Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will miss at least two races after a heavy highside crash in the Le Mans sprint. The previously hidden truth about his right shoulder makes the situation even more critical.
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Jorge Martin wins the sprint at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans from eighth on the grid. Marc Marquez crashes heavily one lap from the end, Marco Bezzecchi salvages third place and the championship lead.
Liberty Media is evaluating a second MotoGP race in the United States. The Miami International Autodrome is considered a potential venue, but safety concerns remain unresolved.
The 36-year-old Italian will race for Nitiracing starting at Mugello, becoming the tenth rider on the grid of the new racing series. It marks Iannone’s first race appearance in the 2026 season.
At the French GP in Le Mans, Jonas Folger returns to a KTM RC16 after a three-year absence. Maverick Viñales continues to miss out due to his shoulder injury.
The Marquez brothers are the new faces of Nesquik in Spain. Nestlé connects its cocoa brand with motorsport and delivers a sci-fi-style commercial.
MotoGP is abolishing wildcard entries entirely from the 2027 season. The Grand Prix Commission has approved the rule change, which applies to all manufacturers regardless of concession status. Test riders like Dani Pedrosa and Michele Pirro lose their last opportunity for race appearances.
At the annual MotoGP gala dinner on the eve of the Spanish GP in Jerez, the manufacturers’ tables remained empty. Yamaha, Aprilia, and KTM did not show up, while Ducati and Honda sent only lower-ranking representatives. The result: promoter MotoGP SEG switches strategy and now negotiates individually with each manufacturer.
Aprilia turned heads at the Jerez test with novel wing elements on the front fairing. The solution dubbed “elephant ears” marks a third tier of aerodynamic surfaces on the motorcycle and underlines the Italians’ leading role in the MotoGP 2026 aero arms race.
The Insta360 GO 3S is now available as a special motorcycle bundle with a helmet-integrated mount and wind guard. The kit costs 349 euros and is set to be available worldwide from April 28, 2026.
The 2026 Spanish GP in Jerez delivers a dominant winner, two Ducati retirements, and a MotoGP season that raises more questions than answers after four rounds.
At the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, Alex Marquez claims his second consecutive home victory. His brother Marc Marquez retires after a heavy crash on lap three. Ducati’s factory team endures a disastrous Sunday with a double DNF.
Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Jerez sprint after a crash and an unconventional pit-lane entry. The FIM stewards saw no rule breach – but not all riders agree.
In a chaotic flag-to-flag sprint with a sudden weather change, a mass crash and an improvised bike swap, Marc Marquez emerged as the surprise winner. Bagnaia and Morbidelli completed the podium, while the championship leaders left empty-handed.
Jorge Martin owes the Spaniard a crucial piece of advice during the most difficult phase of his career. Mick Doohan calls it a “legendary” achievement. And Marquez himself knows: eventually, his body will have the final say.
Maverick Vinales misses the 2026 Spanish GP in Jerez after shoulder surgery, replacement Pol Espargaro is injured – Tech3 starts with Bastianini only.
MotoGP 2027 with 850 cc and Pirelli tyres: Acosta warns of shorter careers, Yamaha has scored just 9 points after three races, Alex Marquez stays at Ducati.
After his heavy crash at Sepang International Circuit, Aleix Espargaro has been successfully operated on in Barcelona. The procedure served to stabilise several fractured thoracic vertebrae and went according to plan.
The limited special model Aprilia X 250th found all 30 owners within two weeks. The carbon brake system from MotoGP and the price of 150,000 US dollars were obviously not an obstacle.
MotoGP is heading toward one of the most exciting periods of upheaval in its history. While the rider market for 2027 picks up pace behind the scenes, KTM and Honda are fighting over the most storied customer team on the grid, and the series promoter wants to mandate permanent substitute riders.