Some sporting returns feel routine. A calendar shuffle, a new contract, a familiar venue restored to the schedule. Brazil is not that. MotoGP’s return to Goiania in 2026 ends a 33 year absence from the Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna , and brings back one of motorcycle racing’s most passionate and emotionally charged relationships with a host nation. This is not…
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 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.
First it was Phillip Island. Now, according to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Aragon is in Liberty Media’s sights. The Aragon Grand Prix is reportedly a target for removal, with Liberty looking to reduce MotoGP’s heavy Spanish presence on the calendar. MotoGP has set a hard limit of 22 races per season, and several new venues are knocking…
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.
There is a question that has quietly grown louder in the MotoGP paddock over the past several seasons. The bikes are faster than ever. The riders are more talented than ever. The technology is more sophisticated than ever. And yet, somehow, the racing occasionally feels less exciting than it used to be. Fans notice it. Riders acknowledge it privately. And…
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.
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s manager Kenan Sofuoglu says he is 99 percent certain the three-time World Superbike champion will remain at Pramac for a second MotoGP season in 2027, virtually ruling out a promotion to the factory Yamaha team. Yamaha is instead prioritising Luca Marini or a young Moto2 talent for their second factory seat..
When MotoGP introduced Sprint races in 2023, Dorna sold the concept as a gift to the fans. More racing. More action. More drama every single weekend. The response from the grandstands was positive. Viewing figures improved. Social media engagement spiked. On the surface, Sprint racing looked like an unqualified success. But beneath the celebratory headlines, a more uncomfortable question has…
Marc Marquez believes MotoGP’s switch to 850cc engines in 2027 could produce lap times that are similar or even faster than current machines. The reigning champion argues reduced weight and improved handling will compensate for lower horsepower. Marquez also warned that nobody can guarantee which manufacturer will produce the best bike under the new regulations. The 2027 reset is wide open.