalise on his strong grid position at Phillip Island as technical issues left him with no option but to retire
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Marc Marquez: “In the first half of 2026, all I wanted to do on Sundays was lie on the sofa”
Marc Marquez explains the thinking behind his almost indifferent demeanour on the sprint podiums, a strategy rooted in his desire to manage his energy levels throughout the weekend
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Alex Marquez says overtaking Marc Marquez was “too risky” in Australian GP sprint
The Gresini rider has explained why he did not pass Marc Marquez at Phillip Island on Saturday despite being faster than him
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No factory Honda bikes in Australian GP as Luca Marini withdraws due to virus
The factory Honda team will not contest the remainder of the weekend after Luca Marini was declared 'unfit', joining Mir, Aleix Espargaro and Nakagami on the sidelines
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Jorge Martin the slowest Aprilia in Australia practice: “I'm used to riding with the Ducati here”
Even as Aprilia emerged as the class of the field at Phillip Island, Martin struggled to extract the maximum out of the bike
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David Alonso lashes out at Dani Holgado: "When you’re not a good person, there’s nothing you can do"
Alonso insists his relationship with Holdago has broken down following their latest incident in Indonesia
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Marc Marquez puts his chances of retiring within three years at 70%
Marquez opens up about his future in MotoGP and how his 2025 title changed him
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Raul Fernandez still compromised after Indonesia finger injury: “I’m not at 100%”
Reigning Australian GP winner Fernandez discusses his physical state ahead of MotoGP’s last visit to Phillip Island
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Joan Mir remains on the sidelines as Honda forced to race with one rider in Australia
Honda has confirmed that Mir remains sidelined and that Aleix Espargaró, the test rider, is preparing for surgery
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Toprak Razgatlioglu to undergo shoulder scan: ‘I hope I don’t need surgery’
What had promised to be a strong weekend turned into a disaster, with a shoulder injury comprising Toprak Razgatlioglu’s strength and forcing an early exit from Sunday’s race
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Fermin Aldeguer set for surgery after fracturing hand at Mandalika
It was an unhealthy end to an unhappy weekend for the young Spaniard - and that at the scene of his only grand prix win
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Marc Marquez’s protege Max Quiles wraps up 2026 Moto3 title in Indonesia
Quiles, part of the Vertical Management company founded by Marc Marquez, is the 2026 Moto3 champion
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Aleix Espargaro withdraws from the Indonesian GP and focuses on Malaysia 850cc test
Honda down to three riders as Espargaro withdraws from Mandalika race
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Marco Bezzecchi on Mandalika sprint crash: 'Raul Fernandez has nothing to be angry about'
The factory Aprilia man put Fernandez's reactions down to high emotion
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Jorge Martin: Indonesia sprint win was possible even with tyre pressure issue
Martin said a tyre pressure problem wasn't what ultimately that denied him victory in Mandalika sprint
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Honda “super bad” in Indonesian GP practice after falling behind 2025 pace
Honda was by far the slowest manufacturer in Mandalika on Friday, despite having enjoyed strong form in Indonesia in the past
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Raul Fernandez after flying start for Aprilia: 'This track is made for our bike'
The expectations of Aprilia dominance looked justified on the evidence of Friday at Mandalika - and its fastest rider agreed
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Mandalika gravel traps under fire again after Fabio Quartararo tumble: "They have to do something"
A year after heavy criticism for the run-off areas in Indonesia, Friday showed that the issues hadn't all been fixed
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Jorge Martin “struggling” at Mandalika, says Marc Marquez’s pace is “better”
Martin couldn’t match his Aprilia team-mates in Practice and remains wary of title rival Marquez at Mandalika
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Marc Marquez: Ducati “cannot hide” from half-second deficit to Aprilia in Indonesian GP
Mandalika is shaping up to be a damage-limitation exercise for Marquez, with Ducati still struggling to match Aprilia at the Indonesian venue this year
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Fabio Quartararo worried about fuel-thirsty Yamaha after Motegi battles
Yamaha's lead rider 'was at 70% throttle' on the three main straights
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Alex Marquez makes “unacceptable” gear-shifting mistake twice in wretched Japanese GP
It was a weekend to forget for Alex Marquez, who walked away from Motegi without adding a single point to his tally
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Honda HRC to get new boss with Koji Watanabe set for retirement
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has announced its current President and CEO Koji Watanabe will retire at the end of the year
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Why is Marc Marquez so serious?
Marc Marquez has notably not celebrated after the two most recent MotoGP sprint races – including winning in Motegi. The Ducati rider has a good explanation for this and one which reveals a change in mindset
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Enea Bastianini: "I've been waiting a long time for this moment"
The Italian just missed out on a podium at Motegi, but it was only the second time all year that another KTM beat Pedro Acosta to the finish
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“Too slow” Marco Bezzecchi baffled by lack of pace in Japanese GP sprint
Marco Bezzecchi lost more ground to his rivals at Motegi after a decision to run the medium tyre in the sprint race backfired
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Diogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after 'lucky' sprint podium
While the rookie played a modest game after giving Honda something to cheer at home, Marc Marquez did not hold back with the praise
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Enea Bastianini questions “unfair” Motegi penalty; Jorge Martin “angry with himself”
Both Martin and Bastianini were handed post-race penalties for exceeding track limits on the final lap
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Pedro Acosta rues 'losing everything' thanks to Alex Marquez sprint error
The Gresini rider came in for criticism as well as a double long lap penalty
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Marco Bezzecchi retreated to pits after Motegi scare: “I’d already had enough” crashes
The Aprilia rider didn’t want to take any risks after an early scare in Motegi, admitting he has already crashed too many times this year
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Honda wildcard Takaaki Nakagami ruled out of Japanese GP after fracture
Honda down to four riders at Motegi as wildcard entrant Nakagami forced out after practice crash
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What has changed in the new Marc Marquez a year after finding “peace” with himself
Marc Marquez returns to Motegi this weekend, the circuit where he was crowned MotoGP world champion again a year ago, but he does so after yet another process of rebuilding himself and readjusting his priorities
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Jack Miller “embarrassed” after Austrian GP pace drops to ‘Bagger Cup times’
The Australian lost as much as eight seconds per lap to the frontrunners as his rear tyre deteriorated
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Honda announces Joan Mir will miss the Japanese and Indonesian Grands Prix
After missing last weekend's Austrian GP, Mir will also be absent from the next two races, at Motegi and Mandalika.
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Luca Marini hit in chest by debris in Austrian GP: “It could have been much worse”
Marini was left in pain after being hit by a piece of debris during Sunday’s race.
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Jorge Martin shelves arm pump surgery idea after strong Austrian GP
An operation remains on the back burner for the moment
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Marc Marquez blames Austrian GP sprint deficit on Michelin’s special rear tyre
Ducati did not have the pace to contend with Aprilia and KTM in Saturday’s Spielberg race
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Jorge Martin: Austria sprint pass on Marc Marquez not payback for opening-lap clash
Martin reflects on his intense battle with Marquez at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday
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Jorge Martin “scared” about going into surgery: “I don’t have good memories”
Martin is yet to decide whether to undergo an operation to fix his arm pump as he heads into the key stages of the Austrian GP weekend
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Alex Marquez explains bizarre crash on straight: "Your body isn't ready for that"
The Spaniard shrugged off a curious Practice accident to make the Q2 cut for the Austrian Grand Prix
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Fabio Quartararo wades into Francesco Bagnaia's struggles: ‘I’d be furious'
Quartararo says it would be wrong to compare his situation with that of Bagnaia's
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Francesco Bagnaia slams viral social media video about Ducati accusations
Bagnaia was left unimpressed by 'disrespectful' and “out of context” off-air conversation video circulated on social media
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Jorge Martin to decide on arm pump surgery after Austrian GP
The Aprilia rider suffered from arm pump in his right forearm while leading Sunday’s race at Misano, ending his hopes of fighting for victory. He will undergo a medical check-up in Barcelona on Wednesday to establish the next steps in his recovery
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From “angry” to podium: How KTM turned around Pedro Acosta’s Misano weekend
Acosta went from being “angry” at KTM to praising the Austrian manufacturer after overnight fixes helped him finish on the Misano podium
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Marc Marquez reveals grid gamble that helped him beat Marco Bezzecchi in Misano sprint
Riding with the unfavoured medium tyre allowed Marquez to upset Bezzecchi on his home turf
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Marco Bezzecchi defends start after Marc Marquez passes him again in Misano sprint
For the third race in a row, polesitter Bezzecchi couldn’t keep a fast-starting Marquez at bay at Turn 1
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The messages behind Marc Marquez's shock shoulder recovery photo
After insisting that he no longer wanted to talk about the physical limitations he faces, Marc Marquez posted a photo that showed the world the battered state of his right shoulder – in what was clearly an intentional change of strategy
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Pol Espargaro to replace Maverick Vinales again at Tech3 KTM
Vinales will miss next week's San Marino GP 'as he continues his recovery', with Pol Espargaro once again replacing him
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Aprilia: We can learn a lot from Marc Marquez’s “intelligence and ability”
Marquez’s incredible recovery, which has seen him slash a 102-point deficit to just 19, has impressed Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola
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What Pedro Acosta was missing in Aragon GP win fight with Marc Marquez
Pedro Acosta put up a strong challenge against Marc Marquez in the Aragon GP, but his KTM was ultimately no match to the faster Ducati
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Pedro Acosta: "We are too lost to fight Aprilia and Ducati"
Pedro Acosta was once again the fastest KTM rider at Aragon, he couldn't do much to put up a fight with Aprilia and Ducati
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Marc Marquez explains why he told injured Isack Hadjar to miss Dutch GP
After Hadjar revealed last week he spoke to Marquez about his injury, the MotoGP star has now explained the advice he gave to the F1 driver
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Pedro Acosta: “Marc Marquez is in the final stages of his career and I’m just starting mine"
On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, partnering Marquez at Ducati, Acosta is giving himself a sensible amount of time to adapt to a completely new environment
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Alex Marquez says “stupid, unacceptable” mistake cost British GP podium
Alex Marquez scored 19 points over the British weekend and comprehensively outperformed his Ducati team-mates, but was angry at himself after missing out on a podium
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Raul Fernandez channelled “anger” into British GP victory after sprint “idiot” moment
Fernandez admitted he was affected by his sprint crash, but ultimately it was his mindset that proved decisive in Sunday’s victory
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Marc Marquez owns up to British GP struggles but refuses to panic
Marquez says he will “fight” when he feels “well on the bike”, after struggling to seventh at Silverstone
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How a “destroyed” Marco Bezzecchi battled to British GP sprint podium
The Aprilia rider exceeded his own expectations to finish third despite struggling with shoulder weakness, knee pain and severe fatigue at Silverstone
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Jorge Martin “out of the hole he was in” after commanding Silverstone sprint win
Despite heading into the weekend questioning how he was leading the standings, Martin produced an impressive ride worthy of a champion
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Marc Marquez baffled by “massive” tyre drop in British GP sprint
It was a tough day for Marquez at Silverstone, who had to work hard to salvage a single point in the sprint
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Marc Marquez: “I’m slower” in corners that used to be my strength at Silverstone
Marquez wasn't the fastest Ducati in Practice at Silverstone, explaining how physical limitations continue to affect his performance on track
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Marco Bezzecchi reveals “disaster” injury ordeal after smashing Silverstone lap record
Bezzecchi recalls the difficult recovery process he endured at home ahead of his Silverstone comeback
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Marco Bezzecchi returns to action in Misano aboard a production Aprilia
Bezzecchi returned to the track to prepare for a potential comeback at the British GP next week
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Marc Marquez's relentless comeback: 'Nobody knows the stress I've been through'
Marquez's latest demonstration of resilience has dragged him back into a MotoGP title fight that once looked all but over, but only at the cost of leaving him physically and mentally drained: 'Nobody knows the stress I've been through'
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Maverick Vinales after German GP woes: “I need support from team but all I get is criticism”
Vinales admits to a lack of support amid his current injury-induced performance slump
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Alex Marquez explains German GP crash: “Maybe I was too confident”
Marquez conceded at least 20 points on Sunday after crashing out of second place
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Why Marc Marquez thinks repeating German GP win will be tough
Marquez denies he is the favourite for victory in the Sachsenring despite dominating the weekend so far
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Aprilia gives Marco Bezzecchi much-needed encouragement after German GP withdrawal
Paolo Bonora and Jorge Martin believe all is not lost for Marco Bezzecchi as the rider's despair goes on
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Marco Bezzecchi plays down German GP chances: 'I'm in a lot of pain'
After falls in his last three outings, the bruised Aprilia man is not promising anything at the Sachsenring
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Vote: Autosport Best of the Month for June 2026
Choose between the top drivers and best moments from the last month of motorsports action from around the world
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Marc Marquez feeling “uncomfortable and inconsistent” after Dutch GP sprint: “I cannot do more”
Marc Marquez denies being frustrated despite finishing 3.5s off the podium in Assen sprint
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“Who’s to say it won’t happen again?” - Pedro Acosta frustrations deepen after latest KTM tech dramas
Having already been frustrated by an unreliable bike in recent issues, Pedro Acosta encountered yet more issues on Saturday at Assen
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"I prefer working with horses than donkeys" - Aprilia boss responds to Francesco Bagnaia signing
Massimo Rivola comments on signing Bagnaia on a four-year-deal and why he feels Jorge Martin 'didn't know how to manage his excitement' at Aprilia
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Marco Bezzecchi insists race ban was fair as he opens up on Brno controversy
An apologetic Bezzecchi opens up about the most controversial moment of his career ahead of his race return in Assen
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Aprilia says past incidents prompted appeal against Marco Bezzecchi’s Czech GP ban
Aprilia's racing CEO accepts Bezzecchi’s ban from the Czech GP but explains the rationale behind its appeal over the decision
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Sealing Czech GP win "the longest six laps of the year," says Marc Marquez
Marc's latest MotoGP victory came with extra satisfaction given the tough opposition and conditions
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Jorge Martin: I hope Aprilia defends me in the same way as Marco Bezzecchi after marshal incident
Martin responds to Bezzecchi's penalty and the way Aprilia handled the situation
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Marco Bezzecchi admits to 'difficult situation' after fourth sprint crash of 2026
After yet another Saturday without points, the Aprilia man acknowledged his mounting sprint issues
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Jorge Martin reveals where he is struggling after missing Czech GP Q2 cut
Jorge Martin struggled for pace on the opening day of track action in Brno, missing the all-important Q2 cut by 0.11s
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Marc Marquez explains why he crashed twice in Czech GP practice
Despite showing strong pace at Brno, Marquez admitted physical limitations contributed to both of his Friday crashes
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KTM to allow Ducati-bound Pedro Acosta to try its 2027 bike at Brno test
With a second manufacturer backing down from barring departing stars from riding its 2027 bike, there’s a trend emerging as the Brno test approaches
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The CRB is the F1 'court' that could unlock Jorge Martin's conflict with Aprilia
Jorge Martin 's representative travelled to Assen last week with a clear intention: to shake the hornet's nest and push the stalled negotiations between Aprilia and the Spanish rider into a new phase.
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Aleix Espargaro doesn't understand why Aprilia would "force" Jorge Martin to stay
Despite retiring at the end of last season, Aleix Espargaro continues to make headlines and the elder Espargaro brother is back in the spotlight once again after questioning why Aprilia is attempting to "force" Jorge Martin to stay at the team against his will.
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Marc Marquez: 'I've had stitches in my chin, but they don't count towards the championship'
Despite two terrifying crashes, Marc Marquez didn't suffer any significant injuries and, above all, he didn't lose his sense of humour after requiring stitches in his chin. At the start of the first practice session, Marquez had a hard fall at almost 200kph, hitting the Assen circuit with such force that his hand lost circulation.
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Watch: "Feels like yesterday" - Alex Criville looks back on his legendary career
Spanish rider Alex Criville raced on two wheels for almost 15 years and in that time picked up 20 race wins, two world championships and more than 2,000 championship points. From his biggest rivals and the evolution of motorbike racing, to his current favourite equestrian hobbies, Criville tells us all about it, here at Motorsport.
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Winning the Aragon GP was "mandatory" claims Marc Marquez
Marc Marquez dubbed his victory in Aragon as 'mandatory' for him and the team after a perfect weekend at his home track. Marquez led every session, and took victory in both the sprint and Grand Prix to give him a 32 point lead over his brother Alex Marquez, and team-mate Francesco Bagnaia, who finished second and third in the race respectively.
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Fabio Quartararo slams "tough day" in Aragon as Yamaha doesn't "understand" issues
The low-grip Aragon track was a prime suspect to expose the deficiencies of Yamaha's YZR-M1 machine and unfortunately for Fabio Quartararo and the Japanese manufacturer the issue was in the spotlight. There was no shortage of sympathy for the luckless Frenchman whose Yamaha machine snapped and jumped seemingly on the exit of every corner around the track during Friday practice.
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Aprilia "would have won more races" with Jorge Martin as it works to fix rift
When Jorge Martin confirmed his plans to leave Aprilia following just one race, the paddock media were shocked by the hastiness of his decision. There's little doubt that the bike hasn't been as competitive as Ducati's, but it was a surprising decision given Martin's lack of time on the Aprilia RS-GP25.
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Luca Marini injured in Suzuka fall, Ai Ogura undergoes surgery
Factory Honda rider Luca Marini has dislocated his hip in a fall while testing for the Suzuka 8 Hours. The Italian crashed heavily on his second day of testing at the legendary Japanese venue, where the classic endurance race will take place on 3 August.
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The Aprilia and Jorge Martin saga: What's next?
Four days have passed since Marco Bezzecchi triumphed at Silverstone, defying most predictions in an unexpected twist to the plot involving Jorge Martín and Aprilia - one worthy of Alfred Hitchcock himself.
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Massimo Rivola: Aprilia "is ready to win" with Jorge Martin
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola used Marco Bezzecchi's British Grand Prix victory to send a strong public message to the team's injured rider Jorge Martin, amidst a contractual dispute with the Spanish racer. As exclusively revealed by Motorsport.com following the French Grand Prix two weeks ago, Martin is looking for a way out of his Aprilia contract by invoking a performance clause.
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Fabio Quartararo "can't be optimistic" for British GP after sprint collapse
British Grand Prix poleman Fabio Quartararo believes he "cannot be optimistic" for Sunday's race after top Ducati riders blasted past his Yamaha as he fell to seventh in the Saturday sprint. Quartararo jumped into an early lead at Silverstone, but the first time the pack reached the Hangar Straight, Marc Marquez simply drove around him on the factory Ducati GP25.
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Francesco Bagnaia: "Ducati is with me 100% - We have to solve this situation" after Sprint
After the dust settled, Francesco Bagnaia explained his frustration after a disappointing day at Silverstone.The Ducati rider started third on the grid and, for the first time this season, ahead of Marc Marquez. But his team-mate overtook him in the first corner and went ahead alongside Alex Marquez, leaving the Italian two-time champion behind.
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British GP race preview: Marc versus Alex Marquez, in their own words
Alex Marquez believes he is the favourite for the British GP win following a comfortable sprint victory ahead of his brother Marc. Starting from second, Alex took the lead from his brother after the elder Marquez brother went wide, eventually finishing 3.5s ahead.
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Francesco Bagnaia: Ducati needs to start again from zero
Francesco Bagnaia reckons his Ducati team needs to start from scratch after Johann Zarco's victory in Le Mans. Bagnaia admits he has struggled this season as he has been eclipsed by his team-mate Marc Marquez. While the Spaniard has taken three wins, Bagnaia has won only once and finds himself down in third place in the riders' championship.
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Fabio Quartararo will need to be "very clever" to win French GP
Fabio Quartararo says he and the factory Yamaha team will have to be "very clever" to convert pole position into victory in tomorrow's French Grand Prix at Le Mans. The home favourite was outgunned by three Ducatis in today's sprint despite taking an early lead.
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How a Ducati win at Le Mans could take a historic record from Honda's hands
The Le Mans Bugatti circuit has been a stronghold for Ducati Desmosedicis ever since Danilo Petrucci crossed the line to take victory in 2020. But the streak of wins he launched has been a true team effort. Sure, Petrucci won aboard the official factory bike.
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Pedro Acosta: I'm living in the most frustrating moment of my life
At Jerez on Saturday, KTM rider Pedro Acosta couldn't do better than last place in Q2. That unfortunately meant he had to content himself with starting from the 12th spot on the grid. As a result, any possibility of running at the front of the field was gone.
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The fight to watch isn't McLaren vs. McLaren, It's brother vs. brother
Marc Marquez and his brother Alex are going head to head each and every weekend in MotoGP, and it's nail-bitingly close.
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Why Alex Marquez was angry despite comeback from double crash at Jerez
Alex Marquez appears to be the man least impressed by his remarkable comeback after two crashes on Friday at the Spanish Grand Prix. The younger Marquez was the class of the field in all day at Jerez, despite a low-speed accident in the morning and then a heavy tumble at the beginning of the hour-long afternoon practice.
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Marc Marquez turned down the paycheck of a lifetime, here's why
Marquez was reportedly offered €100 million to stay with Honda for another four years, but obviously declined, instead joining Ducati
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Fabio Di Giannantonio horrified hitting a fallen Jorge Martin in Qatar crash
The VR46 rider describes running into the injured reigning world champion as 'worst scene of my life' - questioning why the race wasn't stopped
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Marc Marquez accepts blame for clash with brother Alex
Qatar Grand Prix winner Marc Marquez has admitted responsibility for the incident with his younger brother Alex as the pair exited the first corner in Sunday's race. Poleman Marc claimed the lead into the first corner but cut across the front of Alex at unexpectedly low speed as the pair exited the right-hander.
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Bagnaia angry after "f***ing up" with crash in Qatar GP qualifying
Francesco Bagnaia says he is angry about 'f***ing up' his Qatar Grand Prix weekend with a qualifying crash on Saturday. Bagnaia had looked strong all weekend until he dropped his factory Ducati at Turn 4 on his final qualifying run, resulting in the Italian starting the race 11th.
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Quartararo didn't expect to be "that good" in Qatar GP sprint race
Yamaha factory rider Fabio Quartararo was positively surprised by his race pace in the Qatar GP sprint on Saturday, when the Frenchman converted a morale-boosting front row start into fifth position at the flag. The 2021 world champion briefly ran third at the start of the race, the same position in which he had qualified.
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Jorge Martin makes progress in track return, Aprilia struggles
Martin enjoyed a good first day back in Qatar. But the team's progress has some questioning if his practice times were because of his injury, or the bike
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Francesco Bagnaia edges past Marc Marquez pace in Qatar practice
Even with his recent win at the Americas GP, being able to outpace Marquez could be the start to a strong, more contentious season in the Ducati garage
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Dale Jr. among the 2026 Motorsports Hall of Fame inductees
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) honors racers and notable people within the industry across the United States. Ahead of the 50th running of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, they announced next year's class, which touches several forms of racing from coast to coast.
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Francesco Bagnaia: Problems aboard Ducati were worse one year ago
Bagnaia struggles to find pace, trails Marquez by 31 points, and seeks to regain feeling and consistency to challenge for wins.
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Alex Marquez: "Sunday will be a different story"
Alex Marquez believes he's closing gap to brother Marc, sees opportunity to challenge in Sunday's Argentina GP.
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KTM's creditors approve restructuring plan as company's future is secured
KTM's creditors have approved the company's restructuring plan following a vote at the regional court in Ried im Innkreis in Upper Austria on Tuesday. Claims totalling 2.25 billion euros were presented at the court, out of which debt worth two billion euros was recognised.
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Pierer Industrie AG avoids insolvency, decision on KTM imminent
Pierer Industrie AG, which indirectly owns KTM, has avoided insolvency after undergoing restructuring. On Thursday, creditors voted on the European restructuring plan (ReO) of Pierer Industrie AG at the regional court of Wels, in Upper Austria. This was the first time that this procedure was applied in Austria under the restructuring directive, which came into force on 17 June 2021.
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