Differences between MotoGP and World Superbike: A quick look
In the motorcycle road racing world, two championship categories reign supreme for their role as the pinnacle of technology and competition. Two series, MotoGP and World Superbike Championships (WSBK), are held as the premier class by racing fans worldwide, but there are distinct differences between the two. MotoGP represents the pinnacle of prototype motorcycle engineering,…
Looking at Michelin’s departure from MotoGP
Just as the issues regarding tyre pressures have regained their saliency in pre-season testing and after the 2025 Thailand Grand Prix, the announcement of MotoGP’s exclusive tyre supplier in Michelin has still come as a shock to many fans. As the premier class’ supplier since 2016, the Clermont-Ferrand manufacturer has confirmed its exit after the…
How instrumental is the Red Bull Rookies Cup?
We know MotoGP as the premier class of motorcycle racing; after all, its prototype bikes and spots on the grid are reserved for only the best in the world. But before reaching the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, most riders start at the same place: the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. The series was designed as…
The ongoing battle with tyre pressures in MotoGP
The problem of tyre pressure in MotoGP has been a major talking point ever since its supplier Michelin introduced a mandatory minimum threshold in 2023. Introduced as an additional layer to rider safety, tyre pressures have become crucial to race strategy. Evident in Marc Marquez’s move to let his brother Alex pass during the 2025…
Why are all MotoGP engines the same?
Over the years, we have seen some pretty remarkable engines in MotoGP. Whether it be Honda’s iconic RC211V’s V5 engine during the 990cc days or its two-stroke predecessors known for their paralysing speed, often to the detriment of its pilots. The point is, we’ve come a long way from the early experimental days. Many configurations…
MotoGP found its newest star: Ai Ogura
The 2025 MotoGP season saw the introduction of a few fresh faces on the paddock. Among them is 2024 Moto2 champion Ai Ogura, who made his debut this weekend at the season opener in Buriram. Arguably, Ogura flew under the radar before his first race for Trackhouse Aprilia, which recently picked up the iconic Gulf…
What went wrong for Yamaha in MotoGP?
After a shortened 2020 MotoGP season, hampened by the pandemic where we witnessed a somewhat unusual title winner in Suzuki’s Joan Mir, despite only tasting the champagne once throughout the year, has managed to clinch the title at the last round in Valencia, snatching it away from the Yamaha star rider Franco Morbidelli in only…
