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Barry Sheene Inducted Into the MotoGP Hall of Fame
Barry Sheene, the British rider who won back-to-back 500cc world titles in 1976 and 1977, has been inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame. His son Freddie accepted the honour on his behalf at a ceremony in London, with Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta praising Sheene's unique bond with fans.
Crash.net · 8/6/2026
Max Toth Makes His Bagger World Cup Comeback at the British MotoGP
American racer Max Toth returns from a serious leg injury to rejoin the FIM-sanctioned Bagger World Cup at Silverstone, run alongside the British MotoGP round. He steps in for the injured Cory West at Saddlemen Race Development, bringing the modified Harley-Davidson Road Glide grid back up to 11 riders.
Visordown · 8/5/2026
LCR's Cecchinello: 'Stoner Would Have Beaten Marquez Early On, Then Marquez Would Have Turned the Tables'
LCR Honda team boss Lucio Cecchinello says that in a hypothetical Stoner-vs-Marquez rivalry, he believes 'Casey would have won at the start... then Marc Marquez.' He attributes this not to a talent gap but to motivation, recalling that Stoner told him back in 2002 he wanted to become world champion and then retire to Australia, and that his hunger faded once he'd secured two titles even though he still had the speed to challenge Marquez in 2013.
Paddock GP · 8/3/2026
Rossi Plans a Docu-Series: 'If an Actor Played Me in a Film, It Would Be Brad Pitt'
Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi has revealed he is planning a documentary series about his life. Asked which actor would play him in a film, Rossi said 'Brad Pitt,' recalling meeting him at Laguna Seca and sharing a great evening. The legendary rider's story looks set to be retold on screen, drawing plenty of fan interest.
Motosprint · 7/27/2026
Ducati Joins Italian Foreign Ministry Event; Bagnaia Named 'Sports Diplomacy Ambassador,' Three Bikes Marking 100th Anniversary on Display
Ducati took part in 'Moto d'Italia – Culture Beyond the Track,' an event held at Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Representing the company as it marks its 100th anniversary, MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia was named 'Sports Diplomacy Ambassador,' and three bikes, including commemorative models, were put on display.
Webike · 7/20/2026
Bagnaia, Bezzecchi and Rossi Named 'Sports Diplomacy Ambassadors' as Italy Honors Its Motorcycling Heroes
Active MotoGP riders Francesco Bagnaia and Marco Bezzecchi, along with nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi and others, have received the honor of 'Sports Diplomacy Ambassador' in Italy. It's a quintessentially Italian occasion, treating motorcycle racing as part of the national culture and honoring the riders as icons representing the country.
Visordown · 7/15/2026
Niall Mackenzie: The Story of Reaching Grand Prix Racing on Just £14,000
Former grand prix rider Niall Mackenzie, together with his son Taylor, recounted how he climbed his way to the grand prix stage on a personal budget of just £14,000. It's an epic from an era of passion and ingenuity, quite different from today's world where deep pockets carry the most weight.
Visordown · 7/14/2026