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Bagnaia capitalises as Acosta slides out and Bastianini duels Marquez at Motegi

The Italian won an incredible Tissot Sprint, finishing ahead of Enea Bastianini and Marc Marquez after polesitter Pedro Acosta crashed

05 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
Dixon takes the spotlight after a dramatic Q2 in Japan

The #96 will start the Japanese GP from pole position after setting a strong early time, which proved to be crucial

05 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
Ortola delivers Motegi pole with Veijer and Alonso in pursuit

The #48 demolished the lap record in Q2 and will start alongside Collin Veijer and David Alonso at Motegi

05 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
Acosta achieves historic pole as Martin drops to P11 following late crash

The rookie will start the Japanese GP from pole position, starting alongside Francesco Bagnaia and Maverick Viñales

05 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
Bagnaia heads Acosta on Saturday morning

The Italian took P1 in FP2, finishing ahead of Pedro Acosta and Maverick Viñales as qualifying nears

05 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
2025 Moto2™ grid announcements - what's the latest?

Here's how the intermediate class is shaping up so far for the 2025 season

01 Jul 2024
Binder seizes control from Marc Marquez on Day 1

The South African set the pace on the opening day of action ahead of Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin

04 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
Honda Racing Corporation welcome Romano Albesiano as Technical Director

The Italian joins forces with the iconic racing brand after a successful stint with Aprilia

04 Oct 2024

By Honda Racing Corporation
Aprilia Racing welcomes Fabiano Sterlacchini as next Technical Director

The appointment marks a big change for the Noale factory, with the Italian taking up the role at the end of the season

04 Oct 2024

By Aprilia Racing
Salac leads Canet on a dominant Friday as Garcia places P17

The #12 was quickest on the opening day of action at Motegi, finishing ahead of Canet and Ramirez

04 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
Ortola rewrites Motegi lap record to secure Friday honours

The #48 ends Friday on top, finishing ahead of Angel Piqueras and Championship leader David Alonso

04 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
Bagnaia bags top spot in a mixed FP1 ahead of Martin

The Italian set the pace on Friday morning, finishing ahead of Martin and Di Giannantonio in Japan

04 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
What you might have missed from Thursday in Japan

Catch up on all the latest stories from media day as we prepare for an unmissable weekend in Japan

03 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
Is Martin poised for an impressive back-to-back showing in Japan?

Jorge Martin leads the charge ahead of the Japanese GP, so let’s take a look at what to keep in mind for MotoGP™ Fantasy

03 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
THE CHASE IS ON: Motegi hosts crucial showdown as time ticks down on the title fight

The twists. The turns. The drama. The home of hard braking welcomes the most exciting sport on Earth for another stunning showdown

02 Oct 2024

By motogp.com
TIME SCHEDULE: Japanese GP

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02 Oct 2024

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02 Oct 2024
Talking Points: "I had some ghosts in my mind"

Take a look back at what has got everyone talking after a highly dramatic Indonesian GP

01 Oct 2024

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00:59

COMING UP: Will 2024's title tale take another twist?

It's all on the line in Japan, and this is what you can look forward to at Motegi!

05 Oct 2024
01:06

UNHEARD: "I messed up like crazy"

Watch Pecco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini and Marc Marquez reflect on the Tissot Sprint in Emilia-Romagna

05 Oct 2024
06:10

Word on the Grid: MotoGP™ riders react to the Tissot Sprint

What went right, and wrong, for our premier class stars on Saturday at the Japanese GP?

05 Oct 2024
01:58

Acosta: "It's becoming a tradition to crash from my first pole position"

A huge error from the rookie cost him Sprint victory in Japan, though he is ready to bounce back and go for the win on Sunday

05 Oct 2024
02:17

Q2 regret lingers but Martin sees podium potential on Sunday

The Championship leader started 11th on the grid, but came through the pack for fourth and believes silverware is on the cards in Japan

05 Oct 2024
02:09

"These six points are very important" - Bagnaia

From slowing down on the final lap to profiting from Pedro Acosta's error, the World Champion reduced his Championship deficit on Saturday in Japan

05 Oct 2024
01:00

REACTION: Bastianini and M. Marquez talk epic podium battle!

It went down to the wire, but 'The Beast' took bragging rights over the #93 with P2, while also delivering a blow in their fight for third in the Championship

05 Oct 2024
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MotoGP™ Tissot Sprint: Motul Grand Prix of Japan

The premier class riders battle to land the first blow at Motegi during Saturday’s Tissot Sprint

05 Oct 2024
09:01

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Tissot Sprint highlights: Motul Grand Prix of Japan

Enjoy the best bits from Saturday's Sprint battle at Motegi

05 Oct 2024
03:23

LAST LAP: Bagnaia fends off late onslaught in Sprint thriller!

Relive the finale to the Japanese GP Sprint that saw the reigning World Champion have to contend with the challenge of Enea Bastianini and Marc Marque

05 Oct 2024
02:00

"We had to use the mapping with less power!" - Tissot Sprint reactions

Hear from the top three as Pecco Bagnaia made it three wins in a row and Enea Bastianini and Marc Marquez were back on the podium at the Japanese GP

05 Oct 2024
00:34

From victory to defeat: Acosta blows Sprint win!

The headlines were already being written before the rookie sensation dumped it going into Turn 7 at the Japanese GP

05 Oct 2024
35:48

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MotoGP™ Q2: Motul Grand Prix of Japan

Join Matt Birt and Simon Crafar for full coverage of the fight for MotoGP™ pole position at Motegi

05 Oct 2024
01:59

WATCH: Rookie wonder Acosta slams home stunner for maiden MotoGP™ pole

Jump OnBoard with the Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 star as he spins a superb effort around Motegi to secure a start from the head of the grid at the Japanese GP

05 Oct 2024
02:04

"It's been a while since I've had the #1" - Immediate Q2 reactions

Get the thoughts of Pedro Acosta, Pecco Bagnaia and Maverick Viñales after a dramatic qualifying at the Japanese GP

05 Oct 2024
08:33

LAST 5 MINS: Agony and ecstacy in wild Motegi Q2

Relive the incredibly dramatic finale to qualifying in Japan as Pedro Acosta took pole as Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin suffered late heartache

05 Oct 2024

Debriefing Pedro Acosta's pole stunner on Inside the Paddock!

What a mental Q2 session in Motegi! 🔥 Tune in to hear the thoughts of some of the protagonists! 👀

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03:23

LAST LAP: Bagnaia fends off late onslaught in Sprint thriller!

Relive the finale to the Japanese GP Sprint that saw the reigning World Champion have to contend with the challenge of Enea Bastianini and Marc Marque

05 Oct 2024
07:23

LAST 5 MINS: Home heartbreak and orange celebrations!

Relive a dramatic finale to Friday Practice and a brilliant battle for the Q2 places at the Japanese GP

04 Oct 2024
03:52

MotoGP™ to matcha: Nakagami goes from track to treats

The Japanese rider takes us on a snack-filled journey through local favourites before his final appearance on home soil as a premier class MotoGP™ rider

03 Oct 2024
01:08

UNHEARD: "The pressure gets to you sooner or later"

Podium trio Jorge Martin, Pedro Acosta and Francesco Bagnaia unpack the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia in the cooldown room following an epic race

29 Sep 2024
04:23

LAST LAP: Martin seals Mandalika redemption

After last week's mistake, Martin strikes back with a stunning victory to extend his Championship lead to 21 points over Bagnaia!

29 Sep 2024
20:47

After the Flag: "Jorge is a step stronger. He was brilliant today"

Louis Suddaby and Simon Crafar take a closer look at how the Indonesian GP played out and what it means for the title race

29 Sep 2024
01:09

UNHEARD: "Sometimes my foot gets caught on the gear lever"

Watch Francesco Bagnaia, Enea Bastainini and Marc Marquez reflect on the Tissot Sprint at Mandalika

28 Sep 2024
04:03

LAST LAPS: Title rivals clash in epic Sprint finale!

Relive the ending to Saturday's showpiece event as Pecco Bagnaia took victory ahead of a hard charging Enea Bastianini and Marc Marquez in Indonesia

28 Sep 2024
05:08

LAST LAP: Relive the controversial last lap between Bastianini and Martin!

It was an epic Emilia-Romagna GP that saw title momentum shift once again, and late drama decide Ducati's MotoGP™ winner

22 Sep 2024

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Bagnaia capitalises as Acosta slides out and Bastianini duels Marquez at Motegi

Dixon takes the spotlight after a dramatic Q2 in Japan

Ortola delivers Motegi pole with Veijer and Alonso in pursuit

Acosta achieves historic pole as Martin drops to P11 following late crash

Bagnaia heads Acosta on Saturday morning

2025 Moto2™ grid announcements - what's the latest?

Binder seizes control from Marc Marquez on Day 1

Honda Racing Corporation welcome Romano Albesiano as Technical Director

Aprilia Racing welcomes Fabiano Sterlacchini as next Technical Director

Salac leads Canet on a dominant Friday as Garcia places P17

Ortola rewrites Motegi lap record to secure Friday honours

Bagnaia bags top spot in a mixed FP1 ahead of Martin

What you might have missed from Thursday in Japan

Is Martin poised for an impressive back-to-back showing in Japan?

THE CHASE IS ON: Motegi hosts crucial showdown as time ticks down on the title fight

TIME SCHEDULE: Japanese GP

The 2025 MotoGP™ calendar is here - Kicking off exciting new beginnings!

Talking Points: "I had some ghosts in my mind"

COMING UP: Will 2024's title tale take another twist?

UNHEARD: "I messed up like crazy"

Word on the Grid: MotoGP™ riders react to the Tissot Sprint

Acosta: "It's becoming a tradition to crash from my first pole position"

Q2 regret lingers but Martin sees podium potential on Sunday

"These six points are very important" - Bagnaia

REACTION: Bastianini and M. Marquez talk epic podium battle!

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LAST LAP: Bagnaia fends off late onslaught in Sprint thriller!

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From victory to defeat: Acosta blows Sprint win!

MotoGP™ Q2: Motul Grand Prix of Japan

WATCH: Rookie wonder Acosta slams home stunner for maiden MotoGP™ pole

"It's been a while since I've had the #1" - Immediate Q2 reactions

LAST 5 MINS: Agony and ecstacy in wild Motegi Q2

LAST LAP: Bagnaia fends off late onslaught in Sprint thriller!

LAST 5 MINS: Home heartbreak and orange celebrations!

MotoGP™ to matcha: Nakagami goes from track to treats

UNHEARD: "The pressure gets to you sooner or later"

LAST LAP: Martin seals Mandalika redemption

After the Flag: "Jorge is a step stronger. He was brilliant today"

UNHEARD: "Sometimes my foot gets caught on the gear lever"

LAST LAPS: Title rivals clash in epic Sprint finale!

LAST LAP: Relive the controversial last lap between Bastianini and Martin!

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