MotoGP will no longer race at Phillip Island from 2027. The Australian Grand Prix is moving to Adelaide, where a street circuit will be used for the first time in the history of the Motorcycle World Championship.
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After two consecutive rider championship titles, BMW Motorrad Motorsport is entering the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship with a completely new rider duo. At the same time, the factory team is aiming for the title in the FIM Endurance World Championship, which it narrowly missed out on in 2025.
The government of the Australian state of Victoria has rejected a request from MotoGP promoters to move the Australian Grand Prix from Phillip Island to Albert Park in Melbourne. At the same time, the state government is promising additional funding for the modernization of the track infrastructure.
Former MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner sees two key factors that set Marc Marquez apart from the competition. It’s less about pure speed and more about race strategy and intelligent tire management.
Northern Irishman Adam McLean will compete for the CD Racing Team in the Supersport class at the Isle of Man TT in 2026. Riding a Kawasaki ZX-6R, the 29-year-old aims to build on his strong performances from last year.
Maverick Viñales brings three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo on board as his personal performance coach. The collaboration is intended to help the Tech3 KTM rider finally reach his full potential in the premier class.
With the renaming of Dorna Sports to MotoGP Sport Entertainment SL, a new phase in the commercial organization of the Motorcycle World Championship will begin in 2026. Following Liberty Media’s entry with a billion-dollar investment, the rights holder’s structure will be fundamentally realigned.
With RIDE 6, Bridgestone continues its partnership with Milestone and integrates real tire performance into the virtual racing world. The new chapter in the motorcycle game series is now available and significantly expands the brand’s presence in the game.
Davey Todd will be riding a Triumph Street Triple 765 in the Supersport class at the 2026 TT. The three-time TT winner is switching to Peter Hickman’s PHR Performance Team for this.
The start of the 2026 season is marked by prominent absences and strategic decisions. In addition to Fermin Aldeguer’s injury-related break, Marc Marquez’s statements about the future and Jorge Martin’s preparations for his return are also providing plenty of talking points.
Starting in the 2026 season, only full-face helmets with FRHPhe 02 certification may be used in international competitions. The number of certified models is increasing significantly, and further tests are underway.
MotoGP is heading into the crucial phase of its 2026 season preparations. Aero homologation, testing under time pressure, and several riders returning from injury are shaping the days leading up to the final test in Thailand.
Michael Dunlop wird nach einer weiteren erfolgreichen Saison im Straßenrennsport erneut als Irish Motorcyclist of the Year ausgezeichnet. Die Ehrung unterstreicht seine anhaltende Dominanz bei der Tourist Trophy und auf den wichtigsten irischen Road Racing Veranstaltungen.
After two difficult years without any notable results, David Datzer wants to compete again in the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy in 2026. The German is returning with a new team, clear goals, and cautious optimism.
Starting in the 2025 season, motorcycles will no longer be allowed to participate in tourist drives on the Nordschleife. Opposition to this decision by the operating company is now forming in the form of a petition and possible legal action.
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is making its racing history permanently accessible to the public for the first time. The FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum in Switzerland will open its doors to visitors on February 18.
After a difficult performance at the official MotoGP preseason test in Sepang, Yamaha has come to a mixed conclusion. The new V4 motorcycle shows progress in terms of handling, but still has significant room for improvement in terms of engine performance.
With the OMT 450c, a Swiss engineering company presents an uncompromising flat track racing motorcycle that features a variably adjustable carbon frame. The approach is clearly aimed at racing and is set to prove itself in the Flat Track World Championship from 2026.
The final MotoGP test of 2026 in Sepang provides initial indications of the balance between Ducati, Aprilia, and their pursuers. Alex Marquez, Ducati, and Yamaha are particularly in focus after three intense days.
MotoGP has published its test calendar for 2026, creating conditions for the first time that are clearly aimed at the 2027 rule revolution. At the same time, injuries and unresolved contract issues are shaping the sporting situation ahead of the start of the season.