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Why tensions between MotoGP and riders have escalated amid Qatar row

The majority of MotoGP riders still prefers to avoid travelling to the Qatar Grand Prix amid the Iran war, but the balance of opinion has shifted considerably over the past few days. During meetings held at Phillip Island last weekend, three-quarters of the grid expressed their opposition to travelling to Doha. A week later, however, that number had fallen to just three riders, as became ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/YcNfdax via IFTTT

Alex Marquez considering surgery next week, could miss Qatar GP

Alex Marquez is considering bringing forward an operation on his injured right collarbone, which he fractured in Barcelona, potentially ruling him out of next week's Qatar Grand Prix. The Gresini rider is “considering” travelling on Sunday night directly from Kuala Lumpur to Madrid, where he could undergo surgery on Tuesday to remove a plate from his right collarbone. The metal has been ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2rpCRvB via IFTTT

MotoGP Malaysian GP: Acosta beats Marquez in tense sprint

Pedro Acosta claimed his second career sprint victory with a win for KTM in an edgy Saturday race at Sepang. World championship leader Marc Marquez extended his advantage over the absent Jorge Martin to 19 points by taking second place. It was an intriguing contest, with ever-present rain drops threatening to gain in severity at any time. Several riders further down the pack did in fact ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/zmlXrSV via IFTTT

Martin concedes 2026 MotoGP title is “already lost” after Malaysian GP withdrawal

Jorge Martin has admitted that his chances of winning the 2026 MotoGP title are over following his withdrawal from the Malaysian Grand Prix, although he remains determined to fight until the end of the season. The factory Aprilia rider attempted to race at Sepang just a week after breaking his right wrist in the Phillip Island sprint, but was ultimately forced to withdraw from the weekend ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/aQ13GIT via IFTTT

Why F1 teams and manufacturers face more unknowns in Mexico than ever

At 2,286 metres above sea level, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is by far the highest-altitude venue on the Formula 1 calendar. This naturally means thinner air, which presents a unique challenge at the Mexican Grand Prix for teams and manufacturers in two ways. Firstly, the lower air density means that the power unit, and particularly the turbo, is put under considerable strain in Mexico ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/HVZKgXQ via IFTTT

F1 stalwart Zehnder set for Audi exit

Audi has announced that former team manager Beat Zehnder is leaving the organisation at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season after a 34-year stint at Hinwil. Zehnder was hired by founder Peter Sauber in 1988 as a mechanic for its sportscar programme and moved with Sauber to F1 at the start of the 1993 season, quickly becoming an integral part of the Swiss outfit. He became team manager the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/PusQvOf via IFTTT

MotoGP Malaysian GP: Marquez tops practice as Martin ends Friday early

Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez survived a fall to go fastest on Friday at the Malaysian Grand Prix, while his injured MotoGP title rival Jorge Martin curtailed his running and will have to navigate Q1 if he continues to compete on Saturday. The first half of the session was unremarkable in terms of the timesheets, with Fabio Di Giannantonio finding his way to the top of them early aboard the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/9rPnc5S via IFTTT