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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
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
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
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
Vinales Sidelined by Shoulder Injury, Espargaro Fills In at the British GP
Maverick Vinales will miss the MotoGP British Grand Prix after a small tear was found in his infraspinatus, even though the shoulder injury he suffered at the Sachsenring has otherwise healed. Pol Espargaro, a familiar face in the Tech3 garage who has substituted for Vinales before, steps in for Silverstone, with Vinales expected back at Aragon.
Otorider · 8/5/2026
Viñales's Shoulder Injury Worsens, KTM Tech3 Reportedly Lines Up Espargaro as Replacement
Maverick Viñales's left shoulder injury from a July 2025 crash at the Sachsenring has not fully healed and may require surgery, according to reports. KTM Tech3 is said to be preparing test rider Pol Espargaro as a replacement starting at Silverstone, though Viñales himself insists health, not friction with the team, is behind his struggles.
2banh · 8/4/2026
MotoGP's 2027 Rules Shrink Engines to 850cc, But Ducati Isn't Worried
MotoGP's 2027 technical regulations cut engine displacement from 1,000cc to 850cc and ban ride-height and holeshot devices outright. Ducati Corse General Director Gigi Dall'Igna calls the overhaul an 'opportunity' and a 'blank sheet' rather than a threat, and the team has already begun testing an 850cc prototype at Misano with test rider Michele Pirro.
2banh · 8/4/2026
Alex Rins Eyes Move to Go Eleven's WorldSBK Ducati After Losing His Yamaha Seat
After Yamaha declined to renew his contract, Alex Rins is reportedly exploring a move to independent WorldSBK Ducati squad Go Eleven for 2027, riding the Panigale V4. He has begun preliminary talks with team management, though securing an estimated €300,000 budget and competing with incumbent rider Lorenzo Baldassarri's sponsor backing remain hurdles.
RiderTua · 8/3/2026
Thailand's Mai Khew Takes Eighth at Magny-Cours, Moves to Ninth Overall
Honda Racing Thailand rider Kiattisak “Mai Khew” Singhaphong started second and finished eighth in the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship race at Magny-Cours on July 26, earning eight points. He has scored in all six races and now sits ninth of 37 riders on 47 points; Valencia hosts the next round on September 4–6.
Motorcycle Magazine (Grandprix) · 7/30/2026
Five-Time GP500 Champion Mick Doohan to Meet Honda Riders in Jakarta on August 2
Five-time consecutive GP500 champion Mick Doohan will join a Honda community meet-and-greet in Jakarta on August 2. The program is expected to include photos and a talk covering experiences such as racing the NSR500. Venue and registration details have not yet been published, with organizers directing fans to official channels for updates.
TMCBlog · 7/30/2026
FIM Calls for New MiniGP Machines, a First Step Toward Developing Future MotoGP Riders
Local media report that the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) is calling for proposals for new machines for its young-rider development category, MiniGP. Positioned as a first step toward producing future MotoGP riders, the initiative aims to widen the pool of global talent, including in Southeast Asia.
Kompas.com · 7/24/2026
CFMoto V4SR-RR Superbike Completes Pininfarina Wind Tunnel Testing
CFMoto has released footage of its all-new V4-engined V4SR-RR superbike undergoing wind-tunnel testing at the Pininfarina engineering facility near Turin, Italy, covering both straight-line and lean-angle aerodynamic evaluation, pointing to a development program aimed at a future WorldSBK entry.
Motorcycle Magazine (Grandprix, Thailand) · 7/21/2026