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Following on from an action-packed Friday at Phillip Island, Saturday brought plenty more excitement to the table. Thunderstorms had hit the island overnight, leaving a damp track for the riders as they set out for the qualifying sessions. Never one to shy away from challenging conditions, Jack Miller managed to fight his way into Q2…
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Aprilia were in full control for most of the weekend in Mandalika. Aside from Marc Márquez taking advantage of a first-lap incident to win the Sprint, it had been a dominant weekend for both the Aprilia Racing and SuperFile Trackhouse teams. Raúl Fernández was starting from pole, with Marco Bezzecchi and VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio…
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Welcome to our MotoGP 2026 Indonesian GP Race Live Blog! There’s been thrills, spills and plenty of action so far in Mandalika, with the promise of plenty more still to come in today’s Grand Prix. Friday was all about Aprilia, with Marco Bezzecchi leading the way in FP1, whilst Raúl Fernández was back on form…
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Mandalika never fails to provide a spectacle when MotoGP is in town. There’s been some iconic moments over the years, from Miguel Oliveira’s rain-soaked masterclass in 2022, to Fermín Aldeguer’s maiden premier class victory in 2025. And then there’s Marc Márquez’s “Mandalika Curse”, with the Spaniard having never achieved a win at the Indonesian circuit.…
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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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Welcome to our MotoGP 2026 Japanese GP Race Live Blog! Motegi has delivered a dramatic weekend, and there is still one big race left to go. Friday at Motegi belonged to the Márquez brothers. Marc Márquez strike first in FP1, topping Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi as the Ducati immediately set the pace. The afternoon…
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There was drama from start to finish and beyond in Motegi, as the Sprint delivered plenty of action for the Japanese crowds. Marc Márquez was in full control and took the race win, with championship rival Jorge Martín giving chase and joining him on the podium. Splitting the title contenders was Diogo Moreira, who scooped…
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Welcome to our MotoGP Austrian GP Sunday Live Blog! The Red Bull Ring has already delivered plenty of drama this weekend, with 28 laps ahead, there is still plenty to fight for in Austria. Pedro Acosta looked untouchable on Friday, topping both sessions and giving KTM plenty to celebrate at its home Grand Prix. However,…
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Jorge Martín produced a remarkable comeback to win the Austrian GP Sprint after dropping from pole to eighth on the opening lap. The Aprilia rider fought his way back through the field to take second before Acosta’s late crash handed him the lead late in the race. Marc Márquez finished second, with Marco Bezzecchi rounding…
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Welcome to our San Marino Grand Prix live blog! There’s been plenty of action so far at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, with echoes of the 2025 Misano rivalry between Marc Márquez and home hero Marco Bezzecchi. In Saturday’s sprint, a win for Márquez and podium spots for Bezzecchi and Martín has left the…
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The sun was shining ahead of the San Marino Tissot Sprint Race. Remnants of the earlier downpour had dried out and the track was in perfect condition. Throughout the weekend so far, there had been the tease of another back-and-forth battle between Marc Márquez and Marco Bezzecchi. With both Márquez brothers on the front row…
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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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It was an eventful day at the German Grand Prix 2026. After a number of incidents, close battles, and overall brilliant racing, Marc Márquez claimed a spectacular victory at Saschenring. Race Start As the lights went out ahead of the German Grand Prix, pole sitter Marc Márquez lead the pack out for a nail biting afternoon…
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The sun was shining at the TT Circuit Assen ahead of the 2026 Dutch GP, and the air was electric with an all-Aprilia front row. With title challenger Jorge Martín on pole, he was joined on the front row by Ai Ogura and championship leader Marco Bezzecchi. Having missed qualifying but managing to make it…
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Welcome to our Dutch GP Race Live Blog! The Cathedral of Speed has already delivered a dramatic weekend, and Sunday’s Grand Prix looks set to continue the story. Aprilia has been the team to beat in Assen. Jorge Martín claimed his first pole position of the season to lead a historic Aprilia top four in…
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Marco Bezzecchi’s hopes of a win in Mugello became an emotional reality at the Italian GP. Italian crowds experience a day full of delights, with Jorge Martín making it an Aprilia 1-2, whilst Pecco Bagnaia rounded out the podium. With 178,723 spectators in attendance at the Mugello Circuit, the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy was…
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Welcome to our MotoGP Italian GP Live Blog! Mugello has already delivered a weekend packed with headlines. Aprilia has rewritten the record books. Jorge Martín set a new MotoGP top speed record, and Marco Bezzecchi smashed the all-time Mugello lap record before the Italian manufacturer secured its first-ever MotoGP front-row lockout. The Sprint Race only…
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Raúl Fernández claimed his first MotoGP Sprint Race victory as Aprilia enjoyed a record-breaking Saturday at Mugello. Record-breaking morning for Aprilia After a difficult weekend in Catalunya, Aprilia arrived in Mugello with a point to prove. By Saturday afternoon, the Italian manufacturer had rewritten the record books. Jorge Martín set a new MotoGP top speed…
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The Spanish fans had flocked to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, and were delighted to see Acosta set the fastest time in Practice. Álex Márquez, who had finished first in FP1, was close behind in second. It was a rollercoaster day full of surprises, heartbreak, elation and prayers that they rain wouldn’t come. We’ve rounded up…
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After an incredible teammate battle, Martín took top spot at the French GP – 588 days since his last win. With Marc Márquez out of the French GP after an incident within Saturday’s Sprint, and the unpredictable forecast we’d seen all weekend, it was bound to be an interesting race day. A whopping 112,000 spectators…