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MotoGP will launch the 2026 season with a citywide festival in Kuala Lumpur, featuring a week-long Fan Zone at KLCC (Feb 2–7), a Pit Box-style display at KLCC entrance, and a Season Launch Show at the Petronas Twin Towers on Feb 7 (main event 19:00–22:30). The celebrations are free to attend for fans and will be streamed globally, with registration open for attendance at KLCC.
Marc Marquez won the Balaton Sprint in Hungary, extending his winning streak, with Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli completing the podium. The race was marked by incidents involving top riders, but Marquez remained dominant, raising questions about his continued success in the 2025 season.
Marc Marquez extended his winning streak to 11 races at the Austria GP Sprint, while Francesco Bagnaia suffered a poor start and did not finish in the top positions. Alex Marquez finished second, and Pedro Acosta secured third place, with KTM achieving a notable result on home turf. Bagnaia's struggles marked a challenging day for Ducati.
MotoGP riders tape nasal dilator strips on their noses to improve airflow, enhance breathing efficiency, and gain a performance edge during races, especially under intense exertion. These inexpensive strips help open nostrils, reduce airflow resistance, and are used by many top riders for better oxygen intake and focus, although scientific evidence on their effectiveness varies.
Marc Marquez led the wet practice session at the Czech GP in Brno, with Jorge Martin returning strongly. Despite challenging conditions, riders like Alex Marquez and Bagnaia fought to qualify for Q2, setting the stage for an exciting qualifying and sprint race on Saturday.
Marc Marquez won the 2025 German Grand Prix sprint at Sachsenring after a dramatic comeback, overtaking early leader Marco Bezzecchi in the final laps, despite a costly mistake at the start and a crash involving Franco Morbidelli. Fabio Quartararo secured his first sprint podium, while the race was marked by intense battles and challenging weather conditions.
Marc Marquez secured pole position at the wet Sachsenring MotoGP qualifying, narrowly beating Johann Zarco in challenging rainy conditions, with Ducati and Honda leading the front row.
Marc Marquez enters the German MotoGP as a favorite, but rain forecasted for Saturday could level the playing field, potentially benefiting his chances. Practice results show he's competitive, but weather conditions and tire strategies will be crucial in the race.
Fabio Di Giannantonio set a new lap record at Sachsenring, leading Day 1 practice ahead of Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez, with Yamaha and KTM also performing well. The session was eventful with crashes and strategic tire changes, setting the stage for an exciting qualifying and sprint race.
Fabio Di Giannantonio set a new lap record in MotoGP practice at Sachsenring, leading the session with Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez also performing strongly, indicating an exciting qualifying ahead.
Marc Marquez led the first MotoGP practice at the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring, setting the pace with a strong performance, while several riders faced challenges or returned from injuries; Enea Bastianini is unlikely to race due to appendicitis.
Pecco Bagnaia's 2025 MotoGP season is disappointing, with ongoing bike handling issues and tire problems limiting his performance, leading to a decline in his race results and a significant championship points gap, casting doubt on his chances for the rest of the season.
Francesco Bagnaia had a competitive race at Mugello, engaging in a fierce battle with Marc Marquez that involved contact, which was reviewed by Race Direction. Despite his efforts, Bagnaia struggled with front-end issues and tire management, ultimately finishing behind Fabio Di Giannantonio. He expressed concerns about his bike's handling this season and anticipates challenges at the upcoming Assen race due to limited brake options and track characteristics.
Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi confirms through data that Pecco Bagnaia remains the fastest rider compared to previous seasons, despite a disappointing Italian Grand Prix where he finished off the podium. Bagnaia faced challenges with confidence in braking and cornering, but the team believes he can recover and find solutions soon. Ducati secured a podium sweep at Mugello, showcasing strong competition and exciting battles among riders.
Marc Marquez won the Aragon MotoGP sprint, overtaking his brother Alex, while Pecco Bagnaia had a poor race finishing 12th, with notable performances from rookie Aldeguer who secured a podium.