An exclusive motorcycle with great emotional significance recently achieved an impressive sale price at auction: a Ducati Desmosedici GP8 in the iconic “Stars and Stripes” design in honor of Nicky Hayden was auctioned for $288,000 (approx. €267,500). The machine pays tribute to the 2006 MotoGP world champion, who died in 2017, and features the livery Hayden used in test rides towards the end of the 2008 season.
Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet will take on the role of a former MotoGP racer in a new movie titled High Side. The film will be directed by James Mangold, who already attracted attention in motorsport cinema with Le Mans '66 (original title: Ford v Ferrari). Paramount Pictures is producing the film, but a specific release date has not yet been set.
Yamaha will use a new V4 engine for the first time at the upcoming San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix (September 12-14). This marks the end of the manufacturer's more than two-decade-long tradition of exclusively using four-cylinder inline engines with crossplane crankshafts. According to Yamaha, the prototype of the new M1 will take to the track for the first time in Misano.
Marc Marquez remains the man to beat in the 2025 MotoGP season. The Ducati rider secured his seventh consecutive double victory – consisting of the sprint and main races – at the newly added Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary. Despite an incident right after the start, Marquez dominated the race and significantly extended his lead in the world championship.
In recent years, Aprilia has become one of the most innovative manufacturers in the field of MotoGP aerodynamics. Newly published patent specifications provide detailed insights into previously unused developments of the RS-GP for the first time. The documents come directly from Marco De Luca, a former Formula 1 aerodynamicist who now heads the technical development department at Aprilia. The focus is on concepts that are intended to emphasize ground effect and cornering stability even more than is currently customary in MotoGP.
Marc Marquez continued his impressive winning streak at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix. For the first time, the Ducati factory rider also triumphed at the Red Bull Ring – twice: both the sprint and the main race went to the Spaniard. However, rookie Fermin Aldeguer provided some excitement with a strong comeback to second place, putting Marquez under pressure at the end.
At the “Legends Parade” at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, one special guest took center stage: Casey Stoner, two-time MotoGP world champion (2007 with Ducati, 2011 with Honda) and 38-time Grand Prix winner. The Australian, who ended his active career at the age of 27, used his visit not only to appear in front of the fans, but also to settle scores with the current development of the premier class of motorcycle racing.
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP have officially unveiled the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup. The racing series will be held for the first time in 2026 and is considered the first international championship specifically designed for powerful Harley-Davidson baggers.
The MotoGP calendar for the 2026 season has been finalized. After several decades, Brazil is celebrating its comeback on the racing calendar, while a total of 22 Grands Prix will be held around the globe. As in the previous year, the new season will begin on March 1 in Buriram, Thailand, and end traditionally on November 22 in Valencia.
Following MotoGP's return to the historic Brno circuit, Marc Marquez achieved another milestone in his career and for Ducati. The eight-time world champion confidently beat the competition in the twelfth race of the season, securing his fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory – a record for the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer since its entry into MotoGP in 2003.
The ADAC has secured the long-term hosting of the Liqui Moly German Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sachsenring. As recently announced, the only MotoGP race in Germany will continue to take place at the traditional race track near Chemnitz until at least 2031. During this year's Grand Prix, the early extension of the successful partnership between MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports and the ADAC was officially agreed.
Speculation is mounting in the MotoGP paddock about Harley-Davidson's possible entry into the premier class of motorcycle racing. This is based on reports that the traditional US brand could enter the series with a rebranded prototype from another manufacturer. The background to this is the increasing importance of the US market within MotoGP, not least due to the influence of Liberty Media, which recently acquired the commercial rights to the racing series.
The 2025 MotoGP season reaches another high point in the tenth race in Assen: Marc Marquez triumphs on the legendary TT Circuit and celebrates his 68th victory in the highest class of motorcycle racing. This puts the Spaniard on par with Giacomo Agostini, one of the sport's greatest icons. The race in the province of Drenthe was not only thrilling, but also full of twists and turns – with an impact on the world championship and the history books.
The contractual relationship between Jorge Martin and manufacturer Aprilia is currently causing discussion in the MotoGP scene. As his manager Albert Valera publicly stated, Martin has made use of a contractually agreed exit clause and is therefore officially contract-free for the 2026 season. While Martin is not at the Tourist Trophy in Assen this weekend, he says he is currently training on a road bike before returning to the motorcycle. Manager Valera, on the other hand, is in Assen and gave several interviews on Saturday to clarify the current status of the contract situation.
The Sachsenring is preparing for the highlight of the year: From July 11 to 13, 2025, MotoGP will be hosting the Liqui Moly Motorcycle Grand Prix Germany at the traditional race track in Saxony. Last year, the event attracted over 250,000 visitors, making it the largest single sporting event in Germany. Organizing this major event requires a logistical masterpiece that begins weeks before the first practice run.
With the final and unrestricted approval of the European Commission, Liberty Media's acquisition of MotoGP and WorldSBK is nearing completion. The company, which has already had a significant influence on the development of Formula 1, will hold a majority stake in both racing series in the future.
At the 2025 Italian Grand Prix on the legendary Mugello circuit, Ducati once again proved itself to be the team to beat. Marc Marquez prevailed after an intense battle with his brother Alex and secured his 93rd Grand Prix victory. After 23 laps, the Spaniard crossed the finish line in 41:09.214 minutes with a lead of 1.942 seconds over Alex Marquez. Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the Ducati podium after overtaking Francesco Bagnaia, who had been battling for a long time, in the final stages to take third place.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu will make the long-awaited move to MotoGP in 2026, and it has now been officially confirmed. The two-time Superbike World Champion from Turkey has signed a two-year contract with the Prima Pramac Yamaha Team. After a brief but successful intermezzo with BMW, the 27-year-old is thus returning to the Yamaha family - but this time on the big stage of Grand Prix racing.
A weekend for the history books: Marc Márquez triumphs with a perfect weekend in Aragon, his brother Alex completes the family party. Francesco Bagnaia makes an impressive comeback after a difficult few weeks.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, currently one of the most spectacular and successful riders in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), will make the leap to MotoGP in 2026. According to information from Motorsport.com Global and Speedweek.com, a corresponding contract with Yamaha has already been signed. The exceptional Turkish rider will join the Pramac team - making history: he will be the first Turkish rider in MotoGP.