The MotoGP rider market remains in flux, and at Ducati, there are growing indications of a far-reaching personnel decision. Pedro Acosta is set to ride alongside Marc Marquez from 2027, while Francesco Bagnaia is apparently exploring new options.
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The MotoGP Shakedown in Sepang marks the sporting start of the 2026 season. On the first day of testing, Honda sets the fastest time with Aleix Espargaro, while Ducati causes a stir with its eye-catching new fairing.
The MotoGP rider market for the 2027 season is taking shape exceptionally early. With Fabio Quartararo and Jorge Martin, two world champions are at the center of a development that is fundamentally realigning Honda and Yamaha.
The 2026 road racing season is already casting its shadow. With Ian Hutchinson’s high-profile move to Ducati and the ambitious goals of the 8Ten BMW team, clear lines are already emerging for the coming year.
KTM and its customer team Tech3 have unveiled their MotoGP bikes for the 2026 season in a joint online presentation. Visually, much remains familiar, but in sporting terms, the Austrian manufacturer is under considerable pressure.
The 2026 MotoGP season is shaping up to be a special one for several world champions and established top riders. Contract situations, injuries, and new constellations in the paddock could have long-term effects on the balance of power in the premier class.
After a serious accident in Malaysia, Noah Dettwiler’s racing future was in doubt for a long time. Now it’s clear: the Swiss rider will make his comeback in the Italian Supersport Championship in 2026.
The family conflict between Valentino Rossi and his father has escalated into a legal dispute. At the heart of the matter are allegations against Graziano Rossi’s long-term partner, while Rossi himself emphasizes that it is not about money, but about concern and alienation.
The Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup continues to take shape. Additional teams have been confirmed for the inaugural 2026 season, the race format has been finalized, and ticket sales for all events have begun.
The International Road Racing Championship is losing two of its most traditional venues for the 2026 season. Both Imatra and the Schleizer Dreieck are no longer part of the championship, significantly reducing the size of the racing calendar.
Behind the scenes of the Ducati factory team, there was more going on in 2025 than just Marc Marquez’s sporting dominance. Statements from management show how closely sporting success, internal dynamics, and the uncertain future of Francesco Bagnaia are linked.
Yamaha is embarking on the biggest technical change in its MotoGP history in 2026, switching entirely to a V4 engine for the first time. Drivers, management, and engineers are talking about a learning year that will determine the future of the brand in terms of both sport and strategy.
Jorge Martin is unable to find peace after his injury-plagued 2025 season. Two further operations now seriously jeopardize the Aprilia factory rider’s participation in the first MotoGP winter test of 2026 in Sepang.
Aprilia Racing is working intensively on the new 850cc MotoGP engine for the rules that will apply from 2027. According to the technical director, the first prototype is set to hit the track for the first time in spring.
At Ducati Lenovo, two very different starting positions are coming together ahead of the start of the 2026 MotoGP season. While Marc Marquez is struggling to regain his physical consistency after his injury, Francesco Bagnaia is under considerable pressure to succeed, both in terms of his sporting performance and his contract.
The 2025 MotoGP season and the outlook for 2026 show a premier class caught between personnel changes, technical limitations, and an era that is coming to an end. Voices from riders and legends paint a picture of equal treatment, motivation, and open power relations.
Pedro Acosta is now an integral part of KTM Racing history. The Spaniard’s Moto2 world championship bike from the 2023 season has been officially added to the Heroes Level in the KTM Motohall.
The 2026 Dakar Rally ends with the closest overall result in history. Luciano Benavides secures victory for Red Bull KTM after a dramatic finale on the final stage in Saudi Arabia.
The twelfth stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally has reshuffled the starting positions in the battle for overall victory. After a tactical battle with Luciano Benavides, Ricky Brabec takes the lead ahead of the final stage.
The eleventh stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally caused some movement in the overall standings. While Skyler Howes celebrated his first Dakar stage victory, Luciano Benavides took the overall lead.