The opening round of the 2026 MotoGP season in Thailand has already sparked an interesting question in the paddock. Is Ducati still the clear benchmark, or has Aprilia finally built a package capable of challenging them over a full season? For the past few years Ducati has set the standard in MotoGP. The Desmosedici became the reference bike thanks to…
Aprilia’s innovative aerodynamic “F-duct” concept has attracted attention across the MotoGP paddock following the team’s strong Thai Grand Prix showing. Rivals are now studying the design after Aprilia placed four bikes inside the top five. The manufacturer insists the system is fully legal under current regulations and part of its aggressive aero development.
Aprilia admitted its internal simulations predicted Marco Bezzecchi could dominate the Thai MotoGP, but the team initially doubted the data. After Bezzecchi delivered a commanding victory at Buriram, boss Massimo Rivola revealed the performance had actually been forecast. The Italian manufacturer now believes its 2026 package represents a significant step forward.
Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha is unlikely to introduce an updated V4 MotoGP engine until after the French Grand Prix at Le Mans. The current bike showed a clear top-speed deficit in Thailand, with Yamaha losing over 6 km/h to rivals. Riders may therefore continue using the existing engine through the early flyaway races.
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Fabio Quartararo is at a crossroads. The 2021 MotoGP World Champion is entering what many consider the most important decision of his career and the clock is ticking.After another frustrating season watching rivals disappear into the distance on superior machinery, the question is no longer whether Yamaha’s bike is competitive. It clearly isn’t. The real question is: does Quartararo believe…
Yamaha reportedly worried Fabio Quartararo could speak angrily to the media after a frustrating Thailand Grand Prix. The French rider struggled for pace all weekend as the Yamaha bikes failed to compete near the front. Team staff were concerned his strong emotions after the race could lead to harsh comments about the bike and create controversy.
Honda HRC will field Jonathan Rea and Somkiat Chantra at the upcoming WorldSBK Portimao test. Chantra returns after arm surgery forced him to miss the Australian round, while Jake Dixon continues recovering from a fractured wrist. Dixon’s rehabilitation is progressing well, but the Portuguese test comes too soon for his return.
MotoGP rookie Diogo Moreira finished 13th in both the Thai Sprint and Grand Prix, scoring his first premier-class points with LCR Honda. The Brazilian spent much of the race following team-mate Johann Zarco to learn race pace and tyre management. Moreira later battled Enea Bastianini late in the race and called his debut weekend a valuable learning experience.