MotoGP Bans Front Holeshot Devices from Assen Dutch GP

The Grand Prix Commission has confirmed front holeshot devices will be banned from this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix at Assen, moving forward a removal originally planned for 2027.  Grid row spacing increases from three to four metres per rider from the German Grand Prix, extending row gaps from nine to 12 metres.  A maximum six bike per manufacturer limit also becomes official from 2028.  Rear devices remain legal during races.

Martin Says Aprilia Lost the Direction After Brno Struggles

Jorge Martin says he and Aprilia have lost the direction after finishing ninth at Brno, his result hampered by a double long lap penalty for triggering the Hungarian Grand Prix crash. Martin said he has no confidence in the front end and always feels like crashing, adding the team is far away from Ducati right now. He still lacks a base setup and will sacrifice practice time at future rounds to find one.

Marquez Reacts to Bezzecchi Suspension After Brno Marshal Incident

Marc Marquez has offered a measured response to Marco Bezzecchi’s Brno suspension after the marshal incident cost the championship leader his Sunday race. Marquez said he would not give extra comment given the noise already on social media, but said with full adrenaline and the frustration of the crash, he thinks Bezzecchi learned about it, adding most riders are between 20 and 30 and still have things to learn in life.  Marquez won the race, cutting his deficit to 40 points.

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.