At the first joint test of MotoGP regular riders with the 850cc prototypes and Pirelli tires, one thing stood out above all: less power, a noticeably different riding feel, and for some riders the sensation of sitting in an entirely new class. The riders were not allowed to reveal everything, but they shared enough to hint at what the premier class will feel like from 2027.

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Volkswagen is facing the largest restructuring in its corporate history and is reviewing the sale of non-core assets. This puts motorcycle manufacturer Ducati back in the spotlight as a potential divestiture candidate.

Ducati factory rider Pecco Bagnaia became a father for the first time on the morning of the MotoGP race in Assen. He still competed in the Grand Prix, retired after 15 laps with a technical defect and immediately travelled back to his family in Italy.