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Matteo Nugnes
Matteo Nugnes is the head of the motorcycle section of the Italian edition of Motorsport.com. Growing up with a passion for motorsports since he was a child, following his father Franco's touring races, he started working as a journalist in 2007. Initially as a weekend contributor for the website of the Italian weekly SportAutoMoto, for which he also covered American races. Later, in 2010, he joined the editorial staff of the OmniCorse.it website, starting to cover MotoGP in 2015. Since 2016 he has been working for Motorsport Network, continuing to cover mainly two-wheelers.
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Ducati rubbishes claim 2026 MotoGP bike built specifically for Marc Marquez
MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
Ducati rubbishes claim 2026 MotoGP bike built specifically for Marc Marquez
Fabio Di Giannantonio rejects “Aprilia or Ducati tracks” theory: “Marc Marquez is silencing everyone”
MotoGP
MotoGP
San Marino GP
Fabio Di Giannantonio rejects “Aprilia or Ducati tracks” theory: “Marc Marquez is silencing everyone”
Aprilia: We can learn a lot from Marc Marquez’s “intelligence and ability”
MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Aprilia: We can learn a lot from Marc Marquez’s “intelligence and ability”
The one area Ai Ogura must improve upon in 2026 MotoGP title fight
MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
The one area Ai Ogura must improve upon in 2026 MotoGP title fight
Davide Brivio hopes for more street races: "Let’s bring MotoGP to the people"
MotoGP
MotoGP
Davide Brivio hopes for more street races: "Let’s bring MotoGP to the people"
The issue that is holding Francesco Bagnaia back in MotoGP 2026
MotoGP
MotoGP
The issue that is holding Francesco Bagnaia back in MotoGP 2026
Aston Martin unveils special colour-shifting Monaco GP livery
Formula 1
Formula 1
Monaco GP
Aston Martin unveils special colour-shifting Monaco GP livery
Why Cal Crutchlow turned down MotoGP comeback before his wife changed his mind
MotoGP
MotoGP
Italian GP
Why Cal Crutchlow turned down MotoGP comeback before his wife changed his mind
Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits Uccio Salucci
MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits Uccio Salucci
Nicolo Bulega is not Ducati's "first choice" for MotoGP 2027
MotoGP
MotoGP
Nicolo Bulega is not Ducati's "first choice" for MotoGP 2027
Michelin gives verdict on Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage
MotoGP
MotoGP
Michelin gives verdict on Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage
Davide Tardozzi: Ducati 'slapped in the face' by Aprilia, but true pecking order yet to emerge
MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Davide Tardozzi: Ducati 'slapped in the face' by Aprilia, but true pecking order yet to emerge
Aprilia’s MotoGP tech secret: a double duct hidden under the fairing
MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
Aprilia’s MotoGP tech secret: a double duct hidden under the fairing
Ducati debuts new aerodynamic package at Sepang MotoGP shakedown
MotoGP
MotoGP
Sepang shakedown
Ducati debuts new aerodynamic package at Sepang MotoGP shakedown
Has Yamaha ditched its triplane aero for Ducati-style MotoGP winglets?
MotoGP
MotoGP
Has Yamaha ditched its triplane aero for Ducati-style MotoGP winglets?
Why Aprilia boss is "disappointed" about not having a title sponsor in MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP
Why Aprilia boss is "disappointed" about not having a title sponsor in MotoGP
Rival MotoGP teams offering "a lot of money" to poach Aprilia riders
MotoGP
MotoGP
Rival MotoGP teams offering "a lot of money" to poach Aprilia riders
Davide Tardozzi dismisses “absurd” rumours about his Ducati exit
MotoGP
MotoGP
Davide Tardozzi dismisses “absurd” rumours about his Ducati exit
Marc Marquez set to return on a motorcycle after long injury layoff
MotoGP
MotoGP
Marc Marquez set to return on a motorcycle after long injury layoff
Ferrari reveals update plan for title-winning WEC hypercar
WEC
WEC
Ferrari reveals update plan for title-winning WEC hypercar
Ducati wants to “protect” devastated Francesco Bagnaia after Indonesia nadir
MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
Ducati wants to “protect” devastated Francesco Bagnaia after Indonesia nadir
Franco Morbidelli at risk of ride-through penalty after "special warning" over repeated MotoGP offences
MotoGP
MotoGP
San Marino GP
Franco Morbidelli at risk of ride-through penalty after "special warning" over repeated MotoGP offences
Why Michelin has given up on MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP
Why Michelin has given up on MotoGP
VR46 on Di Giannantonio's injury: "He doesn't have to apologise for a wheelie"
MotoGP
MotoGP
Sepang Official Testing
VR46 on Di Giannantonio's injury: "He doesn't have to apologise for a wheelie"
Bagnaia was thinking about 2024 MotoGP mistakes during honeymoon
MotoGP
MotoGP
Bagnaia was thinking about 2024 MotoGP mistakes during honeymoon
Di Giannantonio will try to “annoy” Marquez and Bagnaia on Ducati GP25
MotoGP
MotoGP
Di Giannantonio will try to “annoy” Marquez and Bagnaia on Ducati GP25
Oliveira reveals Indonesia injury caused by short circuit on Aprilia MotoGP bike
MotoGP
MotoGP
Oliveira reveals Indonesia injury caused by short circuit on Aprilia MotoGP bike
Michelin responds to Bagnaia's 'strange' tyre issue in Misano
MotoGP
MotoGP
Emilia-Romagna GP
Michelin responds to Bagnaia's 'strange' tyre issue in Misano
Michelin decides against new front tyre for 2025 MotoGP season
MotoGP
MotoGP
Michelin decides against new front tyre for 2025 MotoGP season
Rossi: Martin has "improved in every aspect" but Bagnaia has "no weak points"
MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Rossi: Martin has "improved in every aspect" but Bagnaia has "no weak points"
Ducati will keep improving GP23 bike until end of MotoGP season
MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati will keep improving GP23 bike until end of MotoGP season
Ducati boss willing to receive criticism on Marquez MotoGP choice
MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati boss willing to receive criticism on Marquez MotoGP choice
Aprilia: Adapting to all new line-up in MotoGP 2025 the only "question mark" for us
MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Aprilia: Adapting to all new line-up in MotoGP 2025 the only "question mark" for us
Bagnaia feared Barcelona crash repeat in Mugello MotoGP sprint win
MotoGP
MotoGP
Italian GP
Bagnaia feared Barcelona crash repeat in Mugello MotoGP sprint win
MotoGP legend Rossi ‘would like to understand Bagnaia critics’
MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
MotoGP legend Rossi ‘would like to understand Bagnaia critics’
Bezzecchi details “frustrating” time on 2023 Ducati MotoGP bike
MotoGP
MotoGP
Bezzecchi details “frustrating” time on 2023 Ducati MotoGP bike
Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP roster would be "amazing", says team manager
MotoGP
MotoGP
Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP roster would be "amazing", says team manager
Bagnaia critical of Ducati’s MotoGP concession restrictions for 2024
MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati Corse launch
Bagnaia critical of Ducati’s MotoGP concession restrictions for 2024
Ducati MotoGP boss Dall’Igna confirms Honda approach for 2024
MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati MotoGP boss Dall’Igna confirms Honda approach for 2024
Ducati boss flattered by Marquez's interest in year-old MotoGP bike
MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Ducati boss flattered by Marquez's interest in year-old MotoGP bike
Bagnaia's Misano MotoGP sprint podium "too important" after Barcelona crash
MotoGP
MotoGP
San Marino GP
Bagnaia's Misano MotoGP sprint podium "too important" after Barcelona crash
Rins: Nakagami "one of the most dangerous" MotoGP riders
MotoGP
MotoGP
Italian GP
Rins: Nakagami "one of the most dangerous" MotoGP riders
Dovizioso has “no regret” turning down Aprilia MotoGP offer
MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Dovizioso has “no regret” turning down Aprilia MotoGP offer
Rea tops post-season Jerez WSBK test for Kawasaki
World Superbike
World Superbike
Jerez December testing
Rea tops post-season Jerez WSBK test for Kawasaki
Vinales felt “giant pressure” ahead of Aprilia MotoGP test debut
MotoGP
MotoGP
Vinales felt “giant pressure” ahead of Aprilia MotoGP test debut
Vinales apologises to Yamaha following MotoGP suspension
MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Vinales apologises to Yamaha following MotoGP suspension
Valentino Rossi denies sale of VR46 MotoGP team to Saudis
MotoGP
MotoGP
Valentino Rossi denies sale of VR46 MotoGP team to Saudis
Marquez “cannot imagine” being in Rossi’s current position
MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Marquez “cannot imagine” being in Rossi’s current position
Bagnaia 'lucky' French MotoGP was wet after bike issue
MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Bagnaia 'lucky' French MotoGP was wet after bike issue
Valentino Rossi questions "respect" of some MotoGP riders
MotoGP
MotoGP
Valentino Rossi questions "respect" of some MotoGP riders
Rossi: First Petronas SRT MotoGP laps felt “strange”
MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar March testing
Rossi: First Petronas SRT MotoGP laps felt “strange”
Rossi criticises MotoGP for allowing Marquez's Jerez return
MotoGP
MotoGP
Rossi criticises MotoGP for allowing Marquez's Jerez return
‘No pressure’ to match Marquez’s rookie podiums – Bastianini
MotoGP
MotoGP
‘No pressure’ to match Marquez’s rookie podiums – Bastianini
Rossi’s 2022 decision will come after “six, seven” MotoGP races
MotoGP
MotoGP
Rossi’s 2022 decision will come after “six, seven” MotoGP races
Rossi would have stopped racing without Yamaha MotoGP return
MotoGP
MotoGP
Rossi would have stopped racing without Yamaha MotoGP return
Petrucci rues he “never found a good bike” for Ducati swan song
MotoGP
MotoGP
Petrucci rues he “never found a good bike” for Ducati swan song
Rins assumed he’d lost third in standings after Algarve slump
MotoGP
MotoGP
Portuguese GP
Rins assumed he’d lost third in standings after Algarve slump
Dovizioso “very angry” over final Ducati MotoGP qualifying
MotoGP
MotoGP
Portuguese GP
Dovizioso “very angry” over final Ducati MotoGP qualifying
Dovizioso: Aprilia move not “the situation I need for my career”
MotoGP
MotoGP
Dovizioso: Aprilia move not “the situation I need for my career”
Off-pace Dovizioso says Ducati “didn’t make any step forward”
MotoGP
MotoGP
Teruel GP
Off-pace Dovizioso says Ducati “didn’t make any step forward”
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The mistakes that cost Lewis Hamilton a podium at F1’s US GP
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F1 Formula 1
United States GP
41 min
The mistakes that cost Lewis Hamilton a podium at F1’s US GP
HMD Motorsports confirms Leonardo Escorpioni to 2027 Indy NXT roster
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IndL Indy NXT 53 min
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“I couldn’t disappear” – Oliver Bearman rues “crazy” penalty for Pierre Gasly clash
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United States GP
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