Toprak Learns Hard MotoGP Lesson in Thailand: The M1 Is Not a Superbike

Toprak Razgatlioglu made significant progress at the Thailand MotoGP opener after accepting the Yamaha M1 cannot be ridden like a Superbike. The three time WorldSBK champion spent winter testing trying to replicate his Superbike setup on the prototype before realising there are things he should not compromise. Yamaha boss Paolo Pavesio confirmed satisfaction with Toprak’s debut, saying he managed to ride very close to the other Yamaha riders.

Lorenzo 100 Percent Certain Acosta Replaces Bagnaia at Factory Ducati for 2027

Triple MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo is 100 percent certain Pedro Acosta will replace Francesco Bagnaia at factory Ducati for 2027. Lorenzo said Acosta made the right choice to join Ducati, adding he will have the same package as Marquez and will be very good. He also backed Bagnaia’s expected Aprilia move, saying Pecco needed a fresh environment after feeling psychologically drained alongside Marquez at Ducati.

MotoGP Officially Postpones Qatar Grand Prix to November Due to Middle East Conflict

MotoGP has officially confirmed the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix has been postponed from April to November 8 due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Qatar will now form part of a triple header alongside Australia and Malaysia, with Portugal moved to November 22 and the Valencia season finale pushed back to November 29. Safety of all participants was cited as the primary reason for the decision.

Reigning Champion Marquez Admits Injury Free Retirement Is His Ultimate Goal

Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez says finishing his career injury free matters more than winning another world title. Speaking on Spanish radio, Marquez said he would sign right now to retire without any further injuries, adding that another championship would be a bonus rather than a priority. The nine time champion admits he is still not fully fit, revealing he chose Ducati’s 2024 aero package because it demands less physical effort.

MotoGP Could Lose Aragon After Phillip Island Axe

Liberty Media has Aragon in its sights. Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest MotorLand could be axed from the MotoGP calendar, just weeks after Phillip Island lost its race to an Adelaide street circuit. Spain currently hosts four rounds, more than any other nation. Liberty wants that to change. Aragon has been on the calendar since 2010.

Qatar Grand Prix Could Become First Ever December MotoGP Race in 2026

MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has confirmed the Qatar Grand Prix is unlikely to take place in its scheduled April slot amid ongoing Middle East hostilities, but insists a Plan B is firmly in place. Reports now suggest the race could be rescheduled to December, potentially making it the first ever MotoGP season finale held outside of Europe and the first December race in championship history.