Exciting developments are on the horizon for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP seasons. In addition to the Marquez brothers’ plans for the future, the focus is on Raul Fernandez’s rise and a special charity campaign involving Valentino Rossi.
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Indian Motorcycle and Vance & Hines are joining forces to form a comprehensive factory team for the 2026 King of the Baggers season. The collaboration is intended to mark a key step into a new era for the brand.
Statements by Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta are stirring up discussion about possible MotoGP city races. New impetus from Liberty Media is reinforcing considerations as to whether selected Formula 1 tracks could be considered as venues.
Aprilia attracted attention at the MotoGP test in Valencia with an unusual rear wing. The component is strongly reminiscent of Formula 1 technology and is intended to open up new possibilities in the field of aerodynamics.
Conor Cummins will compete in the Tourist Trophy with his own team in 2026, combining two decades of TT experience with his business commitment. Conrod Motorsport will initially compete in the Superstock races, while options for other classes are still open.
The official MotoGP winter test in Valencia offered four hours of intense action and provided a first glimpse of the 2026 season. Aprilia took the lead with Raul Fernandez, while Toprak Razgatlioglu made a strong impression in his first outing on the V4-powered Yamaha.
The season finale in Valencia provided a clear picture at the top. Marco Bezzecchi controlled the Grand Prix from the first to the last lap and, together with Raul Fernandez, secured a historic success. For the first time, Aprilia managed to win two MotoGP races in a row. While Bezzecchi secured his start-to-finish victory, Fernandez closed in towards the end but was unable to make a decisive move.
The final sprint of the 2025 MotoGP season in Valencia offered a mix of early incidents, tactical duels, and clear battles for position. Alex Márquez took advantage of his strong start, kept Pedro Acosta at bay, and claimed his third sprint victory of the season. Fabio Di Giannantonio prevailed in a close duel with Raul Fernandez to complete the podium.
Milestone will release the next major installment in its racing game series, RIDE 6, in early 2026. The title will be released on February 12, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and according to the manufacturer, it will be the most comprehensive project in the series to date. Pre-order customers will have access via early access starting February 9, 2026.
Following his retirement as a full-time rider in the Superbike World Championship, Jonathan Rea will now serve as an official test rider for Honda. This brings things full circle for the Northern Irishman, who began his international racing career with Honda and is now returning to the Japanese manufacturer after successful years with Kawasaki.
Harley-Davidson announced further details about the planned Bagger World Cup at EICMA in Milan. The US brand presented the official logo for the new series, showed off a prototype of the racing machine, and introduced the first three teams for the inaugural 2026 season. The international racing series will take place over six MotoGP weekends and represents a significant step forward in Harley-Davidson’s motorsports tradition.
Marco Bezzecchi secured victory on his Aprilia in the 21st race of the 2025 MotoGP season at the Autodromo Internacional Algarve in Portimao. Starting from pole position, he led the field throughout the 25 laps and confidently took the win from start to finish. This result consolidated Bezzecchi’s third place in the world championship, while the weekend proved disappointing for other teams.
Swiss Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler, who suffered a serious accident at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang at the end of October, is about to return to his home country. After several operations and intensive medical treatment in Kuala Lumpur, doctors have approved his medical repatriation. The 20-year-old is scheduled to be flown to Zurich on Thursday, November 6.
Nicolò Bulega will join the Ducati Lenovo Team for the last two races of the 2025 MotoGP season. The Superbike World Championship runner-up will take over Marc Márquez’s bike and make his debut in the premier class at the Portuguese Grand Prix (November 7-9, 2025) and the season finale in Valencia. Bulega has already gained some initial experience with the Desmosedici GP during a test in Jerez de la Frontera.
Following the serious accident involving Swiss Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler in Sepang, there are initial positive developments regarding his health. Just five days after the dramatic collision with Jose Antonio Rueda, Dettwiler was able to leave the intensive care unit at the hospital in Kuala Lumpur and be transferred to a private clinic.
After days of great concern, there is finally some positive news regarding the health of Swiss Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler. Three days after his serious accident at the Sepang International Circuit, it has been officially confirmed that Dettwiler is no longer in critical condition and his condition has stabilized. The CIP Green Power Team, his family, and management issued a joint statement: “According to the doctors, Noah’s condition is now stable and no longer critical. He will continue to be closely monitored in the intensive care unit.”
At the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, a serious accident occurred on race Sunday before the start of the Moto3 race, clearly highlighting the dark side of motorsport. During the warm-up lap, Spanish rider and reigning Moto3 world champion Jose Antonio Rueda collided at high speed with Swiss rider Noah Dettwiler, who was apparently traveling slowly at the edge of the track due to a technical problem. According to media reports, there had already been problems with the chain on Dettwiler’s motorcycle on Saturday. The speed of the impact was considerable, and both riders were thrown from their machines.
Alex Marquez scored an impressive victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Spanish Ducati rider (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) prevailed in the 20th MotoGP race of the season ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol). For Marquez, it is his third Grand Prix victory of the season and his first outside Spain. He also secured the runner-up title in the world championship on Saturday.
Marc Márquez will not be able to participate in the last two races of the 2025 MotoGP season. As confirmed by a medical examination at the Ruber International Hospital in Madrid, the Spaniard’s recovery from a coracoid fracture and ligament injury is progressing normally, but he will still be unable to compete this year.
The Moto3 World Championship is facing a fundamental realignment. Starting in the 2028 season, Yamaha will become the sole supplier of both engines and chassis for the motorcycles. This marks the end of competition between multiple manufacturers in the junior class, which will now be based on a single-make concept. The aim of this decision is to sustainably reduce the ever-increasing costs for teams and riders in Moto3.