The Championship
MotoGP™ Riders
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How Do MotoGP™ Riders Train?
Want to know how MotoGP™ riders train to compete at the very highest level of motorcycle racing? This is the complete guide to MotoGP training routines and fitness for the best riders on the planet.
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Why Do MotoGP™ Riders Wear Leather Suits?
Discover how MotoGP™ leather suits protect riders at speeds of over 350km/h with cutting-edge tech, impact protection, airbags and race-specialised features.
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Why Do MotoGP™ Riders Wear Earplugs?
Discover why MotoGP™ riders use earplugs to protect their hearing from extreme noise levels in MotoGP™. Learn how MotoGP™ earplugs help maintain riders’ health, focus and performance through effective hearing protection
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Who is the Best MotoGP™ Rider of All Time? Stats, Records & Legends Compared
Who is the best MotoGP™ rider of all time? Discover the top contenders, compare stats and explore what makes a true legend.
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Who is Veda Pratama? The Indonesian teenager making history in Moto3
This is the full biography of Veda Pratama, the 17-year-old Indonesian making history in Moto3 with Honda Team Asia. Career, results and key videos.
MotoGP™ Format & Rules
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What are the MotoGP™ Rules? – A complete overview
Learn the key MotoGP™ rules governing riders, teams and manufacturers. Explore technical regulations, sporting rules, and how they shape Grand Prix racing.
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How Does MotoGP™ Qualifying Affect the Race?
How does MotoGP™ qualifying affect the race? A detailed look at the various implications qualifying has on the main event, and the impact of a good or bad qualifying result.
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How Many Races Are In A MotoGP Season?
Discover how many races there are in a MotoGP season. The 2025 and 2026 calendars feature a record 22 Grand Prix races across five continents.
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What Happens During a MotoGP™ Pit Stop?
A detailed look into what happens during a MotoGP™ pit stop, how they work, the purpose of a pit stop and how they can influence a race. This is the full guide to MotoGP™ pit stop procedures.
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How Does the Flag System Work in MotoGP™?
Curious about MotoGP™ flag rules? Discover how red, black, and all other flags impact races and rider safety. Get the full guide now!
MotoGP™ Riding technique
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Why Do MotoGP™ Riders Dangle Their Leg?
Fans often ask ‘Why Do MotoGP™ Riders Dangle Their Leg?’ and there are some specific theories as to why the technique is used. Here’s the ultimate guide to leg dangling in MotoGP™!
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MotoGP™ elbow dragging: Why Do Riders Touch the Ground With Their Elbows?
Discover the MotoGP™ technique of elbow dragging, learning why riders touch their elbows to the ground at extreme lean angles, how it enhances control, and how stars such as Marc Marquez have evolved the art of cornering.
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Why Do MotoGP™ Riders Drag Their Knee?
Why do MotoGP™ riders drag their knee? Find out about the history and evolution of the technique, and how it helps with bike control and safety.
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How Fast Are MotoGP™ Bikes? Top Speeds, Records & How They Compare
How fast are MotoGP™ bikes compared to other motorcycles or F1 cars? Find out in our comprehensive guide to MotoGP™ bike top speeds and average racing speeds.
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How Do MotoGP™ Riders Corner So Fast?
Just how do MotoGP™ riders take corners so fast? Discover how lean angles, trail braking, slick tyres, body positioning and electronics help riders carry speed through corners.
MotoGP™ Technology
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What fuel do MotoGP™ bikes use?
What fuel do MotoGP™ bikes use? Discover the combustibility, strategies, rules and performance of MotoGP™ fuel and learn about the updated regulations for 2027!
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What is MotoGP™ Engine Displacement?
What is MotoGP™ Engine Displacement? Learn how engine size affects competition, performance, top speeds, power delivery, regulations and the evolution of MotoGP™ racing.
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What Electronics Are Used in MotoGP Bikes?
Discover how MotoGP electronics, from ECUs to traction control and engine braking management, enhance performance, safety and speed in the most exciting sport on earth.
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What Is MotoGP Engine Braking?
Discover how MotoGP Engine Braking works, why it’s vital for control, performance and safety, and how advanced electronics help riders master every corner.
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Why Do MotoGP Bikes Use Carbon Brakes?
Learn why MotoGP bikes use carbon brakes for unmatched stopping power, heat resistance and reduced weight, and why they outperform steel in the most demanding racing conditions.
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How Do MotoGP™ Riders Train Their Reflexes? The Science of Split-Second Reactions
MotoGP riders react in milliseconds at 360km/h. Learn how they train their reflexes, from light boards and motocross, to mental prep and sports psychology.
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What Are MotoGP Track Limits? Rules, Penalties and Enforcement Explained
What are MotoGP track limits and what happens when a rider exceeds them? The official guide to the rules, penalties and how they are enforced.
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Why Do MotoGP™ Bikes Use Slick Tyres? The Science Behind Racing Rubber
MotoGP bikes use slick tyres to maximise grip on dry tracks. Find out the science behind MotoGP slick tyres, why tread would slow them down and what happens in the wet.
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How Are MotoGP™ Tyres Designed? Inside MotoGP's Race Rubber
How does Michelin design and build MotoGP tyres? From rubber compounds to circuit-specific construction, this is the complete guide to MotoGP tyre engineering.
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How Do MotoGP™ Riders Corner So Fast?
Just how do MotoGP™ riders take corners so fast? Discover how lean angles, trail braking, slick tyres, body positioning and electronics help riders carry speed through corners.
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What Are MotoGP™ Winglets? How They Work, Their History and the Rules Explained
MotoGP winglets generate downforce to prevent wheelies and improve braking. Find out how they work, their history, safety concerns and what changes in 2027.
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What Do MotoGP™ Mechanics Do?
What do MotoGP™ mechanics do during a Grand Prix exactly? Discover their roles and responsibilities and how they optimise bikes for peak race performance and rider safety.
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How Much Fuel Does a MotoGP™ Bike Use in a Race?
Fuel drives the action in MotoGP™ but do you know how strategic teams need to be in how they use it? How much fuel does a MotoGP™ bike use in a race? Find out everything you need to know right here…
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What Are the FIM MotoGP Race Stewards?
FIM MotoGP race stewards: what they do, how they make decisions and enforce penalties to ensure fair, safe racing across every Grand Prix weekend.
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What Is MotoGP Days? The Complete Guide to MotoGP's Annual Fan Sale
What is MotoGP Days? Learn how MotoGP's annual fan sale works, what deals to expect, and how it compares to MotoGP Black Friday.
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How to Buy MotoGP Tickets Safely and Officially
Learn how to buy official MotoGP tickets online, avoid fake sellers, and understand the ticket-buying process step by step.
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Watch the race or be part of it? The story behind the MotoGP™ chequered flag
The chequered flag is one of the most iconic symbols in motorsport, signalling the end of a race and the start of the celebrations for the podium finishers. In MotoGP™, it now also offers fans a unique opportunity to become part of the show themselves.
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What Is the Role of a MotoGP Race Engineer?
Discover what a MotoGP race engineer’s role is during a Grand Prix weekend, analysing data and rider feedback to optimise bike setup, performance and race strategy.
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Why Do MotoGP Bikes Use Carbon Brakes?
Learn why MotoGP bikes use carbon brakes for unmatched stopping power, heat resistance and reduced weight, and why they outperform steel in the most demanding racing conditions.
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Who is Veda Pratama? The Indonesian teenager making history in Moto3
This is the full biography of Veda Pratama, the 17-year-old Indonesian making history in Moto3 with Honda Team Asia. Career, results and key videos.
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What Is the Role of a MotoGP Team Principal?
Discover the MotoGP team principal role and responsibilities, from leadership and rider management to strategy, technical coordination and race weekend decision-making.