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[ Feb 7, 2026 ] Close Battle Sees Gallas Beat Paulin to 2026 Africa Eco Race Victory in Yamaha 1-2 News
[ Feb 6, 2026 ] Indian Riders Fest 2026 and Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show News
[ Feb 6, 2026 ] Paulin Wins Stage 10 to Set Up Epic Showdown at the Africa Eco Race News
[ Feb 6, 2026 ] SuperFinale Victory to FIM Yamaha R3 BLU CRU World Cup: Emanuele Pastore News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] 3rd edition of Officina Arte Ducati Award held at Arte Fiera News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing 2026: A New Chapter Begins News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] Red Bull KTM up to speed after first critical MotoGP test days in Malaysia News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] First official MotoGP test of 2026 season ended at Sepang International Circuit News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] Cody Barnes finds his rhythm in the final tests for a top-five finish News
[ Feb 5, 2026 ] Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team in Strong Position After Stage 9 Africa Eco Race News
[ Feb 4, 2026 ] Paulin Storms to Stage 8 Victory at Africa Eco Race News
[ Feb 3, 2026 ] 2026 WorldSBK season officially underway with unveiling of Ducati Panigale V4R News
[ Feb 3, 2026 ] Indian Motorcycle SOLD to Carolwood LP a private equity firm based in Los Angeles News
[ Feb 3, 2026 ] RED BULL KTM ALLY WITH POLISPORT FOR 2026 MXGP TITLES QUEST News
[ Feb 3, 2026 ] Ténérés Triumph Once Again on Stage 7 of the Africa Eco Race News

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Fastest lap at the Valencia MotoGP test and first steps to 2026

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP began the countdown to next season less than two days after the close of the 2025 campaign with a short afternoon of sunny testing work at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. A condensed period of […]

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2028 of the FIM Supermoto World and the European Championships and the FIM Supermoto of Nations

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Extending the collaboration that began in 2023 with the promoter XIEM, the tyre brand will be present exclusively for another three years (2026-8) in the S1GP World Championship, S4 European Championship, new S2 class and […]

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Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing conquer Valencia for the best season ever

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA ONE-TWO: MARCO BEZZECCHI DOMINATES THE RACE, RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ SECOND FOR TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM. JORGE MARTÍN WITH A PRECAUTIONARY DNF The 2025 season ended in the best possible way for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi started […]

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P4 at Valencia (and the world) as Acosta closes 2025 MotoGP

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

2025 MotoGP came to an end under blue skies in Valencia and on a bright note for Red Bull KTM as Pedro Acosta challenged for another GP podium and sealed 4th place in the world. […]

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First Brazilian motorcycling World Champion in history

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

In the last GP of the year held in Valencia, Guevara took home the Moto2™ win and Fernández his first success in Moto3™. All races were significantly faster than 2023 with new lap records […]

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Ryder LeBlond returns to AMA EnduroCross podium in Reno with third overall

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

A standout performance at Round 5 of the 2025 AMA EnduroCross Championship in Reno, Nevada, saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond finish third overall on Saturday night. LeBlond recorded the seventh-fastest time in the […]

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Aprilia Racing place fifth in Valencia sprint

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI FINISHES FIFTH, SECURING THIRD PLACE IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, JORGE MARTÍN TWENTY-SECOND The sprint at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit ended with a strong result for Aprilia Racing, as Marco Bezzecchi clinched third place […]

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P2 for Acosta in Valencia and another 2025 MotoGP Sprint podium result

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pedro Acosta achieved a 2nd place Sprint finish at a sunny Ricardo Tormo Circuit on the outskirts of Valencia and in front of a large attendance at the cloud-covered venue today. The Spaniard rode to […]

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BMW M Award MotoGP: Record winner Marc Márquez dominates 2025 season

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Valencia. The winner of the 2025 BMW M Award in MotoGP™ is Marc Márquez. The record holder in this special competition has once again claimed the coveted prize for the fastest qualifier of the season […]

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1-2-3 win at prestigious Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix at spectacular Guia Circuit

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Macau. The BMW road racers once again proved unbeatable on the spectacular Guia Circuit in Macau. At the 57th edition of the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, they secured a 1-2-3 finish, resulting in an all-BMW […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team has completed the 2025 edition of the MotoGP World Championship

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team wraps up the season at Valencia: Nicolò Bulega fifteenth, Francesco Bagnaia forced to retire after a crash in the early stages of the race The Ducati Lenovo Team has completed the […]

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Troy Lee Designs, Red Bull, and Ducati Corse Off-Road are proud to officially announce the launch

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., – November 18, 2025 – After months of anticipation, Troy Lee Designs, Red Bull, and Ducati Corse Off-Road are proud to officially announce the launch of their factory race team, set to make […]

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Suzuki GB appoints Powerslide as official entry in British Sportbike Championship

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Suzuki GB has appointed Powerslide as its official entry into the Pirelli British Sportbike Championship, which runs as a support series to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Powerslide Suzuki will field four GSX-8Rs in the […]

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Botturi Third on Stage 4 to Set Up Epic Showdown at Addax Rally

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), finished third on Stage 4 at the Addax Rally in Morocco, to close the gap at […]

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Gallas Wins Addax Rally After Heartbreak for Botturi

Nov 22, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Ténéré Spirit Experience rider Kevin Gallas produced a stunning performance to emerge victorious from the final day showdown at the Addax Rally with the Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team’s Alessandro Botturi, as the Italian suffered heartbreak […]

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