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Supersport: QJ Motor didn't produce the bikes, the Chinese were excluded at Portimão!

17+ hour, 23+ min ago  (234+ words) by Motoracing | April 2, 2026 A thunderbolt struck from a clear sky during the Supersport round at Portim'o: QJMotor remained in the pits because the motorcycle was not homologated! By Marianna Giannoni / Corsedimoto.com Raffaele De Rosa He was eager to get…...

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This week's Instagram highlights: Quartararo on four wheels in Brazil, Oliveira returns to the podium, Guintoli trains for his marathon in a Mir suit… (March 23-29)

9+ hour, 52+ min ago  (268+ words) by Charlotte Guerdoux | Apr 2, 2026 TOP INSTAGRAM: WEEK OF MARCH 23-29 Monday 23 March The clan Yamaha sent a birthday video to Andrea Doviziosowho celebrated his 40th birthday (Click on the image to watch the video). Tuesday March 24 : fabio quartararo took Brazilian actor Andr…...

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MotoGP - Alex Marquez in doubt: the factory Ducati becomes a headache after the illusion of 2025

11+ hour, 53+ min ago  (649+ words) by Andr" Lecond" | April 2, 2026 Some promotions feel like rewards" and others turn into traps. For Alex Marquez, the move to a factory Ducati in 2026 was supposed to confirm his status. Three races later, it's mostly become a constant battle just…...

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MotoGP, Austin J3, Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha/17) second to last: "You absolutely mustn't take anything away from a race like that"

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (409+ words) by Charlotte Guerdoux | Mar 30, 2026 Fabio Quartararo is not expecting any miracles for the next Grand Prix in Europe, after finishing second to last in the United States GP. fabio quartararo had another difficult Grand Prix this weekend on the demanding…...

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MotoGP, Austin J3, Michelin: Power Slick tires at the heart of a record-breaking weekend (CP)

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (467+ words) by Eric Martin | March 30, 2026 A weekend rich in data and lessons learned From the very first day, held in relatively mild conditions (27C air temperature), the riders quickly found a good feel for the Medium rear tire, which offered an excellent…...

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MotoGP, Austin, Grand Prix: Pedro Acosta (KTM/3) "Hot off the press" - GP Paddock

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (155+ words) by Marc Seriau | March 29, 2026 We report his remarks here without any formatting. (I.e.Pedro, you're riding absolutely magnificently right now, pushing those Aprilias to the limit to get on the podium. But how close was it to ending on the first…...

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MotoGP, Austin, Grand Prix: Jorge Martin (Aprilia/2) "Hot off the press" - GP Paddock

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (148+ words) by Marc Seriau | March 29, 2026 We report his remarks here without any formatting. (I.e.Jorge, what an incredible weekend! Sprint victory yesterday, second today. You were under pressure from Pedro, almost making a mistake on the first corner. What does this weekend…...

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F1 Japan Day 3: "I couldn't do anything..." - Max Verstappen humiliated by Pierre Gasly and abandons F1 2026

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (468+ words) by Olena Champlain | Mar 29, 2026 On the Suzuka Circuit straight, Max Verstappen didn't even attempt to resist Pierre Gasly. Empty battery, no power, and an ironic gesture: a surreal scene that perfectly encapsulates the Dutchman's unease. More than just an overtaking…...

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F1 Japan Day 3: "I was surprised" - Charles Leclerc denounces George Russell's bluff

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (485+ words) by Olena Champlain | Mar 29, 2026 Under pressure until the final corner, Charles Leclerc held off George Russell in an electrifying finish, revealing a battle that was as strategic as it was psychological. The departure of Charles Leclerc It all seemed like…...

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MotoGP, Austin J2, Joan Mir (Honda/Q5-SAb.) takes responsibility for his crash: "If I hadn't tried, I wouldn't have slept a wink last night"

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (238+ words) by Charlotte Guerdoux | Mar 29, 2026 Joan Mir suffered another crash during the sprint race in Austin, but focuses on the positive: he was fighting for the podium before his mistake. Joan mir came very close to securing an important fourth place…...