In the legendary 8 Hours of Suzuka race in 2025, the Honda factory team led by Johann Zarco and Takumi Takahashi prevailed in a close battle against Yamaha. The team triumphed on the traditional 5.8 km track for the 31st time, defending its exceptional position in Japan's most important endurance race. Despite a strong performance and a new lap record, Yamaha had to settle for second place. World champion Yoshimura SERT Motul completed the podium after a spectacular comeback.
After a multiple crash through no fault of his own in the first WorldSBK race at the Balaton Park Circuit, Iker Lecuona suffered a broken left radius and ulna. The injury not only forced him to withdraw early from the race weekend in Hungary, but also made it impossible for him to participate in the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours.
Eight weeks after his serious crash during qualifying for this year's Tourist Trophy (TT) on the Isle of Man, it remains unclear when Peter Hickman will be able to actively participate in racing again. The British motorcycle racer, known as the current TT lap record holder, is still recovering and will have to undergo further surgery.
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.
The Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials (BMST) are once again set to break records in 2025. American rider Chris Rivas wants to be the first motorcyclist in the world to break the magical 400 mph mark (around 643.74 km/h) on two wheels. To achieve this goal, Rivas is relying on a specially developed BUB Seven Streamliner with a 2,997 cc turbocharged four-cylinder V engine.
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.
The 2025 German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring will not only be remembered for its sporting drama, but also for setting new standards off the track: With 256,441 fans, a new attendance record was set – further proof of the unbroken fascination of motorcycle racing. Despite the absence of a German starter, more spectators than ever before attended the three days of the event, following on from last year's attendance of 252,826.
Yamaha Motor's 70th anniversary in 2025 is not only an occasion to celebrate the brand's technical milestones, but also the unique stories that have shaped motorcycle racing. One such story connects two of Northern Ireland's most famous racers – Joey Dunlop and Jonathan Rea – as well as the Rea family across three generations. At the heart of it all is a racing machine that has become a symbol of passion, perseverance, and family ties.
In July 2025, a 2010 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SC59 will be up for auction at RM Sotheby's. The estimated price is between €25,000 and €35,000 (approximately $27,000 to $38,000). The bike stands out from typical race track motorcycles – not only because of its famous previous owner, Michael Schumacher, but also because of the extensive modifications made by Holzhauer Racing Performance (HRP).
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.
At the Circuit de la Sarthe, one of the most legendary race tracks in the world, the sound of combustion engines has dominated until now – whether at the traditional 24 Hours of Le Mans for cars or its motorcycle counterpart, the 24 Heures Motos. But a team of students from the Sigma Engineering School in Clermont-Ferrand wants to change that and break new ground with an electric motorcycle.
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.
Michael Dunlop, 36 years old and a living legend of road racing, has now been officially honored for his extraordinary achievements at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. The Northern Irishman from Ballymoney was awarded the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the British royal family – one of the highest civilian honors in the United Kingdom.
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.