Harley-Davidson is entering the MotoGP weekends with its own racing series. The “BaggerGP” will start on six selected dates worldwide from 2026 - with fully clad Road Glide bikes, over 200 hp and real racing character.
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.
A fresh team, new colors and two of the most prominent names in road racing today - 8TEN Racing will be competing in the Tourist Trophy (TT) for the first time in 2025. Peter Hickman and Davey Todd are not only two of the fastest riders on the scene, but also the two co-owners of the team. Following the withdrawal of FHO Racing from road racing, the two Brits quickly founded a team themselves and managed to put together a competitive setup within just a few months.
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 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy - TT for short - is one of the most legendary road races in the world. Since 1995, countless memorable races have been held on the infamous Mountain Course. Now these moments are available in full length free of charge on the TT+ platform. With “TT Rewind”, fans can access over 100 hours of video material and more than 200 races from 30 years of TT history - without a subscription.
The Hard Enduro World Championship is starting the 2025 season with a significant change: the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) has officially confirmed that the Swiss sports management agency ProTouchGlobal will be the new promoter of the series with immediate effect. The company will take over all organizational and commercial tasks relating to the championship.
Michael Dunlop will once again be part of Carl Cox Motorsport's extensive rider line-up in 2025. The Northern Irishman, who is already the most successful rider on the Isle of Man's famous Mountain Course, is aiming for his 30th TT victory. In addition to racing with his own MD Racing Team, he will again be supported by Carl Cox Motorsport.
Team MLav Racing is making its debut at both the North West 200 and the legendary Isle of Man TT this year. With one experienced and one up-and-coming rider, the team is banking on an exciting combination: Ian Hutchinson, 16-time TT winner, and Mike Browne, a promising talent, have been confirmed as riders.
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.
New Zealand racing driver Mitch Rees will compete in the legendary Tourist Trophy (TT) on the Isle of Man for the first time in 2025. The multiple Superbike and Formula One Superbike champion will line up for the renowned Milenco by Padgetts Honda Team and will compete in several races on a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade - including the RST x D3O Superbike TT, the Milwaukee Senior TT and the RL360/Opul Superstock TT.
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.
With “Ride or Die”, the BBC is bringing a new documentary to the screen that delves deep into the emotional and spiritual world of road racing. It focuses on three very different personalities: five-time North West 200 winner Lee Johnston, experienced racer Maria Costello MBE and newcomer Kevin Keyes. The DoubleBand Films production was initially broadcast on BBC One Northern Ireland on April 9, 2024, but was also shown nationwide in the UK from April 10 - also available on BBC iPlayer.
Electromobility has long since found its way into motorsport - and Ducati plays a central role in this. The Italian manufacturer has been providing the standard motorcycle for the FIM MotoE World Championship since 2023. With the new evolutionary stage of the Ducati V21L for the 2025 season, the brand from Borgo Panigale is demonstrating how consistently it is working on the development of battery-electric high-performance motorcycles. The focus is not only on weight reduction and efficiency, but also on targeted optimization of the chassis and electronics.
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.
Honda is ushering in a new era with a structural realignment in motorsport. The Japanese manufacturer officially confirms the establishment of a new motorcycle racing division and provides initial details as well as its sporting plans for the 2025 season. The focus is particularly on participation in the British Superbike Championship (BSB) and the traditional Tourist Trophy (TT) on the Isle of Man.
Suzuki's traditional participation in the Suzuka 8 Hours is celebrating a remarkable comeback in 2025 - and under completely new circumstances. With the renewed use of the GSX-R1000R as part of the “Team Suzuki CN Challenge”, the Japanese manufacturer is not only committing itself to motorsport, but also clearly to sustainability. Despite withdrawing from MotoGP and the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), Suzuki is maintaining its presence on the race track - albeit in a different form.
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.
Michael Rutter, seven-time winner of the Isle of Man TT, has confirmed that he will be taking part in the Tourist Trophy again in 2025 - but in a significantly reduced form. The 52-year-old Briton will compete exclusively in the Supertwin class, riding a Yamaha R7. As Team Principal of the Bathams Racing Team, Rutter wants to focus more on organizing and supporting his riders in future instead of competing in several classes himself.
After a six-year break, Yamaha will finally make its official return to the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours in 2025 - one of the most traditional and prestigious endurance races in the world. The factory team is using this comeback not only as a sporting highlight, but also as a central element of the brand's 70th anniversary celebrations. Yamaha is focusing on a successful mix of nostalgia, motorsport history and a top-class line-up.