Dall'Igna: “Márquez delivered a masterful performance—second place is worth its weight in gold.”
The head of Ducati Corse praises the Spaniard’s maturity after Lusail, but doesn’t forget Bagnaia: “We don’t know when he’ll be back on track.”
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The head of Ducati Corse praises the Spaniard’s maturity after Lusail, but doesn’t forget Bagnaia: “We don’t know when he’ll be back on track.”
Massimo Rivola says Jorge Martin was “remarkable” and ‘miraculous’ at the Qatar MotoGP, although the title slipped further away.
The 2026 GNCC season came to an unforgettable conclusion for Phoenix Racing Honda as the team celebrated a double championship victory at the Buckwheat 100 GNCC in Newburg, West Virginia.
Last week’s Novatron Tampere Supercross and Offroad Expo, held in Tampere, Finland (Northern Europe), attracted a record number of visitors. A total of approximately 12,000 people attended the two-day event. Novatron Tampere Supercross and Offroad Expo, which kicked off the Finni…
Wildwood’s podium, the Buckwheat 100 finale, Geelong Supercross, Australia’s revised MXoN result and the latest on Kyron Bacon, Byron Dennis and Daniel Sanders. The post Moto Wrap | Chadwick wins Wildwood – Riordan clinches GNCC XC2 title appeared first on MCNews .
Greetings! Welcome to this cool and wet mid-November edition of the Monday Gate Drop Column. This week’s column is once again brought to you by the awesome folks at Yamaha Motor Canada. Star Racing Yamaha rider Cole Davies is currently dominating the SX2 class in the Australian S…
Ducati Lenovo Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team secured second place in the Grand Prix of Qatar, claiming a crucial podium finish in the 2026 Riders’ Championship battle and setting up a new match point at the Grand Prix of Portugal. Márquez retained second place at the sta…
Marco Bezzecchi bounced back from his crash in the sprint to take Qatar Grand Prix victory, ahead of Marc Marquez who must wait until the Portuguese round to seal the MotoGP world title. Bezzecchi used his superior pace and a strong start to lead every lap and win by 3.083s from …
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Ducati has praised Marc Marquez’s intelligence after his second place in the Qatar MotoGP.
With his victory in Qatar, Marco has now won 12 Grand Prix races on 12 different tracks. Freddie stopped at 11.
Kailub Russell Takes Second-Straight Win, But Pass on Teammate Liam Draper Lands Jordan Ashburn a Second GNCC Championship.
A photograph published in The Motor Cycle on July 18, 1929, captured JG Parsons and his passenger tackling the Saltburn Championship on a Norton sidecar outfit. This archive feature revisits the racing, the extraordinary speeds achieved on sand and some remarkable incidents from …
Post-race quotes from the 2026 Qatar MotoGP, with all 16 starters in race order followed by five team bosses. Bezzecchi, Márquez and Fernández explain how their races unfolded at Lusail. The post MotoGP Riders and Team Managers reflect on Qatar GP appeared first on MCNews .
Cyril Genot has won the second round of the French Sand Championship (Championnat de France des Sables – CFS). The Belgian was the strongest rider on the demanding sand circuit of Loon-Plage, finishing ahead of Todd Kellett and Dutch rider Damien Knuiman. Riding his Honda, Genot …
Ducati Lenovo Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team took victory in the 10-lap Sprint at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar and secured the first match point for the 2026 Riders’ Championship title for tomorrow’s race. Francesco Bagnaia was out of contention on lap two f…
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Two-time MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia has picked up two fractures in his right foot following his frightening accident during the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday. The injury will prevent him from taking part in Sunday's Qatar GP at the very least, with the rem…
Carlo Pernat praises Bezzecchi, criticizes the lack of a penalty for Marquez in the Sprint race, and reflects on Dall’Igna’s role: “Marc used to be pure instinct. Today, he knows how to handle a bike and a Grand Prix.” Here's his commentary on the Qatar Grand Prix, as always, ove…
Fabio di Giannantonio says his Ducati went from “amazing” in warm-up to “impossible to lean” during Sunday's Qatar MotoGP.
Championship-calibre riders complete a commanding display in Geelong, as more than 20,000 passionate fans pack into GMHBA Stadium in southern Victoria. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | (November 7, 2026) The third round of the 2026 Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship, presented by M…
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Results and standings from around the world: 13th and final round of GNCC Racing, round four of EnduroCross from Utah, and round three of the Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship.
As reported on last month, over 200 classic motorcycles and vintage scooters went under the hammer by H&H Classic’s Final Sale of 2026 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull on Wednesday...
A late pass won Daniel Holgado the Moto2 race at Lusail, while David Almansa led every Moto3 lap. Senna Agius was seventh in Moto2 and Joel Kelso sixth in Moto3. The post Holgado and Almansa win in Qatar as González closes in on Moto2 title appeared first on MCNews .
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Ryan Bart van Hove has won the second round of the French Sand Championship Junior category at Loon-Plage. He took victory ahead of Mathis Matte and Ben Almagor. In addition to van Hove, two other Dutch riders finished inside the top ten, with Jenairo Beerens taking sixth place a…
“We’ve left a lot of points on the table, but I’d rather be in this situation than have a slow bike and slow riders. The crash in the Sprint race is a different story: Bezzecchi isn’t at fault at all.”
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On September 6, 1956, a 27-year-old Texan named Johnny Allen squeezed into a homemade streamliner on the Bonneville Salt Flats and averaged 214.40 mph (345.04 km/h) through the measured mile. Nobody had ever gone faster on a motorcycle. Behind him sat a 650cc Triumph Thunderbird …
Pramac Yamaha wants answers after Izan Guevara suffered a costly Qatar Moto2 retirement, losing valuable ground to title rival Manuel Gonzalez.
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi laid down a marker in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, shattering the lap record to win a pole duel with Ducati's Marc Marquez. Bezzecchi's team-mate Jorge Martin, who is also Marc's nearest championship challenger, had a disappointing session, howev…
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Results from Rounds 6 and 7 on the Gunnedah oval and TT course, plus the final 2026 Aussie Flat Track Nationals standings in every class. The post Dunker clinches Pro 450 title as Tom Drane doubles at Gunnedah appeared first on MCNews .
Just 13 years old, John Slade Jr. travelled to the Netherlands to compete in the Dutch Supercross in Assen. The young rider impressed throughout the event and claimed the 85cc class title. In his latest video, Slade Jr. takes viewers along on his adventure at the Expo Hall in Ass…
“Ogura also put pressure on me. I was hoping to catch up with Marquez, but the moment he picked up the pace, there was nothing I could do.”
Marc Marquez's heart rate reached 190bpm during the Qatar MotoGP, as the title leader mounted an "exhausting" late-race charge.
Was that the ending Phillip Island deserved? Where did Martín’s race go wrong? And what is it like to ride a lap around Sepang? In this episode of the MotoGirlyPops podcast, self-proclaimed girlypops Daxa and TVRoomRaccoon dissect all the weird events of MotoGP’s final trip to Ph…
Hayato Chishiki took the 2026 Moto4 Asia Cup crown with seventh at Lusail. Qabil Irfan won the red-flagged opener and Kotaro Togashi took the finale, while Judd Plaisted scored three points across the weekend. The post Chishiki seals Moto4 Asia Cup title as Togashi wins Qatar fin…
On his third attempt, American Tristan Lane won the overall in Tampere Supercross in Finland by taking victory in the international main class on Saturday, just as he did on Friday. Saturday’s final was decided just metres before the finish line. Simo Koskinen was the strongest r…
Jake Dixon celebrated his first MotoGP points at Qatar, five years after his previous appearance, but was left "annoyed" by an early race mistake.
Fourteen riders cross the finish line, with Bezzecchi securing a victory tinged with regret. Marquez is satisfied and savours the moment, while Martin refuses to give up.
Let's look back at the battles for the MXGP & MX2 World Championships, as well as the legendary edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.
Maxime Desprey has won the ADAC Supercross in Stuttgart. The Frenchman once again proved to be the strongest rider in the SX1 class on Saturday evening, securing victories on both nights. In the SX2 class, victory went to American rider Jesson Turner. After his victory on Friday,…
Ducati Lenovo Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team came out victorious in the Grand Prix of Malaysia, setting the stage for the first match point of the season. Francesco Bagnaia finished the race in thirteenth position. Márquez took the lead at Turn 1 by overtaking his brothe…
“I made it back within the limits by the skin of my teeth. I don’t know how it’s possible to ride with the front tyre that cold—we didn’t get the strategy wrong. I wouldn’t have been able to keep up with Marquez, but I could have finished 4th.”
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Marc Marquez says he was “exhausted” after the Qatar MotoGP, but “better than ever” mentally.
Ken Roczen has once again demonstrated his class in the Australian Supercross Championship. The Suzuki rider was a class above the competition at the Geelong round, winning both SX1 main events. In the first main event, Roczen claimed victory with more than five seconds over Chri…
Marc Marquez scored a commanding victory in the Malaysian Grand Prix to move a step closer to sealing the 2026 MotoGP title, with Aprilia failing to finish on the podium. The factory Ducati rider gained the lead at the start and built a buffer in the first half of the race, aided…
Raul Fernandez celebrated a Qatar MotoGP podium on his injury comeback, but felt he could have fought harder against Marc Marquez.
VIDEO - Marco Bezzecchi dominates the GP, Marc edges closer to the riders’ title, while the Aprilia-Ducati fight for the Constructors’ crown remains wide open. We discuss it all with Carlo Pernat.
Thumpstar’s TSN-300 N2 qualified for the 2026 Erzbergrodeo main race with Paweł Sawicki, reaching Checkpoint 9 before timing out.
The opening night of the ADAC Supercross in Stuttgart saw victories for Maxime Desprey and Jules Pietre. Frenchman Desprey came out on top in the SX1 class, while Pietre claimed victory in SX2. Maxime Desprey made an excellent start to the supercross weekend in Stuttgart. The Fre…
Auckland delivers three clean sweeps, Malcolm Stewart joins Kawasaki and Roczen stays with Suzuki. This week’s dirt racing wrap also covers Dakar’s African return, major MXGP departures, Byron Dennis, Gotland, Qatar Baja, Addax and the 2027 Six Days. The post Your weekly digest f…
Marco Bezzecchi has kept his title hopes alive with a Qatar GP win
Unlike Marco, Fabio opted for the soft rear tire. Marc Marquez finished fifth, while Jorge Martin came in tenth. Diogo Moreira and Jake Dixon withdrew due to engine problems.
New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings after Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail, round 20 of 22.
Steve Holcombe claimed a convincing victory in Thursday’s Enduro race at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. The British Sherco factory rider was the strongest competitor in both motos, taking the overall win with the maximum score of 50 points. Holcombe left little doubt about w…
Marc Marquez closes on the MotoGP title at Sepang as riders and team bosses reflect on punishing heat, tyre struggles and a dramatic Malaysian GP. The post Malaysian MotoGP 2026 – What the riders said after Sepang appeared first on MCNews .
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“The pass was a bit aggressive, but anyone can make a mistake: Fermin has been out for a lot of races, and it’s not easy to get used to the aerodynamics again. I’m happy that my weekend turned around, but not with the result.”
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Full race results from the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at Lusail, round 20 of 22.
“The Ducatis are performing very well on the soft tyres. We’ve closed the gap on the Aprilias and have even managed to beat them. On the medium tyres, however, they have the edge.”
Marc Marquez dominates the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang to claim his 80th premier-class victory, finishing ahead of Pedro Acosta and Alex Marquez. His championship advantage over the injured Jorge Martin grows to 44 points, while Ai Ogura and Marco Bezzecchi engage in a fierce Apri…
Team Great Britain has been disqualified from the 2026 Motocross of Nations. The British team, which originally finished in seventh place, has been relegated to 32nd and last position in the updated final results. According to the updated results, the disqualification is due to t…
Results from race twenty of the 2026 Moto3 season, the Qatar Grand Prix, where David Almansa dominated for his fourth win of the season.
The Lusail crash has eliminated Marco from the title fight while leaving Marc without a penalty. The earlier Mandalika incident, in which their roles were reversed, now risks reigniting a rivalry that has never truly subsided.
Qabil Irfan claimed a maiden home victory at Sepang before Hayato Chishiki inherited Sunday’s win following Bintang Pranata’s track limits penalty. Full race reports, results and championship standings, plus Judd Plaisted’s weekend. The post Irfan wins at home as Chishiki strengt…
Warm-up results from the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at Lusail, round 20 of 22.
VIDEO - Marc wins at Lusail, but the contact with Bezzecchi will be a topic of debate for a long time. Martín remains stoic; Bagnaia gets a nasty scare. We discuss it with Carlo Pernat
Joel Kelso crashed out of the Malaysian Moto3 race, Senna Agius finished 15th in Moto2 and Jacob Roulstone retired. Maximo Quiles and David Alonso won as both title battles shifted at Sepang. The post Sepang Moto2/3 Reports – No joy for Aussies as Kelso falls and Agius scraps for…
Jorge Martin’s last-minute tyre gamble proved inspired in the Qatar GP sprint
Maxime Desprey and Noah Ludwig claimed victory at the supercross in Assen on Sunday. Check out the results below: The post Desprey and Ludwig Take Sunday Wins in Assen appeared first on MX Vice .
"The bike stopped because of an electrical problem. It's not normal for us to be slower on a new soft tyre than on a used medium."
Full Sprint race results from the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at Lusail, round 20 of 22.
Jeffrey Herlings has wrapped up his first race weekend in Japan in impressive fashion. The Dutchman won both motos in the 500cc class during the final round of the All Japan Motocross Championship at the Sugo circuit. His double victory secured a convincing win for Honda HRC Petr…
Fabio clocks a 1'50.406 at Lusail to finish 0,142 seconds ahead of Marc Marquez, with Bezzecchi third and also in the mix before the time attacks. Ducati takes three of the top four positions, Aprilia gets all its bikes into Q2 and Martin passes his first test with a fractured wr…
Results from qualifying for round twenty, the Qatar Moto2 Grand Prix, where Alex Escrig took pole ahead of title hopeful Manuel Gonzalez.
The tenth edition of the International Dutch Supercross in Assen delivered an exciting evening of motocross action on Saturday night. For the first time, the event was held at the Expo Hal Assen, where packed grandstands witnessed thrilling races and international competition acr…
After two days spent exploring the stands at the Milan Motorcycle Show, we take stock of the most interesting new models. From the Chinese challenge to the response from the major brands, with bold choices and a few doubts
Results from qualifying for round twenty, the Qatar Moto3 Grand Prix, where Maximo Quiles claimed back-to-back pole positions.
"Marc's lead is now significant, but our work isn't done yet. We wish Martin a speedy recovery. We prefer beating our rivals on the track."
Saturday practice results from the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at Lusail, round 20 of 22.
Results from the Friday Practice sessions for Moto2 ahead of round twenty, the Qatar Grand Prix, where Daniel Holgado finished the day fastest, with a record lap.
“I expected more from the Asian rounds—it’s unbelievable how many problems we had. Qatar: a chance to turn the page? An incredible place, but at the wrong time.” Morbidelli: “The team worked twice as hard to make the top ten.”
Results from the Friday Practice sessions for Moto3 ahead of round twenty, the Qatar Grand Prix, where Maximo Quiles was fastest on his first visit to Lusail.
Marc Marquez led FP1 at the Qatar Grand Prix
Marc Márquez wins by racing, Yamaha by refusing to do so. Everyone else loses: Aprilia the championship and MotoGP its dignity.
Friday practice results from the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at Lusail, round 20 of 22.
“I gave it my all in the first few laps. I’m exhausted, but I’m so happy that it’s all good.” Mir: “I stopped because I was starting to feel dizzy. If we go to Qatar, it won’t be because we want to.”
“I didn’t expect to struggle so much after the Sprint, but the Aprilia has improved a lot compared to last year. I’m still lacking explosiveness—that can happen after an injury.”
Gigi Dall’Igna has hailed the timing of Marc Marquez’s delivering of his “most commanding performance” of MotoGP 2026.
“I didn’t expect him to go for the apex. I misread the situation. Two fourth-place finishes are a good result, but the race could've gone better. I have mixed feelings.”
"I'm the best KTM rider? I try to get everything perfect—I just want to stay out front. Until the very last day, I’ll give it my all on this bike; it’s the best way to wrap up my time with KTM."
Jack Miller battled severe wheelspin in the Malaysian MotoGP, losing the final points position as his Yamaha's grip deteriorated.
“There were no orders at Aprilia today, but someone’s going to get a talking-to. If they’d told me I’d be fighting for the title, I would’ve asked how much beer they’d had!”
Marco Bezzecchi admits his MotoGP title chances are fading after losing further ground to Marc Marquez at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Joan Mir was forced to retire from the Malaysian MotoGP after dizziness returned.
Ai Ogura accepts most of the blame for a late Malaysian MotoGP clash with fellow Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi.
Pecco Bagnaia endured another difficult MotoGP race at Sepang before hinting that a previous technical solution "no longer exists" at Ducati.
Marc Marquez has won in Malaysia to put one hand on the championship
New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings after Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang, round 19 of 22.
Full race results from the 2026 Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang, round 19 of 22.
Results from race nineteen of the 2026 Moto2 season, the Malaysian Grand Prix, where David Alonso completed a rollercoaster weekend on a high with victory.
Results from race nineteen of the 2026 Moto3 season, the Malaysian Grand Prix, where Maximo Quiles eased away for victory.
Warm-up results from the 2026 Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang, round 19 of 22.
Acosta secures the Sprint victory; Marc extends his championship lead to 19 points over Martín, who was forced to withdraw. However, the Lusail round remains shrouded in uncertainty, casting a shadow over the World Championship. We’ll analyse the implications tonight on Bar Sport…