Quartararo Confused by Ever Changing Yamaha Feeling at Brno

Fabio Quartararo says he was lost at the start of the Czech MotoGP Sprint as he battles an ever changing feeling on the Yamaha. He explained his feeling on the bike got worse in the afternoon compared to qualifying that morning, calling it frustrating because the changes happen from session to session.  He said the feeling changes whether it is Sprint or race and that on the first lap he is completely lost with no idea why.  Finished 13th of 15.

Marc Marquez Track Limits Cost Him Front Row at Brno

Defending Brno winner Marc Marquez was left without a lap time after exceeding track limits on his first run in Q2, eventually ending up fifth on the grid.  Marquez had set the initial pace with a 1m51.856s before his Ducati teammate Bagnaia improved ahead of him, and Marquez fell 0.053s short of Bagnaia’s time on his final attempt.  A rare off day in qualifying for the reigning champion.

Ai Ogura First MotoGP Pole Comes with All Time Brno Record

Ai Ogura took his first MotoGP pole position in style with a new all-time lap record at the Czech Grand Prix, putting in a 1m51.139s to head the field at  Brno. Di Giannantonio was 0.2 seconds back in second, with Bagnaia completing the front row.  Ogura becomes the sixth different polesitter in 2026 and the first Japanese rider on pole since the 2020 Teruel Grand Prix. 

Quartararo Brno FP1 Second Place Rare Positive Yamaha Morning

Fabio Quartararo produced a surprise second fastest time in FP1 at Brno, proving effective on the Yamaha M1 around the old style circuit. Raul Fernandez finished third having secured his Trackhouse seat for 2026, with Joan Mir leading the virtual second row.  A rare bright morning for Quartararo after a brutal run of results. Brno’s flowing, old school layout appears to suit the Yamaha far more than recent circuits have.

Marquez Tops Brno FP1 Despite Late Turn 7 Crash

Marc Marquez fired an early warning shot at Brno, topping FP1 for the Czech Grand Prix despite a late crash at Turn 7. The reigning champion had insisted on Thursday his goal was simply to reduce his margin from the similarly flowing Mugello circuit. Instead he established control from the start. Acosta, Vinales and Moreira also crashed in the session. Marquez kept the same tyres throughout while his closest rivals fitted fresh rubber late on.

Not the Devices” Marc Marquez Blames Paddock Data for First-Corner Chaos

Marc Marquez believes MotoGP's escalating first-corner safety issue stems from the sheer volume of starts riders execute rather than lowering devices. Speaking ahead of the Czech Grand Prix at Brno, the Ducati Lenovo rider explained that with multiple practice starts, Sprints, and main events, riders dial in extreme, zero-margin braking points early, leaving absolutely no buffer to react to tiny errors in dense traffic. 

Former Team Boss Voices Concern Over Brad Binder’s 2027 Move

A former WorldSBK team boss has expressed concern regarding Brad Binder’s potential transition to the production-based series for 2027. He warned that the South African's signature, ultra-aggressive MotoGP riding style relying heavily on stiff prototype chassis dynamics and aggressive backing-in might not translate well to the higher flexibility and distinct tire behavior of a WorldSBK machine, leading to adaptation struggles.

Pirelli Rejects Marquez Tyre Claim Ahead of MotoGP 2027 Role

Pirelli has confirmed it will not build a tyre around Marc Marquez ahead of becoming MotoGP’s sole tyre supplier from 2027. Pirelli director Piero Barbier said the intention is not to make a Marquez tyre and that it is simply not their style or way of working. Only five contracted 2027 riders can test the new Pirelli at Brno on June 22. Marquez, Bezzecchi, Aldeguer, Toprak and Moreira get first access. KTM has no contracted 2027 rider available for the test.

MotoGP Wildcards Banned from 2027 Season by Grand Prix Commission

The Grand Prix Commission has confirmed wildcards will be banned from MotoGP from 2027 onwards, applying to all manufacturers regardless of concessions ranking. Wildcards will continue in Moto2 and Moto3. An immediate ban also covers 2026 wildcards from running 850cc prototype machinery this season. The move ends a long-standing tradition that gave test riders and returning riders a route back onto the MotoGP grid.

MotoGP Concorde Agreement Signed for 2027 to 2031 Era

MotoGP’s new Concorde Agreement has been approved by both manufacturers and independent teams, binding all parties from 2027 through to the end of 2031 with an option to extend until 2036. Both sides will formally ratify the deal at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno. The deal ends months of fractious negotiations and clears the road for the 850cc era. A fixed annual fee structure was retained after a percentage revenue share was rejected by the promoter.