MotoGP ⚡ 60 Word News 3 weeks ago
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.

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MotoGP ⚡ 60 Word News 3 weeks ago
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.

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MotoGP ⚡ 60 Word News 3 weeks ago
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.

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MotoGP ⚡ 60 Word News 4 weeks ago
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.

MotoGP ⚡ 60 Word News 4 weeks ago
Toprak Set to Stay at Pramac in 2027 as Yamaha Factory Door Closes

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..

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MotoGP ⚡ 60 Word News 4 weeks ago
Marquez Predicts 2027 MotoGP Bikes Could Be Similar or Even Faster

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.

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