Honda is entrusting the development test of its new 850cc machine to a rider who is leaving the manufacturer at the end of the season. At the same time, a prominent test rider is returning to KTM’s prototype in Misano, and the first major factory rider test of the new era is drawing closer.
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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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Before the MotoGP weekend in Brno, the title fight is intensifying: Marc Marquez has recently gained significant ground but remains well behind Aprilia. Meanwhile, KTM is grappling with a lost top speed record, LCR Honda with an open rider question, and the entire field with the approaching 2027 technical overhaul.
Pirelli takes over as the sole tire supplier for MotoGP in 2027 and is in the midst of developing the new tires. For the first time, regular riders will get to test the material on June 22 in Brno, and there is already a clear statement on whether world champion Marc Marquez will receive special treatment.
The organizers of the Isle of Man TT have launched a formal review into the future of the sidecar class after the category was suspended during the 2026 edition. A final report is expected by the end of July 2026, forming the basis for the class’s future direction.
The Isle of Man TT 2026 ended as one of the most weather-affected editions in recent history. The bare numbers still reveal a race full of personal bests and historic milestones.
Dean Harrison earned the highest prize money of any rider at the Isle of Man TT 2026. For his victory in the weather-shortened Senior TT, the Honda factory rider received £28,500 (approximately €32,800 / $38,200).
After more than a year of tough negotiations, the MotoGP manufacturers and the promoter have agreed on a new Concorde Agreement. The framework contract binds both sides until at least 2031 and clears the way for a series of rider transfers ahead of the 2027 season.
After the conclusion of the Isle of Man TT 2026, the organisers presented three special awards honouring individual riders beyond the race results. James Chawke, Rhys Stephenson and Barry Furber take centre stage: as fan favourite, most promising newcomer and best privateer of the season.
MotoGP is responding to recent start-line crashes with two concrete measures. From the Sachsenring onward, grid rows will be spaced further apart, and from the British Grand Prix, ride-height devices will be banned at race starts.
During the second Supersport race of the 2026 Tourist Trophy, local rider Jamie Cringle suffered a serious crash and sustained a long list of injuries. Beyond his physical recovery, his newly founded plumbing business is also at stake.
Jorge Martin escaped the massive first-corner crash at the Hungarian Grand Prix without fractures. The FIM Stewards Panel nevertheless handed the Aprilia factory rider a Double Long Lap Penalty, ruling him responsible for the incident.
At the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park, Marc Marquez scored the 100th victory of his career and held off Pedro Acosta after an intense battle. The race lost its championship leader in the very first corner when Jorge Martin crashed into his Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi.
Marc Marquez won the MotoGP Sprint at the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park from pole position. It is the world champion’s first victory after his recent shoulder and foot surgery.
The 2026 Isle of Man TT has been cut short, with no further races to be held. The Milwaukee Senior TT is scored after just one completed lap, confirming Dean Harrison as the winner.
The Senior TT restart on the Isle of Man has been delayed by approximately three hours on Saturday. With Sunday no longer available as a reserve day, this is the final opportunity to run the most prestigious race of the Tourist Trophy.
The highlight of the 2026 Isle of Man TT has been stopped after less than two laps. A crash at the 11th Milestone ended Friday evening’s Senior TT while Dean Harrison was leading at record pace.
Sportbike TT 2026: Michael Dunlop wins with a record lap of 124.530 mph, Browne beats Jordan by 0.663 seconds. The full race report from the TT debut.
Michael Dunlop has won the second Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT 2026, claiming his 35th victory on the Mountain Course. Dean Harrison delivered the fastest lap he has ever ridden on the small Honda but lost the race at the sole pit stop.
During the 2026 Tourist Trophy, a Hollywood film featuring Channing Tatum, Eve Hewson and producer Brad Pitt is being shot on the Isle of Man. On the island, the project is sparking both excitement and fears about the future of the race.
Red Bull Erzbergrodeo celebrates its 30th birthday from June 4 to 7, 2026, bringing more than 1,100 riders from 41 nations to the Erzberg in Styria. For the anniversary, electric motorcycles are eligible to compete in all classes for the first time.














