The Austrian motorcycle brand KTM has stood for uncompromising motorsport for years - especially in MotoGP. KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has now commented on the company's long-term motorsport strategy in a detailed interview with the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper. Despite economic caution and changing framework conditions, such as those that could accompany Liberty Media's entry into MotoGP, the course remains clear: KTM wants to remain true to racing.
MotoGP delivered a memorable race weekend at the 2025 British Grand Prix. At the center: Marco Bezzecchi with Aprilia's first win of the season, Fabio Quartararo with a technical drama shortly before the finish - and an aftermath with far-reaching penalties. The events at the Silverstone Circuit were charged both in sporting and emotional terms and reflected the complexity of a MotoGP season that is increasingly coming to a head in its second half.
What began as a promising partnership threatens to become one of the biggest misunderstandings in recent MotoGP history. Jorge Martín, MotoGP World Champion in 2024, is apparently on the verge of terminating his contract with Aprilia early - despite it running until the end of 2026. This is due to disappointing sporting prospects, ongoing injury problems and a profound loss of trust between rider and team.
The MotoGP World Championship is experiencing a new transfer farce with the potential to explode: Jorge Martin, reigning world champion and current Aprilia factory rider, is apparently on the verge of prematurely terminating his contract with the Italian manufacturer, which runs until the end of 2026. The reason for this is the disappointing performance of the RS-GP as well as personal setbacks that have so far prevented him from defending his title.
MotoGP 2025 experienced one of the most turbulent races in its history at Le Mans. In a Grand Prix characterized by capricious weather, collisions, penalties and unexpected twists and turns, local hero Johann Zarco, of all people, came out on top - from eleventh on the grid. With a historic victory in front of his home crowd, the 34-year-old LCR Honda rider not only ended Ducati's impressive winning streak of 22 races in a row, but also wrote himself into the history books as the first French winner of the home race since Pierre Monneret in 1954.
In March and April 2025, the Grand Prix Commission decided on a series of far-reaching rule changes that will come into force with immediate effect. The focus is on adjustments to the starting procedure in all classes as well as new regulations for testing injured MotoGP riders and uniform testing restrictions for future generations of vehicles.
The fastest MotoGP bike of all time is up for sale - but only for exhibition purposes and with a starting price in excess of €350,000 (around $375,000). The bike in question is Brad Binder's KTM RC16, with which the South African reached a record speed of 366.1 km/h (227.5 mph) on the Mugello Circuit in 2023. The bike still holds the official top speed record in MotoGP to this day.
Alex Márquez made history at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez: the Ducati rider secured his first MotoGP victory and took over the world championship lead. Meanwhile, his brother Marc Márquez experienced a weekend of extremes - a dominant sprint victory on Saturday was followed by a crash in the main race that cost him valuable points. Yamaha star Fabio Quartararo celebrated an emotional comeback at the front of the field with second place.
The takeover of MotoGP by the US group Liberty Media is about to be finalized. After months of scrutiny by the EU Competition Commission, the billion-euro deal is soon to be approved without further conditions. This would unite the two most important racing series in automobile and motorcycle racing - Formula 1 and MotoGP - under one roof for the first time.
The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix turned out to be one of the most dramatic and spectacular races of the MotoGP season so far. An intense weekend at the Losail International Circuit not only saw a dominant Marc Marquez, but also a surprisingly strong comeback from Maverick Vinales and a serious setback for world champion Jorge Martin.
The rumor mill surrounding Toprak Razgatlioglu and MotoGP is picking up speed again. According to the latest information, the two-time Superbike World Champion could make his first appearances for Honda in the premier class of motorcycle racing as early as 2025 - but initially only as a wildcard starter.
Francesco Bagnaia took his first win of the season at the US Grand Prix in Austin - but under extraordinary circumstances. The Ducati works rider benefited from a crash involving his team-mate Marc Marquez, who lost control while leading the race on lap nine and thus not only gave away what he thought was a certain victory, but also the championship lead. It was a dramatic race day at the Circuit of The Americas, which was hard to beat in terms of excitement with a chaotic start phase, changeable conditions and many retirements.
At the second race of the 2025 MotoGP season in Termas de Rio Hondo, Marc and Alex Márquez ensured a thrilling duel for victory. Marc Márquez, who rides for the Ducati Lenovo Factory Team, prevailed over his brother after 25 laps to celebrate his 90th Grand Prix victory. Alex Márquez, who rides for Gresini Ducati, delivered an impressive performance and was in the lead for long stretches of the race before Marc launched the decisive attack in the final five laps.
From the 2027 season, Pirelli will be the sole tire supplier for the MotoGP World Championship and the two junior classes Moto2 and Moto3. The Italian manufacturer has signed an agreement with Dorna Sports, the organizer of the championship, which will be valid up to and including 2031. This marks the end of the era of Michelin in the premier class, which has provided the exclusive tires for MotoGP since 2016.
The 2025 MotoGP season has kicked off with the race in Buriram (Thailand) - and one name is immediately back in the spotlight: Marc Marquez. The newcomer to the Ducati works team was able to prevail in both the sprint and the main race, making a perfect start to the new season. Particularly noteworthy: The eight-time world champion had to fight for his victory in the main race with adapted tactics after problems with the air pressure in the front tire arose.
The picturesque setting of Madonna di Campiglio, also known as the “Pearl of the Dolomites”, provided the backdrop for the presentation of the Ducati Lenovo Team for the third time in a row. The new Desmosedici GP25 was presented at the “Campioni in Pista” event, organized by Ducati in collaboration with Trentino Marketing and the Madonna di Campiglio tourist board. It will be ridden by Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez - a rider duo with a combined 11 world championship titles in various categories.
Despite the ongoing investigation by the European Commission, Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, is confident that the planned takeover of an 86 percent stake in MotoGP by Liberty Media will go ahead. The American company, which already holds the rights to Formula 1, is planning to acquire a significant stake in the motorcycle world championship.
The most recent auction during the MotoGP season caused quite a stir: A helmet signed by Valentino Rossi was auctioned off for 7,884 pounds (around 9,160 euros or 10,120 US dollars). The auction was part of a larger charity campaign organized after the devastating floods in the Valencia region. Numerous memorabilia from current and former MotoGP riders as well as historical items went under the hammer. The proceeds went entirely towards the reconstruction of the region, which was hit hard by the disaster and in which over 200 people lost their lives.
The financial crisis at Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM has had a direct impact on the company's MotoGP program. Due to the insolvency and the immense debt burden of 2.9 billion euros (approx. 3.15 billion USD), the development of MotoGP bikes, including the KTM RC16 and the 850 prototype planned for 2027, has been temporarily halted. This step brings with it considerable uncertainty - both for the company itself and for the racing world.
The collaboration between Repsol and Honda, which has made history in MotoGP racing for almost three decades, will officially come to an end at the end of 2024. On the weekend of the San Marino MotoGP, Repsol announced that it will not continue its partnership with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) after the current contract expires on December 31, 2024. This news comes after ongoing speculation, particularly following Marc Márquez's move to Gresini Racing and the challenges this poses for the Honda team.