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"Burning" bike forced di Giannantonio to retire from MotoGP Thai sprint

Fabio di Giannantonio has revealed that he had to voluntarily retire from the Thailand Grand Prix sprint race as his bike was “completely burning” in the excess heat.

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Quartararo tops MotoGP’s Sepang shakedown test for Yamaha

Factory Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo topped the times in this week’s MotoGP shakedown test at Sepang with a last-minute flier.

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Tech analysis: The secrets behind Aprilia’s 2025 MotoGP bike

Aprilia kicked off its 2025 MotoGP campaign with a special launch event at the Sky studios in Milan last week. Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi made their first appearance in Aprilia gear during the ceremony, while new technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini was also in attendance.

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Tech analysis: The secrets behind Aprilia’s 2025 MotoGP prototype

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Honda can't wait until MotoGP 2027 to take a step - Puig

It's very refreshing to hear Honda boss Alberto Puig talk about aspects of his life that are much more ordinary than those required of him as HRC team manager in the MotoGP world championship. At 58 years old and after seven years in the position, the former rider has experienced…

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Vinales wanted Aprilia to continue with 2023 bike in MotoGP this year

Maverick Vinales has revealed he asked Aprilia to introduce only incremental updates to its MotoGP contender in 2024 instead of instigating a major overhaul.

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Aleix Espargaro gets involved in cycling alongside Honda test role

MotoGP race winner Aleix Espargaro will make a switch to professional cycling following his retirement from motorcycle racing.

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Ranking the top 10 riders of MotoGP 2024

The 2024 MotoGP season saw a thrilling title battle between eventual victor Jorge Martin and defending champion Francesco Bagnaia go down to the wire.

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Aprilia, KTM still unable to exploit new MotoGP rear tyre

Aprilia and KTM are at a loss to explain why they struggled to extract the maximum performance out of Michelin’s new MotoGP rear tyre all year in 2024.

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Aprilia, KTM not able to exploit new rear tyre all year in MotoGP 2024

Aprilia and KTM are at a loss to explain why they struggled to extract the maximum performance out of Michelin’s new MotoGP rear tyre all year in 2024.

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Espargaro: I had less talent than other MotoGP riders but I work harder to succeed

Aleix Espargaro has revealed he always felt he had less talent than some of the other riders in MotoGP, but overcame this inherent disadvantage by working harder.

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Honda defends decision to not bring 2025 MotoGP prototype to Barcelona test

Honda has provided an explanation for not bringing any substantial updates to its MotoGP bike in Tuesday’s official test in Barcelona.

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Bastianini slams Espargaro for supporting Martin’s title bid “all race” in Barcelona

Ducati rival Enea Bastianini hit out at Aprilia rival Aleix Espargaro after the Barcelona Grand Prix, claiming he spent the entire race supporting his friend Jorge Martin's title bid.

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MotoGP Barcelona GP: Martin crowned champion as Bagnaia wins finale

Pramac rider Jorge Martin clinched his maiden MotoGP title with a safe third-place finish in the Barcelona Grand Prix, while Francesco Bagnaia had to concede defeat despite scoring an 11th win of 2024.

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MotoGP Barcelona GP: Bagnaia leads Bezzecchi in second practice, Martin fifth

Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia set the pace in second practice at MotoGP’s Barcelona Grand Prix, as championship leader Jorge Martin ended up fifth.

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Why retiring Aleix Espargaro can take pride in his MotoGP achievements

When Aleix Espargaro steps off his Aprilia RS-GP for the final time at this weekend’s Barcelona Grand Prix finale, he will be able to look back at a long and ultimately successful MotoGP career that few - including the man himself - are likely to have predicted unfolding the way…

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Marini: Ducati is “destroying the championship” but Honda can be second-best in MotoGP

HRC rider Luca Marini feels Ducati is “destroying the championship” with its current dominance - but Honda has the potential to be second-best to it in MotoGP.

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Espargaro "burned his hands" as Aprilia heat issues strike again

Aprilia rider Aleix Espargaro says he "burned his hands" during a hot MotoGP race in Malaysia where he struggled to 13th place.

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Bagnaia says “anything can happen at Barcelona” despite slim title hopes

Francesco Bagnaia believes the switch of venue from Valencia to Barcelona offers him an extra glimmer of hope in his unlikely bid to overhaul Jorge Martin in the MotoGP points race at the last round.

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Marquez: Valencia MotoGP race should be cancelled on ethical grounds

Spanish star Marc Marquez has led a call by MotoGP riders for the world championship finale not to be staged at Valencia amid the heavy flood damage to have hit the region.

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Sterlacchini to begin Aprilia technical director role in Malaysia

Aprilia Racing has revealed new technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini will make his first appearance with the team at the penultimate round of the 2024 MotoGP season in Malaysia.

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MotoGP Indonesian GP: Martin demolishes opposition for Mandalika pole

Jorge Martin doubled down on his status as hot favourite for Indonesian Grand Prix victory by blowing his rivals away en route to a sixth pole position of the MotoGP season at Mandalika.

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Espargaro warns MotoGP stewards "incompetence" sending "dangerous" message

Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro said MotoGP stewards have sent a “dangerous” message to riders by letting Enea Bastianini get away with his collision with Jorge Martin in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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Everything to know about the 2025 MotoGP season: Rider line-up, calendar and more

The 2025 MotoGP campaign is starting to take shape as all but one of the rides have been announced with the season opener also being confirmed. This came after a dramatic silly season, where only three riders entered 2024 with a contract that guaranteed them a spot on the 2025…

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MotoGP San Marino GP: Martin sets the pace in opening practice

Jorge Martin was just over a second away from his MotoGP lap record at Misano and a slender 0.037s faster than Aragon winner Marc Marquez in opening practice for the San Marino Grand Prix.

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