MotoGP

The first competitive outing for Yamaha’s V4-powered M1 MotoGP bike fell below expectations, with test rider Augusto Fernandez enduring a “long” and “hard” San Marino Grand Prix sprint race. While the weekend got off to an encouraging start for Yamaha’s new V4 project, with Fernandez lapping six tenths off Fabio Quartararo’s pace in practice, Saturday was altogether a different story….

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IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 The Ducati electric motorcycle showcases the revolutionary potential of solid-state battery technology in the EV industry. 🤝 A partnership between PowerCo SE and QuantumScape aims to accelerate the global rollout of advanced battery solutions. 🚀 The new battery technology offers enhanced energy density, improved safety, and ultra-fast charging capabilities. 🔧 Challenges remain in scaling production, but…

Guenther Steiner has opted for a fresh start by taking ownership of the Tech3 MotoGP team, prioritizing a new motorsport challenge over a potential return to F1.  read more www.beinsports.com

Pirelli will conduct its first MotoGP tyre test at Misano on Tuesday, 16 September, as preparations continue ahead of its entry into the championship in 2027. One of the key changes to MotoGP’s technical rule book for 2027 is the appointment of a new official tyre supplier. French manufacturer Michelin, which has been MotoGP’s exclusive tyre supplier since 2016, will…

The future of motorcycling is undergoing a seismic shift, and Ducati is putting its signature on what that future might look like. With the unveiling of the V21L electric motorcycle prototype, Ducati has offered the world a glimpse into how performance motorcycling can evolve while honoring the brand’s racing heritage. This concept is more than an exercise in design —…

Marc Marquez has expressed frustration at MotoGP’s new Formula 1-style pre-race ceremony that he believes can disrupt riders’ preparations before the start. Starting with this weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix, MotoGP will introduce a new protocol that will require all riders to line up at the front of the grid before the start of the Sunday race to pay tribute…

VR46 Ducati rider Franco Morbidelli led the opening premier-class practice session at Misano – but all eyes were on the new Yamaha V4 bike making its MotoGP race weekend debut. Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez was on the pace straight away with the prototype bike, ending up less than a second off after his first run – and firmly in…

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from British bike maker Boost, Dahon launching an IPO, the NYPD may soon confiscate non UL-certified e-bikes, Honda has a new e-motorcycle coming, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks…

Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez has rubbished suggestions that he deliberately gave up victory in the Catalan Grand Prix to delay sealing the 2025 MotoGP title. On Saturday in last weekend’s Barcelona round, Marc Marquez had reached a 187-point lead at the top of the world championship standings, which at that point gave him a chance to win his seventh…

Remember when electric motorcycles were just glorified scooters with delusions of grandeur? Those days are officially over. Ducati just rolled its V21L MotoE racer onto the stage at IAA Mobility in Munich powered by QuantumScape’s solid-state battery technology, marking the first time anyone has put this next-generation power source into a real vehicle that actually moves. This is a racing…

Johann Zarco has offered explanations for his table-topping crash record in MotoGP this year – a trend that has began to cost him more points of late. The LCR Honda-mounted Frenchman has had more crashes than any other rider in the 2025 campaign, with 22 falls across all sessions. Many of his tumbles earlier in the season came in practice…

BlackBook Motorsport understands decision was not influenced by Liberty Media Electric racing will be reconsidered in the future if the market changes Alternative sustainable technologies would also be considered MotoE will not continue beyond this season after the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and promoter Dorna Sports confirmed a hiatus for the series. In a statement, organisers admitted the championship had…

Ex-Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says his desire for a fresh challenge motivated him to take over the Tech3 MotoGP squad rather than pursue a return to Formula 1. Earlier this month, it was announced that a consortium led by Steiner had acquired KTM’s satellite team from its previous owner Herve Poncharal. The deal will see the Italian step up…

We’ve got a killer list for mid-September: Ducati has had its first event showing off the V21L, and Honda’s “EV Fun” prototype has been rebranded in anticipation of the next step in the company’s development phase.  Our good pope has signed off on a BMW Transcontinental that will be auctioned off to feed children in Madagascar.  Based on recent trademark…

The “next-level” chassis Honda has introduced in recent MotoGP races is capable of delivering a performance benefit of up to four tenths of a second, according to test rider Aleix Espargaro. Factory riders Luca Marini and Joan Mir have been racing an upgraded RC213V since the summer break, enjoying a significant pace advantage over the satellite bike of Johann Zarco….

Royal Enfield has always done things a little differently. Where other brands chase horsepower wars, Enfield leans into charm and simplicity. That approach has earned it loyal fans from Chennai to Chicago. Now, with the shift to electric, the company isn’t throwing its heritage out the window. Instead, it’s using the past to shape what comes next. That’s where Flying…

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Pedro Acosta’s maiden MotoGP campaign in 2024 was riddled with errors and missed opportunities. While he was incredibly quick from the outset, and didn’t hesitate to go head-to-head with series heavyweights like Marc Marquez, he crashed too often and lacked the consistency needed to turn his speed into top results. Even as recently as last month’s Hungarian GP, he admitted…