MotoGP No team-mate, fighting for last - MotoGP's hardest ever rookie season? Losing his experienced team-mate to a serious injury made an already daunting season even harder for MotoGP 2023's sole rookie. Now there's another big challenge looming
MotoGP Ducati makes major MotoGP team management change One of the three key figures behind Ducati's return to the top of MotoGP is moving to a new motocross-based role
MotoGP A Martin/Ducati split now looks inevitable Despite all Jorge Martin has just achieved on a Ducati, what he wants from his MotoGP future means a 2025 factory switch already looks near-certain
Motorcycle racing One half of legendary Isle of Man TT brother duo retires Fourteen-time Isle of Man Sidecar TT-winning passenger Tom Birchall has announced that he has retired from racing effective immediately
MotoGP Trackhouse's plan to revive MotoGP in the USA Trackhouse Racing has made a big impression - on and off track - in its short time in NASCAR. Now it's heading to MotoGP, it has ambitions of doing the same there - and MotoGP needs it to given its US slump
MotoGP The mental toll of a dream-gone-wrong first Ducati year Crashes and broken bones - Enea Bastianini's first MotoGP season in Ducati factory red was one derailed almost from the start. How much of his inconclusive campaign was down to his connection with the bike, and what impact did his injury layoffs have?
MotoGP Where a 2023 MotoGP disappointment went wrong Going toe-to-toe with Ducati was never Aprilia's aim for the 2023 MotoGP season, but given its breakout 2022 success it expected to be in the mix more often. That it didn't hit that ambition was in part down to the fact it was its biggest enemy
MotoGP Blocked MotoGP expansion damaged KTM's motivation Though its 2024 MotoGP contract debacle is long resolved, the refusal of KTM's preferred way out by series organisers still clearly stings for the organisation
MotoGP Every full-time MotoGP 2023 rider ranked from worst to best Many riders got their time in a spotlight in a topsy-turvy, exhilarating, injury-riddled 2023 MotoGP season - but how did they compare?
MotoGP The other eye-catching debutant of MotoGP's post-season Aprilia showcased a full carbon fibre frame at the MotoGP winter test at Valencia, and it could prove to be a major innovation for 2024
MotoGP MotoGP's new team has already answered major concern Simon Patterson was impressed by American NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing's MotoGP launch ahead of its debut next year and believes it will answer a big concern some fans have had
MotoGP New MotoGP entry revealed as NASCAR frontrunner joins 2024 grid As first reported by The Race some weeks ago, NASCAR frontrunners Trackhouse Racing will officially enter the MotoGP grid in 2024
MotoGP There's now zero doubt Marquez can be 2024 MotoGP champion Anyone who plays down Marc Marquez's first day on a Ducati MotoGP bike is kidding themselves, says Simon Patterson
MotoGP The next Marquez? What to expect from MotoGP's new big thing Pedro Acosta makes his MotoGP (testing) debut today ahead of his full-time debut next year. There's so much hype around him - but is it justified? Here's Simon Patterson's take
MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix 2023 MotoGP rider rankings There were some real standouts in MotoGP's final 2023 race meeting at Valencia - but also some deeply disappointing performances from riders who failed to capitalise on strong pace
MotoGP MotoGP expels RNF team from grid for 'repeat infractions' MotoGP organiser Dorna has announced that the CryptoData-owned RNF Aprilia team has not been selected for a place on the 2024 grid, as first reported by The Race last weekend
MotoGP 10 moments that decided the incredible 2023 MotoGP title fight Pecco Bagnaia looked like 2023 MotoGP world champion on the first weekend of the season. But an incredible series of twists ensued over the next eight months before he actually beat Jorge Martin to the crown
MotoGP Protected? Popular perception of Bagnaia title 'help' is wrong Concerned Pecco Bagnaia might be protected by others in Sunday's MotoGP showdown at Valencia? Others have already shown enough irreverence towards his title battle with Jorge Martin to suggest neither will have many guarantees
MotoGP RNF owner insists MotoGP grid spot secure in stern statement The majority owner of Aprilia's satellite MotoGP operation RNF insists it retains full rights to its grid slots - despite the departure of founder Razlan Razali and a rival contender thought to be vying for its place
MotoGP The unofficial 2023 MotoGP 'sprint championship' results With all 20 MotoGP sprint races of 2023 now done, The Race has calculated the 'sprint championship' points - and drawn a few conclusions
MotoGP NASCAR team co-owned by Pitbull in talks to enter MotoGP Frontrunning NASCAR outfit Trackhouse has emerged as favourite to enter MotoGP and resolve the current upheaval over Aprilia's satellite team
MotoGP Marini's VR46 exit official, Honda move imminent Luca Marini and the VR46 Ducati team are officially going their separate ways for 2024 MotoGP - with the Italian on the verge of being announced as Honda's Marc Marquez replacement
MotoGP Will MotoGP title rivals' 'allies' play a role in finale? The Ducati stable is big enough to play a huge role in the MotoGP title finale with both contenders on its bikes. How might the teams and riders impact the outcome?
MotoGP A crucial new MotoGP timeline still isn't fast enough The Race has learned that MotoGP's 2025-spec tyre will be tested at Valencia next week. But with a key rule change coming in next year, waiting another year to race that tyre is simply too long
MotoGP Was Martin's fury misplaced? Initial findings revealed Michelin says its not to blame for Jorge Martin's tyre wear issues in Qatar which he said were robbing him of a potential MotoGP title, after the tyre marque's initial analysis
MotoGP Brivio set to depart F1 to become Honda's new MotoGP team boss Alpine Formula 1's Davide Brivio is set to make a dramatic return to the 2024 MotoGP paddock, according to The Race’s sources, with the Italian’s long-rumoured deal to join the Repsol Honda team finally looking set to come to fruition
MotoGP Aprilia's satellite MotoGP team RNF in doubt for 2024 Aprilia’s satellite MotoGP team RNF Racing is in doubt for 2024, according to The Race’s sources in the paddock, with series boss Dorna looking at back-up options should the Malaysian-Romanian squad fail to find the necessary funding to secure its place on next season’s grid
MotoGP MotoGP's newest winner looks to have a 2024 lifeline MotoGP's newest race winner Fabio Di Giannantonio has received a boost in his hopes of staying on the grid for 2024 - with the momentum now seemingly in his favour for the securing about-to-be-vacated VR46 Ducati ride
MotoGP Gresini form makes Marquez the 2024 MotoGP title favourite The rampant form Gresini Ducati has been in since it announced Marc Marquez's 2024 move should make the rest of the MotoGP paddock very nervous about next year, says Simon Patterson
MotoGP The 2023 title won with brutish tactics - and no remorse Jaume Masia's early Moto3 coronation was helped by both Masia and team-mate Adrian Fernandez repeatedly roughing up title rival Ayumu Sasaki
MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix 2023 MotoGP rider rankings With all eyes on a closer-than-ever championship battle, the Qatar Grand Prix delivered the mistakes, drama, and an outside wildcard inserting themselves into the fight we hoped it would. But performed best? Simon Patterson ranks all 22 riders
MotoGP Martin says MotoGP title being 'stolen' from him and slams Michelin MotoGP title hopeful Jorge Martin laid all the blame on tyre supplier Michelin after a Qatar Grand Prix slump that severely damaged his championship bid
MotoGP How Oliveira sees the early end to his 'miserable' MotoGP season Miguel Oliveira's first MotoGP season with Aprilia is over after his Qatar injury - and the Portuguese is happy to see the back of it
MotoGP Morbidelli's tirade over Espargaro slap - and steward 'disrespect' Franco Morbidelli felt disrespected by both Aleix Espargaro - who "has much more episodes to be ashamed of than proud of" and the FIM stewards in the Qatar practice incident
MotoGP Morbidelli 'punch' leads to grid penalty and fine for Espargaro Aleix Espargaro has been penalised for his Qatar Grand Prix practice altercation with MotoGP rival Franco Morbidelli.
MotoGP Why a mooted MotoGP retirement now looks far away Aleix Espargaro expected to walk away from MotoGP sooner rather than later - but suddenly feels reinvigorated, also thanks to his friendship with a couple of younger riders
MotoGP 'I don't deserve this' - What now for MotoGP 2024's odd man out? Fabio Di Giannantonio risks being the one left standing when MotoGP's game of musical chair stops for 2024 - and he has an interesting outlook on the situation
MotoGP Bagnaia vs Martin: How they compare in key areas With only two rounds left of the 2023 MotoGP title fight and a mere 14 points between reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia from hunter Jorge Martin, just what exactly is going to separate the two protagonists? Here's Simon Patterson's take on how they compare
MotoGP Wasted MotoGP wildcard demands a redo - but is it too late? An injury robbed Alvaro Bautista of a proper shot to impress during his wildcard appearance at Sepang - and everyone in MotoGP of a valuable data point
MotoGP The mind games in Marquez's praise of next MotoGP superstar The compliments have been flowing from Marc Marquez about new Moto2 champion Pedro Acosta, who seems destined for a similar trajectory to the six-time MotoGP champion. But within that there's the start of some mind games from Marquez towards a rider he might end up partnering in the future
