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Top six World Superbike to MotoGP converts

Simon Patterson selects six benchmarks for Toprak Razgatlioglu in his World Superbike Championship to MotoGP move

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Six big questions Razgatlioglu's MotoGP move raises

Toprak Razgatlioglu is finally coming to MotoGP. But that raises plenty of questions about what it means for WSBK, the rider market and his chances of making the move a success

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Eight significant things that happened in MotoGP's Aragon test

Maverick Vinales was fastest, but what went on behind him in Aragon testing might have bigger impacts on the 2025 MotoGP season

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A tiny bike change might just have rescued Bagnaia's MotoGP season

Pecco Bagnaia made a drastic form improvement from his awful Aragon sprint to a very respectable grand prix. What changed?

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Moto2 leader's rare MotoGP test explained

Moto2 championship leader Manu Gonzalez will make an unexpected MotoGP test debut for Aprilia satellite team Trackhouse

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Cancelling the Senior TT was absolutely the right decision

The 2025 Senior TT will not happen as the Isle of Man TT organisers face one weather challenge too far

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Bagnaia's latest MotoGP low makes his season look hopeless

Pecco Bagnaia looked so far from himself on the Ducati in the Aragon sprint that it's hard to imagine how his 2025 MotoGP season can recover

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What happened in unseen MotoGP clash that left Mir 'surprised and upset' at officials

Joan Mir was left "surprised and upset" by what he felt was an overly lenient penalty handed down to rival Jack Miller for their high-speed collision in MotoGP's Aragon Grand Prix sprint

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Isle of Man TT now down to last chance to hold 2025 Senior TT

The schedule for the 2025 Isle of Man TT has been changed for what will be the final time this year, according to organisers

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TT podium finisher disqualified over missing bike

A first-time Isle of Man TT podium finisher has been stripped of his podium days later in remarkable circumstances

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'They're out of their minds' - MotoGP riders' awe at the TT

A lot of MotoGP riders take a keen interest in the Isle of Man TT - and are awed by the "different kind of rider" taking part

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Bagnaia responds to Yamaha MotoGP move rumours

Ducati's two-time MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia has been bewildered by the speculation linking him to Yamaha as early as 2026 - and says he expects to be a Ducati rider until at least the end of 2028

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Harrison doubles up with second Superstock TT win

Honda Racing’s Dean Harrison has doubled up at this year’s Isle of Man TT by taking a second victory of the week in the Superstock class.

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Oliveira admits urgent pressure to keep Yamaha MotoGP seat

Miguel Oliveira has acknowledged he is indeed under short-term pressure to safeguard his future within the Yamaha MotoGP project

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Video: Unique onboard Isle of Man TT circuit guide

Simon Patterson gets a unique guide to the entire Isle of Man TT course onboard with podium finisher Dom Herbertson

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Razgatlioglu closing on unexpected MotoGP seat

Double World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu is closing on a switch to MotoGP for 2026 - which could come at Miguel Oliveira's expense, despite his two-year Yamaha deal

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Channing Tatum to star in Brad Pitt-produced TT movie

Hollywood stars Channing Tatum and Brad Pill are teaming up up to produce a live action film centered around the Isle of Man TT, with Tatum set to star

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The toughest job at the Isle of Man TT

Ensuring racing happened at all has been one of the biggest challenges of the 2025 Isle of Man TT

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Latest Isle of Man TT 2025 race schedule updates

The schedule at the 2025 Isle of Man TT has once again been disrupted by the weather

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Ducati underlines its TT arrival with another Dunlop win

Michael Dunlop has confirmed the arrival of Ducati as a new force in road racing by handing it a second win of the 2025 Isle of Man TT and claiming his own 32nd victory around the Mountain Course

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Why Dunlop's 2025 TT wins have only been on smaller bikes so far

Michael Dunlop's already notched up two more Isle of Man TT wins in 2025 so far, but he's got problems to solve in the bigger classes

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Dunlop breaks TT podium record with win 31

Michael Dunlop has extended his record of Isle of Man TT wins by taking his 31st victory in Tuesday’s opening Supertwin TT, as well as becoming the most successful rostrum finisher of all time with his 48th trip to the famous podium

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Harrison ends his and Honda's Isle of Man TT win drought

Honda Racing rider Dean Harrison is no longer the bridesmaid at the 2025 Isle of Man TT

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The surprise backstory of Ducati's Isle of Man TT winner

Michael Dunlop has paid tribute to what may be an under-the-radar partner following his victory in Monday’s Supersport TT race at the Isle of Man TT, praising Ducati for its decision to back him for success on a largely road racing-unproven V2 Panigale machine

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Dunlop scores first Ducati TT win in 30 years

Michael Dunlop's record-extending 30th win at the Isle of Man TT was also the first in three decades for a Ducati

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Todd beats Dunlop in close duel as TT 2025 racing kicks off

Davey Todd held off a late charge from Michael Dunlop - whose rear tyre "fell apart like a cheap watch" - to win the Superbike TT race at the 2025 Isle of Man TT

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Five things we learned from disrupted Isle of Man TT qualifying

Despite the weather robbing riders of so much track time, we can make some early judgements about Isle of Man TT 2025 pace

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Hickman out of hospital and back in Isle of Man TT paddock

Fourteen-time Isle of Man TT winner Peter Hickman has been released from hospital and is back in the paddock following his crash

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Hickman lucky TT crash injuries weren't worse, says team-mate Todd

Davey Todd opens up about the crash that's ended team-mate Peter Hickman's Isle of Man TT already

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Isle of Man TT 2025 schedule revised again after more delays

Race action at the 2025 Isle of Man TT has been delayed by at least another day - after Davey Todd set the fastest lap of the week

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Crash injuries end Hickman's 2025 Isle of Man TT

Peter Hickman's 2025 Isle of Man TT is over already due to injuries sustained in a qualifying crash

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MotoGP needs to just ban ride-height devices right now

Ride-height devices will be gone from MotoGP in its big 2027 rule change. Recent events prove that's too late, says Simon Patterson

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Hickman injured in Isle of Man TT qualifying crash

Fourteen-time Isle of Man TT winner Peter Hickman has been injured in a crash during Friday night’s practice for the race

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Isle of Man TT announces new schedule after weather issues

Inclement weather during practice week at the 2025 Isle of Man TT has led to the first big schedule change of this year’s event

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Isle of Man TT's early pacesetter's sending an ominous message

Limited practice running means you'd be forgiven for thinking most 2025 Isle of Man TT runners still feel a little bit rusty. But the early pacesetter says he's ready to go racing now

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Martin announces intention to exit Aprilia at end of MotoGP 2025

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has announced his intention to leave Aprilia for 2026

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Marini sustains multiple injuries in 'heavy' Suzuka 8 Hour test crash

Factory Honda MotoGP rider Luca Marini has been seriously injured while testing for this year's Suzuka 8 Hour, suffering significant injuries at the Japanese circuit following a crash on Wednesday

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Our verdict on Silverstone's MotoGP crowd struggles

MotoGP's on-track product at Silverstone is more or less unimpeachable - but the attendance numbers make for harsh reading. So what isn't working?

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The GP25 mystery: What's actually different about the new Ducatis

Why is Pecco Bagnaia so much worse this year on effectively the same Ducati? Because it's not quite the same Ducati after all

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Translating Aprilia's message to Martin

The British Grand Prix aftermath revealed a lot about how Aprilia is trying to coax Jorge Martin back into believing in it