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    <title>Motorsport.com - MotoGP - Stories</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:16:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Dani Pedrosa won't replace Maverick Vinales at Le Mans, despite his form]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Photos of a distressed Maverick Vinales published on social media this weekend hinted at bad news regarding his return at the French MotoGP. Now, after undergoing surgery in early April to remove a screw that had been fixing his left shoulder, the Tech3 rider has been advised to miss the race at Le Mans.<br>After undergoing surgery related to the injury he sustained last July, Vinales’ first ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/why-pedrosa-isnt-replacing-vinales-at-le-mans-even-though-hes-in-top-form/10818357/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Le Mans Circuit Bugatti</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Andrea Iannone returns to MotoGP paddock in Harley-Davidson support series]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/andrea-iannone-returns-to-motogp-paddock-in-harley-davidson-support-series/10818369/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Former MotoGP and WorldSBK star Andrea Iannone will return to full-time competition in the new FIM Harley-Davidson Baggers World Cup, a support series that features races across six MotoGP weekends.<br>The FIM Harley-Davidson Baggers World Cup debuted this season as its own championship within the programme at MotoGP grands prix. The first event took place at the United States GP and saw nine ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/andrea-iannone-returns-to-motogp-paddock-in-harley-davidson-support-series/10818369/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Toprak Razgatlioglu: Yamaha struggles make me think about pulling into the pits]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/toprak-razgatlioglu-yamaha-struggles-make-me-think-about-pulling-into-the-pits/10818284/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Toprak Razgatlioglu admitted he has considered pulling into the pits to retire from races following a challenging start to his MotoGP career on an uncompetitive Yamaha.<br>Razgatlioglu’s highly-anticipated move to the premier class hasn’t gone according to plan so far, with the Turk scoring just a single point across the opening four rounds.<br>While adapting to prototype machinery was always ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/toprak-razgatlioglu-yamaha-struggles-make-me-think-about-pulling-into-the-pits/10818284/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Best wildcard performances in the MotoGP era]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wildcard appearances have been popular in MotoGP throughout its history, although in recent decades most entries have only come through direct manufacturer involvement.<br>Given how professional the championship has become, it is increasingly difficult for any rider to enter race weekend and immediately be competitive, regardless of how much testing mileage they have accumulated. With wildcard ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/best-wildcard-performances-in-the-motogp-era/10818103/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Circuito de Jerez</category>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Is Alex Marquez’s Jerez MotoGP breakthrough real or a blip?]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/is-alex-marquezs-jerez-motogp-breakthrough-real-or-a-blip/10817334/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Alex Marquez says he still needs to understand if he has made a genuine breakthrough after bouncing back from a tough start to the 2026 MotoGP season to win the Spanish Grand Prix.<br>Having finished runner-up in the standings last year and received a factory-spec bike for 2026, the expectations were high for the younger Marquez this season.<br>But the Gresini rider struggled for performance at ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/is-alex-marquezs-jerez-motogp-breakthrough-real-or-a-blip/10817334/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Circuito de Jerez</category>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Should there be a tear-off rule following Marco Bezzecchi's Jerez incident?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Aprilia is calling for stricter rules regarding tear-offs in MotoGP after Marco Bezzecchi's start to the Spanish Grand Prix sprint was compromised by a discarded strip.<br>Championship leader Bezzecchi qualified second at Jerez last weekend, but dropped outside the top 10 due to a visor tear-off - thrown by Gresini rider Alex Marquez after the final corner on the way to the starting grid - got ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/visor-tear-off-motogp-bezzecchi-aprilia-jerez/10816810/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MotoGP eliminates wildcard riders from 2027 season]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A raft of changes to the MotoGP regulations have been announced following a meeting of the Grand Prix Commission this week, including an end to wildcard riders in the series.<br>After a series of meetings by the commission through March and April, updates to the MotoGP regulations were approved. Some of the changes will take effect immediately, while others will roll out in 2027 alongside the new ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-eliminates-wildcard-riders-from-2027-season/10816634/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Circuito de Jerez</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits Uccio Salucci]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/tuesday-after-12ukkeeping-di-giannantonio-at-vr46-is-plan-a-says-uccio-salucci/10815886/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Retaining Fabio di Giannantonio to partner new recruit Fermin Aldeguer at VR46 next season is Plan A for the satellite Ducati squad, says team director Alessio 'Uccio' Salucci. <br>Fermin Aldeguer reaches agreement with Ducati to race for VR46 in MotoGP 2027 and remains only to be officially confirmed, di Giannantonio has admitted there is plenty of interest in his services following a strong ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/tuesday-after-12ukkeeping-di-giannantonio-at-vr46-is-plan-a-says-uccio-salucci/10815886/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How MotoGP’s energy drink landscape could shift ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This season marks the end of a regulatory cycle for MotoGP, paving the way for a new era with the introduction of 850cc bikes from next year. The championship continues to evolve in a bid to attract new audiences, which is an objective that has become a priority for Liberty Media since the US-based entertainment giant paid more than $4 billion to acquire the series.<br>At the same time, all ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/how-motogps-energy-drink-landscape-could-shift/10816537/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manufacturers stand up to Liberty in Jerez as MotoGP changes negotiating tack]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/manufacturers-stand-up-to-liberty-in-jerez-as-motogp-changes-negotiating-tact/10816408/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Dorna, the promoter of the MotoGP World Championship that rebranded as MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MotoGP SEG), organised an event in Jerez on the eve of the Spanish Grand Prix. The annual event called “Casual Dinner: An evening with the MotoGP family”, took place this year at the imposing Bodegas Gonzalez Byass, in the Andalusian city.<br>MotoGP manufacturers, teams, sponsors, and ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/manufacturers-stand-up-to-liberty-in-jerez-as-motogp-changes-negotiating-tact/10816408/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Circuito de Jerez</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aprilia runs 2027 MotoGP bike on track for first time in private Jerez test]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/aprilia-tests-2027-motogp-bike-on-track-for-first-time-in-a-private-jerez-test/10816427/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Aprilia has become the fifth, and last, MotoGP manufacturer to test its 850cc prototype bike on track. The new machine will compete from 2027 onwards, when new technical regulations will roll out in the premier class.<br>Initially, the test was scheduled for this Thursday, but rain brought an early end to the Moto3 and Moto2 sessions, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, which gave Aprilia a ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/aprilia-tests-2027-motogp-bike-on-track-for-first-time-in-a-private-jerez-test/10816427/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aprilia opens new development path in MotoGP with “elephant ears” aero]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Aprilia once again turned heads with its new aerodynamic solutions at the Jerez test, amid a fierce fight with Ducati for the 2026 MotoGP title.<br>Next year's MotoGP regulations aim to reduce the impact of aerodynamics on the 850cc bikes, reflecting a growing sense that current designs may be approaching their limits. The controversy over Aprilia’s “leg wings” earlier this winter – with ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/aprilia-aero-elephant-wings-jerez-test/10816285/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Circuito de Jerez</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Yamaha’s Jerez MotoGP updates improve rider feeling but don’t bring performance]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/yamahas-jerez-motogp-updates-improve-rider-feeling-but-dont-bring-performance/10816299/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha’s suite of updates for the Jerez MotoGP test improved the front-end feeling but did not deliver a direct performance gain.<br>In a bid to get its troubled V4 programme back on track, Yamaha introduced several new components at the first in-season test of the year in Spain on Monday. Notably, one of the fairings Quartararo evaluated was similar to, if not identical ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/yamahas-jerez-motogp-updates-improve-rider-feeling-but-dont-bring-performance/10816299/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Circuito de Jerez</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aprilia stars hail performance jump in Jerez test]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/aprilia-stars-hail-performance-jump-in-jerez-test-/10816013/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Aprilia MotoGP riders have said that the Italian marque took a step forward during the Monday test at Jerez.<br>Factory rider Jorge Martin and Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez agreed that progress had been made in the first in-season test of the year, in which three Aprilia riders topped the timesheets despite losing the previous day's race to Ducati and Alex Marquez.<br>Read ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/aprilia-stars-hail-performance-jump-in-jerez-test-/10816013/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Circuito de Jerez</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marc Marquez pinpoints key weakness after Jerez MotoGP test]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez said he spent much of the Jerez test working to improve his feeling with the Ducati’s front end, which he has identified as his main weakness so far in the 2026 MotoGP season.<br>The reigning world champion evaluated a new front fairing and swingarm on Monday, as Ducati brought a raft of updates to the post-Spanish GP test to take on chief rival Aprilia.<br>The Spaniard finished ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marc-marquez-pinpoints-key-weakness-after-jerez-motogp-test/10816017/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Uccio Salucci: 'VR46 is the top Ducati team right now']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[VR46 team director Alessio 'Uccio' Salucci reckons his independent squad is the top Ducati Team in MotoGP right now, amid the factory outfit's current struggles.<br>While fellow satellite Gresini may dispute that claim after Alex Marquez won the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend, VR46 is the highest Ducati crew in the teams' championship, in third place. Its lead rider Fabio di Giannantonio is also ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/uccio-salucci-vr46-is-the-top-ducati-team-right-now/10815851/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pramac MotoGP boss: 'Why do people think Yamaha isn't doing a great job with its V4 project?']]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pramac-boss-defends-v4-i-dont-understand-why-people-think-yamaha-isnt-doing-a-great-job/10815933/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Pramac Yamaha boss Gino Borsoi has come out in defence of the Japanese manufacturer's efforts with its ongoing V4 project. <br>The Italian's comments during the MotoGP test on Monday are in sharp contrast to those we are accustomed to hearing from the Yamaha's frustrated riders, particularly factory man Fabio Quartararo.<br>Yamaha was the last MotoGP factory to turn to a V4 engine. This hit the ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pramac-boss-defends-v4-i-dont-understand-why-people-think-yamaha-isnt-doing-a-great-job/10815933/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fermin Aldeguer set for further medical checks as injury curtails test]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/fermin-aldeguer-set-for-further-medical-checks-as-injury-curtails-test/10815999/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[After a Spanish Grand Prix weekend during which Fermin Aldeguer's limp got visibly worse, the Gresini Ducati rider sat out the second half of the MotoGP test at Jerez on Monday. <br>The 21-year-old's afternoon absence raised concerns that the recovery from his winter road bike testing accident, during which he sustained a fracture above the knee, is not progressing according to plan. <br>The ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/fermin-aldeguer-set-for-further-medical-checks-as-injury-curtails-test/10815999/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ducati brings new swingarm and fairing to Jerez MotoGP test]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-brings-new-swingarm-and-fairing-to-jerez-motogp-test/10815991/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ducati returned to winning ways in MotoGP thanks to a dominant performance from Alex Marquez at Jerez, but the Borgo Panigale manufacturer didn’t hold back in Monday’s post-race test, introducing a raft of new components that went well beyond simple aerodynamic tweaks.<br>Marc Marquez took to the track on a Desmosedici featuring several unpainted composite parts, making the updates clearly ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-brings-new-swingarm-and-fairing-to-jerez-motogp-test/10815991/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MotoGP Jerez test: Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages appear]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-jerez-test-aprilia-1-2-3-as-new-aero-packages-appear/10815981/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ai Ogura topped MotoGP’s first in-season test of the year at Jerez, leading Raul Fernandez and Marco Bezzecchi in a 1-2-3 finish for Aprilia.<br>Trackhouse's Ogura set a time of 1m35.944s with just minutes to go in the afternoon session, usurping his team-mate Fernandez by just 0.005s.<br>The two Trackhouse riders ended up three tenths clear of Bezzecchi on the factory Aprilia, although they ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-jerez-test-aprilia-1-2-3-as-new-aero-packages-appear/10815981/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Joan Mir wasn’t encouraged by Honda’s best MotoGP result of the year]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/why-joan-mir-wasnt-encouraged-by-hondas-best-motogp-result-of-the-year/10815805/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Joan Mir believes Johann Zarco’s performance at the Spanish Grand Prix does not alter Honda’s overall situation in MotoGP, despite the marque securing its best finish of the season.<br>LCR rider Zarco was able to mix with the Ducatis and Aprilias for much of Sunday’s race at Jerez, consolidating fifth position after a slow launch from the first row.<br>A late drop in tyre performance allowed ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/why-joan-mir-wasnt-encouraged-by-hondas-best-motogp-result-of-the-year/10815805/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from the MotoGP Spanish GP]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/winners-and-losers-from-the-motogp-spanish-gp/10815818/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[MotoGP's return to Europe saw a few of the season's early patterns get turned on their heads. Aprilia's run of wins was finally broken, while a man who had been largely anonymous before this weekend popped up to win the race on Sunday. <br>While inclement weather on Saturday provided the opportunity for new faces to surge nearer the front, certain stars found themselves out of position as they ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/winners-and-losers-from-the-motogp-spanish-gp/10815818/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Circuito de Jerez</category>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:12:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jorge Martin: It's down to the riders in Aprilia versus Ducati battle ]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/mon-jorge-martin-its-down-to-the-riders-in-aprilia-versus-ducati-battle-/10815708/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jorge Martin says there is "no gap" between Aprilia and Ducati following the Spanish Grand Prix and he believes it is down to the riders to make the difference as the MotoGP season unfolds.<br>Aprilia was defeated for the first time this year at Jerez last Sunday, when Alex Marquez took victory for the Gresini Ducati squad. After the factory Aprilias, Marco Bezzecchi and Martin, came home second ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/mon-jorge-martin-its-down-to-the-riders-in-aprilia-versus-ducati-battle-/10815708/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marco Bezzecchi explains how Ducati ended Aprilia's winning streak in Jerez]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marco-bezzecchi-explains-how-ducati-ended-aprilias-winning-streak-in-jerez/10815731/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Marco Bezzecchi has revealed the key areas where Ducati held the advantage in the Spanish Grand Prix, after witnessing Alex Marquez end Aprilia’s winning streak in MotoGP on Sunday.<br>Bezzecchi arrived at Jerez having led every lap of the opening three grands prix of the season, giving Aprilia a decisive early edge in the championship fight. <br>But the first European round was widely expected ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marco-bezzecchi-explains-how-ducati-ended-aprilias-winning-streak-in-jerez/10815731/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Alex Marquez rediscovered his mojo at the Spanish GP]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/how-alex-marquez-rediscovered-his-mojo-at-the-spanish-gp/10815705/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Alex Marquez has outlined the factors behind his turnaround in form after claiming a dominant victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.<br>The Gresini rider was in top form the opening practice session on Friday and only a sudden downpour in the sprint prevented him from scoring a clean sweep of victories across the weekend.<br>While Ducati had the fastest bike all weekend, he had the upper hand on his ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/how-alex-marquez-rediscovered-his-mojo-at-the-spanish-gp/10815705/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:16:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marc Marquez: 'I don't have the pace to fight for MotoGP title']]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marc-marquez-i-dont-have-the-pace-to-fight-for-motogp-title/10815669/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez has made his strongest statement yet about his 2026 championship prospects, declaring after his Spanish Grand Prix crash that he is currently too slow to defend his MotoGP crown.<br>The lead factory Ducati rider was quick to underline that he was referring to his personal performance, not that of the Italian manufacturer. His brother Alex won the race on the independent Gresini Ducati ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marc-marquez-i-dont-have-the-pace-to-fight-for-motogp-title/10815669/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez ends Aprilia’s winning streak]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-spanish-gp-alex-marquez-win-gresini-marc-crash/10815630/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Alex Marquez claimed Ducati’s first MotoGP victory of 2026 at the Spanish Grand Prix, but the Italian marque’s factory team suffered a double retirement.<br>Having struggled to fight at the front in the opening flyaway races, the younger Marquez bounced back in style at Jerez, claiming a dominant win from fifth on the grid.<br>The result followed exactly a year after his maiden MotoGP victory ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-spanish-gp-alex-marquez-win-gresini-marc-crash/10815630/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marco Bezzecchi explains what all went wrong in disastrous Jerez sprint]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marco-bezzecchi-explains-what-all-went-wrong-in-disastrous-jerez-sprint/10815451/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A visor tear-off was responsible for Marco Bezzecchi’s slow start to the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix sprint on Saturday, setting the tone for a race that quickly unravelled.<br>For the third time in four MotoGP weekends, the championship leader failed to score a point on Saturday, despite qualifying a strong fourth behind the leading Ducatis and LCR’s Johann Zarco.<br>When the race began, the ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marco-bezzecchi-explains-what-all-went-wrong-in-disastrous-jerez-sprint/10815451/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marc Marquez shrugs off controversy over pitlane entry in Spanish MotoGP sprint]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marc-marquez-shrugs-off-controversy-over-pitlane-entry-in-spanish-motogp-sprint/10815433/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez has responded to suggestions he should have been penalised for his pitlane entry in the Spanish Grand Prix sprint, insisting he did not create a dangerous situation.<br>The factory Ducati claimed his second sprint win of the 2026 MotoGP season at Jerez on Saturday, with the timing of his switch to the wet-weather bike proving key to his triumph.<br>Running in second place with five ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marc-marquez-shrugs-off-controversy-over-pitlane-entry-in-spanish-motogp-sprint/10815433/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Johann Zarco questions Marc Marquez over Jerez pitlane entry: 'He shouldn't have won the race']]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/zarco-wonders-in-my-opinion-marquez-shouldnt-win-the-race/10815406/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Johann Zarco believes Marc Marquez should not have been declared the winner of the the Spanish Grand Prix sprint, questioning the legality of the Spaniard’s actions after his late crash.<br>Reigning MotoGP champion Marquez took victory in chaotic, mixed-weather race at Jerez after falling at the final corner, switching bikes as the rain intensified, and then charging back through the ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/zarco-wonders-in-my-opinion-marquez-shouldnt-win-the-race/10815406/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez wins chaotic sprint despite crashing]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-spanish-gp-marc-marquez-wins-sprint-despite-crashing/10815388/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez led home a Ducati 1-2-3 despite crashing midway through a rain-affected MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix sprint race at Jerez on Saturday.<br>The Spaniard kept his cool after the accident to claim a race in which everybody was required to change to wet-weather bikes after the heavens opened. He came home ahead of his factory team-mate Francesco Bagnaia and VR46 rider Franco ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-spanish-gp-marc-marquez-wins-sprint-despite-crashing/10815388/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/former-red-bull-f1-boss-christian-horner-sparks-intrigue-with-motogp-appearance/10815288/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ousted Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner made a surprise appearance at Jerez on Saturday, fuelling speculation about a potential interest in MotoGP team ownership.<br>Horner was present at the Spanish Grand Prix alongside Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, with both spotted in the paddock on Saturday morning.<br>The Briton spent the final practice session of the weekend in the factory ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/former-red-bull-f1-boss-christian-horner-sparks-intrigue-with-motogp-appearance/10815288/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez beats Johann Zarco to pole at wet Jerez]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez set himself up for a long overdue return to the MotoGP winner's circle by grabbing pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix in slick conditions at Jerez on Saturday. <br>He will line up alongside damp-weather specialist Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) and in-form VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio, with world championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) fourth as he looks for a sixth ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-spanish-gp-marc-marquez-on-pole-at-jerez/10815290/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marc Marquez can only "survive" in Spanish GP despite return to full fitness]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marc-marquez-can-only-survive-in-spanish-gp-despite-return-to-full-fitness/10815167/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Marc Marquez confirmed he is fully fit after nearly a month away from racing in MotoGP, but admitted he currently lacks the pace to mount an “attack” at the Spanish Grand Prix.<br>The factory Ducati rider took advantage of an extended break in the calendar to recover from his Indonesia 2025 injuries, as well as a crash in Austin that left him in pain.<br>While his improved physical condition ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marc-marquez-can-only-survive-in-spanish-gp-despite-return-to-full-fitness/10815167/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jorge Martin to drop three places on Spanish GP grid after penalty]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jorge Martin's chances of picking up a first grand prix win since 2024 have taken a blow after he was hit with the three-place grid penalty for Sunday's Spanish GP.<br>The factory Aprilia rider was 'observed to be riding slow online disturbing another rider at Turns 3-4' during the final minutes of Friday afternoon's Practice session. That rider was Gresini Ducati's Alex Marquez, who comfortably ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/jorge-martin-to-drop-three-places-on-spanish-gp-grid-after-penalty/10815158/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pedro Acosta explains Q1 relegation, hopes Jerez is worst race of 2026]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pedro-acosta-explains-q1-relegation-hopes-jerez-is-worst-race-of-2026/10815146/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Pedro Acosta pointed to tyre grip and braking issues at Jerez after missing out on a direct place in Q2 for the first time in the 2026 MotoGP season.<br>Acosta was unusually off the pace during Practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing a distant 15th aboard the factory KTM.<br>After bolting on a fresh soft rear tyre late in the session, the Spaniard lit up the timesheets on two separate ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pedro-acosta-explains-q1-relegation-hopes-jerez-is-worst-race-of-2026/10815146/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[“You don’t want to try your best” - Fabio Quartararo’s latest take on Yamaha’s struggles]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Fabio Quartararo has admitted Yamaha’s persistent lack of competitiveness is making it difficult for him to perform at his best in MotoGP this season.<br>MotoGP’s return to action at the Spanish Grand Prix after an unexpected four-week break did little to lift the mood within the Yamaha camp, with Practice at Jerez underlining the scale of the challenge the Iwata-based brand faces to return to ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/fabio-quartararo-latest-take-yamaha-struggles/10815122/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Davide Brivio: 'It's time for Trackhouse to get an experienced MotoGP rider']]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/davide-brivio-its-time-for-trackhouse-to-get-an-experienced-rider/10815118/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trackhouse Aprilia boss Davide Brivio says it is time for his team to step up from grooming rookies and sign an experienced MotoGP rider for 2027.<br>His comments at the Spanish Grand Prix follow the news that Ai Ogura will leave the satellite team for the factory Yamaha squad next season, as exclusively revealed by Motosport.com earlier this month.<br>Read Also:<br><br><br>MotoGPYamaha signs Ai ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/davide-brivio-its-time-for-trackhouse-to-get-an-experienced-rider/10815118/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Ducati 1-2 in Friday Practice, Pedro Acosta into Q1]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-spanish-gp-alex-marquez-leads-ducati-1-2-in-friday-practice-pedro-acosta-into-q1/10815101/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Alex Marquez topped Friday practice for the Spanish Grand Prix as Pedro Acosta was relegated to Q1 for the first time in the 2026 MotoGP season.<br>Having struggled for form so far on the factory-spec GP26, the younger Marquez returned to the front at Jerez on Friday, at a track where he claimed his maiden MotoGP victory last year.<br>The Spaniard led a 1-2 for Ducati in the hour-long session at ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-spanish-gp-alex-marquez-leads-ducati-1-2-in-friday-practice-pedro-acosta-into-q1/10815101/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:25:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pirelli delivers second set of 2027 prototype tyres to MotoGP constructors]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pirelli-delivers-the-second-set-of-tires-for-the-2027-season-to-motogp-manufacturers/10814996/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Pirelli, which will become the sole tyre supplier for MotoGP next year, began delivering the second batch of 80 tyres to MotoGP teams on Thursday.<br>Late last year, the Milan-based manufacturer made an initial distribution of tyres to the five manufacturers involved in MotoGP: Ducati, Aprilia, Yamaha, Honda and KTM. The last-named brand was the first to put its 2027 prototype on the track during ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/pirelli-delivers-the-second-set-of-tires-for-the-2027-season-to-motogp-manufacturers/10814996/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2026 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/2026-motogp-spanish-grand-prix-how-to-watch-session-times/10814936/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[After an extended four-week break, MotoGP returns to action on 24-26 April with the Spanish Grand Prix. Jerez also marks the first European round of the 2026 season, and is expected to be the biggest test so far for Aprilia after it won the opening three rounds across Asia and the Americas.<br>Gresini's Alex Marquez arrives at his home round as the reigning Spanish GP winner, but has already ruled ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/2026-motogp-spanish-grand-prix-how-to-watch-session-times/10814936/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Enea Bastianini: 'I am evaluating several future options; there could be a surprise']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Enea Bastianini is "looking for the best solution" for his future in MotoGP and hasn't ruled out a surprise move for the 2027 season.<br>The Tech3 rider confirmed ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix a report first published by Motorsport.com, admitting that he signed a 2+1-year contract with KTM two years ago, which would keep him tied to the Austrian manufacturer until the end of 2028. However, he ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/bastianini-ktm-tech3-future-2027-gresini/10814934/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jorge Martin: 'Aprilia feels like my bike now']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[World championship leader Marco Bezzecchi will have another reason to look over his shoulder at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, after his improving Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin declared on Thursday that he is now at one with the RS-GP25.<br>Martin has been steadily returning to his best form after a controversial, injury-hit first season with Aprilia in 2025, during which fellow new arrival ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/jorge-martin-aprilia-feels-like-my-bike-now/10814827/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Joan Mir: I deserve to stay in Honda’s factory MotoGP team for 2027]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/joan-mir-i-deserve-to-stay-in-hondas-factory-motogp-team-for-2027/10814792/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Joan Mir believes his performances and underlying potential warrant another term at Honda’s factory squad in MotoGP’s 850cc era.<br>HRC remains one of the last few factory squads to finalise its 2027 line-up, with Honda yet to decide who will join the incoming Fabio Quartararo aboard the RC214V.<br>Mir has been part of the factory set-up since 2023 and, after initially struggling for both ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/joan-mir-i-deserve-to-stay-in-hondas-factory-motogp-team-for-2027/10814792/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Enea Bastianini frustrated by MotoGP safety inaction; Fabio Quartararo highlights rider divide]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/enea-bastianini-frustrated-by-motogp-safety-inaction-fabio-quartararo-highlights-rider-divide/10814755/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Tech3 rider Enea Bastianini says he has stopped attending MotoGP Safety Commission meetings due to his frustration over a lack of progress on key issues.<br>The Safety Commission meets on Fridays during grand prix weekends, providing riders with a forum to raise concerns with officials and push for improvements.<br>Rider safety was thrust back into the spotlight at last month’s returning ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/enea-bastianini-frustrated-by-motogp-safety-inaction-fabio-quartararo-highlights-rider-divide/10814755/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marc Marquez opens up on Austin MotoGP injury struggles]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Defending MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez revealed the injury difficulties he faced during the last round in the USA. Following his crash in Friday practice at COTA, his weekend there was so disappointing that it led some to speculate about whether fitness issues could be a serious threat to his title defence and long-term career.<br>Marquez still battles with the after-effects of his 2020 ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marc-marquez-opens-up-on-austin-motogp-injury-struggles/10814720/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alex Rins bemused by early Yamaha axe amid V4 engine struggles]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/alex-rins-surprised-by-early-yamaha-axe-amid-v4-engine-struggles/10814709/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Alex Rins has admitted he is “surprised” that Yamaha has taken such an early decision to drop him from its factory team for the 2027 MotoGP season, especially with its new V4 bike still struggling on track.<br>Earlier this month, Yamaha signs Ai Ogura for 2027 MotoGP season in factory team shake-up that Yamaha has signed Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura to partner incoming Jorge Martin next ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/alex-rins-surprised-by-early-yamaha-axe-amid-v4-engine-struggles/10814709/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ducati’s first run with 850cc MotoGP bike was “very good”, says Gigi Dall’Igna]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ducati boss Gigi Dall’Igna says there were encouraging early signs from the brand’s 2027 MotoGP prototype, as it presses ahead with the development of the GP27.<br>After KTM, Honda and Yamaha had already put their 2027 machines on track, Ducati became the latest MotoGP manufacturer to test its 850cc bike for the new technical era, which begins next year.<br>The Italian marque carried out a ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-first-impressions-850cc-bike-2027/10814632/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aprilia explains why it hasn’t tested 850cc bike yet: “We are in no hurry”]]></title>
      <link>https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/aprilia-explains-why-it-hasnt-tested-850cc-bike-yet-we-are-in-no-hurry/10814124/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=en_au</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Aprilia says it is “not in a rush” to put its 2027 MotoGP bike on track, revealing that a first test with a “hybrid prototype” is scheduled towards the end of April.<br>MotoGP’s five manufacturers are increasingly shifting focus towards next year, as they ramp up their preparations for one of the biggest technical overhauls in the series’ history.<br>KTM became the first marque to run ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/aprilia-explains-why-it-hasnt-tested-850cc-bike-yet-we-are-in-no-hurry/10814124/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The dilemma Francesco Bagnaia's MotoGP race engineer faces for 2027]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pending the official announcement, Francesco Bagnaia himself has admitted by not denying it that next season he will leave the factory Ducati Team to race for Aprilia.<br>Bagnaia’s agent inquired about the rider’s future at the end of last summer, and after being given the runaround for months, having understood that Bagnaia’s place was going to end up given to Pedro Acosta in 2027, he ...<a class='more' href='https://au.motorsport.com/motogp/news/the-dilemma-francesco-bagnaias-motogp-race-engineer-faces-for-2027/10814524/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=en_au'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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