MotoGP (and Asia Talent Cup) related news, results stories and behind the scenes.
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BURIRAM, Thailand — Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing delivered a clinical performance at the Chang International Circuit today, claiming victory in the 2026 MotoGP season opener. Bezzecchi’s win marks a personal hat-trick of Grand Prix victories dating back to the end of 2025, while simultaneously ending Ducati’s historic 88-race
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BURIRAM, Thailand — Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM) secured his first MotoGP Sprint victory at the Chang International Circuit after a 13-lap battle with Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo). The race was decided by a "drop one position" penalty issued to Marquez following a block-pass on the penultimate lap. Pole-sitter
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February 18, 2026 The Junior Talent Team (JTT) structure undergoes a major shift for 2026 as Olivé Racing Service (ORS) takes ownership of the outfit. While the management changes, the mission remains: providing a direct pathway to the world stage via the "Road to MotoGP" programs. For Filipino
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PASIG CITY, Philippines (February 15, 2026) The future of Philippine motorcycle racing is taking shape at Parklinks. Ohvale Philippines, in headed by with Alvin Nazal of Kidd Code, has transformed the urban venue into a controlled private training ground for the next generation of Filipino world-class riders. Organized under Nazal’
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February 6, 2026: Kuala Lumpur staged a takeover. In a historic first, the MotoGP 2026 season officially ignited not behind the closed doors of a hospitality suite, but in the streets surrounding the iconic Petronas Twin Towers with open access to the public! For those of us in the paddock
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VALENCIA, Spain – In a move that signals long-term stability and dominant intent, CFMOTO and the Aspar Team have officially extended their technical and commercial partnership for another five seasons, securing their alliance until 2031. The extension comes on the heels of a historic two-year run that saw the Chinese manufacturer
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Tavullia, Italy — Valentino Rossi and Yamaha have officially doubled down on their iconic relationship. On January 22, 2026, Yamaha Motor Co. and VR46 Racing Apparel announced a new multi-year partnership that officially cements Rossi’s role as the brand's Global Brand Ambassador. While Rossi retired from MotoGP competition
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QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The "Road to MotoGP" just got shorter for the Philippines. Dorna has officially confirmed that 16-year-old Filipino standout Alfonsi Daquigan will debut in the 2026 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. Daquigan, alongside 2025 Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (ATC) Champion Ryota Ogiwara, has been selected for
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JAKARTA, Indonesia – The "Blue Shift" has officially hit high gear. Today, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team pulled the covers off their 2026 campaign at the InterContinental Jakarta, confirming the most significant technical pivot in the brand's modern racing history: the arrival of the V4-powered YZR-M1.
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Geneva, Switzerland – January 12, 2026 The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has introduced a significant safety update to its regulations, prohibiting trackside engine restarts following crashes or technical issues in MotoGP, World Superbike (WorldSBK), and all other FIM-sanctioned circuit racing events, effective from the 2026 season. According to the directive
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Valencia, 1 December 2025 – MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports and Motul have officially extended their partnership for another five seasons, securing the collaboration through the end of 2030. The renewed agreement continues Motul’s role as an Official Partner of MotoGP, including title sponsorship of the Motul Grand Prix of
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Valencia, Spain — Two Filipino riders, Melchyzedek Jacob Ngo, 12, and Mike Dalaniel Supan, 14, competed in the 160cc category of the FIM MotoMini World Series 2025, held November 9-13 at Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Both riders, who qualified through the FIM MiniGP Philippines Series, adapted to the international track and Ohvale