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.
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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.
Provec Racing unveiled a special edition of the KB998 Rimini at Assen that is consistently tailored to the racetrack. The run is limited to only five motorcycles worldwide, each tied to an extensive support package centred on the Superbike World Championship.
In a workshop in North Yorkshire, a motorcycle has been taking shape for years that leaves even Top Fuel dragsters behind at the start. The latest run by 62-year-old builder Graham Sykes places his bike among the three fastest machines in drag racing history.
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.
Motorcycle racing reimagined from the ground up: World Moto Clash aims to launch in July 2026 with a no-rules format and the highest prize money in two-wheeled racing history. The winner takes home one million US dollars.
Ducati has brought its 850 cc prototype for the 2027 MotoGP season onto the track in public for the first time. At the same time, the factory is fighting tyre problems and an unusual weak phase in the ongoing season.
Ai Ogura will ride for the Yamaha factory team from 2027 alongside Jorge Martin. The Japanese rider leaves Trackhouse Aprilia for a works contract.
Peter Hickman won multiple races on the major road circuits with this BMW S1000 RR in 2019 – now the bike is being auctioned. The sale takes place on 26 April as part of the International Classic Motorcycle Show.
The Salzburg rider prevails at the 45th edition of the hillclimb classic in front of a record-breaking crowd. Markus Mitterbauer and Italian Salvatore Sallustro complete the podium. Datzer’s track record remains intact.
The 2026 MotoGP season faces a forced break after just three Grands Prix. Between postponed races, intense private training sessions, and new aerodynamic solutions, the paddock is anything but quiet.
The 45th Motorcycle Hillclimb from Landshaag to St. Martin in Upper Austria delivers a surprise on practice day. Emanuel Reisinger beats the entire Superbike field with his 600cc Yamaha before Thomas Altenhuber takes overall fastest time.
Honda test rider Aleix Espargaro was seriously injured during a private MotoGP test at the Sepang International Circuit. The Spaniard sustained four vertebral fractures and multiple contusions on Tuesday, narrowly avoiding spinal cord damage.
MotoGP heads toward one of its biggest upheavals as Aprilia dominates, Ducati battles a severe tire problem, and the seat reshuffling for the 2027 850cc era gains momentum. Featuring an engine expert returning from Honda to KTM, a possible Ducati dream team, and a Superbike star locked out of the top class.
Ten Kate converts the Yamaha R6 with a crossplane crankshaft from the R1. The Dutch racing and tuning specialist Ten Kate Racing Products has unveiled a unique project: a Yamaha YZF-R6 with a completely newly developed crossplane crankshaft. The one-off build combines R1 engine technology with the compact supersport platform and is available for 49,900 euros plus VAT.
Cumbria-based DAO Racing has announced its return to international road racing after a two-year absence. With two-time BSB champion Josh Brookes and a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, the team heads to the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT in 2026.
Three race weekends into the 2026 MotoGP season, the premier class of motorcycle racing is as unpredictable as ever. World champion Marc Marquez cannot find his old form, Aprilia has shifted the balance of power, Yamaha is deeper in crisis than ever, and with the upcoming switch to Pirelli tires from 2027, the next upheaval is already on the horizon.
The 2026 MotoGP season is gaining momentum after three race weekends. Marco Bezzecchi is going from victory to victory with Aprilia, while Marc Marquez struggles with the consequences of his shoulder injury and the 2027 rider market is already taking shape.