Raul Fernandez has won the sprint at the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello, celebrating his first sprint victory in MotoGP. The Trackhouse Aprilia rider beat teammate Jorge Martin and home favourite Fabio Di Giannantonio, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi finished fourth without a podium place.

On practice Friday for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, Marc Marquez returned after his double surgery while Fabio Di Giannantonio set the fastest time. Between comeback stories, a struggling Aprilia squad, and a new sponsorship deal, the day provided plenty of talking points for the entire weekend.

Simplicity is considered one of the key selling points of electric motorcycles: twist the throttle and go, without having to worry about gear shifting or clutch operation. Honda is now taking a step in the opposite direction with a new patent, adding exactly this complexity back in. The goal is not an end in itself, but rather more precise control over power delivery, particularly in competition use.