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Aleix Espargaro to undergo surgery after vertebral injury

The Honda test and development rider was injured last week during a private training session in Sepang, and will undergo surgery on Wednesday

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Aleix Espargaro hospitalised after crash in Sepang MotoGP test

The Honda MotoGP test team was running in Sepang this week, when Espargaro ended up in hospital after a serious crash

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Will Verstappen make a Super GT appearance?

Verstappen is interested in Super GT, but following in Jenson Button’s footsteps won’t be straightforward

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The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions

Verstappen is interested in Super GT, but following in Jenson Button’s footsteps won’t be straightforward

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Honda’s Next-Gen 850cc MotoGP Motorcycle Makes Track Debut During Secret Test

Watch Honda's 2027 850cc prototype MotoGP bike roar down the Sepang International Circuit during a secret test.

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Honda stuck at "similar potential" to 2025 as Joan Mir calls for "revolution"

Mir is unsatisfied with Honda’s progress, with a lack of grip remaining the package’s biggest weakness

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Fabio Quartararo's gesture shows his growing frustration with Yamaha

Fabio Quartararo's body language speaks volumes about his frustration with the performance of his Yamaha. For its part, the manufacturer points out the scale of the task involved in switching to V4

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How Zarco plans to become lead Honda rider in MotoGP 2026

After a tricky end to 2025, Zarco has a chance to re-establish himself as Honda’s reference rider this year

Autosport

Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and Luca Marini in MotoGP 2026?

After a tricky end to 2025, Zarco has a chance to re-establish himself as Honda’s reference rider this year

Motorsport

Why Razgatlioglu was slower than he expected at MotoGP Sepang test

Toprak Razgatlioglu's first full MotoGP test left the Turkish rider with a bitter taste - more so than he had anticipated

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Ducati still favourite after MotoGP Sepang test, but Aprilia is in its “slipstream”

Ducati remains the ‘team to beat’ following the first three days of pre-season running, according to Aprilia

Motorsport

Aprilia sees itself in Ducati’s “slipstream” after Sepang MotoGP test

Ducati remains the ‘team to beat’ following the first three days of pre-season running, according to Aprilia

Autosport

Yamaha needing more power from new MotoGP V4 engine

Meregalli assesses Yamaha's situation after a troubled week in Malaysia, where a lack of performance was compounded by safety issues

Autosport

Yamaha: ’2026 MotoGP bike not performing badly but engine needs more power’

Meregalli assesses Yamaha's situation after a troubled week in Malaysia, where a lack of performance was compounded by safety issues

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Honda’s Joan Mir believes Ducati has given rivals a "reality check" in Sepang

Honda has taken steps forward with its MotoGP bike, but Mir says Ducati’s gains have reset the benchmark for the rest of the grid

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Why Ducati has given rivals a reality check in MotoGP Sepang test

Honda has taken steps forward with its MotoGP bike, but Joan Mir says Ducati’s gains have reset the benchmark for the rest of the grid

Autosport

Razgatlioglu "angry" as pace fails to build in MotoGP Sepang test

It hasn't been an easy to start to life in MotoGP for Toprak Razgatlioglu, despite the high expectations. Here is why he has struggled to adapt so far

Motorsport

"Angry" Toprak Razgatlioglu losing motivation after struggling in Sepang MotoGP test

It hasn't been an easy to start to life in MotoGP for Razgatlioglu, despite the high expectations. Here is why he has struggled to adapt so far

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The MotoGP Sepang test race simulations that put Alex Marquez ahead of Bagnaia and Marc Marquez

Alex Marquez was the fastest rider at the Sepang MotoGP test, both on a single lap and over long runs

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Alex Marquez edges Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez in Sepang race simulations

Alex Marquez was the fastest rider at Sepang, both on a single lap and over long runs

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MotoGP Sepang test: Honda leads rain-hit Day 2 as engine issues sideline Yamaha

Rain disrupted the second day of running in Malaysia as MotoGP’s two Japanese manufacturers experienced contrasting fortunes

Motorsport

Jorge Martin explains post-season surgeries: 'I couldn’t even lift a water bottle'

Martin provides an update on his condition while closely observing the Sepang test in person

Autosport

Why KTM should be encouraged after first MotoGP Sepang test

Initial runs at Sepang hint at progress for KTM after an aggressive development push over the winter

Motorsport

Why KTM riders see encouraging signs after first day of Sepang test

Initial runs at Sepang hint at progress for KTM after an aggressive development push over the winter

Autosport

Ducati debuts aerodynamic package at Sepang MotoGP shakedown

Despite its current dominance in MotoGP, Ducati hasn't been complacent with the development of the GP26

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