Ducati's ridiculous MotoGP podium streak of 88 races (and premier class record) has officially come to an end. First top three without a Desmosedici since Silverstone, 2021.
A mere blip or a changing of the guard?
Ducati's ridiculous MotoGP podium streak of 88 races (and premier class record) has officially come to an end. First top three without a Desmosedici since Silverstone, 2021.
A mere blip or a changing of the guard?
Marc says penalty a sign it’s ’The new MotoGP.’ A bit miffed he didn’t get the penalty immediately after, so he could then react, or once race finished. Felt he executed ‘the perfect move.’
28.02.2026 09:28 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Pedro asked if he’d have made the move Marc did if situations were reversed: ‘Sure, that’s what makes MotoGP exciting.’
28.02.2026 09:28 — 👍 15 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1Marquez sarcastically clapping Race Direction exiting final turn on his in lap! Don't let the smile fool you - he's fuming.
28.02.2026 08:43 — 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0Woah, what a Sprint! We waited 11 rounds for a decent Saturday race last year. Thailand's delivered first time out. Unreal from Pedro.
28.02.2026 08:28 — 👍 17 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Great photo, this. Two bulls sizing each other up after qualifying 2-1.
(via @motogp.com)
The future looks very bright for Indonesia in MotoGP. Veda Pratama a fantastic 5th in his first ever Moto3 quali!
28.02.2026 07:08 — 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
And the riders who were slower in Q1/2 when compared to their fastest testing time:
+0.465 – Pecco
+0.446 – Ai
+0.350 – Enea
+0.234 – Viñ
+0.162 – Jack
+0.116 – Alex
+0.089 – Mir
+0.065 – Zarco
+0.040 – Acosta
+0.019 – Franco
+0.010 – Binder
+0.005 – Marini
Biggest improvements for MotoGP riders in Q1/2 compared to their fastest testing time:
-0.557 – Toprak
-0.426 – Raul
-0.431 – Diogo
-0.416 – Pirro
-0.255 – Diggia
-0.166 – Martin
-0.149 – Marc
-0.055 – Rins
-0.018 – FabioQ
-0.016 – Bez
‘I feel well but still not riding the bike like I want.’
Marc can’t put the same force into braking and feels his body’s not in the right position. Still aiming for a front row + Sprint podium tomorrow.
‘I saw the sky coming grey - we put new tyres but with a setting I was struggling with. My mistake. I need to be more calm.’
27.02.2026 11:51 — 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Rain’s coming.
27.02.2026 08:39 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Both factory Aprilias starting off with rear spoiler aero, while the Trackhouse boys using the ‘Stegosaurus’ design.
27.02.2026 06:06 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Looking at Ducatis in FP1, factory boys, Diggia & Alex starting the season with ‘24 aero. Franco & Pirro on the ‘25.
27.02.2026 06:04 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
2026 MotoGP season is officially underway.
Good to have the butterflies in the stomach again!!
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Final times from final day of MotoGP preseason. Reason to be very optimistic for Aprilia with Bezzecchi & Ogura fast + consistent all day. Also, Martin closer than expected. Rough a'noon for Marquez's but Ducati still in good nick. Rest have some work to do.
22.02.2026 10:43 — 👍 13 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1
Marc cut his day short after his crash this a’noon. Said it was down to losing concentration, as still not feeling great post-sickness.
Delighted with how this morning went though. Confident he’ll be in victory fight this time next week.
Not a great afternoon for the Marquez brothers so far. Marc (fell at T3) gives the thumbs up after a medical centre visit. Alex (Turn 9) is unharmed on way back to the box.
22.02.2026 09:12 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Aprilia seat aero 😍
21.02.2026 17:33 — 👍 15 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2He’s sure new track will meet top safety standards. Layout ‘gave me Balaton vibes. Except it’s in part of the city - that’s pretty cool.’
21.02.2026 17:30 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Jack philosophical regarding Aussie GP change: ‘Devastated to see (PI) off the calendar. But… 6 minute walk from pit lane to main st of Adelaide - vibes will be amazing.’
21.02.2026 17:29 — 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Tough day for Marc. Woke up with stomach issues & had 2 crashes.
Also said he was hesitant about committing to 2-year deal w/Ducati before knowing how his shoulder would heal. Originally wanted 1 year, but coming round to idea of longer extension.
Day 1 done and dusted in Thailand. Ducati again looking strong, but tricky day for M Marquez after 2 crashes. Aprilias really not far away & Hondas jumped up toward the end of play.
21.02.2026 11:21 — 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
‘Today is maybe the first day it’s felt like my bike.’
Still around 1s off in terms of pace. But really impressed by Aprilia’s work at Sepang. Feels he’s found decent riding position.
Early days. But promising start for Jorge Martin on his injury return.
21.02.2026 05:05 — 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Early crash for Marc. Fell at the final turn on just his 2nd flying lap.
21.02.2026 03:33 — 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thailand test is up and running!
21.02.2026 03:32 — 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0