Scott Redding says being British is a disadvantage in MotoGP, pointing to the financial and geographical advantages Spanish and Italian riders enjoy. Speaking on the Full Chat podcast, the BSB star questioned why Alex Rins holds a factory Yamaha seat despite inconsistency and injuries, suggesting nationality plays a role. In 2026, Britain has no riders in MotoGP or Moto2. Redding calls the situation crazy.

Marc Marquez says talks with Ducati have been positive and both sides already agree on most important points of a new deal. Marquez is pushing for a one year extension with an option for a second year, while Ducati prefer a straight two year commitment through 2028. His shoulder recovery has been a key factor in his reluctance to commit long term. A deal looks close. The details are the sticking point.

Marco Bezzecchi has won five consecutive MotoGP races and leads the 2026 championship with Aprilia now the reference bike ahead of Ducati. But his weakness is clear. He crashed out of the Sprint in both Thailand and Austin, leaving around 21 points on the table. That Sprint inconsistency could prove fatal to his title bid, just as it did for Bagnaia in 2024.

Aprilia’s MotoGP inspired X 250TH has sold out in just 14 days. The limited edition RSV4 special was revealed at the Austin MotoGP round, dressed in a stars and stripes livery to mark 250 years of American independence. Just 30 units were built. All gone in two weeks. The world’s first production bike with MotoGP spec carbon carbon brakes., and nobody could resist it.

Toprak Razgatlioglu says Jerez demands a completely different riding style to World Superbike, warning the Spanish round will be “very difficult.” The reigning WorldSBK champion scored his first MotoGP point at COTA, finishing 15th as top Yamaha, but all four M1s lost 25 seconds to race winner Marco Bezzecchi. Razgatlioglu admits his natural stop and go style does not suit the current MotoGP package.

Fabio Quartararo has told Yamaha he is stepping back from helping develop their 2026 V4 bike. The French rider revealed he is staying a “little bit out” of the development process as his frustration with the project grows. With his move to Honda confirmed for 2027, Quartararo says the extended break after the Qatar postponement will be good for him to switch off completely.

Brad Binder is running out of time in MotoGP. KTM boss Pit Beirer publicly declared Maverick Vinales his target for a second team leader role, a clear signal the factory no longer sees Binder as their man. The South African sits 12th in the 2026 standings with just 17 points after three rounds. His KTM contract expires at the end of this season.

Five time world champion Jorge Lorenzo believes Honda and Yamaha will return to MotoGP’s front row despite years of pain. The Japanese giants have not won a premier class title since 2021. Both sit at the bottom of the constructors standings. Lorenzo, now coaching Maverick Vinales at Tech3 KTM, pointed to Honda’s improved 2025 form as proof. “They always come back,” he said. “Because they have the power, the history, the budget.”