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MotoGP: Ducati officially unveils its 2021 livery and rider line-up
09 February 2021 by
The factory Ducati MotoGP team has unveiled its new livery ahead of the 2021 MotoGP season. The new-look design was revealed by Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia in a virtual event hosted on the...
MotoGP: Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini unveil 2021 Avintia Ducati liveries
08 February 2021 by
Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini have unveiled Avintia Esponsorama Racing’s new-look 2021 MotoGP liveries. The satellite Ducati team, entering its 10th premier class campaign, unveiled its 2021...
MotoGP: Majority of the pit building is destroyed in Termas de Río Hondo Fire
06 February 2021 by
The huge fire which swept through the Termas de Río Hondo circuit in Argentina last night has destroyed the vast majority of the pit building. The garage complex, press rooms, TV broadcast rooms,...
MotoGP: Honda sign new five-year deal with Dorna
05 February 2021 by
Honda has become the latest manufacturer to commit its future to MotoGP until at least the end of the 2026 season. The Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has penned a new five-year deal with commercial...
MotoGP: Moto2 and Moto3 pre-season test moved to Qatar
02 February 2021 by
The Losail International Circuit in Qatar will now host the official Moto2 and Moto3 pre-season test on March 19-21. Testing was originally due to take place at Jerez but has been changed as a result...
MotoGP: BT Sport to continue as exclusive broadcaster until at least 2024
01 February 2021 by
BT Sport will continue as the exclusive live broadcaster MotoGP in the UK and Ireland until at least the end of 2024. Dorna has confirmed that the broadcaster has signed a new three-year contract...
MotoGP: FIM and Dorna introduce the MiniGP World Series
29 January 2021 by
The MiniGP World Series has been announced by the FIM and Dorna as part of the Road to MotoGP project. This new platform unifies and standardises MiniGP competitions from around the world under the...
MotoGP: LCR Honda confirms its place on the grid until 2026
27 January 2021 by
LCR Honda has committed its future to MotoGP after signing a new five-year deal with IRTA and Dorna. The Honda satellite team, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this season, will remain on the...
MotoGP: Qatar to host back-to-back races in updated calendar
22 January 2021 by
Qatar will now host the opening two rounds of the 2021 MotoGP season following the postponements of the Argentinian and American events. The season opening Qatar Grand Prix will still take place on...
MotoGP: Marc VDS Racing withdraw from the 2021 MotoE World Cup
21 January 2021 by
Marc VDS Racing has withdrawn its planned entry in the 2021 FIM Enel MotoE World Cup due to the scheduling clashes that rider Mike di Meglio would encounter this season. The Belgian team has been...
MotoGP: Ducati to remain on the grid until at least 2026
20 January 2021 by
Ducati have become the second manufacturer to commit their future to MotoGP after signing a new five-year contract with Dorna. The Italian manufacturer join KTM on the confirmed list of entries and...
MotoGP: Extra dates added to Qatar Test following Sepang Test cancellation
15 January 2021 by
Two extra Official test days and a Shakedown test day will now be held at the Losail International Circuit in March. The decision was made following the cancellations of February’s Sepang Tests due to...
MotoGP: KTM confirms new five-year deal with Dorna
13 January 2021 by
KTM has confirmed its spot on the MotoGP grid until at least the end of the 2026 season after signing a new deal with Dorna. The Austrian manufacturer has signed a new five-year contract with...
MotoGP: Davide Brivio and Suzuki part ways
07 January 2021 by
Team Suzuki Ecstar has confirmed this morning that team manager Davide Brivio has left the team. Brivio has led Suzuki’s MotoGP efforts for the last eight years, since 2013, and has helped the team...
WATCH: Pol Espargaro is introduced to his 2021 Repsol Honda RC213V
04 January 2021 by
Pol Espargaro has been introduced to his 2021 Repsol Honda RC213V MotoGP bike after the team surprised him at home. In the video, which can be found at the bottom of this article, Espargaro can be...
MotoGP: Gresini Racing to return as an independent team in 2022
14 December 2020 by
Gresini Racing will become an independent MotoGP team once again in 2022 after signing a five-year deal with IRTA. The team are present in Moto3 (Kommerling Gresini) and Moto2 (Federal Oil Gresini)...
MotoGP: Luca Marini unveils first-ever SKY Racing Team VR46 MotoGP bike
11 December 2020 by
Luca Marini has unveiled the first-ever SKY Racing Team VR46 MotoGP livery in a special presentation aired on the Italian X Factor final. Marini will ride a VR46-branded Esponsorama Ducati in 2021 as...
MotoGP: Aprilia reveal 2021 plans
23 November 2020 by
Aleix Espargaro, Lorenzo Savdori and Bradley Smith will all remain within Aprilia’s MotoGP setup in 2021. Espargaro will once again lead the project onboard the RS-GP, which did take a step forward in...
MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira dominates home Grand Prix at Portimao
22 November 2020 by
Miguel Oliveira dominated his home Grand Prix at Portimao to secure his second victory of the 2020 MotoGP season. Oliveira, who started from pole, led from start to finish and pulled the pin almost...
MotoGP: Indonesia's Mandalika circuit developers aim for mid-2021 race
22 November 2020 by
Construction work on Indonesia’s Mandalika street circuit has been ramped up in the hope of the venue hosting its first MotoGP race in the middle of next year. The track, which will be MotoGP’s...
Moto2: Red Bull KTM Ajo confirm Raul Fernandez promotion for 2021
21 November 2020 by
The Red Bull KTM Ajo team has confirmed that their current Moto3 rider Raul Fernandez will be promoted into the Moto2 setup in 2021. Fernandez has enjoyed a successful second full-time campaign in the...
Moto2: Jake Dixon to miss season finale at Portimao following surgery
16 November 2020 by
Jake Dixon will miss the final race of the 2020 Moto2 season at Portimao after undergoing successful wrist surgery. The Brit fractured his right wrist during FP2 at the European Grand Prix, crashing...
MotoGP: Joan Mir crowned 2020 MotoGP champion whilst Franco Morbidelli wins at Valencia
15 November 2020 by
Joan Mir has been crowned 2020 MotoGP champion at Valencia, whilst Franco Morbidelli secured victory after a last lap duel with Jack Miller. Mir clinched Suzuki’s first Grand Prix title since Kenny...
MotoGP: Positive Covid-19 test rules Iker Lecuona out of the Valencia GP
14 November 2020 by
Iker Lecuona has been ruled out of this weekend’s Valencia Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19. The Tech3 KTM rider has been self-isolating for the last 10 days, missing the European GP as...
MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow confirmed as Yamaha's 2021 test rider
13 November 2020 by
Yamaha has confirmed that Cal Crutchlow will become their official MotoGP test rider next year. Crutchlow was left without a ride for next year after losing his spot within the LCR Honda team to Alex...
MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso confirms 2021 sabbatical
11 November 2020 by
Andrea Dovizioso has confirmed that he’ll be taking a sabbatical from MotoGP next year. The Italian released a statement on his social media channels, announcing that after a 13-year stint he would...
MotoGP: Joan Mir becomes 2020's ninth different winner and extends championship lead
08 November 2020 by
Joan Mir finally clinched his maiden MotoGP victory in Valencia and now has a healthy 37-point advantage in the championship. The Suzuki rider, who has been the most consistent rider all season,...
MotoGP: Esponsorama Racing confirm the signings of Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini for 2021
07 November 2020 by
Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini will move up into the premier class next season after signing for Esponsorama Racing Ducati. Marini will continue under the SKY Racing Team VR46 colours in MotoGP,...
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi to return at Valencia after two negative Covid-19 tests
06 November 2020 by
Valentino Rossi will return to action tomorrow at Valencia after his second Covid-19 test came back negative. The Italian flew to Valencia yesterday evening after his first test came back negative,...
MotoGP: Provisional 2021 calendar revealed
06 November 2020 by
The provisional 2021 MotoGP calendar has been released and it includes 19 circuits, with another slot still to be decided. Alongside the featured rounds, there is also a three-track reserve list. This...
MotoGP: Garrett Gerloff replaces Valentino Rossi for FP1 and FP2 in Valencia
06 November 2020 by
Garrett Gerloff will make his MotoGP debut today when he steps in for Valentino Rossi during FP1 and FP2 at the European Grand Prix in Valencia. The World Superbike rider will get his chance on the M1...
MotoGP: Yamaha penalised after breaching engine homologation rules
06 November 2020 by
Yamaha has been docked 50 constructors’ points after being found guilty of breaching engine homologation rules at the opening MotoGP race of the year at Jerez. It is said that Yamaha used an engine...
MotoGP: Aprilia replace Bradley Smith with Lorenzo Savadori for the final three rounds
27 October 2020 by
Aprilia have announced that Lorenzo Savadori will replace Bradley Smith for the final three rounds of the 2020 MotoGP season. Savadori will make his Grand Prix debut at the Grand Prix of Europe,...
MotoGP: Honda reach 800 Grand Prix victories with Jaume Masia's Moto3 win
26 October 2020 by
Jaume Masia’s victory in the Moto3 race at the Teruel Grand Prix, held at Aragon, was Honda’s 800th in Grand Prix racing. Riding the NSF250RW machine, the Leopard Racing rider clinched back-to-back...
Moto2: Sam Lowes wins his third consecutive race at the Teruel GP
25 October 2020 by
Sam Lowes completed a hat-trick of race wins in as many weeks after dominating the Moto2 race at Aragon. The Brit, who’s controlled the entire weekend, led the race from start to finish and was...
Moto2: Jake Dixon to remain with Petronas Sprinta Racing for 2021
21 October 2020 by
The Petronas Sprinta Racing team have confirmed that Jake Dixon will remain with the team for the 2021 Moto2 season. The Brit will race alongside Xavi Vierge once again next year as the team continue...