Quartararararo ditches Yamaha for Honda…but why? We explain!
In news no one expected (or could be bothered thinking about) Fabio Qaurtararararo has decided to leave his failing Japanese Yamaha team at the end of the season for the failing Japanese team Honda in 2027. But why would he do that? Isn’t that like refusing to eat Polish food only then to switch to…
Should MotoGP Concussion Rules Apply To Franky Morbidelli?
The MotoGP authorities have recently released the new set of Concussion Protocols that will apply to the sport from this season onwards. Should they apply to Franky Morbidelli? What’s changed ? Just like grief can be divided into 5 stages, it turns out that concussion management can be divided into 9 R’s, which are outlined…
MotoGP Bump-Start Ban Breakdown: Behind The Barriers
Bump-starting a crashed bike has been a common sight in MotoGP for many years, but the rules have changed. From now on, riders will first have to let the marshals push the bike behind the barriers. Only then can they try to restart the bike in safety before rejoining the race. How will this bump-ban…
Commentator’s cheesy clichés – we list the best!
Commentators. Using their expert knowledge of racing and free food passes they’re the essential connective-tissue between what’s happening on track and us – the stupid viewer. But do they have a tendency to over cliche? We at MGPNews think so! So here’s our definitive guide to the top MotoGP commentator cliches and what they actually…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: 2025 Awards
With the longest chore of a MotoGP season now well and truly over let’s sit back and review the standout performances in our ‘Good, Bad and Ugly” awards of 2025 The Good Marco Bezzechhi When Jorge Martin rage quit Ducati at the end of 2024 Aprilia were ready to pounce. They gathered up all their…
Will it be another boring Factory Ducati win in 2026? Here’s five reasons why it won’t be!
You don’t have to be a Marc Marquez hater to be bored to the back teeth with Ducati winning all the time. Dorna’s anti-Ducati rule changes in 2027 could spice things up a little…maybe…but what about next season? Are we doomed to watch yet another factory Ducati win-fest? Maybe not! Using AI and the additional…
MotoGP Journalist Dolls Reviewed
In a surprise move, Liberty Media have ordered Dorna to release plastic dolls of various MotoGP media personalities in time for Christmas. In this article, we take a look at AI images of the new merchandise. Doll Reviews Let’s take a look at each MotoGP journo doll that Dorna has released. We’ll reveal the accessories…
Valencia MGPNews Awards
The Paella Award Spain’s national dish, Paella, is said to originate from Valencia. Legend has it that a local peasant farmer had been sent out by his wife to buy some smoked donkey slices for tea but instead spent nearly all the cash on cheap beer and dominos – leaving him with just enough for…
Will Honda Take A Dive In Valencia?
If Honda’s bikes finish well in the final round of the MotoGP season in Valencia, they could be bumped up from Group D to Group C and lose a ton of the concessions that they’ve been using to improve their bike. Will they take a dive to stay in Group D? Let’s investigate! What’s…
Portugal GP: The science of boredom
A trip to Portugal should never be dull. One minute you’re walking down an un-swept street looking for something to eat that isn’t salted cod the next you’ve had your wallet pickpocketted and then you’re attacked by a massive jellyfish. A ‘rubbish Spain’ it may be – but Portugal is usually not dull. Then there’s…
