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KTM Wins Approval to Fix RC16 Engine Flaw, Targets Aragon for Repairs
KTM confirmed it has received approval from manufacturer association MSMA to correct a supplier-component defect blamed for a string of RC16 MotoGP engine failures. At Silverstone the four RC16 riders will still race under an interim, rev-limited setup, with the actual fix targeted for the next round at Aragon (August 28-30) under IRTA supervision. Once completed, the engines are expected to return to their original maximum rpm.
SPEEDWEEK.com · 8/7/2026
Luca Marini Hints 2027 Future Announcement Could Come This Weekend, Rumors Point to KTM Tech3
Ahead of the British GP media debrief, Honda's Luca Marini said an official announcement about his 2027 future could come as soon as this weekend. He kept the team name under wraps but said his motivation is "100 percent" here, as paddock rumors increasingly point him toward Red Bull KTM Tech3. His current Honda contract runs out at the end of 2026.
TMCBlog · 8/7/2026
Yamaha's R15 V4 and MT-15 MotoGP Edition Return With Monster Energy Livery
Yamaha Motor India has brought back the 'MotoGP Edition' for the R15 V4 and MT-15 Ver 2.0, now dressed in Monster Energy racing graphics across the tank and side panels. It's a cosmetic update only, with no mechanical or engine changes. Pricing is ₹176,050 for the R15 V4 and ₹177,230 for the MT-15 Ver 2.0.
2banh · 8/7/2026
Quartararo Quietly Locked In a Move to Honda Before the 2026 MotoGP Season, With No Yamaha Talks
A Vietnamese outlet reports that MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo secured a move to Honda (HRC) before the 2026 season even began, without entering contract renewal talks with Yamaha. The report says HRC's clear answers on its 850cc engine development, aerodynamics, and long-term plans sealed the decision, timed around the new 850cc engine era starting in 2027.
2banh · 8/7/2026
Yanagawa, Kagayama and Haga Sit Down for a Roundtable on Their World Championship Racing Days
Former world championship riders Akira Yanagawa, Yukio Kagayama, and Noriyuki Haga appeared in the first installment of a roundtable interview. Yanagawa made his name winning the 1990 Suzuka 4-Hour, Kagayama won the 2007 Suzuka 8 Hours with Yoshimura, and Haga won the 1996 Suzuka 8 Hours alongside Colin Edwards before racking up 43 career WorldSBK wins. The three also revisited a 2006 crash in the Czech Republic.
Mr.Bike BG · 8/7/2026
Triumph Reworks Its Moto2 Engine for 2027 — More Power, Less Weight
Triumph is making its biggest overhaul yet to the Moto2 engine since joining the series in 2019, effective 2027. A redesigned cylinder head and intake ports lift output by roughly 6%, while reworked internals shave off about 2kg. Track testing begins within months, and Triumph has confirmed it will keep supplying the class through 2029.
Ultimate Motorcycling · 8/7/2026
Jack Miller Says Decision on Life After MotoGP Is Near Amid Yamaha WSBK Talk
With his 12-year MotoGP career nearing its end, Jack Miller said at Silverstone that he's 'talking to other championships' and expects to announce his next move within weeks. Pramac Yamaha looks set to promote Izan Guevara, leaving no seat for Miller, and rumours point toward a WSBK move as the series switches to Michelin tyres from 2027.
Motorsport.com MotoGP · 8/7/2026
Ai Ogura: Ranked Second in MotoGP, but 'Still Far From the Ideal'
In an interview with Japan's Auto-by magazine, MotoGP sophomore Ai Ogura says he's still unsatisfied with his riding despite sitting second in the world championship. He's already scored his first podium, first pole and first win of the season — yet he spent his summer break lapping Okegawa Sports Land instead of resting.
オートバイ · 8/6/2026
MotoGP and Silverstone Extend Race Contract Through 2028
MotoGP and Silverstone Circuit have officially extended their contract through 2028, confirming the British GP will remain on the calendar for both 2027 and 2028, with the next round set for August 2027. Since MotoGP's return to Silverstone in 2010, the circuit has drawn more than two million fans and produced 11 different winners across its last 11 races.
気になるバイクニュース · 8/6/2026
MotoGP's 2027 Season Opens in Thailand, Debuting New Technical Rules at Buriram
MotoGP has confirmed that its 2027 season will open at Thailand's Buriram International Circuit, running March 5-7, 2027 - the third straight year Thailand hosts the curtain-raiser. The 2025 event drew a record 228,228 fans, and 2027 marks the historic debut of the new technical regulations covering the 2027-2031 cycle.
気になるバイクニュース · 8/6/2026
Fernandez Signs Two-Year Trackhouse Extension, but Doubts Linger
Raul Fernandez has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Trackhouse Racing, Aprilia's satellite team. While his strong late-2025 form and an Australian GP win are seen as justifying the deal, some outlets have raised concerns that his results depend heavily on the bike's performance.
Paddock GP · 8/6/2026
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
Di Giannantonio Ready to Bounce Back at Silverstone After Sachsenring Error
Fabio Di Giannantonio says he's determined to make up for the mistake that cost him second place at the German GP in Sachsenring, heading into Silverstone. He currently sits fifth in the championship, up 42 points on last year with five podiums and a win, and voiced confidence in his form at long circuits.
Paddock GP · 8/6/2026
Miller Says Bulega's SBK Dominance Lacks a Real Rival
Jack Miller has commented on World Superbike, praising Nicolo Bulega's form while noting 'there's no rival who can put him in trouble.' He argued the series needs better balance between manufacturers, and confirmed his own involvement in Yamaha's 750cc development talks.
Motosprint · 8/6/2026
David Alonso Confirmed for Honda in 2027, Seat Assignment Still Open
Young Colombian rider David Alonso has been confirmed to move up to MotoGP with Honda in 2027. Whether he lands with the factory squad or LCR Honda remains undecided, though he says he isn't concerned either way, calling both 'specialist teams.'
Paddock GP · 8/6/2026
Honda Team Asia Fields Thai Rookie Kiattisak Singhapong for Silverstone Moto3
Indonesia's TMCBlog reports that Honda Team Asia will give Thai rider Kiattisak Singhapong his Moto3 World Championship debut at Silverstone, standing in for Zen Mitani, who is recovering from a hand injury sustained in Assen. His teammate is Indonesia's Veda Ega Pratama, who finished 8th at the Sachsenring before the summer break and says he's motivated for the season's second half.
TMCBlog · 8/6/2026
Silverstone Extends MotoGP Deal Through 2028, Its 18th Race There
Silverstone has announced an extension of its MotoGP hosting agreement through 2028, marking the 18th race there since returning to the calendar in 2010. Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta cited the venue's unpredictability, noting the last 11 races there produced 11 different winners.
BikeSport News · 8/6/2026
Bezzecchi Cleared to Race Silverstone After Recovering From Broken Collarbone
MotoGP's medical panel has cleared Marco Bezzecchi to race at the British GP in Silverstone. He had missed the German GP at Sachsenring after breaking his collarbone in Q2, but rehabbed through the three-week summer break. He won Aprilia's first-ever race at Silverstone last year.
Motosprint · 8/6/2026
Bezzecchi Gets Medical Clearance to Race at Silverstone
Marco Bezzecchi, who broke his collarbone at the German GP and missed the following two races, has been cleared by MotoGP's medical panel to race at Silverstone, Aprilia Racing announced. He used the three-week summer break to recover, and expectations are high for a repeat win at the circuit where he took Aprilia's first premier-class victory last year.
Motosprint · 8/6/2026
Acosta Confirms Ducati Move for 2027: 'I Already Gave KTM the Chance'
MotoGP's Pedro Acosta has confirmed he is leaving KTM to join Marc Marquez at the factory Lenovo Ducati team from 2027. Explaining the switch, the 22-year-old said, 'I already gave [KTM] the chance... I arrived with a bike that was in development, and I am still with a bike that is in development,' acknowledging the move could badly backfire against an unbeaten teammate.
Visordown · 8/6/2026
Marquez: 'Another Title Won't Change My Life, But It Will for Them'
Sitting third in the standings just 18 points behind leader Jorge Martin, with five riders within 24 points of each other, Marc Marquez said, 'Another MotoGP title will not change my life. But for them, yes,' pointing to first-time contenders like Marco Bezzecchi, Ai Ogura and Fabio Di Giannantonio. Marquez has won three of his last four races since returning from surgery.
Motorsport.com MotoGP · 8/6/2026
FIM Inspects Ningbo Circuit as WorldSBK Eyes a China Return in 2027
The FIM has inspected China's Ningbo Circuit in Zhejiang province to assess its readiness for a World Superbike round. China last hosted WorldSBK at Zhuhai between 2004 and 2006, and 2027 is now seen as the likely return year, potentially replacing Hungary's Balaton Park on the calendar.
Motorcycle Sports · 8/6/2026
Triumph Unveils New Moto2 Engine for 2027, Up to 6% More Power
Triumph has revealed an all-new Moto2 race engine for the 2027 season, its biggest powerplant reset since replacing Honda as the class's engine supplier in 2019. The new unit delivers roughly 6% more peak power while shedding 2kg, with a capacity change that forces chassis makers to design new bikes.
MCNews · 8/6/2026
Australian Editor's Open Letter Warns 'Save Our Tracks' From Urban Development
Shane Downey, editor of Old Bike Australasia, has published an open letter warning that racing venues across Australia are disappearing to urban development. The magazine has pledged to co-host every track and club event across Australia and New Zealand, encouraging clubs to collaborate on promotion rather than operate in isolation.
Old Bike Australasia · 8/6/2026
Jack Miller Hopes for a Turnaround at the British MotoGP
Pramac Yamaha's Jack Miller says he's hoping for a turnaround as the summer break ends with the British GP at Silverstone. Yamaha's M1, running a new V4 engine this season, has struggled since the early rounds and sits last in the constructors' championship.
RiderTua · 8/6/2026
Ducati Secures €121m Investment Fund for R&D Under 'Raise the Bar' Plan
Ducati has secured a €121m investment fund through its 'Ducati Raise the Bar' programme, authorized by Italy's Ministry of Enterprises. Of the total, €33.5m is a non-repayable government grant, while €99m will go directly into industrial research and experimental development, with implications for its MotoGP effort too.
Visordown · 8/6/2026
MotoGP Signs New Two-Year Deal With Silverstone, Securing British GP Through 2028
MotoGP has renewed its agreement with Silverstone Circuit for two more years, locking in the British Grand Prix through 2028. Around 100,000 fans attended last year, and the series has been running initiatives like London watch parties to grow its following. The circuit has produced eleven different winners over the past eleven years.
Motorsport.com · 8/6/2026
Ai Ogura Looks Back on His First MotoGP Win at the Dutch GP
MotoGP rider Ai Ogura reflected on his first career win at the Dutch GP in a short interview with Webike. Asked what he was thinking on the final lap, he answered candidly, 'I don't really remember much, so I probably wasn't thinking too hard,' and revealed the winner's trophy now sits in his own room. He continues training through the summer break ahead of the next round.
Webike · 8/6/2026
MotoGP Moves Red Bull Ring Round to September
Red Bull Ring CEO Thomas Überall says the Austrian MotoGP round will shift from its usual August slot to September 18-20. The circuit drew about 120,000 fans in 2025, far behind F1's 320,000 at the same venue, and organizers hope avoiding peak summer holidays will boost attendance. With the top eight riders separated by just 65 points in 2026, the new date could even host a title-deciding weekend.
SPEEDWEEK.com · 8/6/2026
Dixon Tried to Land Crutchlow's LCR Honda Seat at Silverstone — and Was Turned Down
Jake Dixon, now racing in WorldSBK, has revealed he asked Honda for a chance to ride LCR's RC213V at his home MotoGP round in Silverstone, but was refused. The seat remains with test rider Cal Crutchlow while Johann Zarco recovers from injury, and Dixon said on a podcast it will feel strange not being at Silverstone. He also backed Manu Gonzalez for a MotoGP promotion.
GPOne · 8/6/2026
Längenfelder's 2027 Call: Stay in MX2 or Step Up to MXGP? Trails Leader by 70 Points
Red Bull KTM's Simon Längenfelder sits fourth in the MX2 standings with five rounds remaining, 70 points behind leader Guillem Farres, and says he has no plan yet for next season. A repeat title would force him up to MXGP under FIM rules, but falling short leaves him MX2-eligible through 2027. Team manager Joel Smets said the choice rests entirely with the rider, and that KTM expects to keep fielding two riders next year.
GateDrop · 8/6/2026
Pirelli Brings New Moto2 Rear Tire SC0 Back to Silverstone, Where It Debuted Last Year
Pirelli is supplying its new standard soft rear tire, the SC0, to Moto2 riders at Silverstone as the world championship opens its second half. The compound debuted last year at the same British circuit under the development code E0125 and won riders over almost immediately, earning promotion to standard-issue tire this season. At 5,900 meters, the longest track on the calendar, Racing Director Giorgio Barbier said he's eager to see how far it can push last year's records.
GPOne · 8/6/2026
Ex-GP Winner Wilco Zeelenberg Vows Return After Emergency Triple Bypass
MotoGP paddock figure Wilco Zeelenberg underwent emergency triple-bypass surgery after complications developed the day after an initial stent procedure. The 1990 German GP 250cc winner, who has managed Jorge Lorenzo and Cal Crutchlow among others, says he is feeling better four weeks on and plans to return soon as a Ziggo Sport consultant.
Paddock GP · 8/6/2026
"Anita la Fantastique" Arrested Over €730,000 MotoGP Travel Fraud
Ana Maria Vicente Osset, accused of masterminding a fraud scheme targeting MotoGP fans, was arrested in Tours, France, after months on the run. Through her travel company Aupa Travel SL, she allegedly sold fake tour packages with tickets to races like Silverstone and Misano using forged documents, defrauding over 100 victims of roughly €730,000. Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year sentence for aggravated fraud.
Paddock GP · 8/6/2026
MotoGP Title Fight Tightens to Just 24 Points Ahead of British GP
Ahead of round 12 at Silverstone, Aprilia's Jorge Martin leads the MotoGP standings with 208 points, but the gap across the top five riders has shrunk to just 24 points, the smallest margin at this stage in championship history. Second-placed Ai Ogura has scored 157 points over the last seven rounds, while third-placed Marc Marquez continues rebuilding after surgery. At 5.9km, Silverstone is MotoGP's longest circuit.
MCNews · 8/6/2026
Yamaha's V4 125cc Racer Won Back-to-Back World Titles in the 1960s
Yamaha's water-cooled two-stroke V4, the RA31, took Bill Ivy to the 125cc world championship in 1967. Its successor, the RA31A, carried Phil Read to a second consecutive title in 1968. The machine produced 44hp and weighed just 91kg dry, but it became the last V4 in the 125cc class after the FIM restricted the category to two cylinders from 1970.
バイクのニュース · 8/6/2026
MotoGP's Silverwing: Rider Market Heats Up as Paddock Returns From Break
The first day back at Silverstone brought a flurry of transfer news. Luca Marini's move to Tech3 KTM is expected to be confirmed this weekend, taking over from the injured Maverick Vinales on a multi-year deal, while Jack Miller is closing in on a move to Yamaha's World Superbike squad.
The Race · 8/6/2026
Alex Marquez Jokes He Doesn't Want to Be Silverstone's '13th' Different Winner
Alex Marquez has jokingly said he's not keen on the idea of becoming the 13th different winner at Silverstone since the current layout debuted in 2010. He added that a Saturday sprint win instead would make it '12 plus 1,' which he says sounds much luckier.
Crash.net · 8/6/2026
Bagnaia Pushes Back on Stoner's Take: 'I Didn't Need Him to Tell Me'
Francesco Bagnaia has responded to Casey Stoner's suggestion that his bike had been behaving differently from the 2024-spec machine and struggling as a result, saying his own results already made that clear without Stoner's input. He also confirmed his arm surgery recovery is ongoing, with 'still a lot of work to do.'
Crash.net · 8/6/2026
Bagnaia on Recovery From Arm Surgery: 'I Didn't Need Stoner's Opinion to Understand the Situation'
Ahead of the British GP, MotoGP's Francesco Bagnaia discussed his recovery from right forearm surgery, saying he's 'doing quite well' but has significant rehab ahead. Responding to Casey Stoner's public comments about his bike, Bagnaia said, 'Casey has a special eye, but I didn't need his opinion to understand this situation.' He named Ogura and Marquez as the season's most consistent riders and Bezzecchi as the most competitive despite recent bad luck.
Moto.it · 8/6/2026