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Why the one-bike proposal has left the entire MotoGP paddock in shock

The proposal to reduce MotoGP riders from two bikes to one during practice sessions has sent shockwaves through the paddock because of the far-reaching consequences it could have at every level of the sport

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Winners and losers from MotoGP’s unusual Hungarian GP

MotoGP’s second visit to Balaton Park upset the usual pecking order, with the series’ biggest star rising to the challenge as others floundered

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Aprilia MotoGP chief: Pedro Acosta shouldn't have been allowed in restarted Catalan GP

Massimo Rivola calls for a thorough review of the events to revise some outdated rules

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Marco Bezzecchi puzzled after P20: ‘We had some issues, but we don’t understand them’

While Martin impressed with the fourth-fastest lap time, his in-form team-mate Bezzecchi ended near the bottom of the timesheets

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Winners and losers from MotoGP’s season-opening Thailand Grand Prix

The 2026 MotoGP season kicked off in Thailand with KTM and Aprilia sharing the spoils and Ducati suffering an unusually difficult weekend

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Marquez denies he is favourite for Malaysian GP, but is ready to take risks to win

In-form Alex Marquez has always gone well around Malaysia, but he denies he is the favourite this weekend

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Alex Marquez ready to take risks for Malaysian GP win but rejects favourite tag

In-form Alex Marquez has always gone well around Malaysia, but he denies he is the favourite this weekend

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Miguel Oliveira open to Aprilia MotoGP test role despite BMW WSBK deal

The Yamaha refugee could still test MotoGP machinery next year in spite of his WSBK race deal

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Oliveira still open to MotoGP Aprilia test role despite BMW WSBK deal

The Yamaha refugee could still test MotoGP machinery next year in spite of his WSBK race deal

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Martin’s collarbone surgery successful but no timeline for recovery

Martin out of Mandalika after surgery on broken shoulder

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Jorge Martin’s collarbone surgery successful but no timeline for recovery

Martin out of Mandalika after surgery on broken shoulder

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How Alex Marquez beat Marc at his own game at the Catalan GP

The Marquez brothers returned to the top two steps of the podium in Barcelona, but not in the order MotoGP fans had become accustomed to in 2025. Here is how Alex ended Marc’s winning streak

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The winners and losers from MotoGP's Czech Grand Prix

On Friday, it looked like Aprilia was going to be in trouble. The first day of the Czech GP weekend was unconvincing to say the least, with Marco Bezzecchi crashing twice. Returning champion Jorge Martin took things easy, understandably, in the first practice session, which put him outside the top…

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Aprilia 'feels like home' despite contract standoff, says Jorge Martin

Jorge Martin has said Aprilia is starting to “feel like home” after making his MotoGP return with the team following a lengthy injury spell ahead of this weekend’s Czech Grand Prix.

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MotoGP champion Martin claims Aprilia 'feels like home' despite contractual saga

Jorge Martin has said Aprilia is starting to “feel like home” after making his MotoGP return with the team following a lengthy injury spell ahead of this weekend’s Czech Grand Prix.

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Why Assen Moto2 winner Diogo Moreira is in pole position to graduate to MotoGP

Diogo Moreira’s first Moto2 victory last Sunday in Assen has underlined the cause of a rider currently exploring multiple paths to a possible MotoGP debut next season.

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Why Assen Moto2 winner Moreira is in pole position to graduate to MotoGP next year

Diogo Moreira’s first Moto2 victory last Sunday in Assen has underlined the cause of a rider currently exploring multiple paths to a possible MotoGP debut next season.

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Why Jorge Martin’s standoff against Aprilia is entering a new phase

The Dutch Grand Prix at Assen will be remembered for many reasons, although most of them were only loosely connected to the sporting action. Marc Marquez made it clear that only he can throw away his shot at a seventh MotoGP crown with a stunning sprint and grand prix double,…

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Why the conflict between Martin and Aprilia has entered a new dimension

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Pedro Acosta’s complaints are more than just a warning for KTM

The brewing conflict between Jorge Martin and Aprilia was a hot topic on the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. But while that saga continues to dominate headlines and stir speculation across the MotoGP paddock, another storyline may soon capture its share of attention.

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Why Acosta's MotoGP complaints are more than just a warning for KTM

The brewing conflict between Jorge Martin and Aprilia was a hot topic on the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. But, while that saga continues to dominate headlines and stir speculation across the MotoGP paddock, another storyline may soon capture its share of attention.

Autosport

Marquez: If you expect me and Bagnaia to finish 1-2 every time, you don't understand MotoGP

Marc Marquez believes it would be naive to expect him and Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia to score a 1-2 in every race in the 2025 MotoGP season.

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MotoGP champion Martin also out of Argentina GP due to injury

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has been ruled out of next month’s Argentina Grand Prix after breaking his hand in a training accident.

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Why Martin is a double-edged sword for Aprilia in MotoGP 2025

Last year, the MotoGP transfer market remained stagnant until Ducati decided on Marc Marquez as Francesco Bagnaia's team-mate for 2025 and 2026. The verdict from the Bologna brand was made effective in Mugello, and that's when Jorge Martin and Aprilia moved quickly to announce the arrival of the Madrid native…

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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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