MotoGP 'Struggling' Marquez's first real backwards step at Ducati A fall, ill-feeling with the Ducati, and failure to advance directly to Q2. It's no wonder Marc Marquez admitted he was "struggling" and over-riding on his first difficult Friday since making his Gresini MotoGP switch for 2024
MotoGP Key takeaways from MotoGP's 2027 rules explanation Leading MotoGP figures used the Friday of the French GP at Le Mans to discuss the recently announced 2027 rules package in more detail. Here are the key things we learned from that media address
MotoGP Why a rider who rejected MotoGP suddenly has another chance MotoGP's greatest hope of ending its US rider drought has made an impressive turnaround at the start of 2024. Simon Patterson talks to Joe Roberts to find out what's behind his title-leading start
MotoGP Ducati's intriguing 2025 hint and where Marquez fits in Ducati has acknowledged that the battle for its second factory MotoGP seat for 2025 is between Marc Marquez, Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin - and has offered a window into its current thinking
MotoGP 'What the f**k is that for?' - riders react to MotoGP 2027 rules MotoGP riders have given a tentative thumbs up to the 2027 rules package unveiled in the lead-up to this year's French Grand Prix - while making it clear that there is a wide variety of opinion on where the championship should be headed
MotoGP Who should replace Yamaha's iconic MotoGP boss? Yamaha's long-serving MotoGP boss Lin Jarvis is stepping aside, and there's a favourite to replace him - but what about the alternatives?
MotoGP Device ban, aero reined in: MotoGP's 2027 rules unveiled MotoGP has announced its new regulations for 2027, featuring a reduction in engine capacity from as the series tries to slow down bikes and make traditional circuits safer as well as reduced aero freedom and a complete ban on ride height devices
MotoGP Fresh doubt for Kazakh MotoGP race as flooding puts debut on hold The inaugural 2024 Kazakhstan Grand Prix has once again been put on hold indefinitely by MotoGP owing to severe flooding in the central Asian country
MotoGP Honda riders say its new MotoGP prototype not 'born' well The new-look Honda MotoGP bike raced by Stefan Bradl in the Spanish GP has far from impressed its full-time riders in testing
MotoGP Jerez MotoGP 2024 rider rankings An all-timer of a duel between Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia underlined a MotoGP weekend of messy conditions and chaotic action at Jerez.
MotoGP 'Anyway, I don't like you' - The unseen Jerez MotoGP outburst Johann Zarco has revealed he let loose on chief MotoGP steward Freddie Spencer in the aftermath of the Spanish Grand Prix, after being summoned to discuss his crash with Aleix Espargaro
MotoGP What caused MotoGP's shocking 15-crash Jerez sprint MotoGP riders explain what they encountered in the remarkable 12-lap sprint race at Jerez - as 15 of them hit the deck.
MotoGP Why Bagnaia sees link between Ducati struggles and Acosta's rise Reigning MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia believes the cause of his and his Ducati peers' chatter struggles is also what's supercharging Pedro Acosta's premier-class debut.
MotoGP Honda MotoGP strength Marquez used to exploit now 'completely lost' Honda's new MotoGP bike has "completely lost" the big strength that made even the fading previous version of the RC213V at least occasionally potent
MotoGP MotoGP set to unveil 2027 ruleset BMW's arrival hinges on MotoGP is set to unveil its long-awaited new regulations for 2027 and beyond in the coming days.
MotoGP The fresh Marquez dilemma Ducati is facing Marc Marquez could still be a 2024 MotoGP title contender - but he might need a key Ducati decision to go his way. One that will potentially have huge ramifications for his future
MotoGP MotoGP's US rider drought finally has a chance of ending It didn't initially look like American team Trackhouse's arrival in MotoGP was going to lead to a US rider getting on the grid. But suddenly that seems a realistic prospect for 2025
MotoGP What's giving Quartararo hope as the bike he rejected dominates Fresh from committing his future to Yamaha, Fabio Quartararo had a blunt demonstration of what he'd turned down as Aprilia dominated at Austin. But Yamaha has a plan, and Quartararo believes in it
MotoGP What happens if Ducati loses its title-winning MotoGP team? The long-standing Pramac-Ducati partnership looks like it may well end in 2025 thanks to Yamaha's efforts to lure Pramac away. But what would that mean for Ducati?
MotoGP MotoGP just showed Liberty what it must - and mustn't - change The first MotoGP event since Liberty Media's tentative takeover was exceptional. What can the championship's new owner learn from that?
MotoGP Austin MotoGP rider rankings 2024 There are two obvious standout heroes from MotoGP's Grand Prix of the Americas weekend, and a lot of riders who should've done better
MotoGP Marquez explains crash that ended fairytale COTA MotoGP win bid Marc Marquez has revealed that a persistent brake problem was the culprit behind him crashing out of the lead in MotoGP's Grand Prix of the Americas
MotoGP Why Acosta wants the modern MotoGP rider to change Nascent MotoGP star Pedro Acosta says modern premier-class riders need to be "more natural, like 10 years ago"
MotoGP Marquez isn't COTA MotoGP favourite anymore - so who is? Marc Marquez's first day as a Ducati rider at the Circuit of the Americas showed he is still a force to be reckoned with at the Texan venue - but he did not look a dominant force.
MotoGP Why Espargaro is suddenly tempted by MotoGP test rider role Aprilia MotoGP rider Aleix Espargaro admits he is tempted by the "good opportunity" to lead a factory's development for the 2027 ruleset as a test rider.
MotoGP How struggling Yamaha convinced Quartararo to stay Fabio Quartararo admits Yamaha is "still very, very far" from the front of the MotoGP field. Yet he's committed his long-term future to it, thanks in large part to its "huge" and "confidential" plans
MotoGP Why MotoGP won't force Ducati to hand over a team to Yamaha MotoGP promoter Dorna says it has zero intention to place a regulatory limit on the amount of bikes Ducati has on the grid - as rival Yamaha's bid to add a satellite team looks increasingly likely to come up short yet again
MotoGP MotoGP's long-doubted new race is going ahead after all It’s looking increasingly likely that MotoGP's 2024 Kazakh Grand Prix will go ahead this June, after a new stakeholder meeting earlier this month signed off on the majority of work needed at the Sokol International Circuit
MotoGP What we learned about F1 owner's plans for MotoGP Street circuits, making riders work harder, conquering America? Simon Patterson looks at Liberty Media's goals and objectives for MotoGP
MotoGP Quartararo's dilemma at the heart of MotoGP's 2025 silly season An initially frenetic 2025 MotoGP silly season may be on hold until Fabio Quartararo resolves his tricky future dilemma
MotoGP F1 owner Liberty on verge of MotoGP deal - but is it feasible? F1 owner Liberty is reportedly on the verge of adding MotoGP's promoter Dorna to its portfolio too - but there's a major roadblock to be cleared.
MotoGP Why Bagnaia and Marquez couldn't really afford their clash Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez could shrug off their Portimao shunt with ease if they were the only two leading contenders for the 2024 MotoGP title. But they aren't.
MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix 2024 MotoGP rider rankings There were three riders with strong claims for being MotoGP's standout at Portimao - so who should actually get the nod?
MotoGP 'Not necessary' - Marquez and Bagnaia disagree over clash MotoGP championship protagonists Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez have made it clear they don't see eye-to-eye over their race-ruining Portuguese Grand Prix collision
MotoGP Does Vinales' heroic first Aprilia win change anything for 2025? Maverick Vinales reminded Aprilia why it signed him with a gritty sprint win - but does that change the math for 2025?
MotoGP 'He's the future' - What we learned about Ducati's rider plans Ducati's rider roster for 2025 is starting to take shape - and its interest in new signing Fermin Aldeguer goes well beyond just filling a spot.
MotoGP MotoGP podcast: Mid-season rider changes? Your questions answered We're answering your questions on The Race MotoGP Podcast this week, including on the prospect of mid-season rider changes at two teams in particular
MotoGP Post-Marquez Honda is leaderless (in a good way) Marc Marquez's Honda departure has left Honda somewhat rudderless on the rider front, but that's not necessarily a bad thing so far for 2024 at least...
MotoGP A BMW MotoGP team is growing ever more likely BMW Motorrad boss Markus Flasch says BMW will look at a MotoGP entry - and it's understood there's a genuine interest there.
MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix 2024 MotoGP rider rankings Who were the stars and flops of the 2024 MotoGP season opener? Simon Patterson answers that question in the first rider rankings of the year from the Qatar GP
