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8th place in Germany and more MotoGP™ Sprint points for Pedro Acosta

Jul 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

The swirling Sachsenring layout was the sunny and warm stage for the eleventh-round of 2026 MotoGP. Red Bull KTM’s Pedro Acosta managed an 8th place finish in the Sprint on Saturday afternoon in Germany. Elsewhere, […]

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Sachsenring sprint race with 3 RS-GP26 machines in top six positions

Jul 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

JORGE MARTÍN SIXTH, MARCO BEZZECCHI UNFIT. SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S OGURA FOURTH AND FERNÁNDEZ FIFTH Saturday on the Sachsenring ended with a bittersweet balance for Aprilia Racing. Starting from the eighth spot on the […]

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Lecuona ends Bulega’s winning streak with Pirelli

Jul 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

At Donington, Ducati’s Spanish rider brought Bulega’s run of 25 consecutive wins to an end, in a Race 1 that was 28 seconds faster than in 2025. The championship leader claimed pole and a […]

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Masterful race at Donington takes first win of WorldSBK career

Jul 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Iker Lecuona will remember the Saturday of the Prosecco DOC UK Round, the eighth round of the 2026 WorldSBK season, for a long time. The Spanish rider of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team […]

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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S SACHA COENEN SWEEPS 250MX AT SOUTHWICK

Jul 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

SOUTHWICK, Mass. – Round 6 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship marked an eventful outing for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at Southwick, where Sacha Coenen swept the 250MX Class with a perfect 1-1 scorecard […]

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Valentino Rossi Reunites with Yamaha at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jul 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Valentino Rossi made a triumphant return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2026, reuniting with Yamaha and Monster Energy for his first appearance at the event in more than a decade. Joined by […]

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Arenas Extends Championship Lead with Continued Podium Streak in Race One At Donington Park

Jul 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing) extended his lead in the FIM Supersport World Championship with a second place in Race 1 at Donington Park, increasing the gap at the front to 68 points […]

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Vierge Fights Inside the Top 10 in Race 1 for Pata Maxus Yamaha at Donington Park

Jul 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Pata Maxus Yamaha’s Xavi Vierge secured a fine fifth on the grid after an excellent Superpole lap, before finishing tenth in the FIM Superbike World Championship Race 1 at the team’s home round at Donington […]

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Strong Recovery for Remy Gardner in Donington Race 1

Jul 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner delivered an impressive comeback in the opening race of the WorldSBK weekend at Donington Park, Great Britain, charging from the back of the grid to finish 12th after a determined ride. Teammate Stefano […]

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Mixed results for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing at Southwick National

Jul 12, 2026 Michael Le Pard

It was a mixed outing for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in Round 6 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Southwick, with RJ Hampshire leading the team’s charge by securing eighth overall in […]

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Positive start for Aprilia Racing: four RS-GP26 machines in Q2 on the Sachsenring

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

MARCO BEZZECCHI SEVENTH AND JORGE MARTÍN EIGHTH. SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM’S FERNÁNDEZ SECOND AND OGURA SIXTH A solid Friday for Aprilia Racing on the first day of practice at the German Sachsenring circuit. Marco […]

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Bulega leads the way on a scorching Friday at Donington

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Nicolò Bulega finished first in both FP1 and FP2, setting his best time in 1’25.460 and showing a solid race pace. His teammate Iker Lecuona ended the day third in the combined standings, after finishing […]

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KTM and Red Bull keep the fast wheels rolling on their MotoGP™ story after fresh contract tie-up

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

KTM’s prototype MotoGP Grand Prix motorcycles will continue to proudly carry the famous Red Bull logo and livery from 2027 after a contract renewal between the two renowned Austrian brands. ‘Red Bull KTM’ has a […]

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Piaggio Group 2026 second-quarter sales volumes of approximately 150000 vehicles

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

Michele Colaninno, Piaggio Group Chief Executive Officer: “The second quarter of 2026 was a time of growth for the Group in terms of both vehicles sold and sales revenues. It highlights the constructive work performed by […]

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The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the opening day of action for the Grand Prix of Germany at the Sachsenring

Jul 10, 2026 Michael Le Pard

• Fabio Di Giannantonio is third with the Ducati of the VR46 Racing Team ahead of Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP), fourth The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the opening day of action for the Grand […]

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