Freak save after rider flies over handlebars
The motorsport world is losing its mind over one star’s miracle move where he flew over the handlebars, but made a stunning recovery.
Moto GP
Marquez magic has him on top of world again
Another Marc Marquez masterclass has pushed him past Australian legend Mick Doohan as he secured his sixth world MotoGP title in a thrilling Thai Grand Prix.
Scary moment legend thrown from bike
Fans and commentators held their breath as a MotoGP legend was violently thrown through the air after losing control of his bike.
Aussie Jack ‘keeps his cool’ to get on podium
Australian Jack Miller has charged home to make it to a podium finish after his race strategy paid off handsomely at the Aragon MotoGP in Spain.
Marquez turns tables with last lap dash
Pipped at the line at Silverstone and the Dutch GP recently, Spain’s Marc Marquez was determined to make sure it didn’t happen a third time at the San Marino Grand Prix.
Vinales claims pole for San Marino MotoGP after Marquez’s earlier tumble
Maverick Vinales snatched pole position at Misano with Marc Marquez recovering from a spectacular tumble to launch his challenge for a third win at the circuit from the second row.
Miller smiles as Lorenzo ducks Ducati questions
In an awkward prelude to the British MotoGP, Honda’s Jorge Lorenzo dodged questions over rumours he might return to Ducati — while Australian Jack Miller could only smile at the denials.
Heart-stopping moment rider sent flying
A British Superbike rider is lucky to be alive after a horrifying crash during a test ride saw him thrown high into the air off his bike.
‘I’m very close’: Dovizioso upbeat as Marquez lights up timesheets
Championship leader Marc Marquez set the quickest time on his Honda during Friday’s two practice sessions for this weekend’s Austrian MotoGP, narrowly edging the Yamaha of Maverick Vinales.
Czech-mate! Marquez brings up special milestone
Honda’s Marc Marquez has roared to victory in the Czech MotoGP — his sixth triumph of 2019 — but it was his other achievement to join some of the sport’s greats which was the most significant.
Brothers Marquez continue Moto domination
World champion brothers Marc and Alex Marquez claimed victory on the same day and now sit atop the rankings in MotoGP and Moto2 respectively.
Italian claims first MotoGP win on home soil
Italy’s Danilo Petrucci has ridden the race of his life to claim his inaugural MotoGP victory on home soil in the Italian Grand Prix, but world champion Marc Marquez still had reason to smile.
Marquez wins French MotoGP for rare double
Spain’s defending world champion Marc Marquez has won the French Moto GP at Le Mans to kick off a rare double celebration for his family.
Marquez wins Spanish GP, takes points lead
Five-time champion Marc Marquez has reclaimed the lead in the MotoGP series with a second consecutive victory in the Spanish race.
280km/hr close call for world champ
IT was a day of spectacular crashes at the Australian MotoGP, including one which took out world champion Marc Marquez.
‘The Maniac’ shines on day of chaos
IT SEEMED fitting that a rider nicknamed “The Maniac” should be top of the charts on a freaky Friday of MotoGP practice at Phillip island.
Marquez claims fifth MotoGP world title
MARC Marquez is hunting down Valentino Rossi’s mark of seven world titles at pace after a stunning victory in the Japanese Grand Prix handed the 25-year-old his fifth championship.
Marquez following in Rossi’s footsteps
A RIDER of such precocious talent and fearlessness not seen since Valentino Rossi first burst on the scene and now Honda’s Spanish superstar Marc Marquez sits on the verge of his fifth MotoGP title.
‘I’m very worried’: Lorenzo out of Thailand debut after dramatic crash
JORGE Lorenzo pulled out of the inaugural Thailand Grand Prix on Saturday after a dramatic crash the day before that sent him tumbling off the track.
Star’s horrifying 150km/h catapult
A THREE-time world champion left fans shaken after being launched off his bike in terrifying scenes in Thailand.
Video: Lorenzo catapulted off bike in horror crash
DUCATI rider Jorge Lorenzo has suffered heavy bruising and contusions to his wrist and ankle after a horror crash saw him catapulted off his bike and thrown into the air at the Thailand MotoGP.
‘Attempted murder’: Moto rider in court
BANNED Moto2 rider Romano Fenati has been ordered to front court over a shocking incident where he pulled a rival’s brake mid-race during the Misano Grand Prix.
Marquez outduels Dovi at Aragon, edges closer to 2018 title
HE may have more than one hand on the world championship trophy, but Marc Marquez’s victory in Aragon shows he is still more than willing to fight for it.
Rider sacked for shocking road rage
MOTO2 rider Romano Fenati has a reputation for being reckless, even dangerous, but his latest stunt could cost him plenty more.
Drought over! Dovizioso ends Ducati’s 11-year wait at Misano
ANDREA Dovizioso has given Ducati its first win in Misano in 11 years, after claiming the MotoGP Grand Prix of San Marino. Aussie Jack Miller started second but crashed out early.
Dangerous conditions force British MotoGP race start time change
DANGEROUS conditions at Silverstone have forced MotoGP organisers to radically change the race start times at the British GP. Here is the new Sunday schedule.
Lorenzo leads Ducati 1-2 in qualifying for British MotoGP
JORGE Lorenzo led a Ducati 1-2 in qualifying for the British Grand Prix as wet weather and dangerous conditions cast a cloud over Silverstone.
Crutchlow lands extended Honda factory deal
WITH the dust starting to settle on the 2019 silly season, Cal Crutchlow and Honda have made a crucial play towards the next round of contract shuffles.
Marquez fastest in the wet, Dovizioso tops the day
ANDREA Dovizioso made the most of dry morning conditions as Ducatis dominated the free practice sessions on Friday ahead of the Austrian MotoGP, with Marc Marquez the fastest in the wet afternoon session.
Dovizioso holds on to win thrilling Czech Republic MotoGP
ANDREA Dovizioso fought off Ducati teammate Jorge Lorenzo and reigning world champ Marc Marquez to win a thrilling Czech Republic Grand Prix. Click for full results.
Dovi surprises himself with breakthrough Brno pole
ANDREA Dovizioso waited until the very last moment to snatch pole position for the MotoGP Czech Republic Grand Prix – and even he couldn’t believe how fast he’d gone.
Pedrosa pours on throttle in Czech Moto GP practice
SPANIARD Dani Pedrosa delivered the fastest time in free practice for the Czech Grand Prix on Friday, while compatriot and Honda teammate Marc Marquez, runaway championship leader, was only 10th best.
Let it rain! Miller revved up for return
AUSSIE Ducati rider Jack Miller will be happy with a tropical downpour when the MotoGP season resumes at the Czech Grand Prix at Brno.
Nine straight wins! Marquez continues incredible form
HONDA rider Marc Marquez cruised to his ninth consecutive German GP win at Sachsenring to extend his MotoGP points lead heading into the summer break.
Lorenzo fastest in German MotoGP practice
SPANIARD Jorge Lorenzo recorded the quickest time in practice on Friday for the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, with championship leader Marc Marquez fifth fastest.
End of an era: MotoGP legend announces his retirement
DANI Pedrosa has confirmed that the 2018 MotoGP season will be his last, announcing his retirement in an emotional press conference on the eve of this weekend’s German Grand Prix.
Lorenzo wins amid Catalunya carnage
JORGE Lorenzo celebrated wildly in-front of his home fans on Sunday night after leading home a crash-riddled field at the Grand Prix of Catalunya.
Lorenzo takes first pole for Ducati in Spain
JORGE Lorenzo took his first pole position since joining Ducati at the Catalonia MotoGP on Saturday.
Teenage star dies after horror GP crash
FOURTEEN-year-old Andreas Perez has died following a sickening crash in the Moto3 Junior World Championship.
Lorenzo triumphs as Marquez hits gravel
JORGE Lorenzo led virtually from start to finish to win the Italian Grand Prix, while championship leader Marc Marquez had a horror race.
Rossi winds back the clock to snatch pole in Italy
YAMAHA’S Valentino Rossi delighted his home Italian Grand Prix crowd on Saturday with his first MotoGP pole position since 2016, and at the age of 39.
‘Holy s***’: Freak crash rocks GP
A BRUTAL 350km/h crash shook fans to their core as this rider flung through the air, but what he did after was even more surprising.
Rider in hospital after horrific MotoGP crash
WATCH: Italian MotoGP rider Michele Pirro was taken to hospital after flying off his Ducati at an incredible speed in second practice for the Italian Grand Prix.
Multiple MotoGP champ isn’t retiring; so now what?
DESPITE speculation that he could be left without a ride, Jorge Lorenzo is adamant he will be on the MotoGP grid in 2019. But where?
Iannone, Suzuki to split at the end of 2018
JUST as Andrea Iannone began to find his feet at Suzuki comes confirmation that he will not ride for them in the 2019 MotoGP season.
Another Marquez masterclass as title rivals fall away
MARC Marquez’s rivals are making it very hard for him to not win the 2018 title, winning his third race in a row at the French GP after Andrea Dovizioso and Johann Zarco both crashed out.
Marquez takes French MotoGP as Zarco hits deck
MARC Marquez has reeled off his third win on the bounce, winning the French MotoGP on Sunday as home favourite and pole sitter Johann Zarco crashed out.
Rising star Zarco makes big MotoGP move for 2019
THE latest development in the MotoGP contract market is a big one, with rising French star Johann Zarco confirmed as being on the move for 2019.
Super six! Marquez blitzes rivals to keep perfect US record
AFTER a turbulent fortnight Marc Marquez couldn’t have headed to a better circuit to answer his critics, the reigning world champ dominating the Grand Prix of the Americas.
Watch: Baulking penalty costs Marquez pole in Austin
FOR approximately three hours, Marc Marquez was the pole sitter for MotoGP’s Grand Prix of the Americas. Instead that honour goes to Maverick Vinales after the reigning champ copped a post-session penalty.
Iannone knocks off the King of COTA
MARC Marquez might have to fight off an Italian on a blue bike if he wants to keep his American streak intact. No, not Valentino Rossi … Andrea Iannone. Click for full practice results.
Major upset caps bizarrest race in MotoGP history
CAL Crutchlow claimed victory in the Grand Prix of Argentina, a race that will go down in MotoGP history as one of the most bizarre and dramatic of all time.
‘Stoked’: Aussie takes thrilling maiden MotoGP pole
JACK Miller will start from the first pole position of his MotoGP career after a big gamble paid off in a thrilling qualifying session for the Grand Prix of Argentina.
Last turn thriller! Dovi edges Marquez by 0.027s
ANDREA Dovizioso once again beats Marc Marquez in a last-lap showdown, fighting off the reigning world champ to win the Grand Prix of Qatar.
Dovi dominates exceptionally close opening day of 2018
ANDREA Dovizioso headed the way in both Friday MotoGP practice sessions in Qatar, but just 0.6s covered the first 10 riders – with positions four to 10 split by just 0.081!
Gallery: Miller’s new look revealed ahead of Ducati debut
THE colours Jack Miller will carry in his first season aboard a Ducati MotoGP bike have been revealed.
MotoGP star signs big contract extension
STAR MotoGP rider Marc Marquez has re-committed to the factory Honda squad, with the four-time world champion signing a two-year contract extension with the Japanese manufacturer.
Miller makes mark with Ducati in testing
AUSSIE MotoGP contender Jack Miller continues to look at home at the Pramac Ducati team, piloting his machine to sixth fastest after three days of testing in Thailand.
Can Miller win MotoGP title on new Ducati?
AUSSIE MotoGP star Jack Miller was buoyant after a promising debut on the Pramac Ducati during testing at Sepang, with his team calling weekend “extraordinary”.
The first big play in 2019 MotoGP rider market
THE 2018 MotoGP season isn’t even underway and the first big play has been made in the annual rider silly season, Yamaha locking in Maverick Vinales for 2019.
Gallery: Yamaha unveils 2018 MotoGP machines
THE Movistar Yamaha MotoGP squad revealed its new livery for the 2018 world championship season in a lavish launch in Madrid, Spain.
‘Time for Miller to show his potential’
JACK Miller is facing a pivotal season in his career, according to MotoGP great Giacomo Agostini.
Gallery: Ducati reveals new MotoGP livery for 2018
DUCATI used its season launch to unveil a new livery for its factory MotoGP bikes for the 2018 world championship.
Marquez wins title in dramatic Valencia GP
THIRD place was enough for Marc Marquez to seal the 2017 MotoGP title in a tense and dramatic Valencia GP won by Dani Pedrosa.
Dovizioso leads Marquez in Valencia practice
MARC Marquez was sixth-fastest in practice for the Valencia Grand Prix, trailing lone title rival Andrea Dovizioso as Jorge Lorenzo posted the quickest time.
Dovi wins in Malaysia to force MotoGP decider
ANDREA Dovizioso turned in a clutch performance to win a wet Malaysian MotoGP to keep the 2017 world championship to the final round at Valencia.
Pedrosa snatches pole for Malaysian GP, Marquez crashes
DANI Pedrosa snatched pole position in the dying seconds of a thrilling qualifying session for the Malaysian MotoGP as world title hopeful Marc Marquez recovered from a crash to finish seventh.
Dovizioso sets the pace in Malaysian practice
DUCATI rider Andrea Dovizioso set the pace during wet Malaysian MotoGP practice on Friday as world title hopeful Marc Marquez twice went off the track.
What Dovi must do to keep MotoGP title alive
ANDREA Dovizioso has a big task ahead to prevent Marc Marquez claiming his fourth MotoGP title in Malaysia this weekend. Here are all the permutations.
Marquez wins thrilling Australian MotoGP
MARC Marquez triumphed in a scintillating Australian MotoGP, heading Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales in a race led early by Jack Miller.
Joker Jack’s back with an attitude to match
SURE, Jack Miller is a typical knockabout young fella from Townsville. Bit of a larrikin. Likes a joke and a prank. But underneath that exterior is a fearless competitor.
Marquez qualifies fastest at Phillip Island
A LAST-gasp burst for the line has secured Honda world champion Marc Marquez pole position in the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.
Mick Doohan’s guide to Phillip Island
FIVE-time world champion Mick Doohan provides his exclusive turn-by-turn analysis of where the MotoGP at Phillip Island will be won or lost.
Marquez blitz lands pole at Phillip Island
MARC Marquez will start from pole position in the Australian Grand Prix in a session that was disastrous for title rival Andrea Dovizioso. Click for results.
Miller quick as title contenders get trumped
JACK Miller is in the thick of the battle for pole, but it was an outsider that trumped the MotoGP title contenders in opening practice at Phillip Island.
Marquez favours Phillip Island challenges
WORLD MotoGP challengers Marc Marquez and Andrea Dovizioso are expected to lead from the front as they resume their rivalry in the Australian round at Phillip Island this weekend.
Lorenzo seeks Phillip Island tips from Stoner
JORGE Lorenzo has turned to the retired Aussie Casey Stoney for advice about mastering his new Ducati and how to tame the Phillip Island track.
Dovizioso stuns to win Japanese MotoGP
DUCATI’S Andrea Dovizioso stunned world champion Marc Marquez to win a pulsating Japanese Grand Prix and revive his MotoGP title hopes.
Dovizioso on top in Japan as Marquez takes spill
DUCATI’S Andrea Dovizioso posted the quickest time over Friday’s two rain-soaked free practices for the Japanese MotoGP Grand Prix as world champion Marc Marquez took an afternoon spill.
Mystery illness sidelines MotoGP rookie
A MYSTERY illness has forced MotoGP rookie Jonas Folger out of this weekend’s Japanese GP and placed his.
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