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[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Four Aprilias straight through to Q2 at end of Friday in Qatar News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Escrig claims a historic pole for Forward and breaks the all-time lap record by over a second News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Third place for Aprilia Racing in Qatar sprint News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Top six for Acosta in Qatar MotoGP™ Sprint News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Francesco Bagnaia sufferes fractures from Qatar crash. Will undergo surgery News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] Carter Thompson and Noah Dettwiler Form Team BrCorse 2027 FIM Sportbike World Championship Line-Up News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] VMOTO AT EICMA 2026: A GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the opening day of action at the Lusail International Circuit News
[ Nov 8, 2026 ] only two weeks away from MCL26 News
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] The Piaggio Group sold 388800 vehicles worldwide led by V7 in first 9 months 2026 News
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] Honda Provides Update on 2026 Pioneer 1000 Elite News
[ Nov 6, 2026 ] 17 Rising Stars Selected for the 2026 YZ BLU CRU Masterclass News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Aprilia Racing ready for Malaysia challenge News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Apolle Delivers Consistent Pro Performances as Gerston Wins Expert Class News
[ Nov 4, 2026 ] Walker Gets The Job Done At Ironman For GNCC Round 12 News

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Four Aprilias straight through to Q2 at end of Friday in Qatar

Nov 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI THIRD, JORGE MARTÍN SEVENTH. FERNÁNDEZ FIFTH AND OGURA NINTH FOR SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM Aprilia Racing closed the opening day of practice at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar with four RS-GP26s in […]

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Escrig claims a historic pole for Forward and breaks the all-time lap record by over a second

Nov 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

· Maiden pole for Escrig and season first for Forward. Spanish rider Álex Escrig (Forward) dominated the Moto2™ qualifying at the Grand Prix of Qatar, securing his maiden pole position in the class and Forward’s […]

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Third place for Aprilia Racing in Qatar sprint

Nov 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

A STOIC JORGE MARTÍN THIRD, MARCO BEZZECCHI OUT AFTER CONTACT Aprilia Racing’s Saturday at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar had its ups and downs, with a sprint restarted after a red flag. Jorge Martín […]

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Top six for Acosta in Qatar MotoGP™ Sprint

Nov 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta gassed his KTM RC16 to 6th position in the twentieth Sprint of the 2026 MotoGP season today, illuminated by the impressive lighting of the Lusail International Circuit for the Grand Prix of Qatar. […]

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Francesco Bagnaia sufferes fractures from Qatar crash. Will undergo surgery

Nov 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team win the Qatari Sprint. Bagnaia injured in a highside caused by contact • Fabio Di Giannantonio in second position with the Ducati of the VR46 Racing […]

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Carter Thompson and Noah Dettwiler Form Team BrCorse 2027 FIM Sportbike World Championship Line-Up

Nov 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe are delighted to confirm Carter Thompson will return for a second season with Team BrCorse in the FIM Sportbike World Championship in 2027, looking to build on an impressive debut season […]

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VMOTO AT EICMA 2026: A GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY

Nov 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

VMOTO AT EICMA 2026: A GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY A new phase of global growth: VMOTO expands its industrial and commercial strategy by integrating electric vehicles, energy infrastructure and advanced mobility services. VMOTO […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team tackled the opening day of action at the Lusail International Circuit

Nov 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team secures a direct place in Q2 in Qatar with both riders: Marc Márquez second quickest in Practice, Francesco Bagnaia fourth • Fabio Di Giannantonio sets a new outright lap record […]

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only two weeks away from MCL26

Nov 8, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Two Weeks to Show Time We are only two weeks away from MCL26, in Association with Bikesure, opening its doors to the public. From 21–29 November, the halls of the NEC, Birmingham will be packed […]

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The Piaggio Group sold 388800 vehicles worldwide led by V7 in first 9 months 2026

Nov 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

“Aprilia sales volumes and revenues rose, assisted in part by its motor-racing victories. Aprilia offers a wide range of motorbikes, from the entry-level RS 125 to the flagship Aprilia RSV4, and including the mid-range 457 […]

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Honda Provides Update on 2026 Pioneer 1000 Elite

Nov 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

November 5, 2026 — ALPHARETTA, Ga. Production scheduled to begin in December in Timmonsville, South Carolina; limited quantities expected at dealers in late December Color options confirmed as Matte Gray Metallic and Matte Cactus […]

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17 Rising Stars Selected for the 2026 YZ BLU CRU Masterclass

Nov 6, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The search for the next generation of motocross talent reaches its next phase as 17 exceptional riders from across Europe prepare for the 2026 BLU CRU Masterclass. Having earned their place through their performances at […]

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Aprilia Racing ready for Malaysia challenge

Nov 4, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP’s flyaway tour continues in Malaysia, at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit, for the nineteenth round of the season. Jorge Martín will travel to Malaysia despite the non-displaced fracture of the distal radius he sustained […]

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Apolle Delivers Consistent Pro Performances as Gerston Wins Expert Class

Nov 4, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Beta USA riders Tim Apolle and Max Gerston competed at Round 3 of the 2026 AMA EnduroCross Championship at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington, with Apolle finishing sixth overall in the Pro […]

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Walker Gets The Job Done At Ironman For GNCC Round 12

Nov 4, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Crawfordsville, IN Round Twelve October 25th, 2026 Walker Gets The Job Done At Ironman For GNCC Round 12 Liqui Moly Factory Beta Racing’s Jhak Walker earned another XC2 250 Pro class victory at Round 12 […]

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