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MotoGP 2026: Tightening Title Race and Technical Shifts
Overview
The 2026 MotoGP season is defined by Aprilia’s technical dominance on high-speed tracks and a tightening championship battle. At Silverstone, Aprilia achieved a podium sweep with Raúl Fernández taking his second career victory, while Jorge Martín finished second and Marco Bezzecchi took third. Bezzecchi’s dual podium finishes in the Sprint and main race marked a resilient comeback following summer surgeries for a fractured clavicle and knee.
Following the Aragon Grand Prix, the title race has intensified as Jorge Martín’s lead has narrowed. After finishing fifth at Aragon, Martín holds 256 points, a slim 19-point advantage over Marc Márquez and 24 points over Bezzecchi. Márquez, riding for the Ducati Lenovo Team, secured maximum points by winning both the Sprint and the main race at Aragon.
Márquez continues to overcome physical challenges, having previously reported having “no control over my right arm” due to nerve issues. Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta is focusing on long-term development with KTM. Acosta views his current season as a period of mental and technical growth to prepare for his 2027 transition to the Ducati factory team, where he is expected to partner with Márquez.
Acosta’s performance at Aragon, where he secured a second-place finish, has drawn praise from veteran rider Pol Espargaró. Espargaró suggested that Acosta’s talent appears to exceed the current capabilities of his KTM RC16 and predicted the young racer could become a dominant force. Regarding the anticipated generational shift, Márquez has acknowledged Acosta’s talent, while Acosta has stated he prefers to respond to media challenges once he is officially riding for Ducati.
Entities
Marc Márquez · Ducati · Marco Bezzecchi · Jorge Martin · MotoGP
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"Jorge Martin holds 220 points in the championship standings following the Silverstone sprint."
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- [DISPUTED] Jorge Martin holds 220 points in the championship standings following the Silverstone sprint.
- [DISPUTED] Jorge Martin leads the championship with 240 points.
- [● 14 SOURCES] Marco Bezzecchi set a new Silverstone lap record of 1:56.280 in practice.
- [● 13 SOURCES] Jorge Martin won the MotoGP sprint race at Silverstone.
- [● 12 SOURCES] Jorge Martín secured pole position for the MotoGP British Grand Prix at Silverstone with a lap time of 1:56.160, setting a new circuit record.
- [● 11 SOURCES] Aprilia locked out the front row at qualifying, with Jorge Martín, Raúl Fernández and Ai Ogura occupying the first three positions.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Marc Márquez qualified sixth after initially holding provisional pole.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Marco Bezzecchi underwent surgery for a fractured left clavicle and a minor left‑knee fracture sustained at the German Grand Prix.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Ai Ogura finished in second place in the sprint race.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Marco Bezzecchi finished in third place in the sprint race.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Marc Marquez finished in ninth place in the sprint race due to rear tire issues.
Timeline
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6 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesPol Espargaró predicts bright future for MotoGP star Pedro AcostaVeteran rider Pol Espargaró predicts Pedro Acosta will become a dominant MotoGP force, noting the young talent's ability to outperform his KTM machinery.
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10 days ago
[SPORTS] 8 sourcesPedro Acosta prepares for Ducati move amid MotoGP rivalry talkMotoGP star Pedro Acosta is drawing attention for his upcoming move to Ducati, as Marc Márquez acknowledges the potential for future competition between the two Spanish riders.
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17 days ago
[SPORTS] 6 sourcesPedro Acosta targets growth ahead of Aragon Grand PrixMotoGP rider Pedro Acosta views his current KTM campaign as preparation for his future move to Ducati, identifying Marc Márquez as the main rival ahead of the Aragon Grand Prix.
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26 days ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesMarco Bezzecchi secures dual podiums at SilverstoneMarco Bezzecchi secured two third-place finishes at Silverstone, marking a strong comeback following a season of injuries and setbacks.
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29 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesMarc Marquez struggling to regain peak form in MotoGP 2026Andrea Dovizioso suggests Marc Marquez is struggling to find his peak form in the 2026 MotoGP season due to physical limitations and motorcycle characteristics.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 12 sourcesMarc Márquez struggles with physical injuries at Silverstone MotoGPMarc Márquez faces physical struggles with his right arm and shoulder following a difficult MotoGP weekend at Silverstone, causing him to fall 40 points behind championship leader Jorge Martín.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesJorge Martín leads 2026 MotoGP championship standingsJorge Martín leads the 2026 MotoGP championship with a significant advantage following the British Grand Prix, marking a successful comeback after a season plagued by injuries.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesJorge Martin wins Silverstone Sprint race at British Grand PrixJorge Martin won the Silverstone Sprint race at the 2026 British Grand Prix, leading an Ai Ogura and Marco Bezzecchi podium on the challenging 18-corner circuit.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 42 sourcesAprilia dominates MotoGP British Grand Prix at SilverstoneAprilia dominated the MotoGP British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with Raúl Fernández taking victory. Jorge Martín extended his championship lead to 31 points, while Ducati struggled with grip and performance.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 6 sourcesMarco Bezzecchi claims third place at Silverstone Grand PrixMotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi secured a third-place finish at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, completing an emotional comeback following recent injuries and surgeries.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 8 sourcesMarc Márquez wins Sachsenring MotoGP Sprint amid Ducati strategic dilemmasMarc Márquez won the MotoGP Sprint at Sachsenring, intensifying the title race while Ducati navigates technical and strategic decisions regarding his role within the team.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 130 sourcesRaul Fernandez wins British MotoGP at SilverstoneRaul Fernandez dominated the British MotoGP at Silverstone, leading an Aprilia podium sweep alongside Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi. Martin extends his championship lead to 31 points.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 92 sourcesJorge Martín dominates Silverstone with pole and Sprint victoryJorge Martín claimed pole position and won the MotoGP Sprint race at Silverstone, leading an all-Aprilia podium with Ai Ogura and Marco Bezzecchi to extend his championship lead.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 55 sourcesMarco Bezzecchi sets new Silverstone lap record as MotoGP British GP practice heats upMarco Bezzecchi broke Silverstone’s lap record (1:56.280) in MotoGP practice after surgery, while Fabio Di Giannantonio, nursing a German‑GP elbow fracture, aims for a podium; qualifying at 12:45, sprint at 16:
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesMarc Marquez adapts to post‑surgery arm condition, remains third in MotoGPMarc Marquez, three months post‑shoulder surgery, says his arm is different but improving, will adapt his style, and remains third in MotoGP, praised by Ducati’s Davide Tardozzi.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 6 sourcesPedro Acosta's 2027 Ducati Move Critiqued by Casey StonerCasey Stoner backs Pedro Acosta’s 2027 Ducati signing, urging more patience, while noting teammate Pecco Bagnaia’s struggles and the potential pairing with Marc Márquez.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesMotoGP 2027 to debut in Thailand with new 850cc bikes and Ducati lineupMotoGP 2027 opens in Thailand (5‑7 Mar) with new 850 cc bikes, Pirelli tyres and Ducati’s all‑Spanish lineup of Pedro Acosta and Marc Márquez.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesDucati's Tardozzi: Bikes evenly matched in MotoGPDucati’s Tardozzi says Ducati and Aprilia bikes are evenly matched, while test rider Pirro eyes Pedro Acosta as the next Marc Márquez for the team.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesMarco Bezzecchi tests at Misano ahead of Silverstone MotoGP comebackMotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi, recovering from a shoulder fracture, completed a four‑run test on an Aprilia RSV4 at Misano and awaits medical clearance for the Silverstone British Grand Prix.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 6 sourcesMarc Marquez targets right‑arm recovery as 2026 MotoGP title fight continuesMarc Marquez resumes training, focuses on right‑arm rehab during the 2026 MotoGP summer break, and aims to close the championship gap, drawing comparisons to Lewis Hamilton and Casey Stoner.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesJorge Martin Leads MotoGP 2026 Crash Statistics as Title Fight TightensJorge Martin leads the 2026 MotoGP crash chart with 16 falls, double last season, while keeping a 14‑point championship lead as rivals close the gap.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesPedro Acosta signs with Ducati for the 2027 MotoGP seasonPedro Acosta leaves KTM to join Ducati for 2027, teaming up with Marc Márquez amid new MotoGP regulations and high expectations.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesMarc Márquez praises departing Ducati teammate Pecco BagnaiaMarc Márquez praised Ducati teammate Pecco Bagnaia at Misano’s World Ducati Week, calling him “an even better teammate.” Bagnaia will leave for Aprilia after 2026, while Márquez stays at Ducati through 2028.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMotoGP: Joan Mir moves to Gresini Ducati as Jorge Martín leads despite crash tallyJoan Mir will switch to Gresini Ducati after a crash‑laden 2026 with Honda, while fellow Spaniard Jorge Martín leads the MotoGP standings despite a record 16 crashes this season.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAprilia sweeps Le Mans MotoGP podium with Martin sprint win and Bezzecchi race victoryAprilia claimed a 1‑2‑3 podium at Le Mans, with Martin winning the sprint and Bezzecchi the race, as the team shifts support toward Martin amid Marquez’s comeback; Marquez misses upcoming rounds after foot and肩
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesPedro Acosta leaves KTM for Ducati in MotoGPPedro Acosta will leave KTM for Ducati, citing a lack of competitive bike and a need to win the MotoGP championship.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMarc Márquez's post‑surgery resurgence noted by Jorge LorenzoJorge Lorenzo says Marc Márquez’s shoulder surgery revived his form, narrowing his championship gap, and contends that without his 2020 injury he could have 13 MotoGP titles.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesAprilia Takes Lead Over Ducati in MotoGP 2026 SeasonAprilia leads the MotoGP 2026 season with Martin and Ogura, while Ducati's Tardozzi calls for fast bike upgrades as Marquez battles back.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 28 sourcesHonda signs Fabio Quartararo and David Alonso for 2027 MotoGP seasonHonda announced that 2021 MotoGP champion Fabio Quartararo and 2024 Moto3 champion David Alonso will join its MotoGP roster from 2027 on two‑year contracts, with Alonso’s team placement still undecided.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesMarc Márquez wins German MotoGP but says he’s not fully happyMarc Márquez won the German MotoGP at Sachsenring but said he isn’t fully happy because his brother had a tough weekend; Ducati says he remains a title contender.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesJoan Mir joins Gresini Ducati team for next MotoGP seasonJoan Mir leaves Honda for Gresini’s Ducati satellite team, citing Marc Márquez’s success as motivation and accepting a likely pay cut to rejuvenate his MotoGP career.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesMarc Márquez's resurgence keeps Ducati in MotoGP title fightMárquez’s improved maturity and strong point haul narrows his gap to leader Martín, keeping Ducati’s MotoGP title hopes alive amid Aprilia’s dominance.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 6 sourcesMarco Bezzecchi Undergoes Routine Procedure After German MotoGP CrashMarco Bezzecchi had a routine knee procedure after a German MotoGP crash and aims to return for the Silverstone Grand Prix in August.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesFrancesco Bagnaia joins Aprilia as teammate of Marco Bezzecchi for 2027 seasonFrancesco Bagnaia will join Aprilia as Marco Bezzecchi’s teammate in 2027, with Bezzecchi saying he’s happy but expects sharing a box to feel strange.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesPecco Bagnaia undergoes successful arm surgery ahead of British MotoGPFrancesco “Pecco” Bagnaia had successful arm surgery in Italy with no complications and is targeting fitness for the British MotoGP at Silverstone in August, while currently eighth in the standings.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesKTM braces for rider reshuffle as Pedro Acosta moves to Ducati for 2027KTM boss Pit Beirer says losing Pedro Acosta to Ducati for 2027 is a blow, but the team will replace him and Brad Binder with Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio as MotoGP shifts to 850 cc bikes and Pirelli‑
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesMarc Márquez returns to MotoGP after seventh surgeryMarc Márquez returns to MotoGP after a seventh surgery, races cautiously at Mugello and wins at Sachsenring, reviving his title hopes.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesDucati drops to Concession Rank B as Marc Márquez posts fastest lap at German MotoGPMarc Márquez set the fastest lap at the German MotoGP as Ducati fell to Concession Rank B, Aprilia rose to Rank B, and Honda/Yamaha slipped to Rank D in the mid‑season system review.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi on new partnership with Pecco Bagnaia and collarbone injuryAprilia signed Pecco Bagnaia on a four‑year deal for 2027; teammate Marco Bezzecchi says sharing a garage will feel odd and notes his recent left collarbone fracture, surgery and aim to return after the summer.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesPirelli details tyre and rim plans for F1 and MotoGP through 2027Pirelli outlined its F1 rim and tyre plans for 2026‑27 and confirmed the MotoGP minimum tyre pressure rule will stay in 2027, citing supply extensions and broader tyre operating windows.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesMarco Bezzecchi cleared for rehab, targets Silverstone GPMarco Bezzecchi, after surgery for a broken clavicle from a Sachsenring crash, returns home, starts rehab and targets the Silverstone GP on 8‑9 August, joining a foreign‑affairs event via video call.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 15 sourcesMarc Márquez dominates German MotoGP, cuts championship gap to 18 pointsMarc Márquez won the German GP with a Grand Slam, narrowing his lead‑gap to 18 points, as rival Marco Bezzecchi faces a collarbone injury and aims to return at Silverstone.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesAlex Marquez crashes out of German MotoGP while dueling brother MarcAlex Marquez crashed out of the German MotoGP at Sachsenring while fighting his brother, admitting a small mistake and costing himself points and a top‑10 championship position.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesSachsenring MotoGP Weekend: Italian Talents Shine as Jack Miller Suffers Tire IssueItalian riders excelled at the Sachsenring weekend, with Luca Lunetta in Moto2 top‑10 and Josephine Bruno winning in Brno, while Jack Miller’s rear‑tire problem dropped him from eighth to sixteenth.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesDavid Alonso crashes out of Moto2 race at German Grand PrixDavid Alonso crashed and retired from the Moto2 German Grand Prix, scoring no points in his first year.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesPedro Acosta set for Ducati move after mixed 2026 MotoGP seasonPedro Acosta will sign with Ducati for 2027 after a mixed 2026 season where he won the Thailand sprint, finished fourth in Germany, and sits seventh overall.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 9 sourcesMotoGP 2026 championship reshuffles as Bezzecchi falls to fourth after German GPGerman GP sees Bezzecchi crash, dropping to fourth; Martín leads with 208 points, Márquez third, as MotoGP 2026 title race tightens before August break.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesAlex Marquez on Sachsenring MotoGP sprint and rider injuriesAlex Marquez finished second in the Sachsenring MotoGP sprint, discussed his recovery, tyre management, and compared Marco Bezzecchi’s crash to his own past injuries, wishing Bezzecchi a speedy recovery.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMarco Bezzecchi's clavicle fracture at German GP prompts Marc Márquez to dismiss karma claimsMarco Bezzecchi fractured his clavicle in German GP qualifying; Marc Márquez rejected karma speculation and wished him a speedy recovery.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 19 sourcesMarco Bezzecchi undergoes successful collarbone surgery, aims for Silverstone returnMarco Bezzecchi fractured his left collarbone in German GP qualifying, had successful surgery in Italy and, despite an undefined recovery timeline, Aprilia hopes he’ll race at Silverstone in early August.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMotoGP German Grand Prix: Alex Márquez fastest in practice, Raúl Fernández secures podium despite back injuryAlex Márquez topped MotoGP German GP practice with a 1:20.333 lap, and Raúl Fernández overcame a back injury to finish third in the race.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesJack Miller posts top‑5 practice time at German MotoGP, cites Yamaha power deficitJack Miller set a fifth‑fastest practice lap at the German MotoGP, qualified for Q2 and warned that Yamaha’s bike still lacks power, despite the Sachsenring suiting its handling.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 23 sourcesIvan Ortola claims Moto2 victory at German GP as Brian Uriarte wins Moto3Ivan Ortola won Moto2 at the German GP, beating Daniel Holgado by 0.614 s; Brian Uriarte edged Máximo Quiles for the Moto3 victory, moving to second in the championship.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 189 sourcesMarc Márquez clinches tenth MotoGP win at Germany's SachsenringMarc Márquez won the German MotoGP at Sachsenring, his tenth victory there, tying Agostini’s record, and moved to third in the championship, 18 points behind leader Jorge Martín.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesMotoGP riders Morbidelli and Moreira receive grid penalties at SachsenringFranco Morbidelli and Diogo Moreira were each handed three‑place grid penalties for impeding fellow riders during practice at the MotoGP German Grand Prix in Sachsenring.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMotoGP 2027 rider contracts and team changes announcedDucati keeps Marc Márquez, signs Pedro Acosta; Bagnaia joins Aprilia; Yamaha books Jorge Martín and Ai Ogura; KTM confirms Alex Márquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio for 2027.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesPecco Bagnaia cites lack of grip as Ducati struggles at German MotoGPDouble champion Pecco Bagnaia said Ducati’s lack of grip and possible electronic faults hampered his German MotoGP, leaving him 13th in qualifying and trailing the championship by over 60 points after a series‑
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 20 sourcesMarco Bezzecchi out of German MotoGP after broken collarboneMarco Bezzecchi broke his left collarbone in a high‑speed crash during German GP qualifying, was ruled out of the weekend and will undergo surgery in Italy, hurting his championship bid.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesPedro Acosta blames bike performance for winless MotoGP seasonPedro Acosta says KTM's bike lag and limited experience keep him winless in MotoGP; he will switch to Ducati next season alongside Marc Marquez.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 14 sourcesMarc Márquez eyes German GP record while battling shoulder injuryMarc Márquez targets a German GP win at Sachsenring to tie Agostini’s record, while managing a serious right‑arm injury and aiming to close a 40‑point gap to leader Jorge Martín before the summer break.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesJoan Mir targets Honda upgrades at German MotoGP ahead of Gresini switchJoan Mir aims to improve Honda’s tyre handling at the German MotoGP and has confirmed a move to Italy’s Gresini team after a communication break with Honda.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 48 sourcesMarc Márquez tops practice at German MotoGP Sachsenring as Bagnaia struggles for Q2Marc Márquez was fastest in German GP practice at Sachsenring, securing Q2, while Bagnaia’s rear‑wheel grip problem sends him to Q1, affecting the championship fight.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesGresini Racing runs only Alex Márquez at German MotoGP after Aldeguer injuryGresini Racing will race only Alex Márquez at the German MotoGP after Fermín Aldeguer’s vertebra fracture sidelines him, with no replacement rider named.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesAlex Márquez skips Q2 at Assen on brother Marc's advice, finishes fifthAlex Márquez, recovering from injury, heeded brother Marc's advice to skip Assen Q2, then finished fifth in the Sunday MotoGP race.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMotoGP 2026: Ai Ogura secures first Japanese win as title race intensifiesAi Ogura becomes first Japanese MotoGP winner; four riders still seek first victories, and Aleix Espargaró warns Jorge Martin’s main rival is Marc Marquez as the championship tightens.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 32 sourcesKTM signs Alex Márquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio for 2027 MotoGP seasonKTM has officially signed Alex Márquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio on multi‑year deals for the 2027 MotoGP season, replacing Acosta and Binder and targeting development of the RC16 under the new 850 cc rules.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 7 sourcesMotoGP German Grand Prix 2026 tightens title battle at SachsenringThe 2026 MotoGP German GP at Sachsenring saw Jorge Martin lead the tight championship race, with Marc Marquez trailing and Trackhouse Aprilia’s Ogura and Fernandez scoring a surprise one‑two finish.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesMarc Marquez Extends Ducati Deal Ahead of 2027 MotoGP SeasonMarc Marquez has renewed with Ducati through 2028, aiming to enjoy his final years and chase record titles as MotoGP readies 2027 regulation changes and major rider reshuffles.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesPirelli tyre switch for 2027 MotoGP sparks tension with Marc MárquezPirelli will replace Michelin for MotoGP in 2027, refusing a custom tyre for Marc Márquez, who says the new rubber will decide the championship, benefiting riders like Toprak Razgatlıoglu.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMarc Marquez says he no longer pursues Valentino Rossi's title recordMarc Marquez, now tied with Valentino Rossi at seven MotoGP titles, says he no longer aims for an extra championship, focusing instead on enjoying the rest of his career after a recent comeback and Ducati deal.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesMarco Bezzecchi Walks Away Uninjured After High‑Speed Crash at Assen MotoGP, Loses Championship LeadMarco Bezzecchi survived a near‑200 km/h crash at the Assen MotoGP, walked to the ambulance, was hospitalized for neck checks with no injuries, and lost the world‑championship lead to Jorge Martin.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMotoGP Dutch Grand Prix lifts Jorge Martín to championship leadJorge Martín leads the MotoGP 2026 championship after a podium in the Dutch Grand Prix, while Marc Márquez says the wealthy should pay higher taxes and affirms he never lived in Andorra.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesDucati Secures Six MotoGP Bikes for 2027 Season with Gresini and VR46 PartnershipsDucati will field six MotoGP bikes in 2027 through deals with Gresini (Mir, Holgado) and VR46 (Márquez, Acosta, Aldeguer, Bulega), while developing a new 850 cc prototype.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMarc Márquez extends Ducati deal to 2028, pledges pain‑free racingMarc Márquez signed a Ducati contract through 2028, says he’s pain‑free, will race alongside Pedro Acosta, and praised his medical team’s role in his comeback.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesJoan Mir joins Gresini Racing MotoGP from 20272020 MotoGP champion Joan Mir leaves Honda to ride a factory‑spec Ducati for Gresini Racing from 2027, joined by rookie Dani Holgado; Alex Márquez and Fermín Aldeguer depart.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesDavid Alonso wins Moto2 race at Assen, celebrates breakthrough victoryDavid Alonso wins his first Moto2 race at Assen, calling the victory life‑changing and marking a major step toward a MotoGP future.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesJapanese rider Ai Ogura wins historic MotoGP race at AssenAi Ogura became the first Asian rider to win a MotoGP race, triumphing at Assen on an Aprilia and narrowing the championship gap to 25 points.
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2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesJoan Mir to ride Ducati for Gresini from 2027 after recent Honda woesJoan Mir signs a multi‑year deal to ride a factory Ducati for Gresini from 2027, after a season of unexplained crashes with Honda that left him frustrated but still fast.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMarc Márquez opts for safety over podium at Assen MotoGPMarc Márquez finished seventh at Assen, prioritising injury‑free racing and calling for safety upgrades to the circuit’s gravel traps.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesJorge Martin Takes MotoGP Lead After Triple‑Podium Finish at AssenJorge Martin’s pole‑to‑podium at Assen puts him atop the MotoGP standings as Aprilia scores a historic triple‑podium, while Marco Bezzecchi recovers from a crash.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesJorge Martin Leads MotoGP World ChampionshipJorge Martín leads the MotoGP championship after a third‑place finish at Assen, gaining a seven‑point lead as teammate Marco Bezzecchi crashed; Martín cites luck and limited bike experience.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesMotoGP Assen Grand Prix: Bastianini secures sixth as Pirelli soft tyres tackle heatAt the Assen Grand Prix, Pirelli’s soft tyres fought heat while Bastianini finished sixth, his season best, amid tyre‑choice debates and other riders’ issues.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesTT Assen 2026: VIP fan win and tight MotoGP title fightFans Martin and Bianca Hogendoorn won a VIP package at the hot TT Assen 2026, while the MotoGP title fight tightened with Jorge Martín leading, Marco Bezzecchi second, and Aprilia's double win.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesAssen MotoGP Race Plagued by Technical FailuresTechnical glitches forced Cal Crutchlow into an early pit and led Francesco Bagnaia to retire while running fourth at the Assen MotoGP, underscoring safety concerns.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesDi Giannantonio penalised for chicane cut in MotoGP Dutch GP duel with MarquezFabio Di Giannantonio was penalised for cutting the final chicane while battling Marc Marquez at the Dutch MotoGP, yet still finished fourth and stays 16 points off the lead; Marquez also served a penalty and t
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesFrancesco 'Pecco' Bagnaia retires from Assen MotoGP and becomes first‑time fatherFrancesco 'Pecco' Bagnaia retired from the Assen MotoGP due to a brake issue while in fourth place and announced the birth of his first child with wife Domizia Castagnini.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 7 sourcesAi Ogura wins MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix, Marches to Victory at AssenAi Ogura wins at Assen, Fernández second, Martín third; Martín leads championship, Bezzecchi crashes; Pramac Yamaha sees MotoGP woes but Moto2 success.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 29 sourcesAi Ogura secures first MotoGP victory at Assen, ending Japan’s 22‑year winless streakAi Ogura claimed his first MotoGP win at Assen, the first Japanese victory in 22 years, while Trackhouse secured a 1‑2 finish and Jorge Martín took the championship lead amid crashes for Bezzecchi, Bagnaia and
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesDavid Alonso Wins Dutch Moto2 Grand Prix by 0.024 SecondsColombian rider David Alonso clinched his first Moto2 win of 2026 at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen, edging Spain’s Manuel González by just 0.024 seconds and ending a personal podium drought.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesJorge Martín Takes MotoGP World Championship Lead After Dutch Grand PrixJorge Martín (Aprilia) claimed the MotoGP world lead after winning the Dutch GP, with Ai Ogura taking victory and Marco Bezzecchi crashing, reshaping the championship standings.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMaximo Quiles and David Alonso claim Moto3 and Moto2 victories at Assen GPMaximo Quiles won Moto3 and David Alonso won Moto2 at the Assen Grand Prix, extending Quiles’s lead and moving Alonso to fourth in the Moto2 standings.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 27 sourcesAi Ogura's maiden MotoGP win and Bezzecchi crash at AssenAi Ogura wins his first MotoGP race at Assen as Bezzecchi crashes, is cleared of injury, and loses the championship lead to Jorge Martín.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesRaul Fernandez clinches MotoGP Sprint win in Netherlands as Trackhouse Racing takes 1‑2Raul Fernandez won the MotoGP Sprint at Assen, giving Trackhouse Racing a 1‑2 finish with teammate Ai Ogura second.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesÁlex Márquez survives crash, awaits medical clearance for Assen MotoGPÁlex Márquez crashed in Assen practice, escaped serious injury, was cleared to sprint and finished 13th, while teammate Aldeguer withdrew with a fractured vertebra.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesMotoGP Dutch Grand Prix at Assen sees scorching heat and dramatic racesAssen's MotoGP weekend featured scorching heat, Bezzecchi topping warm‑up, Martin's crash, and Ai Ogura's maiden premier‑class win for Aprilia.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 93 sourcesAi Ogura wins first Japanese MotoGP race as Jorge Martín takes championship leadAi Ogura wins first MotoGP race for Japan; Jorge Martín moves to championship lead after Marco Bezzecchi crashes. Trackhouse Aprilia secures 1‑2 finish.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesGresini Racing riders injured during Assen MotoGP practiceBoth Gresini Racing riders, Fermín Aldeguer and Alex Márquez, suffered serious falls during Assen MotoGP practice and face uncertain participation pending medical reviews.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 8 sourcesPirelli to Supply MotoGP Tyres from 2027 after Brno Test of New 850cc BikesPirelli will supply MotoGP tyres from 2027 after a Brno test of new 850 cc bikes, marking the sport's first tyre‑supplier change since 2016.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 53 sourcesRaúl Fernández wins Assen MotoGP sprint as Trackhouse claims historic doubleRaúl Fernández wins the Assen MotoGP sprint for Trackhouse’s first double; David Alonso wins Moto2; Máximo Quiles wins Moto3.
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3 months ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesFrancesco Bagnaia signs four‑year deal with Aprilia Racing from 2027World champion Francesco Bagnaia leaves Ducati and signs a four‑year contract with Aprilia Racing starting in 2027, joining Marco Bezzecchi as an all‑Italian lineup.
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