Under this tag you will find articles related to national and international motorcycle racing. This includes race reports, analyses, background information and developments involving riders, teams and manufacturers.
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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 Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale has been one of the most important dates on the calendar for collectors of historic motorcycles for years. On the weekend of April 25 and 26, 2026, the auction once again took place as part of the International Classic MotorCycle Show at the Staffordshire County Showground, with more than 350 lots spread across two days.
Two four-lap races, new machines, and a revised schedule: the Monster Energy Supersport TT 2026 promises more excitement than ever. The seeded top 20 show that while Michael Dunlop remains the clear favourite, several challengers are attacking with fresh machinery.
Former Superbike World Champion and MotoGP rider Sylvain Guintoli completed the 2026 London Marathon in a full motorcycle racing leather suit. With his campaign in memory of his late son Luca, he raised over 140,000 pounds (approximately 161,700 euros / 189,000 US dollars) for children’s cancer charities.
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.
The Isle of Man TT is welcoming a newcomer from China in 2026. CFMoto is entering its 675SR-R in the new Sportbike class, writing a piece of motorsport history on the legendary Snaefell Mountain Course.
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.
Conor Cummins takes on the Isle of Man TT 2026 with a new team partner. In the premier Superbike and Senior classes, the Manx rider will compete for Michael Rutter’s Bathams AJN Racing on a BMW M1000RR.
Governor Laura Kelly signed a law in Kansas that protects existing racetracks from noise lawsuits by residents who moved in after the tracks were built. Kansas is now the third US state with such legislation.
Just under three weeks before the North West 200, the 33-time Tourist Trophy winner made his switch to the Ducati Panigale V4 R public. With this move, the Northern Irishman is now backing the Italian brand in the premier class too, after his Supersport success.
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.
The 45th edition of the hillclimb from Landshaag to St. Martin im Mühlkreis set several historic benchmarks. 300 entries, six female starters and a farewell from the 125cc class leader shaped the weekend of 12 April 2026.
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.
Amazon MGM Studios brings the Tourist Trophy to screens in two different formats. While the feature film “Isle of Man” with Channing Tatum and Eve Hewson will only be shot during the TT 2026, the accompanying docu-series was already filmed in 2024.
