MotoGP RNF Yamaha MotoGP boss apologises for Petronas comments Razlan Razali, the boss of Yamaha’s new MotoGP satellite squad RNF, has walked back his earlier words about previous partner Petronas
MotoGP Petrucci has few MotoGP regrets, but wanted to be ‘less useless’ In a heartfelt exclusive interview, Danilo Petrucci reflects on his MotoGP career, the poor final season, staying true to his personality and why he wishes his incredible Mugello 2019 victory hadn’t been his first win
MotoGP MotoGP might’ve let other Quartararos slip away Fabio Quartararo went from prodigy to write-off to MotoGP champion. Some of his on-track rivals repeated the first half of that path – but did they deserve more chances?
MotoGP KTM’s new MotoGP boss has spectacular history with it KTM’s surprise choice of new MotoGP team boss has been a success there before. He even signed Marc Marquez…
MotoGP The case for Martin as MotoGP’s best rookie since Marquez A victory and three other podiums in 2021 make Jorge Martin’s rookie MotoGP season one of the most impressive since Marc Marquez’s. But is it the best?
MotoGP The merits and flaws in Stoner’s MotoGP masterplan Two-time MotoGP champion Casey Stoner is one of both the most vocal and best qualified to call for change in MotoGP. Simon Patterson assesses his wishlist
MotoGP Is ‘pay rider’ Dovizioso a good use of a 2022 Yamaha seat? Andrea Dovizioso has had a great MotoGP career. But he’s now a 35-year-old ‘pay rider’ whose 2021 comeback races were underwhelming. Is he, not Darryn Binder, the more dubious RNF Yamaha signing?
MotoGP What a colossal exit means for Pramac Ducati’s MotoGP future Just how big a loss is the shock departure of Pramac Ducati MotoGP team boss Francesco Guidotti to the team? Simon Patterson investigates
MotoGP The brutal MotoGP statistics that expose Honda’s biggest flaw The publication of compiled crash data from the 2021 MotoGP season highlights why honda is finally moving to fix the fundamental flaws in the RC213V before it has no healthy riders left to pilot it
MotoGP Quartararo ‘open to all’ MotoGP marques – but which would fit? Fabio Quartararo says he has “an open mind to listen to all manufacturers” in MotoGP. But which ones are actually realistic options should he see his future away from Yamaha?
MotoGP How KTM’s big move changes MotoGP’s team boss silly season KTM’s move to swap Mike Leitner for Francesco Guidotti still leaves plenty of things to be resolved in the MotoGP team principal silly season
MotoGP Ducati has already won MotoGP’s first 2022 battle Ducati’s strong end to the 2021 MotoGP season and Pecco Bagnaia’s assertation that it already has developed a “perfect bike” is sure to worry its rivals. Simon Patterson explains more
MotoGP The big task facing KTM’s new MotoGP team boss KTM’s axed its MotoGP team manager and is set to bring in Pramac Ducati’s boss. Simon Patterson looks at what Francesco Guidotti will need to change at the squad
MotoGP KTM axes MotoGP team boss Leitner KTM has officially announced it’s splitting with its MotoGP team manager Mike Leitner, with Francesco Guidotti set to move from Pramac Ducati to replace him
MotoGP MotoGP announces plan for switch to synthetic fuels MotoGP has announced a significant step towards improving the championship’s green credentials with the move to synthetic fuels across 2024 to 2027
MotoGP Is new KTM MotoGP star trying to burn bridges before his debut? KTM’s bringing its Moto2 sensation Raul Fernandez into MotoGP for 2022. But does he actually want to be there this soon, and is he trying to escape for a Yamaha future?
MotoGP Quartararo’s Yamaha ultimatum hints at contract hurdles New MotoGP champion Fabip Quartararo is unhappy with Yamaha’s new bike in testing, ahead of a season where his contract expires. How does this impact his future?
MotoGP What an era-ending Superbike title means for MotoGP After six years of World Superbike domination by Jonathan Rea, his reign has finally been halted, with Turkish racer Toprak Razgatlıoğlu becoming the first person to beat the Northern Irishman since 2014 by lifting the 2021 title at a rail-struck final round of the championship at Indonesia’s new Ma
MotoGP Five things we learned from the end-of-year MotoGP test With MotoGP track action wrapping up for 2021 with two days at Jerez, here’s what the end-of-year sessions have told us
MotoGP Honda might’ve just fixed its big MotoGP weakness with 2022 bike The early impressions from Pol Espargaro suggest Honda may have taken a big step towards fixing its biggest MotoGP weakness
MotoGP ‘Not what I expected’ – Quartararo critical of Yamaha test package The Yamaha Fabio Quartararo is riding in the post-season MotoGP Jerez test is not enough of an upgrade for his liking
MotoGP What every MotoGP marque needs from the final 2021 test At least four of the six MotoGP manufacturers will be needing to see huge gains from their 2022 prototype packages in the Jerez test
MotoGP Serial MotoGP crasher Rins ran out of excuses long ago Alex Rins crashed out of a third of the 2021 MotoGP season. He blames Suzuki’s underperformance, but is missing the point. Can he really keep his job beyond 2022, and who might replace him?
MotoGP 2021 MotoGP season rider rankings A superb 2021 MotoGP season is over. Simon Patterson ranks all the riders from worst to best in terms of their performances this year
MotoGP The MotoGP team-mates who raced through tears in Valencia While most of the weekend’s MotoGP attention was focused on Valentino Rossi’s retirement, the Valencian GP also saw two other riders bow out
MotoGP MotoGP rivals already fear Ducati will be unstoppable in 2022 Both 2020 MotoGP world champion Joan Mir and newly-crowned 2021 title-winner Fabio Quartararo fear the scale of threat posed by Ducati in 2022 after it locked out the podium places in the Valencia season finale
MotoGP Valencia MotoGP 2021 rider ratings From a retiring MotoGP legend to a feared 2022 title threat, Simon Patterson rates the performances of the MotoGP field after the final round of the 2021 season at Valencia
MotoGP Where Rossi’s final burst of MotoGP performance came from Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP career ended with his best ride of a disappointing 2021. His proteges helped, but this was also about digging deep and finding his true self again
MotoGP Yamaha’s latest play in the bid to poach KTM’s MotoGP prodigy Raul Fernandez is contracted to be a KTM MotoGP rider in 2022 – but it looks like Yamaha hasn’t given up on getting him further down the line
MotoGP No Repsol Hondas in Valencian GP as Espargaro withdraws Honda rider Pol Espargaro has been forced to sit out the MotoGP season finale at Valencia, instead focusing on post-season testing
MotoGP How the Rossi franchise will still loom over MotoGP in 2022 Valentino Rossi may be about to compete in his last race as a MotoGP rider, but his presence and impact on the series will be far from over after he completes his final race
MotoGP Espargaro says phantom yellows wrecked his qualifying A furious Aleix Espargaro has hit out at MotoGP race control and alleged yellow flags shown in error wrecked his Valencian Grand Prix qualifying
MotoGP Miller’s attitude to yellows shows mess MotoGP has created A throwaway line from Jack Miller shows how casual MotoGP riders have become about ignoring yellow flags – and that’s the fault of the penalty rules, says Simon Patterson
MotoGP Rossi gets a farewell favour from his most successful protege MotoGP runner-up Pecco Bagnaia helped mentor Valentino Rossi out in his final qualifying session at Valencia, but it wasn’t pre-planned
MotoGP Espargaro lashes out as Aprilia’s MotoGP form dives Aprilia’s breakthrough MotoGP season is ending badly, and Aleix Espargaro isn’t holding back about it
MotoGP ‘Completely lost’ Quartararo suffering a painful MotoGP deja vu Newly crowned 2021 MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo has suffered through his worst day of the season so far at Valencia, with a disastrous opening outing for the Yamaha rider at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in mixed conditions
MotoGP Honda MotoGP boss gives update on ‘delicate’ Marquez eye problem Marc Marquez’s MotoGP team boss Alberto Puig has given an update on the eye injury that has ended the Honda rider’s season prematurely
MotoGP The final snapshots of the real Valentino Rossi It’s been 1600 days since Valentino Rossi last won a MotoGP race, but that doesn’t mean the seven-time world champion hasn’t had any special days since. Simon Patterson looks at the best of his races since his last win
MotoGP All Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP feuds ranked Valentino Rossi has always fuelled his performances with infamous rivalries and spats. When he re-stoked his enmity with Marc Marquez ahead of the 2021 season, we ranked Rossi’s main feuds from most trivial to most seismic
MotoGP Who’s under most pressure to finish the MotoGP season well? The 2022 MotoGP title is decided – but one more race means one more opportunity to make a strong impression, or salvage something from a tough year
