Everything Trackside
Driven by the fans, for the fans
Author: Rose Vincent
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There are circuits that host races, and then there are circuits that become part of a sport’s identity. For almost three decades, Phillip Island was the latter for MotoGP. Set against the sweeping coastline of Bass Strait, its fast corners, dramatic elevation changes and unpredictable conditions made it one of the most distinctive stops on…
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The MotoGP title fight head to Indonesia with just two points separating Jorge Martín and Marc Márquez, setting the stage for a crucial weekend at the Mandalika International Circuit. Marco Bezzecchi initially set the pace in FP1, but it was Trackhouse Aprilia’s Raúl Fernández who stole the spotlight in the afternoon, topping Practice with a…
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Marc Márquez turned the Japanese GP into a statement weekend, completing a clean sweep at Motegi to move within just two points of Jorge Martín in the 2026 MotoGP championship. After winning Saturday’s Sprint, Márquez followed it up with victory in Sunday’s 24-lap Grand Prix, overcoming pole-sitter Martín in the opening half of the race…
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Marc and Álex Marquez set the pace in the opening day of action at Motegi, with the two brothers topping FP1 and Practice respectively. The MotoGP title contenders also began the Japanese Grand Prix weekend in close company. Marc led the opening session ahead of championship leader Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi. His younger brother…
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Pedro Acosta finally claimed his long-awaited first MotoGP victory on Sunday, producing a composed ride at the Red Bull Ring to win the Austrian Grand Prix for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. The 22-year-old Spaniard recovered from the disappointment of Saturday’s Sprint to beat championship leader Jorge Martín by 1.017 seconds after 28 laps. Marco…
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Pedro Acosta delivered a commanding performance on Friday at the Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring, topping both sessions as KTM made an emphatic start to their home Grand Prix weekend. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider ended Practice with a 1:28.381, finishing 0.127 seconds clear of Fermín Aldeguer and 0.187 seconds ahead…
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Marc Márquez has completed one of the biggest championship turnarounds of the 2026 MotoGP season, winning the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano to move back to the top of the World Championship. Just seven rounds ago, Márquez was 102 points away from the championship lead and appeared to have fallen out of contention. Now,…
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Marc Márquez delivered another clinical performance at MotorLand Aragón, converting second on the grid into victory in Saturday’s Tissot Sprint. The Ducati Lenovo rider made his move immediately at Turn 1, passing polesitter Marco Bezzecchi before holding off his brother Álex Márquez for the remainder of the 11-lap contest. Álex secured second, while Bezzecchi recovered…
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Raúl Fernández delivered a flawless performance at Silverstone to take his first Grand Prix victory of the 2026 season. Starting second, the Trackhouse rider immediately seized the lead, controlling the race from the opening corner to the chequered flag. Behind him, Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi completed an all-Aprilia podium, giving the manufacturer another remarkable…
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Jorge Martín produced a commanding performance at Silverstone to win Saturday’s Sprint and extend his advantage at the top of the MotoGP World Championship. Starting from pole, the Aprilia rider controlled the race from the opening lap to the chequered flag, while Ai Ogura and Marco Bezzecchi completed a historic all-Aprilia podium. The result marked…
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MotoGP returned to the Sachsenring for the opening day of the German GP. Friday delivered plenty of storylines as riders battled for an early advantage. Raul Fernández topped the morning FP1 session, but it was championship leader Marc Márquez who stamped his authority on the afternoon Practice, finishing fastest to underline why the German circuit…
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The MotoGP paddock returned to the legendary TT Circuit Assen with an eventful opening day, and it was Marco Bezzecchi who emerged as Friday’s benchmark. After bouncing back from a difficult previous round, the Aprilia rider topped both FP1 and Practice to head into Saturday with momentum firmly on his side. Behind him, the field…
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Mercedes stole the spotlight in a dramatic qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix. George Russell narrowly beat teammate Kimi Antonelli to pole position in the closing moments of Q3. McLaren and Red Bull remained firmly in the fight throughout the session. And several surprise performances and shock eliminations added even more intrigue. Q1: Antonelli…
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Friday at Le Mans produced one of the most competitive opening days of the MotoGP season so far, with changing conditions, late-session improvements, and increasingly fine margins shaping the order heading into qualifying. While Luca Marini led the way in FP1 for Honda, it was home favourite Johann Zarco who delivered the headline moment later…
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In a standout qualifying performance at the Miami Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli delivered a sensational lap to secure pole position, edging out Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in a tightly contested session. The result marks a major milestone for the young Italian, who continues to impress in his campaign with Mercedes, with his third consecutive…
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Friday at Jerez delivered a mix of pace, pressure, and penalties, with Álex Márquez emerging as the rider to beat. However, several key contenders were left with work to do heading into Saturday. From a VR46 1-2 in the morning session to a dominant lap from Álex Márquez in Practice, the competitive picture shifted throughout…
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After establishing himself as one of Formula 1’s leading drivers in 2025, Lando Norris entered the 2026 season with expectations to retain the title of World Drivers’ Champion. But just a few races into the new era, the narrative has already shifted. Rather than leading from the front, Norris and McLaren find themselves on the…
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The MotoGP Sprint at the Circuit of the Americas delivered chaos, controversy, and a dramatic late twist, as Jorge Martín claimed a sensational victory ahead of Francesco Bagnaia in a race defined by incidents at the front. From first-lap collisions to last-lap heroics, Saturday’s Sprint proved to be one of the most action-packed of the…
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Friday at the Circuit of the Americas delivered drama, speed, and early indicators of the competitive order, as Pedro Acosta topped FP1 while Marc Márquez recovered from a heavy crash to end the day fastest overall. With changing track conditions and limited margins, the opening day of the American GP set the stage for a…
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Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive start to the 2026 season by setting the pace in final practice at Suzuka, narrowly beating Mercedes teammate George Russell in a session that underlined the Silver Arrows’ dominance heading into qualifying. With all teams focused on final preparations, FP3 provided a crucial glimpse into the competitive order and once…