Fabio Quartararo issued his most damning assessment yet of Yamaha’s struggles, claiming the team has no idea how to fix all the problems they have with the V4 bike. At COTA, all four Yamaha riders locked out the last four positions on the timesheets. Quartararo sits 17th in the championship on just six points after three rounds.
Marc Marquez admitted both his body and his bike are causing problems in 2026. In a new episode of Ducati’s Inside video series, Marquez told his mechanics the GP26 is critical, but added that so is his own physical condition , still carrying the effects of his Indonesian crash. Former rival Andrea Dovizioso warned his situation is more serious than it appears.
Ducati had no Sunday podium for the second time in three rounds at COTA, with reigning champion Marc Marquez finishing fifth after a long lap penalty. Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna called the Austin weekend a wake up call, admitting the team struggled more than it should have and must work hard to improve as the competition grows stronger.
Joan Mir is one of the most frustrating stories of the 2026 MotoGP season so far. Not because he is slow. Quite the opposite. The problem is that he keeps…
Joan Mir says he keeps crashing because he has to push beyond the Honda’s limits just to stay competitive. The 2020 world champion has just three points from the opening three rounds, with his double DNF at Austin entirely his own making. Mir says the crashes are “the consequence of being at the limit of the bike” and has zero regrets.
Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola has made a bold claim after three races. The CEO said after back to back 1-2 finishes: “We currently have the best motorcycle.” Bezzecchi has won all three grands prix this season. But Rivola still warned: “He will come, Ducati will come,” showing respect for Marc Marquez despite Aprilia leading both the riders and constructors championships.
Andrea Dovizioso says Marc Marquez is in serious trouble in 2026. The former Ducati rider believes Marquez’s shoulder injury is hurting him more than people realise. Dovizioso told Moto.it: “Austin was the definitive confirmation. In a place where he could have made the difference, he could not.” Marquez sits fifth in the championship, 36 points behind leader Marco Bezzecchi after three rounds.
Raw Ducati footage captured Marc Marquez in a blunt debrief with team manager Davide Tardozzi after COTA. Marquez told him directly: “The bike is critical, but so am I. I’m struggling. The bike is definitely one point, but I’m another. If I get the first three laps right, we’re in for the win.” The reigning champion sits fifth, 36 points behind Bezzecchi.
The App KTM Cup Season 3 concluded on 30 March at Coimbatore’s KARI Motor Speedway, with Johann Emmanuel claiming the Pro category title from over 800 nationwide entries. MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa mentored finalists throughout the championship. Winners now head to the Austrian Grand Prix for an all expenses paid experience including exclusive pit access and a visit to the KTM Motohall in Mattighofen.
Marco Bezzecchi’s five consecutive MotoGP wins place him in elite company. Only Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi have achieved the same feat in the 21st century. The Aprilia rider sealed win number five at COTA, also breaking Jorge Lorenzo’s modern era record of 103 consecutive laps led, extending it to 121. Bezzecchi now leads the 2026 championship with 81 points heading to Jerez.