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Bike racers were never choirboys

Opinion by Mat Oxley, April 17th 2018

Just in case you think motorcycle racers used to be different, here’s something...

Rider insight: 2018 Argentine MotoGP

Opinion by Freddie Spencer, April 12th 2018

Freddie Spencer looks back on a dramatic and controversial MotoGP race from...

Who's to blame for the bump and grind?

Opinion by Mat Oxley, April 12th 2018

Last weekend’s Argentine Grand Prix wasn’t the first to make headlines for the...

Like Maradona driving a hot-hatch

Opinion by Mat Oxley, April 10th 2018

Sunday’s Argentine MotoGP Grand Prix was like a Gaucho rodeo ride: chaotic,...

MotoGP's roulette wheel

Opinion by Mat Oxley, April 3rd 2018

Riders want a more consistent tyre from Michelin, but a faster tyre? That's the...

Ducati's cornering tool: press to turn

Opinion by Mat Oxley, March 27th 2018

Ducati’s fastest three MotoGP riders all use a thumb-operated rear brake, 25...

Who’s got the fastest MotoGP bike?

Opinion by Mat Oxley, March 23rd 2018

Analysis of top speed figures on Losail’s one-kilometre straight tells us a lot...

Do the maths: one Qatar GP equals 20 years of MotoE

Opinion by Mat Oxley, March 23rd 2018

Dorna’s new electric race series is a sensible step into the future, but it’s...

Rider insight: Qatar GP

Opinion by Freddie Spencer, March 20th 2018

Freddie Spencer's rider insight from the MotoGP season opener in Qatar First...

The wisdom of Dovi and a marauding Márquez

Opinion by Mat Oxley, March 20th 2018

So much to talk about from Qatar, so let’s work our way through the weekend...

Weekend in review – March 19

News by Samarth Kanal, March 19th 2018

Motor sport highlights from Goodwood, Formula E, NASCAR and MotoGP in our...

Valentino Rossi signs Yamaha deal

News by Samarth Kanal, March 15th 2018

Rossi to stay at Yamaha until at least 2020 Nine-time MotoGP champion Valentino...

Ask Mat Oxley – Qatar 2018

Opinion by Web Editor, March 15th 2018

Ask Mat Oxley your questions before the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix (March 18). Our...

Rider insight: MotoGP testing

Opinion by Freddie Spencer, March 13th 2018

Freddie Spencer gives his take on MotoGP testing, and answers the questions we...

MotoGP 2018: ‘It’s going to be way worse!’

Opinion by Mat Oxley, March 13th 2018

MotoGP is going to be even madder and closer this season, which is great for...

MotoGP preview podcast, in association with Mercedes-Benz

Opinion by Web Editor, March 12th 2018

Multiple world champion Freddie Spencer and leading MotoGP journalist Mat Oxley...

Ralf Waldmann: 1966-2018

Opinion by Mat Oxley, March 12th 2018

Ralf Waldmann: obituary Photo: MotoGP It’s been one of those horrible weeks...

MotoGP 2018’s Holy Grail

Opinion by Mat Oxley, March 6th 2018

Marquez… Zarco… Dovizioso… Rossi: this year there’s one performance factor they...

How ominous is Márquez's preseason pace?

Opinion by Mat Oxley, February 27th 2018

Honda had a poor preseason in 2015, 2016 and 2017, but this time it looks like...

Márquez extends Honda contract

Opinion by Jack Phillips, February 26th 2018

Marc Márquez has signed a two-year extension to his current contract with...

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