The 16th race of the 2025 MotoGP season at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli was an intense race with a clear duel at the top: Marc Marquez (Ducati) narrowly beat Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) and thus celebrated revenge for his sprint crash the day before. Bezzecchi, who had performed strongly throughout the weekend, was able to withstand the pressure from the multiple world champion for a long time, but made a small mistake that gave Marquez the decisive advantage.
With the unveiling of the new V4-powered YZR-M1 at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Yamaha is ushering in a new era in MotoGP. After more than two decades, the long-established manufacturer from Iwata is abandoning its familiar inline four-cylinder design and following the example of its main competitors, who have been using V4 engines for some time now.
Max Verstappen, currently one of the dominant drivers in Formula 1, is reportedly interested in entering MotoGP—not as a driver, but as a potential team owner. According to Italian media reports during the Catalan Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver has held initial talks with his entourage and his father, Jos Verstappen, to explore the possibility of taking over an existing MotoGP team.
Ducati has once again taken the lead in the MotoGP world. By winning the Constructors' Championship in the 2025 season, the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale has secured the title for the sixth consecutive time – with seven races still to go. The victories of Marc Márquez, Francesco Bagnaia, and Alex Márquez played a significant role in this success, especially Marc Márquez's triumph in the sprint race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Alex Marquez delivers a flawless performance at the Catalan Grand Prix, winning his home race ahead of his brother Marc. This ends Marc's impressive streak of 15 consecutive MotoGP victories. KTM also makes its mark with third and fourth place finishes.
Two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner will play a special role at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island. The Australian will not only be a guest of honor, but will also be actively involved in the action – returning to a real racing motorcycle and taking a leading position in the so-called “Homecoming Ride.”
Aprilia will unveil a new, strictly limited special edition model at the Catalan Grand Prix this coming weekend. The motorcycle, which is expected to be released under the name X GP, is heavily based on the RS-GP—the Italian manufacturer's MotoGP racing motorcycle—in terms of both technology and appearance. The new model marks the tenth anniversary of the RS-GP in the premier class of motorcycle racing.
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.
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.
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.
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.