MotoGP There's now zero doubt Marquez can be 2024 MotoGP champion Anyone who plays down Marc Marquez's first day on a Ducati MotoGP bike is kidding themselves, says Simon Patterson
MotoGP The next Marquez? What to expect from MotoGP's new big thing Pedro Acosta makes his MotoGP (testing) debut today ahead of his full-time debut next year. There's so much hype around him - but is it justified? Here's Simon Patterson's take
MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix 2023 MotoGP rider rankings There were some real standouts in MotoGP's final 2023 race meeting at Valencia - but also some deeply disappointing performances from riders who failed to capitalise on strong pace
MotoGP MotoGP expels RNF team from grid for 'repeat infractions' MotoGP organiser Dorna has announced that the CryptoData-owned RNF Aprilia team has not been selected for a place on the 2024 grid, as first reported by The Race last weekend
MotoGP 10 moments that decided the incredible 2023 MotoGP title fight Pecco Bagnaia looked like 2023 MotoGP world champion on the first weekend of the season. But an incredible series of twists ensued over the next eight months before he actually beat Jorge Martin to the crown
MotoGP Protected? Popular perception of Bagnaia title 'help' is wrong Concerned Pecco Bagnaia might be protected by others in Sunday's MotoGP showdown at Valencia? Others have already shown enough irreverence towards his title battle with Jorge Martin to suggest neither will have many guarantees
MotoGP RNF owner insists MotoGP grid spot secure in stern statement The majority owner of Aprilia's satellite MotoGP operation RNF insists it retains full rights to its grid slots - despite the departure of founder Razlan Razali and a rival contender thought to be vying for its place
MotoGP The unofficial 2023 MotoGP 'sprint championship' results With all 20 MotoGP sprint races of 2023 now done, The Race has calculated the 'sprint championship' points - and drawn a few conclusions
MotoGP NASCAR team co-owned by Pitbull in talks to enter MotoGP Frontrunning NASCAR outfit Trackhouse has emerged as favourite to enter MotoGP and resolve the current upheaval over Aprilia's satellite team
MotoGP Marini's VR46 exit official, Honda move imminent Luca Marini and the VR46 Ducati team are officially going their separate ways for 2024 MotoGP - with the Italian on the verge of being announced as Honda's Marc Marquez replacement
MotoGP Will MotoGP title rivals' 'allies' play a role in finale? The Ducati stable is big enough to play a huge role in the MotoGP title finale with both contenders on its bikes. How might the teams and riders impact the outcome?
MotoGP A crucial new MotoGP timeline still isn't fast enough The Race has learned that MotoGP's 2025-spec tyre will be tested at Valencia next week. But with a key rule change coming in next year, waiting another year to race that tyre is simply too long
MotoGP Was Martin's fury misplaced? Initial findings revealed Michelin says its not to blame for Jorge Martin's tyre wear issues in Qatar which he said were robbing him of a potential MotoGP title, after the tyre marque's initial analysis
MotoGP Brivio set to depart F1 to become Honda's new MotoGP team boss Alpine Formula 1's Davide Brivio is set to make a dramatic return to the 2024 MotoGP paddock, according to The Race’s sources, with the Italian’s long-rumoured deal to join the Repsol Honda team finally looking set to come to fruition
MotoGP Aprilia's satellite MotoGP team RNF in doubt for 2024 Aprilia’s satellite MotoGP team RNF Racing is in doubt for 2024, according to The Race’s sources in the paddock, with series boss Dorna looking at back-up options should the Malaysian-Romanian squad fail to find the necessary funding to secure its place on next season’s grid
MotoGP MotoGP's newest winner looks to have a 2024 lifeline MotoGP's newest race winner Fabio Di Giannantonio has received a boost in his hopes of staying on the grid for 2024 - with the momentum now seemingly in his favour for the securing about-to-be-vacated VR46 Ducati ride
MotoGP Gresini form makes Marquez the 2024 MotoGP title favourite The rampant form Gresini Ducati has been in since it announced Marc Marquez's 2024 move should make the rest of the MotoGP paddock very nervous about next year, says Simon Patterson
MotoGP The 2023 title won with brutish tactics - and no remorse Jaume Masia's early Moto3 coronation was helped by both Masia and team-mate Adrian Fernandez repeatedly roughing up title rival Ayumu Sasaki
MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix 2023 MotoGP rider rankings With all eyes on a closer-than-ever championship battle, the Qatar Grand Prix delivered the mistakes, drama, and an outside wildcard inserting themselves into the fight we hoped it would. But performed best? Simon Patterson ranks all 22 riders
MotoGP Martin says MotoGP title being 'stolen' from him and slams Michelin MotoGP title hopeful Jorge Martin laid all the blame on tyre supplier Michelin after a Qatar Grand Prix slump that severely damaged his championship bid
MotoGP How Oliveira sees the early end to his 'miserable' MotoGP season Miguel Oliveira's first MotoGP season with Aprilia is over after his Qatar injury - and the Portuguese is happy to see the back of it
MotoGP Morbidelli's tirade over Espargaro slap - and steward 'disrespect' Franco Morbidelli felt disrespected by both Aleix Espargaro - who "has much more episodes to be ashamed of than proud of" and the FIM stewards in the Qatar practice incident
MotoGP Morbidelli 'punch' leads to grid penalty and fine for Espargaro Aleix Espargaro has been penalised for his Qatar Grand Prix practice altercation with MotoGP rival Franco Morbidelli.
MotoGP Why a mooted MotoGP retirement now looks far away Aleix Espargaro expected to walk away from MotoGP sooner rather than later - but suddenly feels reinvigorated, also thanks to his friendship with a couple of younger riders
MotoGP 'I don't deserve this' - What now for MotoGP 2024's odd man out? Fabio Di Giannantonio risks being the one left standing when MotoGP's game of musical chair stops for 2024 - and he has an interesting outlook on the situation
MotoGP Bagnaia vs Martin: How they compare in key areas With only two rounds left of the 2023 MotoGP title fight and a mere 14 points between reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia from hunter Jorge Martin, just what exactly is going to separate the two protagonists? Here's Simon Patterson's take on how they compare
MotoGP Wasted MotoGP wildcard demands a redo - but is it too late? An injury robbed Alvaro Bautista of a proper shot to impress during his wildcard appearance at Sepang - and everyone in MotoGP of a valuable data point
MotoGP The mind games in Marquez's praise of next MotoGP superstar The compliments have been flowing from Marc Marquez about new Moto2 champion Pedro Acosta, who seems destined for a similar trajectory to the six-time MotoGP champion. But within that there's the start of some mind games from Marquez towards a rider he might end up partnering in the future
MotoGP Honda has landed on an ideal Marquez replacement Luca Marini getting Marc Marquez's Honda MotoGP seat for 2024 is a curveball. But it makes absolute sense for both parties. And his new team-mates agree
MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix 2023 MotoGP rider rankings The 2023 Malaysian Grand Prix might not have been a thriller, but it was the place for one MotoGP rider to demonstrably show he's back in business after what's been a largely torrid year. Did he top our Sepang rider rankings, though?
MotoGP Sepang proved MotoGP riders' dire 2024 warnings are right MotoGP riders warn the 2024 season will be wrecked by the series' tyre pressure rules. A processional and warning-littered Malaysian Grand Prix proves their point
MotoGP 'I have to confess' - Secret reason behind Bautista's poor return World Superbike champion Alvaro Bautista says he hid the real reason behind his disappointing MotoGP return outing at Sepang not just from the media, but from his team
MotoGP What Marquez makes of Rossi's brother taking his Honda MotoGP seat The latest twist in Honda's search for a 2024 replacement for Marc Marquez is that Luca Marini - brother of Marquez's nemesis Valentino Rossi - is likely to get the ride
MotoGP New favourite closing on deal to replace Marquez at Honda In yet another twist in Honda's search for a Marc Marquez replacement in 2024, the legendary MotoGP manufacturer is thought to have settled on Luca Marini as its best option
MotoGP 'Unbelievably fast' Marquez suddenly a factor in MotoGP's title duel Alex Marquez has unexpectedly launched himself into the middle of the MotoGP championship fight at this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix
MotoGP Marquez: Morbidelli and I 'f***ed our weekends' with tow games Marc Marquez and Franco Morbidelli have somewhat different views on the brinksmanship that cost both dearly in Sepang MotoGP qualifying
MotoGP Honda's skewed priorities are hurting its MotoGP rider search Honda has admitted it is in a precarious situation in seeking a Marc Marquez replacement at short notice - and its inflexibility is costing it signings it can't really afford to turn down
MotoGP The culprit behind a 37-minute hat-trick of 'exact same' crashes Why did Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro have three identical crashes within 37 minutes in Malaysian Grand Prix MotoGP Friday practice?
MotoGP Fresh twists in Honda's 'urgent' MotoGP 2024 seat scramble The buzz over Honda's continued search for a Marc Marquez replacement for 2024 has reached new heights in the MotoGP paddock, following comments from team manager Alberto Puig and various rider candidates
MotoGP Superbike king's return could expose some MotoGP riders Double World Superbike champion Alvaro Bautista's wildcard MotoGP outing with Ducati is an exciting Malaysian Grand Prix subplot. But him doing too well wouldn't be a great sign for modern MotoGP
