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MotoGP Full Sprint Race Results | Marquez wins after Martin horror crash Original
Marc Marquez wrestled back control of the MotoGP title race with an almighty Phillip Island Sprint Race win as Jorge Martin crashed out. The nine-time champion took maximum points, putting daylight between himself and Martin with a gap of 10 points after weeks of being inseparable. Marquez had stunned earlier in the day by taking pole position by 1.4 seconds despite crashing out at the start of the session.
Jack Miller breaks down in tears during emotional MotoGP farewell Original
Jack Miller has begun his long farewell to MotoGP at the most fitting of locations. The Australian fan favourite will be leaving Grand Prix racing at the end of the season after 15 seasons when he heads to WorldSBK with Pata Maxus Yamaha. Miller’s departure was confirmed earlier in the season, but now, with five races to go, his goodbye has begun at his home Australian Grand Prix.
MotoGP Full Qualifying Results | Superhuman Marquez crashes but takes pole Original
Marc Marquez put in yet another superhuman qualifying performance to take pole position for the Australian Grand Prix. The Spaniard crashed on his first run but, remarkably, emerged on a second Ducati to go fastest by almost 2.5 seconds. Title rival Jorge Martin could only muster fourth, with Alex Marquez in second and LCR veteran Johann Zarco third. Home hero Jack Miller booked an incredible second-row start in fifth for his final home race in MotoGP.
Honda left without factory riders at Phillip Island GP as Luca Marini withdraws Original
MotoGP’s most successful team will, incredibly, not be able to field a rider at the Australian Grand Prix. Honda already entered the final race at Phillip Island a man down, with Joan Mir still unavailable for unknown reasons. Now, in a remarkable turn of events, Luca Marini will also not take part.
F1 drivers face major new track limits challenge at United States Grand Prix Original
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is predicting a busy day for the stewards at the United States Grand Prix. Brown saw his two drivers off the pace in Free Practice 2 in seventh and eighth, following Lando Norris’ third in FP1. Charles Leclerc led both sessions, and he was one of the only drivers not to struggle with track limits. Multiple lap times were deleted, particularly in FP2, even for drivers in as good form as back-to-back race winner Max Verstappen and championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
F1 Full Results | Lecerc completes dominant US GP Friday
Charles Leclerc capped off a perfect Friday at the United States Grand Prix by topping the timesheets again in Free Practice 2. The Ferrari driver led championship leader Kimi Antonelli and back-to-back race winner Max Verstappen, while teammate Lewis Hamilton was in fourth. His timesheet-topping performance came despite an early incident where George Russell forced him off track. Russell received a black-and-white flag warning and was even investigated by the stewards, but was eventually cleared.
F1 LIVE | Follow FP2 of the United States Grand Prix here Original
The Formula 1 weekend at the Circuit of the Americas continues with the second free practice session. Follow the second and final session of the day live with GPblog here! For the first time since the 2022 season, the United States Grand Prix will not be a Sprint weekend. This means that drivers will have a total of 180 minutes of practice, instead of just 60 minutes in a single session. Every frontrunning team except Mercedes has brought updates for this weekend.
F1 Full Results | Charles Lecerc tops FP1 at the United States GP
Charles Leclerc topped practice at the United States Grand Prix with a 1:36.052, just ahead of Max Verstappen. The first running of the weekend at the Circuit of the Americas began with plenty of testing equipment up and down the grid.
Future MotoGP rivals embroiled in bitter feud after shocking teammate accusation Original
Two of Moto2’s biggest stars have turned on each other in remarkable scenes. David Alonso and Dani Holgado will be racing against each other again in MotoGP next year, but by the sound of things, they’d rather be kept apart. The Spanish-born duo (Alonso races under the Colombian flag) are currently teammates at Aspar and were title rivals earlier in the season.
MotoGP Practice Results | Kanagroo and Marquez crash cause red flags Original
Practice at the Australian Grand Prix in Phillip Island was the most eventful of the season, with a crash and an animal interruption. Marco Bezzecchi led the timesheets with an 1'26.775 ahead of Raul Fernandez and Marc Marquez, with Bezzecchi continuing his form from a race win last time out in Indonesia. The Aprilia rider, who is third in the championship and 46 points off teammate and leader Jorge Martin, shockingly made contact with Alex Marquez.
MotoGP Phillip Island faces 100% rain forecast for Australian Grand Prix Original
The last MotoGP weekend at Phillip Island could be more dramatic than ever with rain forecast for the Australian Grand Prix. The iconic track will be sadly leaving the calendar after 2026 with an Adelaide street circuit replacing it as Australia’s race. A street track will be unique, but so is Phillip Island, with its undulating rollercoaster-like hills and turns, located on a seaside that’s often populated by penguins.
Marc Marquez retirement claim emerges amid concerns over Pedro Acosta Original
Marc Marquez could be just five races from retirement. That’s according to MotoGP race winner Marco Melandri, who thinks a tenth championship would be enough for the legend to call it quits. Marquez regularly spoke about his time in the sport coming to an end at the start of the season amid more injury troubles that culminated in a teary Le Mans exit and double surgery. Since then, he’s performed yet another remarkable title turnaround and is considered by most as the 2026 championship favourite.
Australian Grand Prix hit by shock withdrawal of multiple world champion Original
Pramac Yamaha have announced the shock news that Toprak Razgatlioglu will miss the remainder of the 2026 MotoGP season. The Turkish talent suffered a nasty highside crash at the Indonesian Grand Prix last time out and requires shoulder surgery that will see him miss the final five races of the campaign. Pramac also confirmed Razgatlioglu’s replacement in the form of test rider and 2022 Moto2 champion Augusto Fernandez.
F1 and MotoGP announce historic first-of-its-kind event at United States GP Original
Liberty Media will be showcasing their two crown jewels when MotoGP puts on a display at the Formula United States Grand Prix. In a first of its kind between the two sports, a quartet of the MotoGP's past and present will complete laps on Saturday before F1 cars take to the Austin track before Free Practice 3. MotoGP have announced that the appearance will include fan activations throughout the circuit and an opportunity to get up close with the riders and bikes in the Fan Zone.
HRC Honda make two major announcements to complete 2027 MotoGP grid Original
The 2027 MotoGP grid is now finally complete. All 22 riders for the new era of regulations were already confirmed, with the only two dominoes left to fall being which of Honda's young talents would race for the factory team and which would join LCR. They have now officially announced those calls, with Diogo Moreira partnering Fabio Quartararo at the HRC factory team, and David Alonso pairing up with Johann Zarco at the LCR satellite squad.
Jack Miller takes issue with Marc Marquez: 'Nobody is above the rules'
Jack Miller has taken his often outspoken approach to MotoGP and turned it on Marc Marquez. The Australian Pramac rider is loved by many for his honesty and forthright communication, but perhaps not by Marquez this week. Nine-time champion Marquez has been at the centre of debate around MotoGP's new punishments for not attending media events.
Jack Miller takes issue with Marc Marquez: 'Nobody is above the rules'
Jack Miller has taken his often outspoken approach to MotoGP and turned it on Marc Marquez. The Australian Pramac rider is loved by many for his honesty and forthright communication, but perhaps not by Marquez this week. Nine-time champion Marquez has been at the centre of debate around MotoGP’s new punishments for not attending media events.
'HRC Honda make final 2027 rider decision after Marc Marquez prediction'
The final two places on the 2027 MotoGP grid have reportedly been decided at Honda. HRC have Diogo Moreira and David Alonso contracted for next season, but they are yet to announce which of the pair will be racing for the factory team alongside Fabio Quartararo, with the other racing for the satellite LCR squad. However, Sky Italia claim that Moreira has won the battle.
'HRC Honda make final 2027 rider decision after Marc Marquez prediction'
The final two places on the 2027 MotoGP grid have reportedly been decided at Honda. HRC have Diogo Moreira and David Alonso contracted for next season, but they are yet to announce which of the pair will be racing for the factory team alongside Fabio Quartararo, with the other racing for the satellite LCR squad. However, Sky Italia claim that Moreira has won the battle.
Valentino Rossi-backed star reacts as Marc Marquez singles him out Original
Valentino Rossi protege Nicolo Bulega has hinted that Marc Marquez may already be preparing for his much-anticipated MotoGP arrival. Bulega returns to Grand Prix racing in 2027, having utterly dominated WorldSBK this year. The 27-year-old became world champion with a round to go and has broken records for the number of wins and his point total. As a result, he’s been snapped up by VR46 Racing for next season, the team owned by his idol and Marquez rival Valentino Rossi.
Qatar GP cancellation could deal major blow to Marc Marquez's title hopes Original
The MotoGP title race has already been through a ridiculous number of twists and turns, and now it’s facing the most unpredictable storyline yet. Just two points separate championship leader Jorge Martin from Marc Marquez, while Marco Bezzecchi is coming off a win just 44 points back. Marquez’s comeback from injury, retirement fears and a 102-point deficit have already made this a season for the ages, and with five races to go, anything could happen.
Rossi vs Verstappen: Everything to know about their historic GT3 battle Original
Two of the greatest figures in motorsport history will face off this weekend - and no, it’s not a gimmick. Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen will be racing against nine-time motorcycle world champion Valentino Rossi in what sounds like a social media bit. Yet this isn’t a social media stunt, far from it, as they face off on four wheels in the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao, Portugal.
Marc Marquez rival Jorge Martin sparks concern with unexpected medical update Original
Jorge Martin has raised questions about his health with a medical photo after the Indonesian Grand Prix. The 2024 MotoGP champion kept his two-point lead over Marc Marquez in Mandalika as his troublesome arm pump issues were kept at bay for another race. However, just three days later, he posted a picture showing himself receiving an intravenous (IV) drip and captioned the image ‘problems’.
Valentino Rossi makes surprising admission ahead of Max Verstappen battle Original
Valentino Rossi has already hinted he may use this weekend’s face-off against Max Verstappen as a learning opportunity. The pair of motorsport legends go head-to-head in an unexpected turn of events at the GT3 in Portimao. Rossi turned to four-wheel racing after retiring from MotoGP in 2021 as a nine-time world champion. Verstappen, meanwhile, is new to GT3 racing, but has already stunned with a handful of appearances in his Mercedes.
Valentino Rossi's new recruit destroys two records before VR46 arrival Original
Nicolo Bulega has smashed two of motorcycle racing’s grandest records ahead of his swap to MotoGP. The Italian has already clinched the WorldSBK title before heading to Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Racing in 2027, but there was more history to be made. He became champion at his home race in Cremona, but now, in Portugal’s Estoril, the 26-year-old has ripped up the history books. Bulega won all three races for his ninth clean sweep of the season, making it 28 victories out of a possible 33.
Marc Marquez's brother offers title help but Ducati reject team orders
Alex Marquez has hinted at helping his brother Marc win his tenth world title, even if Ducati themselves aren't interested. Team orders have become a huge topic in recent weeks, with the MotoGP world title now between Ducati's Marc Marquez and Aprilia pair Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi. Aprilia faced some friendly fire at the Indonesian Grand Prix last time out when Bezzecchi crashed into satellite Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez, taking them both out of the race.
Marc Marquez's brother offers title help but Ducati reject team orders
Alex Marquez has hinted at helping his brother Marc win his tenth world title, even if Ducati themselves aren’t interested. Team orders have become a huge topic in recent weeks, with the MotoGP world title now between Ducati’s Marc Marquez and Aprilia pair Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi. Aprilia faced some friendly fire at the Indonesian Grand Prix last time out when Bezzecchi crashed into satellite Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez, taking them both out of the race.
Marc Marquez criticises Liberty Media as MotoGP riders face €5,000 fines Original
Marc Marquez is making his voice heard against MotoGP owner Liberty Media over an increase in rider responsibilities. Marquez was already vocal before the Indonesian Grand Prix about the 2027 schedule, which sees a record 44 races and sprints combined, and a second qualifying session. The nine-time champion said his career would be shorter as a result of the changes, and insisted that he hadn’t been consulted.
Marc Marquez celebrates in style as footage emerges from championship party Original
Given how often he wins, Marc Marquez is unsurprisingly just as skilled at partying. However, on this occasion the nine-time champion wasn’t celebrating his own success, but that of his first prodigy. Last time out at the Indonesian Grand Prix, Maximo Quiles clinched the Moto3 world championship with five races to go. The 18-year-old already looks like a future MotoGP rider, and he had to pay some thanks to his mentor Marquez.
MotoGP rider's wife sparks controversy with video of Jorge Martin's race start Original
The world of MotoGP social media has been set ablaze by an unlikely source - Aleix Espargaro’s wife. The three-time premier-class race winner took part in his first race weekend of the season in Indonesia, and his wife Laura was there to witness it. Yet it was one moment she saw not involving Espargaro that caused fans to flood her Instagram comments. The former Aprilia rider didn’t take part in Sunday’s feature race, and his wife videoed him watching from the sidelines.
Kimi Antonelli linked to bizarre Bezzecchi victory celebration in Indonesia Original
Marco Bezzecchi has revealed that Kimi Antonelli played a role in his rather unique celebration at the Indonesian Grand Prix. The Aprilia rider won his first race since May, finishing off a weekend where he kept himself in the title race and capitalised on his impressive pace. After crossing the chequered flag, Bezzecchi continued MotoGP’s long tradition of eye-catching on-track celebrations, and this one was simple but effective.
Aprilia admit team orders are looming in battle against Marc Marquez Original
Aprilia’s technical director, Fabiano Sterlacchini, has admitted it won’t be long before we start seeing team orders at the Italian team. Aprilia entered the Indonesian Grand Prix as huge favourites, but left in almost exactly the same position compared to riders’ championship rival Marc Marquez. Jorge Martin began the weekend two points ahead of the Spaniard at the top of the standings, but dropped back in the sprint and could only manage third in the Grand Prix.
Jorge Martin reveals why he deliberately let Marc Marquez pass for victory Original
Jorge Martin has explained the bizarre end to his Indonesian Sprint Race and the crucial impact it could have on his title ambitions. The Aprilia rider was the beneficiary of a chaotic start at Mandalika as the front two, Raul Fernandez and Marco Bezzecchi, crashed into each other and out of the race. Martin swept through from fifth up to first, and then created a huge gap to second-placed Marc Marquez, who was also trailing him in the riders’ championship.
F1 Full Results | Verstappen takes Singapore GP pole ahead of Ferraris
Max Verstappen took pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, continuing a perfect weekend for the Dutchman. The Red Bull driver had never topped a race or qualifying at the Marina Bay circuit, but continued a remarkable turnaround. Having taken pole for, and won, the sprint race, he followed up as the fastest man in Grand Prix qualifying. Behind Verstappen was Charles Leclerc, who performed a dramatic late turnaround, leapfrogging Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton, who was quickest in Q1 and Q2.
F1 Full Results | Verstappen takes Singapore GP pole ahead of Ferraris
Max Verstappen took pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, continuing a perfect weekend for the Dutchman. The Red Bull driver had previously never topped a race or qualifying at the Marina Bay circuit, but continued a remarkable turnaround. Having taken pole for, and won, the sprint race, he followed up as the fastest man in Grand Prix qualifying.
F1 LIVE | Follow qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix Original
Qualifying for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix gets underway after a chaotic sprint race won by pole sitter Max Verstappen, and you can follow it live with GPblog. Verstappen was beaten off the line by George Russell, who then crashed at the end of the first lap, allowing Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to edge even closer to the world title. Antonelli was given another gift by Lando Norris crashing into teammate Oscar Piastri, adding to only 13 cars finishing the race.
F1 Full Results | Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore sprint
F1 Full Results | Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore sprint Max Verstappen won a rather bonkers Singapore Grand Prix where only 13 cars reached the chequered flag. Having qualified on pole, the Red Bull driver was passed into Turn 1 by second-placed George Russell, while Lewis Hamilton jumped up to third. However, before even completing the first lap,Russell touched the white paint at the exit of the final corner, spinning him around and into the pit wall.
F1 Standings | Antonelli gains on Russell after Singapore sprint
Kimi Antonelli gained five points on teammate and closest title challenger George Russell, who crashed out on lap one of the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race. Ahead of them, Max Verstappen won for the first time at the Marina Bay track, taking the maximum eight points on offer for a sprint victory. That moved him up to fifth in the standings, ahead of reigning champion Lando Norris. Norris himself took just a single point after a controversial last lap overtake attempt on teammate Oscar Piastri.
F1 Standings | Antonelli gains on Russell after Singapore sprint
Kimi Antonelli gained five points on teammate and closest title challenger George Russell, who crashed out on lap one of the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race. Ahead of them, Max Verstappen won for the first time at the Marina Bay track, taking the maximum eight points on offer for a sprint victory. That moved him up to fifth in the standings, ahead of reigning champion Lando Norris. Norris himself took just a single point after a controversial last lap overtake attempt on teammate Oscar Piastri.
F1 Full Results | Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore sprint
Max Verstappen won a rather bonkers Singapore Grand Prix where only 13 cars reached the chequered flag.
F1 LIVE | Follow the Sprint of the Singapore Grand Prix here Original
Max Verstappen is set to start today's Sprint from pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog brings you the latest updates and exclusive insights straight from the paddock in Singapore. After five Sprints have already taken place this season in China, Miami, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, the final one is set to take place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore.
MotoGP Full Sprint Race Results | Marquez retakes title lead Original
Marc Marquez regained his MotoGP title lead in perhaps the most bizarre sprint race of the season so far. The Ducati rider leapfrogged Jorge Martin in the standings, with his Aprilia rival previously cruising towards an easy win. The third man in the championship, Marco Bezzecchi, crashed at Turn 1, taking out pole sitter Raul Fernandez. Martin capitalised to perfection and created a healthy lead of almost two seconds.
Volledige kwalificatieresultaten MotoGP | Marquez en Martin flink verslagen
De kwalificatie voor de Grand Prix van Indonesië heeft voor een verrassende uitslag gezorgd. Marc Márquez en WK-leider Jorge Martín slaagden er allebei niet in om de eerste startrij te bereiken. In plaats daarvan was het Raúl Fernández die de hoofdrol opeiste. De Trackhouse-coureur pakte zijn allereerste poleposition in de MotoGP en vestigde bovendien een nieuw ronderecord. Fernández was op het circuit van Mandalika de snelste met een rondetijd van 1:28.852.
MotoGP Full Qualifying Results | Marquez denied front row
The MotoGP title battle took a surprise twist at the Indonesian Grand Prix as Marc Marquez failed to make the front row in qualifying. The nine-time champion put his Ducati fourth, but that was still enough to be ahead of title leader Jorge Martin in fifth. Topping the session was Trackhouse's Raul Fernandez with a track record 1'28.852, and he was followed by Marco Bezzecchi. Bezzecchi is still in the title battle, but at a disadvantage, 49 points behind Aprilia teammate and leader Martin. pos.
MotoGP Full Qualifying Results | Marquez denied front row
The MotoGP title battle took a surprise twist at the Indonesian Grand Prix as Marc Marquez failed to make the front row in qualifying. The nine-time champion put his Ducati fourth, but the real surprise was that it was still enough to be ahead of title leader Jorge Martin in fifth. Topping the session was Trackhouse's Raul Fernandez, who took his first-ever pole position with a track record 1'28.852. He was followed by Marco Bezzecchi, with VR46's Fabio Di Giannantonio completing the front row.
Marc Marquez faces team orders threat as Aprilia reveal MotoGP title plan Original
Aprilia’s CEO has been asked the question every motorsport team manager dreads: will he have to sacrifice one rider for another? Massimo Rivola has seen his Italian squad catapult to the top of the standings, 122 points clear of Ducati in the teams’ championship. They’ve done so thanks to a two-pronged attack, with Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi taking the title fight to nine-time champion Marc Marquez.
MotoGP Practice Results | Aprilia lead Marquez in crash-filled session Original
A crash-filled timed practice at the Indonesian Grand Prix was topped by Raul Fernandez ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin. The session got off to a delayed start due to a technical issue in Moto2, and then experienced around 10 yellow flag incidents. Eventually, Fernandez mastered the conditions in a promising day for Aprilia. Championship leader Martin was happy with third, ahead of title rival Marc Marquez in fifth. Fernandez's 1'28.725 is also a new track record.
MotoGP delayed as flying visor and huge crash cause chaos in Indonesia Original
Friday’s running at the Indonesian Grand Prix was delayed for a number of strange reasons. Ahead of the timed pre-qualifying MotoGP session, the preceding Moto2 running experienced a red flag due to technical issues. As such, MotoGP’s timed practice experienced a 35-minute delay amid a chaotic opening day of track action at the Mandalika International Circuit. Deniz Oncu experienced a huge crash at Turn 16, but was thankfully OK.
Casey Stoner slams MotoGP's Adelaide switch in brutal Phillip Island verdict Original
Casey Stoner likely won’t be working as an Australian Grand Prix ambassador. The Aussie MotoGP legend has spoken about the decision to switch from Phillip Island to Adelaide, and it’s fair to say that he isn’t a fan. MotoGP leaves the iconic undulating circuit next year and heads for a street track, a decision that is controversial to say the least. Riders and pundits have raised potential safety concerns, but for Stoner, the biggest issue is the loss of Phillip Island itself.
Bagnaia contradicts Marc Marquez over controversial MotoGP rule change Original
Francesco Bagnaia has shed new light on the decision-making behind MotoGP's controversial 2027 weekend format changes. From next year, there will be two qualifying sessions, one for the sprint race and another for the Grand Prix. Previously, one qualifying set the grid for both races, but the new proposal adds more competitive action to Friday’s running. Not everyone is a fan, though, with Pedro Acosta and Alex Marquez particularly vocal, while nine-time champion Marc Marquez agreed with them.
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