Everything Trackside
Driven by the fans, for the fans
Tag: motogp
-
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…
-
Welcome to our MotoGP Australian GP Race Live Blog! If Saturday’s Sprint is anything to go by, we could be in for another thriller at Phillip Island. Marc Márquez claimed victory after an incredible battle with championship rival Jorge Martín. The pair exchanged positions several times before Martín crashed out at Turn 8. The result…
-
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…
-
The sun was shining on Phillip Island as the final MotoGP race weekend at the iconic circuit got underway. There were plenty of thrills and spills, with some uniquely Australian interruptions throughout the morning and it was Marc Márquez who set the top time in FP1. But it was all about Aprilia in the Practice…
-
As the MotoGP riders get prepared for the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, it is important to remember Marco Simonelli on the 15th anniversary of his death. The “58”, who’s number has since been retired, competed in MotoGP from 2002 to 2011 until a tragic accident in Malaysia sadly ended his life on the 23rd…
-
Ahead of his home race at Philip Island, its final race for now on the MotoGP calendar, Jack Miller waves goodbye to his home fans in the MotoGP world. Yet, this is not the last time that we will see him racing on two wheels as he is set to join Pata Maxus Yamaha in…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Ai Ogura, currently 6th in the MotoGP 2026 championship standings, is only racing in his second season in the premier class. But with his first win at the Dutch GP this year, there is clear promise for the Japanese rider. He has become the first winner of his nation since 2004. With seven race weekends…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
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…