Miami Round Two Added: January 19–20 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
ChampSchool Homestead Winter Moto-Vacation Part II
When we launched registration for our January ChampSchool at Homestead-Miami Speedway, we expected it to be popular, but we didn’t expect it to sell out in less than 30 days with a massive waitlist.
So, we did the only logical thing… we added Round Two!
If you missed your chance for our January 15–16 ChampSchool, we’ve secured Monday–Tuesday, January 19–20 for a second full 2-Day Yamaha Champions Riding School at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The result? An unbelievable six-day moto-vacation in the Florida sunshine — combining world-class training, open track days, and private coaching for riders of every level.
Here’s What’s Happening in Miami:
Jan 15–16: 2-Day ChampSchool – SOLD OUT!
Jan 15: 1-Day ChampPrecision – Low-Speed Control Course (Limited spots remain)
Jan 16: 1-Day ChampStreet – Real-world street riding at street speeds (Limited spots remain)
Jan 17–18: N2 Track Days + Private Coaching for Grads (limited availability both days)
Jan 19–20: NEW! 2-Day ChampSchool – Now Open for Registration
ChampSchool instructor Ryan Burke (on the left) with a student during a track day. Photo courtesy Yamaha ChampSchool
Why This Event Is Special?
When the rest of the country is cold, dark, and covered in salt and slush, we’re at one of the most rider-friendly venues in the U.S. — Homestead-Miami Speedway — soaking up 80-degree weather and elevating our riding skills.
This is your chance to learn directly from the Yamaha Champions Riding School instructors, apply world-championship techniques, and improve your speed, safety, and control — all while spending your winter riding, not waiting.
Arrive & Ride No bike? No problem.
Our full Yamaha rental fleet will be available for 2-Day ChampSchool students, including MT-03s, MT-07s, MT-09s, R3s, R6s, R7s, and R1s.
If you’re flying in or just want to try something new, this is a complete “show up and ride” experience.
Need gear? We’ve got that too.
Our Dainese and Arai gear rental program offers the safest, most comfortable head-to-toe protection — leathers, boots, gloves, and helmets — so you can travel light and focus on learning.
Flexible Financing Now Available
Train now, pay later.
We’re proud to offer financing options through Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay.
That means you can lock in your seat today and spread payments over time — because education should never wait for your next paycheck.
A student riding during a Yamaha Champion Riding School Event. Photo courtesy ChampSchool
The Full Experience
This is more than a track day — it’s a deep dive into the habits and techniques used by world champions and professional racers.
You’ll experience:
✅ Personalized 4:1 student-to-coach ratios
✅ On-track video and data review sessions
✅ Van and demo laps with pro instructors
✅ Expert coaching on throttle, brake, and vision management
✅ The most fun you can have learning how to ride better
Make It a Full Week of Riding
Want to make it the ultimate Moto-Vacation?
Pair your ChampSchool with:
N2 Track Days on Jan 17–18 (spots available for all skill levels)
Private Coaching with YCRS instructors during the N2 event (very limited) www.n2td.org
ChampPrecision or ChampStreet for a focused single-day experience at real-world speeds
Don’t Miss Miami Round Two
The first school sold out in less than a month.
This one will go even faster.
Mini road racers from around the globe hit the kart track at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste, Spain, near Valencia, as practice for the 2025 FIM MotoMini World Series Final got underway on Tuesday.
In the 160cc class, Jase Dill was the quickest of the American contingent with a 44.667 in the second practice session. America Zaal Farhand’s quickest lap was a 45.042, also in the second practice session. Dill finished third in his group during the third and final practice session; Farhand also finished third in his final practice session.
(The classes were split into multiple practice groups, with three groups for the 160cc class and two for the 190cc class. Dill and Farhand were in different groups.)
In the 190cc class, American Ulysses Weyrauch ran a 44.695 in his final session, finishing 13th, with Kensei Matsudaira running his fastest lap, a 43.815, in the second session. Matsudaira was eighth in his final practice session, and MotoAmerica Talent Cup wild card Jake Paige of Australia was third-quickest in that same session, with a 43.154, which made him fourth-quickest overall.
Jan Babiarz of Chezia ran the fastest 160cc lap of the day at a 44.251, and Shengbo Sun of Spain was fastest in the 190cc class on the day with a best of 42.424.
Qualifying is scheduled for Wednesday.
MotoAmerica Talent Cup wild card rider Jake Paige from Australia was quick on a 190.
More, from the Canadian team:
Team Canada Assembles at Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia for Motul MotoMini World Championship
By Colin Fraser
Most of the Canadian contingent on hand for the Ohvale 160 World Championships gathered for the first time in Valencia, Spain, on Monday, November 10. The CMA sanctioned group, lead by Team Captain and CSBK competitor and Hall of Famer Toni Sharpless of the Super Sonic Road Race School, are entering the annual International event for the third time.
At the most recent RACEMoto Regional round at Shannonville Motorsport Park back on September 6, Jager Stockill of Arnprior, Ontario and Ethan Reardon of Calgary, Alberta (and recently Spain) fought for the MiniGP Title and the right to represent Canada in Spain in the fourth and final Mini National of 2025. They split wins, Stockill netting the Championship and Reardon confirming he would also head to Spain to represent Canada.
After a recent spate of announcements, the World sanctioning group FIM (Federation Internatonale de Motorcycliste) has renamed this feeder series in the “Road to MotoGP” program as the FIM MotoMini World Series. Racers on the identical Ohvale machines are 10 to 14 years of age.
Previously, Stockill (age 12) has raced for Canada last year at the Worlds in Aragon while Reardon (age 10) had competed in China as well as running Regional events in Spain. Both would head to Spain prior to Valencia, attending the Sallent venue to test and train. In total, the duo did four days over a week, encouraged by Canadian Coach and CSBK front-runner Tomas Casas and Reardon’s Spanish Trainer Alvaro Castano.
Casas, Jager, and Stockill rode Kayo 220 machines, and later Ohvale 190s, Stockill doing two days on the bigger-wheeled Ohvale single machine. Unfortunately, when Stockill switched to the Moto5 class MIR belonging to the RS Academy from a Spanish spec series, he fell in his second session.
“I got going too soon,” reflected Stockill of the incident that tweaked his pelvis. “I didn’t ride after that, but I think I will be all right for Valencia. I blame me-–it was a rookie mistake.”
While no official races are held at the Sallent circuit where Stockill fell, Reardon headed to the circuit de Juneda in Andalucia, where he would continue his 2025 campaign in the FCM (Federacio Catalana de Motociclisme) Catalunyan Regional Series on his team’s Ohvale 160.
For a pair of races held on Sunday, November 9, Reardon was disappointed to qualify “only eighth” but raced confidently to a pair of fourth-place finishes, ready to battle in the World Championships starting Wednesday, November 12.
2025 Team Canada ready for MotoMini Worlds at Valencia. Photo by Doug Morrison.Canada’s National runner-up Ethan Reardon, coach Tommy Casas and 2025 National Champion Jager Stockill, at Valencia. Photo by Colin Fraser.
JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, SPAIN – American racing Talent Julian Correa concluded his highly successful 2025 ESBK wild-card season with a strong showing at the final round of the Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK) at the iconic Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto this past weekend.
Riding for Pons Motorsport Italika Racing in the highly competitive SuperSport 300 (SS300) class, Correa delivered maximum effort, running consistently with the lead pack and reinforcing his position as a rising international talent.
The Weekend Breakdown
After quickly adapting to the demanding Jerez circuit, Correa put his Kawasaki Ninja 400 into contention during both races qualifying P4.
In Race 1, Correa was part of a relentless 10-rider battle for the podium, utilizing his signature aggressive passing style to fight for every inch. He finished the race in a brilliant P6 overall and P2 in the Kawasaki Cup, crossing the line less than half a second behind the race winner in a classic SS300 photo finish.
Race 2 saw another intense fight, with Correa continuing to exchange positions in the thick of the action, ultimately bringing home another top-10 finish after tire issues forced him to slow down the pace and bring critical championship points.
Julian Correa finished P2 in the Kawasaki Cup in Race 1. Photo by Life Be Lucky Photography
Julian Correa said: “Jerez was pure fire! That was probably the hardest I’ve ever had to fight to stay with the lead group. Huge thanks to Pons Motorsport Italika Racing for the opportunity; they gave me a rocket ship. Finishing P6 in Race 1 was a massive victory for us, considering how tight the racing is here. We learned a ton, brought the bike home safely, and I’m already counting the days until I can get back on a track in Spain. Now, time to recharge and get ready for the next challenge!
Arnau Pons said: “Watching Julian progress and grow with the team during these wildcards has been inspirational. The entire team enjoys his company, and he is extremely coachable and adaptable. What he has been able to demonstrate in a short period of time is extraordinary and we are looking forward to more conversations for 2026.”
Correa will now shift focus back to his 2026 campaigns, carrying the momentum and hardwon experience from the elite Spanish series.
Follow Julian’s journey on Instagram: @jujumonster21
If you are looking for the beating heart of MotoGP, you need look no further than Spain. It’s where young riders go to get an education, where living legends have their own training grounds and where the Dorna keep their headquarters. Want to be part of the circus? Then you better get yourself down south – because if you’re not in Spain, you’re going nowhere fast.
But it wasn’t always like this, was it? Isn’t it a bit strange that a global tournament is this beholden to a country that doesn’t even house a competing manufacturer? Is MotoGP becoming too Spanish? Is it all a shadowy plot?
Spoiler alert: there’s no plot, just a lot of history. Complicated, fascinating history. So join us today as we go back in time to see how we got here and if this is how things will remain. It’s a story that shows how incredibly interconnected the various aspects of this sport can get on a global level – and how this influences what is required of the riders that make it all worthwhile.
So put on some flamenco and forget about the dreadful autumn for awhile as we head down to the country of speed and sangria. Cheers!
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Victorian Jack Mahaffy is the 2025 Kawasaki Australian Supersport champion, keeping his powder dry in the final round at The Bend (SA) on November 9 to complete a magical season for the Stop and Seal Yamaha rider.
Mahaffy curbed his normal competitive instincts with a 5-8 scorecard at the high-stakes grand finale, but it was more than enough to hold off teammate Archie McDonald (2-2) in the final championship standings.
Both races at The Bend were won by reigning two-time British Superbike champion Kyle Ryde, with the 28-year-old displaying his class on yet another Stop and Seal Yamaha.
Mahaffy finished the seven-round season on 294pts, ahead of McDonald (282), Olly Simpson (BCperformance Kawasaki, 270), Hayden Nelson (BCperformance Kawasaki, 206) and Tom Bramich (Yamaha, 194).
As with most championship successes, the bedrock of Mahaffy’s campaign was extraordinary consistency, with the 24-year-old finishing on the podium in 12 of the 13 races before The Bend and with no DNFs – which then gave him the luxury of not having to push the envelope on the run home.
“I’ve been thinking about the championship non-stop since the last round at One Raceway,”said Mahaffy. “I don’t think I’ve been pushed so hard in my life as I was this year, both on and off the track, so hats off to Archie and Olly.
“When Stop and Seal took me in two years ago I was a very different rider and person. We’ve had our ups and downs but we got the job done and what they’ve (Stop and Seal bosses Claire and Robbie) done for the sport is incredible.
“Of course, if the championship wasn’t on the line today I would have wanted my piece of the fun at the front. But I’m a true believer you ride to your circumstances, and if the championship was really on the line then it would have been me and Archie battling.”
Kyle Ryde (666), Archie McDonald (69) and Olly Simpson (5) at The Bend. Photo by RbMotoLens
The first Supersport race at The Bend was a short and sharp five-lap affair after the first attempt was red flagged following a crash at turn 17.
In the restart, Simpson, Ryde and Tom Toparis (riding in the Supersport Next Gen class on a Stop and Seal Ducati) all took turns at the front before Ryde reasserted his authority on the final lap – one where McDonald set a new a record of 1:54.270 as he made a late charge.
Toparis was second across the line from McDonald, Simpson, Nelson and Mahaffy.
Race two was over the full nine-lap distance, and it was a cracker with the lap record lowered on multiple occasions (now owned by McDonald with 1:53.724) and the major combatants pushing hard for the final time in 2025.
Ryde led most of the second half before McDonald passed the BSB star under brakes on the final lap. However, McDonald went in a little too hot which allowed Ryde to regain the ascendancy.
The pair broke the pack with their late speed, while Toparis was third from Simpson, Nelson, Jake Farnsworh (Yamaha), Will Nassif (Omega Racing Yamaha), race one faller Tom Edwards (TeamBWR Yamaha) and Mahaffy.
“The first couple of laps with Archie in the final race was a bit like racing against Tommy (Bridewell in BSB) in 2024 when we both had to win to take the championship,”said Ryde, who will now continue his trip Down Under on a golf pilgrimage.“A few of the moves were probably not acceptable but it was more fun than anything!
“Race two had everything: a dogfight at the start, there were lap records broken and everyone got back safe.
“I’ve had a great weekend and the track is fun to ride. I also love the R6: I ride one all the time to keep fit and to practice on, so I know it inside out. But that was my complete maximum: I couldn’t go faster than that!”
Mitch Simpson (66) at The Bend. Photo by RbMotoLens
A second ASBK title was decided in South Australia with Mitch Simpson winning the 2025 ShopYamaha R3 Cup.
Hudson Thompson, Valentino Knezovic and – fittingly – Simpson won the three races at The Bend, with the finale an almighty scrap as riders let it all hang out in the final battle of the season.
Simpson completed the four-round 12-race season on 203pts from his younger brother Jordy Simpson (186), Thompson (171), Phoenix O’Brien (161), John Pelgrave (161) and Nikolas Lazos (157) – the latter in title contention until he was injured in a Supersport 300 crash on Sunday morning.
Race and Road Supersport 300
Riley Nauta (42) at The Bend. Photo by RbMotoLens
In Race and Road Supersport 300 – which had already been wrapped up by Scott Nicholson (Kawasaki) at the previous round – it was a smaller program after Sunday’s race two was abandoned due to time constraints after a multi-bike crash on lap three.
Nicholson (2-4) was the overall winner from Riley Nauta (Champions Ride Days Kawasaki, 10-1) and Mitch Simpson (Yamaha, 6-2).
Nauta clearly had the most impressive pace all weekend, checking out in race one before a crash on lap six – with Lazos (Yamaha) taking full advantage to win his first Supersport 300 race in front of Nicholson and Thompson.
In the shortened race three, Nauta was in a class of his own, while Mitch Simpson was second from Tyler King (Kawasaki).
Nicholson’s final championship margin was a resounding 103pts (378 to 275) over Jordy Simpson (Yamaha), and then King (263), Mitch Simpson (261), Jake Paige (Champions Ride Days Kawasaki, 260) and Tara Morrison (Kawasaki, 256).
Superbike Masters
Beau Beaton (86) at The Bend. Photo by RbMotoLens
Beau Beaton (Ducati 851) stormed to another clean sweep to remain undefeated throughout the season.
His final tally was a perfect 250pts from Michael Berti Mendez (Ducati TT2 992, 173) and Phil Allen (Ducati 851, 153).
At The Bend, Beaton, Ben Burke (Honda VRF750R) and Berti Mendez claimed the trifecta in all four five-lap races, with Beaton setting a new lap record of 1:58.457 to put the icing on the cake.
Beaton also took home the P6 Formula 1300cc class honours, and the other class winners were Allen (P6 Formula 750cc), Berti Mendez (P5 F1) and Patrick Povolny (Suzuki GSX1100, P5 Unlimited).
For more information on the 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul:
More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing Team:
Marco Bezzecchi dominates and wins in Portimão to make this the most victorious MotoGP season in Aprilia Racing history.
Aprilia Racing’s weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve ended with an extraordinary victory after a simply perfect race. Starting from pole position, Marco Bezzecchi dominated from the first to the last lap, setting an unmatchable pace and finishing with an advantage of more than two seconds ahead of his closest rival. An absolutely superior performance that further consolidates Marco Bezzecchi’s hold on the third-place spot in the championship rider standings with 323 points and a 35-point advantage.
Following Marco Bezzecchi’s victory in the main race of the Portuguese Grand Prix, Aprilia Racing has mathematically secured second place in the Constructors’ Championship with 387 points, with one round remaining in the season. This is the most successful season in Aprilia Racing’s MotoGP history, with three wins: Marco Bezzecchi in Silverstone and Portimão, and Raúl Fernández in Phillip Island.
Lorenzo Savadori continued the RS-GP25 development programme in race conditions, finishing sixteenth.
Also worth a mention is the outstanding performance by Trackhouse MotoGP Team’s Ai Ogura, who rode a great comeback race from the twelfth spot on the grid all the way to seventh place, making his the second RS-GP25 to finish in the points.
Marco Bezzecchi on the podium after his victory at Portimao. Photo courtesy Aprilia Team
Marco Bezzecchi: “I am extremely happy. It was a brilliant race. I started well and managed to get out front straight away. I really felt good – better than in the sprint race. We worked late into the night to try and find that something more, and this morning in the warm-up session, I realised immediately that I’d be able to be more competitive and stay in the pack with the other favourites. I am truly happy that I was able to win. It was a great race and a great day. A huge thank you to all of Aprilia.”
Lorenzo Savadori at Portimao. Photo courtesy Aprilia Team
Lorenzo Savadori: “The race was positive and I spent much of it in the group battling for points. We tried a few interesting solutions that allowed us to improve anyway. It was a wonderful day for Aprilia, with Marco’s victory which repays all the hard work we’ve been doing on developing and growing the bike. I’m happy for everyone and for Aprilia.”
Massimo Rivola: “Marco was simply perfect, from the start all the way to the final lap. This morning in the warm-up session, we had already seen that he was more than okay with the medium tyre and we had hoped that he’d be able to make a play for the win, but I think he demonstrated an undisputed superiority today. When we manage to be more prepared already on Friday, we are always in it for at least the podium, and we would have been in Sepang as well. Ogura did well too, it was great to see him ride like he knows how and it’s a pity about Raúl, who was unable to participate in the race due to a crash in FP1. Everything Sava tested throughout the weekend was good too. One of the objective was to take second place in the Manufacturers Championship, and now we’ve clinched that. The next goal is to ensure third place for Marco, and we’ll have to do whatever it takes to achieve that. We’ve been working extremely well in Noale for some time now and I am truly pleased with everyone who is working in the factory. We are hoping to have a great final race and an outstanding test, because we need to be protagonists out of the gate in 2026.”
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More from a press release issued by BK8 Gresini Team:
Alex Marquez on the podium, top four for Fermin Aldeguer. Team Gresini on a high also in Portimao.
Raceday – PortugueseGP
2nd – ALEX MARQUEZ #73
4th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
World Championship Standings
2nd – ALEX MARQUEZ #73 (445 points)
Runner Up MotoGP 2025
8th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54 (203 points)
Rookie of the Year 2025
Alex Marquez (73) at Portimao. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team
Alex Marquez: “I tried to stay with Marco at the start of the race, but I quickly realised that it would have been hard to do so today. I kept my position while trying to preserve the front-tyre. In the end, I was struggling exactly with the front end, especially in the final part. I had fun and generally speaking, it was a very positive weekend.”
Fermin Aldeguer (54) at Portimao. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team
Fermin Aldeguer: “It was a great race and we clearly did better than yesterday, when we did well already. I wasn’t expecting the front runners to keep such a strong pace, but we had a very positive Sunday and with a better qualifying, we would have been in the game. We continue to make experience and grow: it’s not easy to be fast in every circuit, but at least we’re always giving it a try.”
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More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Persistence Pays Off in Portugal for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo showed consistent pace and superb defensive riding in the 25-lap Grand Prix of Portugal Race, and it earned him sixth position. Rins didn’t have the feeling he was looking for today and ultimately crossed the finish line in 13th place.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo gave a defensive riding masterclass in today’s Grand Prix of Portugal Race, and his persistence was rewarded with a sixth place. Álex Rins had hoped to engage in battle on the Sunday at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, but the 25-lap outing turned into a lonely ride to 13th place for him.
Quartararo began his quest from P3 and slotted into fourth position. However, Francesco Bagnaia passed him going into Turn 1 on the second lap. El Diablo was unable to stay with the Italian and instead had Brad Binder on his heels. The Frenchman made his bike as wide as possible. Fermín Aldeguer was closing in as well, but the Yamaha rider kept both of them at bay for as long as he could. However, on lap 9, Aldeguer overtook Binder and launched an attack on El Diablo next on lap 11, putting the number 20 back in the clutches of Binder. As Bagnaia crashed out on lap 11, Quartararo was defending fifth place again. The Frenchman was riding on the absolute limit, not giving an inch and closing every door, until he ran slightly wide in Turn 5 on lap 14. It resulted in Quartararo riding in sixth for the remainder of the race, successfully fending off Johann Zarco to take the chequered flag 18.442s from first.
Rins had a strong start from P17 and completed the first lap in 15th place. With Joan Mir retiring from the race, the number-42 rider was in 14th and keen to hunt down the three riders battling for 11th place. He came as close as 0.4s to Luca Marini ahead of him but was never able to fully close the gap. When Bagnaia crashed out, Rins reaped the benefit and climbed up to 13th. However, it didn’t lead to further improvements. In the second half of the race, the Spaniard found himself circulating with substantial gaps to the riders in front and behind him. He crossed the finish line 30.372s from the front.
After today’s results, Quartararo stays in 9th place in the overall standings with 198 points, and Rins holds 19th position with 66 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are 6th in the team championship with 264 points, and Yamaha remain in 5th position in the constructor championship with 237 points.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team will be back in action next week at the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo, Spain, for the 2025 MotoGP World Championship finale.
MASSIMO MEREGALLI – Team Director, Monster Energy Yamaha
“Today’s results were broadly in line with our expectations heading into the Race. While our ambition is always to fight at the front, we knew realistically that this would be a challenging task. Fabio delivered an outstanding performance – his riding was exceptional – and securing sixth place was the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Álex, unfortunately, was unable to engage in the battles as he had hoped, resulting in a solitary and relatively uneventful race for him. We will now review all the data from this weekend and focus on preparing thoroughly for the final round of the 2025 season in Valencia.”
Fabio Quartararo (20) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo: “I was pushing from lap 1 until the end – of course keeping in mind to not burn through the tyres, but I was not exactly managing the tyres either. It was a tough one, but I think we did a great job. This was the maximum that we could do with what we have. We are working hard on improving. I think it was nice to turn the Friday we had into an acceptable result on Saturday and Sunday.”
Alex Rins (42) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Alex Rins:“It was a really difficult weekend for us. It was hard to overtake in today’s Race, but I tried my best, starting from P17. I had the medium front because yesterday I was struggling on the hard. On Friday my feeling was so good with the medium tyre, and I think it was the right choice for me today. We also changed the suspension a bit compared to yesterday. It was a bit better but not enough. For the last GP next week, we just need to enjoy the final Sprint and Race, because the Tuesday after that the new season will already begin.”
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More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo Team:
Bulega scores first MotoGP point with the Ducati Lenovo Team: fifteenth in his debut race at Portimão, Bagnaia crashes while running fourth.
The Ducati Lenovo Team took part in the twenty-first and penultimate race of the season at Portimão’s Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Nicolò Bulega wrapped up the Grand Prix of Portugal in fifteenth place, scoring his first point in the premier class on his debut. Francesco Bagnaia, on the other hand, crashed in the middle stages of the encounter.
Starting from eighteenth on the grid, Bulega showed top-ten-worthy pace in the second half of the race, continuing to improve his performance aboard the Desmosedici GP machine as he finished fifteenth. Bagnaia lost one position at the start but climbed back to fourth at the end of the opening lap. After the initial stages, Pecco found himself in a lonely fourth position before losing the front at turn ten during lap eleven and crashing out, which compromised the outcome of his race.
As the twenty-first Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, with Marc Márquez already crowned World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia sits fourth in the standings, thirty-five points behind third place. The Triple Crown is completed by the Teams’ title secured by the Ducati Lenovo Team and the Constructors’ title clinched by Ducati.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will be back in action from November 14th to tackle the season finale at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo.
Nicolò Bulega (11) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Nicolò Bulega – 15th: “Today was surely a better day. Yesterday, in the Sprint, I made a rookie mistake and only completed a few laps. The goal for today was therefore to finish the race and gain as much experience as possible, while trying to understand the bike better and the many areas that make it so different from the Panigale. In the last six or seven laps, my pace wasn’t too bad; I was able to be quick and to close the gap to the riders ahead of me. Then, unfortunately, I made a mistake that cost me three or four seconds. I bridged the gap once more, but it was too late. The important thing was to finish the race and bring this experience with me to Valencia, and all in all, it went well.”
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Francesco Bagnaia – DNF: “After yesterday’s grip issues, today I was simply trying to stay with the frontrunners. I gave it my all, but unfortunately they were faster than me. My margin to the riders behind was increasing, but then I crashed: I entered turn ten a bit faster than usual and, while trying to decelerate, the front tucked. I was pushing hard and these things can happen. The positive note is that we made a step forward compared to yesterday, so we’ll try to do our best in the final Grand Prix of the season.”
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More from a press release issued by CASTROL Honda LCR:
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco finished 9th in Sunday’s race at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
Starting from 6th on the grid, the Frenchman made a good start and placed himself in the fight for the top five.
As the laps went by, despite pushing hard, Zarco began to struggle to maintain his pace.
He managed the situation smartly, avoiding mistakes; and in the end, he crossed the line in 9th place, scoring valuable points and wrapping up a consistent weekend in Portimão.
Johann Zarco (5) at Portimao. Photo courtesy CASTROL Honda LCR.
Johann Zarco 9th:“It’s good to score points again without crashing during the weekend, that was a small target after the struggles in Asia. It’s better to start from this perspective. The beginning of the race was quite good, although I couldn’t overtake Quartararo. After that, I struggled and tried to stay as close as possible. In the final stages, it wasn’t easy to keep the pace. I’m not riding the bike the way I want, and we’re trying to find a solution for that. Overall, this weekend has been positive, so we need to focus on that and keep working.”
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More from a press release issued by Honda HRC Castrol:
Marini signs off trying Portuguese GP with 11th.
A handful of points for stalwart Luca Marini after a weekend of damage limitation in Portugal, Joan Mir again forced to retire and unable to show his full potential on the Honda RC213V.
Progress is rarely completely linear, the Honda HRC Castrol team taking positives from a complicated weekend in Portugal while working to replicate their form from recent rounds. With both riders showing solid pace throughout the Grand Prix, there were hopes of another strong challenge when the lights went out on Sunday for the 25 lap Portuguese Grand Prix.
Starting well from 13th, Luca Marini was able to quickly catch his Honda HRC Castrol teammate on the run down to Turn 1. Riding at his own pace to avoid any unnecessary risk in the first half of the race, Marini’s speed would increase as the race went on. Powering past Miller on the straight with just a few laps left, 11th would be Marini’s finish when the flag came out, taking away some important learnings about the demanding Portimao Circuit. The battle for top Honda honours and a top ten championship finish is still well and truly alive, Marini 11 points off Zarco and only 13 points from Fernandez in tenth. A crucial final weekend awaits in Spain.
Expectations were high for Round 21 of the MotoGP World Championship and two technical DNFs were not what Mir and Honda HRC Castrol had envisioned after a solid seventh in Qualifying. Starting the race, Mir was well within the top ten on the opening lap until another technical issue arose. Initially dropping back, the #36 retired a lap later. Honda HRC engineers continue to analyse all the weekend’s data.
A single weekend now awaits before the longest season in motorcycle Grand Prix racing history comes to an end, Valencia returning to its rightful spot as the final destination of the year. The tight and technical layout should allow both Marini and Mir to return to the speed and form they had become accustomed to in recent rounds.
Luca Marini (10) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Luca Marini: “This weekend we missed a little something. In the morning, we tried a setting in Warm Up but it wasn’t enough for what we were targeting. I made a really good start to the race and made up a lot of ground, but then I was not riding well in the first half of the race. We are still trying a lot of things, sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. We need to analyse everything well and check the data in the wider context because this is a very unique track. On paper Valencia should be more positive for us to end the year correctly.”
Joan Mir (36) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Joan Mir: “Our start today was good, and I made up some places, but I saw some warnings with the bike. A technical issue unfortunately again put us out of the race, not the same as on Saturday but the engineers are checking everything very deeply. It’s painful because we had some potential in the race, but this is what can happen. The positive is that we had good speed all sessions and we were able to improve and keep the pace of the other riders. One more chance to try in Valencia, the motivation is still high to end the season in the way that we know we can.”
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More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Emotional Farewell for Oliveira at Portimão as Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Looks Ahead to Valencia Finale.
The Portuguese GP, the 21st and penultimate round of the MotoGP World Championship, concludes with the Prima Pramac Yamaha team taking 12th place with Jack Miller and 14th with Miguel Oliveira — celebrated by his many fans for what marked his final MotoGP appearance at Portimão. From the beaches of the Algarve to those of Valencia, where the final round of the 2025 World Championship will take place next weekend.
It was an emotional weekend for Miguel Oliveira, who raced his last MotoGP Grand Prix in front of his home crowd before moving to the World Superbike Championship in 2026. The Prima Pramac Yamaha team wrapped up the Portuguese GP with Jack Miller finishing 12th and Oliveira crossing the line in 14th position. Just like in Saturday‘s Sprint Race, both riders faced a challenging race, with early-lap traffic preventing them from climbing the order.
With the 4 points earned today, Miller now has 72 points in the standings, placing him 17th overall, while Oliveira reaches 38 points, in 20th position. Prima Pramac Yamaha stands 11th in the team standings with 113 points.
With the Portuguese round now behind them, Prima Pramac Yamaha is ready for the final act of the 2025 season — the Valencia GP, which will, as tradition dictates, bring the MotoGP season to a close — marking the end of the team‘s first year in partnership with Yamaha.
GINO BORSOI – Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha
“It‘s the end of a very emotional and important weekend, considering it was Miguel‘s last MotoGP race in front of his home fans. He, like the whole team, worked really hard to make sure this would be a weekend to remember, and in fact, his race pace was definitely good, in line with the other Yamaha riders. Unfortunately, his result was clearly compromised by his starting position. I want to give him a big hug for what he did in what was, for him, a very emotional and difficult weekend — I know how much pressure he had to deal with. With Jack, on the other hand, we were hoping to do a bit better; the goal was to finish inside the top ten, but the significant drop in the rear tire and the big movements, especially in the last corner, didn‘t allow him to ride as he wanted. He lost a lot of speed on the exit of the last corner, which made it impossible for him to defend himself. We‘ll try to bounce back this coming weekend in Valencia.”
Jack Miller (43) and Miguel Oliveira (88) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Jack Miller:“Sunday went a little better than yesterday. I had a decent start and tried to challenge the guys ahead of me, but there were some areas where I was really struggling — especially on the exit of turns 14 and 15, and also through turn 6. When the tire started to drop, it just got harder and harder; the bike was pumping like hell, and I was just trying to do the best I could. So, not happy with the day, but we‘ll try to do better in Valencia.”
Miguel Oliveira (88) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Miguel Oliveira:“I‘m really happy with my race, especially considering where we started on Friday. We managed to stay close to the other Yamahas, in what we knew would be a tough weekend. It wasn‘t an easy race — it was hard to manage the rear spin, and when there was a bit more grip, the bike felt really unstable. Things got better towards the end, and I was able to push and do some fast laps. Honestly, it was the best I could do. Before the start, my daughter gave me the Portuguese flag, and with the beautiful tribute I received, it was really hard to put the helmet on and focus on racing. But when I crossed the finish line, it felt like a hundred kilos had been lifted off my shoulders. It‘s been such an emotional and special week — one I‘ll never forget.”
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More from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM Tech3:
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP™ completed round 21 out of 22 on Sunday at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, host to the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Portugal. 10 was the number this weekend for Pol Espargaro, who managed another solid top 10 result in Portimao, after his P10 in the sprint, starting from the 10th position. A contact in the opening lap forced Enea Bastianini to return to his pitbox to change a broken piece, before he rejoined the action. All there was left to do was to take the experience of 25 laps of racing before heading to the season finale.
After his solid top 10 in the sprint yesterday, Pol Espargaro was eager to keep the good performances going in the long distance. Lights of the penultimate round of 2025 were out at 13:00 local time, just after a moving tribute of local fans towards their hero Miguel Oliveira, racing in Portimao for the last time in MotoGP™. Pedro Acosta made a lightning start, but it was Marco Bezzecchi who won it at the T1 exit to take the early lead. From his 10th position on the grid, Pol took a good start, but soon in turn 5, a contact with Ai Ogura almost had Polyccio crash, while Franco Morbidelli was down. Enea Bastianini also found himself somehow involved in that early incident, and a contact with Morbidelli forced him to return to the pit box to get some parts changed in the following lap. The Italian rejoined the race, but the goals were not the same anymore then, as it was just about taking the experience on 25 laps. The Italian rode a solid pace, and we will highlight that he lapped the 5th fastest race lap after he rejoined. That T5 incident had Pol dropped to P13, but he progressed to 12th in the next lap with Joan Mir forced to retire once again. Fabio Di Giannantonio overcame Pol in the next lap, and that was P13 again for Espargaro after 3 laps. It took a few laps for the Spaniard to properly settle into his race pace, but he held his ground. Francesco Bagnaia’s crash on lap 11 meant P11 for Pol, and the next lap, he overcame Australian Jack Miller to make his first top 10 appearance. After 15 laps, Pol still sat in P10, 1.379 seconds behind Di Giannantonio, but Jack Miller remained quite close behind, progressively closing the gap on the number 44. At the front, pole sitter Marco Bezzecchi had not looked back since the race start, and he had a 2.4 seconds gap on chaser Alex Marquez, himself followed by Pedro Acosta. As 5 laps remained, Pol had significantly growed the gap on his opponents, and Jack Miller was caught by a Luca Marini eager to place his Honda factory bike within the top 10. P10 it was at the checkered flag for Pol Espargaro, another solid performance for the Spaniard, as he replaced Maverick Viñales for the 5th time this season.
That’s all folks for Portugal this year, we are already looking forward to coming back next year! The team will now move to Valencia in Spain, for the season finale, next week on November 14-15-16!
Pol Espargaro (44) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Pol Espargaro: “Coming back here in Portugal, being able to finish the race in the top 10, and being able to bring back good information to the team, is something that I am really happy about. I feel like I have closed the circle, I have finished the weekend here that I did not finish in 2023, so it is a relief somehow, and we can all kind of close that chapter. I hope that it is the last time of the season that I am racing, because it would mean that Maverick Vinales is finally fit and ready to come back. In case it is the last time this season, I would like to thank the Tech3 team for the few rounds we have spent together, they are family to me, so thank you to everyone for making me feel at home!”
Enea Bastianini (23) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: “Unfortunately, I had contact with Franco Morbidelli who was too optimistic at turn 5 in the opening lap, and that broke my front fairing, the steering somehow was locked into the fairing, I could not turn properly, so it was necessary to stop and change. We rejoined the track, and we did a really good race, with a pace that would have allowed me to fight for the top 5 today, so it is frustrating of course. When you start from the back, you are always going to face potential troubles in the midpack, so obviously, we must improve qualifying, as always.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “First of all, I really would like to thank Pol Espargaro who did another unbelievable weekend for us. I know he was not 100% ready to replace Maverick this week since the decision was made quite late, and we all know that the last time he was in Portugal was a bad memory. It was for sure not easy mentally, but we are really glad that he got ‘closure’ with this track, with two top 10 results this weekend, and with our team also, so thank you for everything Pol. On the other hand, congratulations to Enea Bastianini for his never give-up attitude today. He had an early contact which broke his fairing, and somehow blocked the steering of the bike. He came back for a quick fix, and then rejoined the race. He rode a really fast pace, close to the top 5 pace, and he clocked the 5th fastest lap today, which shows he had a really good potential today. Anyway, that gives us a lot of hope heading to the last race, and we will do everything we can to finish the season on a good note. See you next week in Valencia for the final round!”
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More from a press release issued by IDEMITSU Honda LCR:
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra crossed the line in 17th place on Sunday at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
Determined to recover from Saturday’s outcome, Chantra approached Sunday’s race with strong motivation and focus.
Despite his efforts to push and overtake, he was unable to catch the group ahead and gradually lost contact with his rivals.
After some struggles, he concluded the race in 17th position, collecting valuable data ahead of the final round of the season.
Somkiat Chantra (35) at Portimao. Photo courtesy IDEMITSU Honda LCR
Somkiat Chantra – 17th: “Today I struggled in the braking areas; at the beginning, it was difficult, I immediately lost the group. From the middle of the race until the end, I tried to maintain my pace, but it was hard to set consistent lap times. In the final laps, I struggled with both the front and the rear. Overall, it was a tough weekend, but we’ll see what we can do in Valencia.”
FIM Mini Cup USA Announces Team U.S.A. for FIM MiniGP World Final in Valencia
November 10, 2025 – FIM Mini Cup USA is immensely proud to announce the talented riders who will represent the United States at the prestigious FIM MiniGP World Final. The event, which brings together the world’s top young road racers, is taking place November 10th – 13th, in Valencia, Spain.
🇺🇸 Meet Team U.S.A. 🇺🇸
These five riders have earned their spots through their exceptional performance in the FIM Mini Cup USA series and will compete against international finalists from across the globe:
160cc Class Finalists:
Jase Dill
Zaal Farhand
Lambert Su
190cc Class Finalists:
Kensei Matsudaira
Ulysses Weyrauch
🌟 A Global Stage for Future Stars 🌟
The FIM MiniGP World Series is a critical step on the Road to MotoGP, providing a standardized, international platform for identifying and developing the next generation of motorcycle racing talent. The World Final offers these young American athletes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete on a global stage, gain invaluable experience, and showcase their skills to teams and sponsors from the highest levels of the sport.
“We are incredibly excited to send this group of determined and fast young riders to Valencia,” said John Hopkins for FIM Mini Cup USA. “Each of these riders has worked tirelessly throughout the season, and their selection for the World Final is a testament to their dedication. We wish them the best of luck as they represent the U.S. against the best MiniGP riders in the world.”
The entire FIM Mini Cup USA community will be watching and cheering for Team U.S.A. as they compete for the World Final titles.
Federico Caricasulo and Valentin Debise will represent the famous Evan Bros Racing and will ride with all-new Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO.
After eight seasons of fruitful collaboration, Evan Bros Racing will turn the page on their chapter, utilising Yamaha machinery, and in 2026 will compete atop Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO in what will be the Chinese brand’s debut FIM Supersport World Championship season. With a new bike coming in, the team have also opted for an all-new line-up with familiar faces, with both Federico Caricasulo and Valentin Debise re-joining the team.
ONCU RIDES ON: The Turkish rider makes a move to Ten Kate
Can Oncu’s sole 2025 campaign with the team was the strongest of his six-year WorldSSP career so far. While it was only his first year in Yamaha blue, the Turkish rider finished in second place, earning six wins, 16 podiums, six fastest laps and four poles. With his title rival and eventual Champion Stefano Manzi now making the jump to WorldSBK to race with GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team, the Italian has left an open seat behind with the team that Oncu’s mentor, Kenan Sofouglu, rode with for five seasons and won a pair of Championships with the Dutch team.
Federico Caricasulo and Valentin Debise with the new ZXMOTO 820RR-RS at EICMA. Photo courtesy Evan Bros Team.
CARICA AND DEBISE RETURN: Evan Bros chooses riders familiar with the team
With the split from Yamaha announced, Evan Bros had a pair of seats atop their bikes to fill, so they went with riders who are familiar with the team. Italian rider Caricasulo is set to join the team for 2026, a move that offers plenty of continuity, as the #64 rode with the team from 2014-2016 and in 2019. His final season with the team even included a runner-up finish in the Riders’ Championship for the Italian, outpaced only by his teammate Randy Krummenacher on their way to claiming the Teams’ Championship for Evan Bros. Debise’s stint with the Evan Bros outfit came even more recently, in 2024, where the veteran rider enjoyed a strong campaign as the team’s sole rider. He went on to finish in fourth place on the back of his seven podiums, the most he has had in a single season to date. In 2025, Debise rode with Renzi Corse and landed his first two wins of his WorldSSP career.
ZXMOTO 820RR-RS. Photo courtesy Evan Bros Team.
YAMAHA AND EVAN BROS FRUITFUL COLLABORATION: Five titles in total across their time together
It isn’t just rider market changes for the Ravenna-based team, however. The Evan Bros. outfit announced it would be ending its eight-year collaboration with Yamaha. The team first started riding with Yamaha and their contemporary R6 platform back in 2016. By 2019, they won their first titles together as Krummenacher and Caricasulo dominated the season to hoist both the Team’s Championship and the Riders’ Championship. The success from there only continued to flow, as they again won a Riders’ title with Andrea Locatelli in 2020. 2021 and 2022 brought back-to-back runner-up finishes with the skilful riding of Lorenzo Baldassari and Steven Odendaal. In the hands of Oncu, joined late in the season by Alberto Surra, the pair were fast enough to win another Teams’ Championship as well as Oncu’s Riders’ Championship P2. All in all, together with Yamaha machinery, Evan Bros. enjoyed a fruitful run, tallying 41 wins, 104 podiums, 24 poles, three Riders’ Championships and a pair of Team’s Championships.
ZXMOTO 820RR-RS. Photo courtesy Evan Bros Team.
ALL-NEW MACHINERY: ZXMOTO looks to make a splash in 2026
Going forward with their pair of new riders, Evan Bros will take on a new challenge, riding atop the new manufacturer ZXMOTO as they take on WorldSSP in their first season in the competition in 2026. The Chinese manufacturer’s all-new 820RR-R is a three-cylinder, 819cc bike designed for success on track; as well as their new rider pair, the new bike will make Evan Bros Racing a team to watch in 2026.
On the team’s new chapter, Team Principal Fabio Evangelista said: “I am very happy about this new adventure. We have taken on the challenge of collaborating with ZXMOTO to develop a new bike, which undoubtedly has potential. As for Caricasulo and Debise, I can only say welcome back: we believe in the speed and development capabilities of both of them.”
Look back through Oncu, Debise and Caricasulo’s best moments with the WorldSBK VideoPass!
Want to see a magic trick? Then just keep watching Marco Bezzechi as he disappears right in front of Álex Márquez and Pedro Acosta’s eyes, only to magically reappear right next to them on the victory podium!
Yes, today was the day that Bezzechi showed us all what he’s capable of. Even Peter didn’t see it coming! And ‘the Bez’ was far from the only one serving us spectacular scenes of racing delight, as we had some rough play and knife fighting going on. Did some of it include our favourite maniac Franco Morbidelli? It very well might! All I can tell you is that Mat and Peter can’t seem to agree on this one, and that it involves the exact difference between a bump and a ram…
Enjoy!
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The programme – unique in sport – debuts a new look and structure that clearly defines the path to the top for the next generation.
The Road to MotoGP is evolving. The programme, which searches out and opens the doors to new talent from around the world, is unique in sport – providing a comprehensive ladder of opportunity for all, wherever they’re from and whatever their background.
Now, these paths have a new, unified, identity. From MotoMini to Moto4 to MotoJunior, each step works as part of a whole – creating a clear framework for riders and providing scope for the programme to further expand around the world.
Riders start the Road to MotoGP™ in the FIM MotoMini World Series, the first initiative in global motorsport aimed at creating grassroots equality. Its 160cc Series, for riders from 10 to 14 years old, and 190cc Series, for riders from 12 years old, provide two steps of competition racing on kart tracks around the world. The top riders in each national Series are then invited to take part in the World Final in Valencia ahead of the MotoGP season finale, where more opportunities on the Road to MotoGP are also up for grabs.
From there, the Moto4 tier beckons, for riders aged 14 and above, giving them experience on bigger venues and equal machinery – the Honda NSF250R. The Moto4 tier currently comprises the Momoven Moto4 European Cup, Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup, Moto4 Northern Cup, R&G Moto4 British Cup and Moto4 Latin Cup, each provides its own pathway to the next tier. Each serves a different area to provide a diverse and ever-growing number of opportunities across the world.
The final steps on the Road to MotoGP are the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship. The Rookies, starting at 15 years of age, retains its name and continues racing in the MotoGP paddock throughout some of the biggest venues in Europe. The FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship, for riders from 16 years old, headlines the new-look MotoJunior World Championship, which also comprises the Moto2 European Championship, itself also a pathway into the Moto2 World Championship, and the Moto4 European Cup, the entry level competition in MotoJunior.
Here is the full pyramid of the new identities within the core Road to MotoGP competitions:
This new era begins now for the FIM MotoMini World Series as the 2025 World Final rolls out its new identity ahead of the Valencia GP.
From 2026, the entire Road to MotoGP™ will then transform into this new structure – including some new incentives for teams to support MotoJunior riders from key countries. The full announcement will be revealed shortly, with teams set to receive extra support for fielding and succeeding with riders from countries outside the sport’s biggest current catchment areas.
Jorge Viegas, FIM President on the left and Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer at MotoGP (on the right). Photo courtesy Dorna
Jorge Viegas, FIM President:“The FIM remains committed to identifying, supporting and providing clear and defined opportunities for emerging and talented riders from all corners of the world. The new Road to MotoGP structure is the latest initiative in this pursuit and represents a hugely important step as we look to provide equal opportunities for all young riders irrespective of where they are racing in the world. MotoGP has a truly global fan base and following, so it is vital that this is also reflected out on track too. As a result of this programme, we are confident that we will see new champions from new countries make their mark at the highest level in the future.”
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer at MotoGP: “We’re very proud of the Road to MotoGP. We continue to be committed to growing our sport, from the grassroots and making sure we’re widening the base of the pyramid globally. This new structure, and its new identities, are an important evolution. In the here and now it creates a clear pathway, for riders, their parents and fans around the world and one that fits perfectly with the future of the Grand Prix classes. It also creates a fantastic foundation for the continued expansion of the programme. Creating global opportunity is important for the young riders it supports, important for MotoGP, and important for our global fanbase.”
Yamaha Champion Riding School instructors. Photo courtesy ChampSchool
Miami Round Two Added: January 19–20 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
ChampSchool Homestead Winter Moto-Vacation Part II
When we launched registration for our January ChampSchool at Homestead-Miami Speedway, we expected it to be popular, but we didn’t expect it to sell out in less than 30 days with a massive waitlist.
So, we did the only logical thing… we added Round Two!
If you missed your chance for our January 15–16 ChampSchool, we’ve secured Monday–Tuesday, January 19–20 for a second full 2-Day Yamaha Champions Riding School at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The result? An unbelievable six-day moto-vacation in the Florida sunshine — combining world-class training, open track days, and private coaching for riders of every level.
Here’s What’s Happening in Miami:
Jan 15–16: 2-Day ChampSchool – SOLD OUT!
Jan 15: 1-Day ChampPrecision – Low-Speed Control Course (Limited spots remain)
Jan 16: 1-Day ChampStreet – Real-world street riding at street speeds (Limited spots remain)
Jan 17–18: N2 Track Days + Private Coaching for Grads (limited availability both days)
Jan 19–20: NEW! 2-Day ChampSchool – Now Open for Registration
ChampSchool instructor Ryan Burke (on the left) with a student during a track day. Photo courtesy Yamaha ChampSchool
Why This Event Is Special?
When the rest of the country is cold, dark, and covered in salt and slush, we’re at one of the most rider-friendly venues in the U.S. — Homestead-Miami Speedway — soaking up 80-degree weather and elevating our riding skills.
This is your chance to learn directly from the Yamaha Champions Riding School instructors, apply world-championship techniques, and improve your speed, safety, and control — all while spending your winter riding, not waiting.
Arrive & Ride No bike? No problem.
Our full Yamaha rental fleet will be available for 2-Day ChampSchool students, including MT-03s, MT-07s, MT-09s, R3s, R6s, R7s, and R1s.
If you’re flying in or just want to try something new, this is a complete “show up and ride” experience.
Need gear? We’ve got that too.
Our Dainese and Arai gear rental program offers the safest, most comfortable head-to-toe protection — leathers, boots, gloves, and helmets — so you can travel light and focus on learning.
Flexible Financing Now Available
Train now, pay later.
We’re proud to offer financing options through Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay.
That means you can lock in your seat today and spread payments over time — because education should never wait for your next paycheck.
A student riding during a Yamaha Champion Riding School Event. Photo courtesy ChampSchool
The Full Experience
This is more than a track day — it’s a deep dive into the habits and techniques used by world champions and professional racers.
You’ll experience:
✅ Personalized 4:1 student-to-coach ratios
✅ On-track video and data review sessions
✅ Van and demo laps with pro instructors
✅ Expert coaching on throttle, brake, and vision management
✅ The most fun you can have learning how to ride better
Make It a Full Week of Riding
Want to make it the ultimate Moto-Vacation?
Pair your ChampSchool with:
N2 Track Days on Jan 17–18 (spots available for all skill levels)
Private Coaching with YCRS instructors during the N2 event (very limited) www.n2td.org
ChampPrecision or ChampStreet for a focused single-day experience at real-world speeds
Don’t Miss Miami Round Two
The first school sold out in less than a month.
This one will go even faster.
American Kensei Matsudaira in action on Tuesday during the FIM MotoMini World Series event in Spain. Photo courtesy of Kuni Matsudaira.
Mini road racers from around the globe hit the kart track at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste, Spain, near Valencia, as practice for the 2025 FIM MotoMini World Series Final got underway on Tuesday.
In the 160cc class, Jase Dill was the quickest of the American contingent with a 44.667 in the second practice session. America Zaal Farhand’s quickest lap was a 45.042, also in the second practice session. Dill finished third in his group during the third and final practice session; Farhand also finished third in his final practice session.
(The classes were split into multiple practice groups, with three groups for the 160cc class and two for the 190cc class. Dill and Farhand were in different groups.)
In the 190cc class, American Ulysses Weyrauch ran a 44.695 in his final session, finishing 13th, with Kensei Matsudaira running his fastest lap, a 43.815, in the second session. Matsudaira was eighth in his final practice session, and MotoAmerica Talent Cup wild card Jake Paige of Australia was third-quickest in that same session, with a 43.154, which made him fourth-quickest overall.
Jan Babiarz of Chezia ran the fastest 160cc lap of the day at a 44.251, and Shengbo Sun of Spain was fastest in the 190cc class on the day with a best of 42.424.
Qualifying is scheduled for Wednesday.
MotoAmerica Talent Cup wild card rider Jake Paige from Australia was quick on a 190.
More, from the Canadian team:
Team Canada Assembles at Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia for Motul MotoMini World Championship
By Colin Fraser
Most of the Canadian contingent on hand for the Ohvale 160 World Championships gathered for the first time in Valencia, Spain, on Monday, November 10. The CMA sanctioned group, lead by Team Captain and CSBK competitor and Hall of Famer Toni Sharpless of the Super Sonic Road Race School, are entering the annual International event for the third time.
At the most recent RACEMoto Regional round at Shannonville Motorsport Park back on September 6, Jager Stockill of Arnprior, Ontario and Ethan Reardon of Calgary, Alberta (and recently Spain) fought for the MiniGP Title and the right to represent Canada in Spain in the fourth and final Mini National of 2025. They split wins, Stockill netting the Championship and Reardon confirming he would also head to Spain to represent Canada.
After a recent spate of announcements, the World sanctioning group FIM (Federation Internatonale de Motorcycliste) has renamed this feeder series in the “Road to MotoGP” program as the FIM MotoMini World Series. Racers on the identical Ohvale machines are 10 to 14 years of age.
Previously, Stockill (age 12) has raced for Canada last year at the Worlds in Aragon while Reardon (age 10) had competed in China as well as running Regional events in Spain. Both would head to Spain prior to Valencia, attending the Sallent venue to test and train. In total, the duo did four days over a week, encouraged by Canadian Coach and CSBK front-runner Tomas Casas and Reardon’s Spanish Trainer Alvaro Castano.
Casas, Jager, and Stockill rode Kayo 220 machines, and later Ohvale 190s, Stockill doing two days on the bigger-wheeled Ohvale single machine. Unfortunately, when Stockill switched to the Moto5 class MIR belonging to the RS Academy from a Spanish spec series, he fell in his second session.
“I got going too soon,” reflected Stockill of the incident that tweaked his pelvis. “I didn’t ride after that, but I think I will be all right for Valencia. I blame me-–it was a rookie mistake.”
While no official races are held at the Sallent circuit where Stockill fell, Reardon headed to the circuit de Juneda in Andalucia, where he would continue his 2025 campaign in the FCM (Federacio Catalana de Motociclisme) Catalunyan Regional Series on his team’s Ohvale 160.
For a pair of races held on Sunday, November 9, Reardon was disappointed to qualify “only eighth” but raced confidently to a pair of fourth-place finishes, ready to battle in the World Championships starting Wednesday, November 12.
2025 Team Canada ready for MotoMini Worlds at Valencia. Photo by Doug Morrison.Canada’s National runner-up Ethan Reardon, coach Tommy Casas and 2025 National Champion Jager Stockill, at Valencia. Photo by Colin Fraser.
Julian Correa in an ESBK Supersport 300 race at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto in November. Photo by Life Be Lucky Photography/courtesy Michael Correa.
JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, SPAIN – American racing Talent Julian Correa concluded his highly successful 2025 ESBK wild-card season with a strong showing at the final round of the Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK) at the iconic Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto this past weekend.
Riding for Pons Motorsport Italika Racing in the highly competitive SuperSport 300 (SS300) class, Correa delivered maximum effort, running consistently with the lead pack and reinforcing his position as a rising international talent.
The Weekend Breakdown
After quickly adapting to the demanding Jerez circuit, Correa put his Kawasaki Ninja 400 into contention during both races qualifying P4.
In Race 1, Correa was part of a relentless 10-rider battle for the podium, utilizing his signature aggressive passing style to fight for every inch. He finished the race in a brilliant P6 overall and P2 in the Kawasaki Cup, crossing the line less than half a second behind the race winner in a classic SS300 photo finish.
Race 2 saw another intense fight, with Correa continuing to exchange positions in the thick of the action, ultimately bringing home another top-10 finish after tire issues forced him to slow down the pace and bring critical championship points.
Julian Correa finished P2 in the Kawasaki Cup in Race 1. Photo by Life Be Lucky Photography
Julian Correa said: “Jerez was pure fire! That was probably the hardest I’ve ever had to fight to stay with the lead group. Huge thanks to Pons Motorsport Italika Racing for the opportunity; they gave me a rocket ship. Finishing P6 in Race 1 was a massive victory for us, considering how tight the racing is here. We learned a ton, brought the bike home safely, and I’m already counting the days until I can get back on a track in Spain. Now, time to recharge and get ready for the next challenge!
Arnau Pons said: “Watching Julian progress and grow with the team during these wildcards has been inspirational. The entire team enjoys his company, and he is extremely coachable and adaptable. What he has been able to demonstrate in a short period of time is extraordinary and we are looking forward to more conversations for 2026.”
Correa will now shift focus back to his 2026 campaigns, carrying the momentum and hardwon experience from the elite Spanish series.
Follow Julian’s journey on Instagram: @jujumonster21
Marc Marquez (93) and Francesco Bagnaia (73) during the MotoGP Race in Austria. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team.
If you are looking for the beating heart of MotoGP, you need look no further than Spain. It’s where young riders go to get an education, where living legends have their own training grounds and where the Dorna keep their headquarters. Want to be part of the circus? Then you better get yourself down south – because if you’re not in Spain, you’re going nowhere fast.
But it wasn’t always like this, was it? Isn’t it a bit strange that a global tournament is this beholden to a country that doesn’t even house a competing manufacturer? Is MotoGP becoming too Spanish? Is it all a shadowy plot?
Spoiler alert: there’s no plot, just a lot of history. Complicated, fascinating history. So join us today as we go back in time to see how we got here and if this is how things will remain. It’s a story that shows how incredibly interconnected the various aspects of this sport can get on a global level – and how this influences what is required of the riders that make it all worthwhile.
So put on some flamenco and forget about the dreadful autumn for awhile as we head down to the country of speed and sangria. Cheers!
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Jack Mahaffy: 2025 Australian Supersport champion. Photo by RbMotoLens
Victorian Jack Mahaffy is the 2025 Kawasaki Australian Supersport champion, keeping his powder dry in the final round at The Bend (SA) on November 9 to complete a magical season for the Stop and Seal Yamaha rider.
Mahaffy curbed his normal competitive instincts with a 5-8 scorecard at the high-stakes grand finale, but it was more than enough to hold off teammate Archie McDonald (2-2) in the final championship standings.
Both races at The Bend were won by reigning two-time British Superbike champion Kyle Ryde, with the 28-year-old displaying his class on yet another Stop and Seal Yamaha.
Mahaffy finished the seven-round season on 294pts, ahead of McDonald (282), Olly Simpson (BCperformance Kawasaki, 270), Hayden Nelson (BCperformance Kawasaki, 206) and Tom Bramich (Yamaha, 194).
As with most championship successes, the bedrock of Mahaffy’s campaign was extraordinary consistency, with the 24-year-old finishing on the podium in 12 of the 13 races before The Bend and with no DNFs – which then gave him the luxury of not having to push the envelope on the run home.
“I’ve been thinking about the championship non-stop since the last round at One Raceway,”said Mahaffy. “I don’t think I’ve been pushed so hard in my life as I was this year, both on and off the track, so hats off to Archie and Olly.
“When Stop and Seal took me in two years ago I was a very different rider and person. We’ve had our ups and downs but we got the job done and what they’ve (Stop and Seal bosses Claire and Robbie) done for the sport is incredible.
“Of course, if the championship wasn’t on the line today I would have wanted my piece of the fun at the front. But I’m a true believer you ride to your circumstances, and if the championship was really on the line then it would have been me and Archie battling.”
Kyle Ryde (666), Archie McDonald (69) and Olly Simpson (5) at The Bend. Photo by RbMotoLens
The first Supersport race at The Bend was a short and sharp five-lap affair after the first attempt was red flagged following a crash at turn 17.
In the restart, Simpson, Ryde and Tom Toparis (riding in the Supersport Next Gen class on a Stop and Seal Ducati) all took turns at the front before Ryde reasserted his authority on the final lap – one where McDonald set a new a record of 1:54.270 as he made a late charge.
Toparis was second across the line from McDonald, Simpson, Nelson and Mahaffy.
Race two was over the full nine-lap distance, and it was a cracker with the lap record lowered on multiple occasions (now owned by McDonald with 1:53.724) and the major combatants pushing hard for the final time in 2025.
Ryde led most of the second half before McDonald passed the BSB star under brakes on the final lap. However, McDonald went in a little too hot which allowed Ryde to regain the ascendancy.
The pair broke the pack with their late speed, while Toparis was third from Simpson, Nelson, Jake Farnsworh (Yamaha), Will Nassif (Omega Racing Yamaha), race one faller Tom Edwards (TeamBWR Yamaha) and Mahaffy.
“The first couple of laps with Archie in the final race was a bit like racing against Tommy (Bridewell in BSB) in 2024 when we both had to win to take the championship,”said Ryde, who will now continue his trip Down Under on a golf pilgrimage.“A few of the moves were probably not acceptable but it was more fun than anything!
“Race two had everything: a dogfight at the start, there were lap records broken and everyone got back safe.
“I’ve had a great weekend and the track is fun to ride. I also love the R6: I ride one all the time to keep fit and to practice on, so I know it inside out. But that was my complete maximum: I couldn’t go faster than that!”
Mitch Simpson (66) at The Bend. Photo by RbMotoLens
A second ASBK title was decided in South Australia with Mitch Simpson winning the 2025 ShopYamaha R3 Cup.
Hudson Thompson, Valentino Knezovic and – fittingly – Simpson won the three races at The Bend, with the finale an almighty scrap as riders let it all hang out in the final battle of the season.
Simpson completed the four-round 12-race season on 203pts from his younger brother Jordy Simpson (186), Thompson (171), Phoenix O’Brien (161), John Pelgrave (161) and Nikolas Lazos (157) – the latter in title contention until he was injured in a Supersport 300 crash on Sunday morning.
Race and Road Supersport 300
Riley Nauta (42) at The Bend. Photo by RbMotoLens
In Race and Road Supersport 300 – which had already been wrapped up by Scott Nicholson (Kawasaki) at the previous round – it was a smaller program after Sunday’s race two was abandoned due to time constraints after a multi-bike crash on lap three.
Nicholson (2-4) was the overall winner from Riley Nauta (Champions Ride Days Kawasaki, 10-1) and Mitch Simpson (Yamaha, 6-2).
Nauta clearly had the most impressive pace all weekend, checking out in race one before a crash on lap six – with Lazos (Yamaha) taking full advantage to win his first Supersport 300 race in front of Nicholson and Thompson.
In the shortened race three, Nauta was in a class of his own, while Mitch Simpson was second from Tyler King (Kawasaki).
Nicholson’s final championship margin was a resounding 103pts (378 to 275) over Jordy Simpson (Yamaha), and then King (263), Mitch Simpson (261), Jake Paige (Champions Ride Days Kawasaki, 260) and Tara Morrison (Kawasaki, 256).
Superbike Masters
Beau Beaton (86) at The Bend. Photo by RbMotoLens
Beau Beaton (Ducati 851) stormed to another clean sweep to remain undefeated throughout the season.
His final tally was a perfect 250pts from Michael Berti Mendez (Ducati TT2 992, 173) and Phil Allen (Ducati 851, 153).
At The Bend, Beaton, Ben Burke (Honda VRF750R) and Berti Mendez claimed the trifecta in all four five-lap races, with Beaton setting a new lap record of 1:58.457 to put the icing on the cake.
Beaton also took home the P6 Formula 1300cc class honours, and the other class winners were Allen (P6 Formula 750cc), Berti Mendez (P5 F1) and Patrick Povolny (Suzuki GSX1100, P5 Unlimited).
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Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Aprilia Team
More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing Team:
Marco Bezzecchi dominates and wins in Portimão to make this the most victorious MotoGP season in Aprilia Racing history.
Aprilia Racing’s weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve ended with an extraordinary victory after a simply perfect race. Starting from pole position, Marco Bezzecchi dominated from the first to the last lap, setting an unmatchable pace and finishing with an advantage of more than two seconds ahead of his closest rival. An absolutely superior performance that further consolidates Marco Bezzecchi’s hold on the third-place spot in the championship rider standings with 323 points and a 35-point advantage.
Following Marco Bezzecchi’s victory in the main race of the Portuguese Grand Prix, Aprilia Racing has mathematically secured second place in the Constructors’ Championship with 387 points, with one round remaining in the season. This is the most successful season in Aprilia Racing’s MotoGP history, with three wins: Marco Bezzecchi in Silverstone and Portimão, and Raúl Fernández in Phillip Island.
Lorenzo Savadori continued the RS-GP25 development programme in race conditions, finishing sixteenth.
Also worth a mention is the outstanding performance by Trackhouse MotoGP Team’s Ai Ogura, who rode a great comeback race from the twelfth spot on the grid all the way to seventh place, making his the second RS-GP25 to finish in the points.
Marco Bezzecchi on the podium after his victory at Portimao. Photo courtesy Aprilia Team
Marco Bezzecchi: “I am extremely happy. It was a brilliant race. I started well and managed to get out front straight away. I really felt good – better than in the sprint race. We worked late into the night to try and find that something more, and this morning in the warm-up session, I realised immediately that I’d be able to be more competitive and stay in the pack with the other favourites. I am truly happy that I was able to win. It was a great race and a great day. A huge thank you to all of Aprilia.”
Lorenzo Savadori at Portimao. Photo courtesy Aprilia Team
Lorenzo Savadori: “The race was positive and I spent much of it in the group battling for points. We tried a few interesting solutions that allowed us to improve anyway. It was a wonderful day for Aprilia, with Marco’s victory which repays all the hard work we’ve been doing on developing and growing the bike. I’m happy for everyone and for Aprilia.”
Massimo Rivola: “Marco was simply perfect, from the start all the way to the final lap. This morning in the warm-up session, we had already seen that he was more than okay with the medium tyre and we had hoped that he’d be able to make a play for the win, but I think he demonstrated an undisputed superiority today. When we manage to be more prepared already on Friday, we are always in it for at least the podium, and we would have been in Sepang as well. Ogura did well too, it was great to see him ride like he knows how and it’s a pity about Raúl, who was unable to participate in the race due to a crash in FP1. Everything Sava tested throughout the weekend was good too. One of the objective was to take second place in the Manufacturers Championship, and now we’ve clinched that. The next goal is to ensure third place for Marco, and we’ll have to do whatever it takes to achieve that. We’ve been working extremely well in Noale for some time now and I am truly pleased with everyone who is working in the factory. We are hoping to have a great final race and an outstanding test, because we need to be protagonists out of the gate in 2026.”
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More from a press release issued by BK8 Gresini Team:
Alex Marquez on the podium, top four for Fermin Aldeguer. Team Gresini on a high also in Portimao.
Raceday – PortugueseGP
2nd – ALEX MARQUEZ #73
4th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
World Championship Standings
2nd – ALEX MARQUEZ #73 (445 points)
Runner Up MotoGP 2025
8th – FERMIN ALDEGUER #54 (203 points)
Rookie of the Year 2025
Alex Marquez (73) at Portimao. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team
Alex Marquez: “I tried to stay with Marco at the start of the race, but I quickly realised that it would have been hard to do so today. I kept my position while trying to preserve the front-tyre. In the end, I was struggling exactly with the front end, especially in the final part. I had fun and generally speaking, it was a very positive weekend.”
Fermin Aldeguer (54) at Portimao. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team
Fermin Aldeguer: “It was a great race and we clearly did better than yesterday, when we did well already. I wasn’t expecting the front runners to keep such a strong pace, but we had a very positive Sunday and with a better qualifying, we would have been in the game. We continue to make experience and grow: it’s not easy to be fast in every circuit, but at least we’re always giving it a try.”
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More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Persistence Pays Off in Portugal for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo showed consistent pace and superb defensive riding in the 25-lap Grand Prix of Portugal Race, and it earned him sixth position. Rins didn’t have the feeling he was looking for today and ultimately crossed the finish line in 13th place.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo gave a defensive riding masterclass in today’s Grand Prix of Portugal Race, and his persistence was rewarded with a sixth place. Álex Rins had hoped to engage in battle on the Sunday at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, but the 25-lap outing turned into a lonely ride to 13th place for him.
Quartararo began his quest from P3 and slotted into fourth position. However, Francesco Bagnaia passed him going into Turn 1 on the second lap. El Diablo was unable to stay with the Italian and instead had Brad Binder on his heels. The Frenchman made his bike as wide as possible. Fermín Aldeguer was closing in as well, but the Yamaha rider kept both of them at bay for as long as he could. However, on lap 9, Aldeguer overtook Binder and launched an attack on El Diablo next on lap 11, putting the number 20 back in the clutches of Binder. As Bagnaia crashed out on lap 11, Quartararo was defending fifth place again. The Frenchman was riding on the absolute limit, not giving an inch and closing every door, until he ran slightly wide in Turn 5 on lap 14. It resulted in Quartararo riding in sixth for the remainder of the race, successfully fending off Johann Zarco to take the chequered flag 18.442s from first.
Rins had a strong start from P17 and completed the first lap in 15th place. With Joan Mir retiring from the race, the number-42 rider was in 14th and keen to hunt down the three riders battling for 11th place. He came as close as 0.4s to Luca Marini ahead of him but was never able to fully close the gap. When Bagnaia crashed out, Rins reaped the benefit and climbed up to 13th. However, it didn’t lead to further improvements. In the second half of the race, the Spaniard found himself circulating with substantial gaps to the riders in front and behind him. He crossed the finish line 30.372s from the front.
After today’s results, Quartararo stays in 9th place in the overall standings with 198 points, and Rins holds 19th position with 66 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are 6th in the team championship with 264 points, and Yamaha remain in 5th position in the constructor championship with 237 points.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team will be back in action next week at the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo, Spain, for the 2025 MotoGP World Championship finale.
MASSIMO MEREGALLI – Team Director, Monster Energy Yamaha
“Today’s results were broadly in line with our expectations heading into the Race. While our ambition is always to fight at the front, we knew realistically that this would be a challenging task. Fabio delivered an outstanding performance – his riding was exceptional – and securing sixth place was the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Álex, unfortunately, was unable to engage in the battles as he had hoped, resulting in a solitary and relatively uneventful race for him. We will now review all the data from this weekend and focus on preparing thoroughly for the final round of the 2025 season in Valencia.”
Fabio Quartararo (20) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo: “I was pushing from lap 1 until the end – of course keeping in mind to not burn through the tyres, but I was not exactly managing the tyres either. It was a tough one, but I think we did a great job. This was the maximum that we could do with what we have. We are working hard on improving. I think it was nice to turn the Friday we had into an acceptable result on Saturday and Sunday.”
Alex Rins (42) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Monster Energy Yamaha
Alex Rins:“It was a really difficult weekend for us. It was hard to overtake in today’s Race, but I tried my best, starting from P17. I had the medium front because yesterday I was struggling on the hard. On Friday my feeling was so good with the medium tyre, and I think it was the right choice for me today. We also changed the suspension a bit compared to yesterday. It was a bit better but not enough. For the last GP next week, we just need to enjoy the final Sprint and Race, because the Tuesday after that the new season will already begin.”
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More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo Team:
Bulega scores first MotoGP point with the Ducati Lenovo Team: fifteenth in his debut race at Portimão, Bagnaia crashes while running fourth.
The Ducati Lenovo Team took part in the twenty-first and penultimate race of the season at Portimão’s Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Nicolò Bulega wrapped up the Grand Prix of Portugal in fifteenth place, scoring his first point in the premier class on his debut. Francesco Bagnaia, on the other hand, crashed in the middle stages of the encounter.
Starting from eighteenth on the grid, Bulega showed top-ten-worthy pace in the second half of the race, continuing to improve his performance aboard the Desmosedici GP machine as he finished fifteenth. Bagnaia lost one position at the start but climbed back to fourth at the end of the opening lap. After the initial stages, Pecco found himself in a lonely fourth position before losing the front at turn ten during lap eleven and crashing out, which compromised the outcome of his race.
As the twenty-first Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, with Marc Márquez already crowned World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia sits fourth in the standings, thirty-five points behind third place. The Triple Crown is completed by the Teams’ title secured by the Ducati Lenovo Team and the Constructors’ title clinched by Ducati.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will be back in action from November 14th to tackle the season finale at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo.
Nicolò Bulega (11) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Nicolò Bulega – 15th: “Today was surely a better day. Yesterday, in the Sprint, I made a rookie mistake and only completed a few laps. The goal for today was therefore to finish the race and gain as much experience as possible, while trying to understand the bike better and the many areas that make it so different from the Panigale. In the last six or seven laps, my pace wasn’t too bad; I was able to be quick and to close the gap to the riders ahead of me. Then, unfortunately, I made a mistake that cost me three or four seconds. I bridged the gap once more, but it was too late. The important thing was to finish the race and bring this experience with me to Valencia, and all in all, it went well.”
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Ducati Lenovo Team
Francesco Bagnaia – DNF: “After yesterday’s grip issues, today I was simply trying to stay with the frontrunners. I gave it my all, but unfortunately they were faster than me. My margin to the riders behind was increasing, but then I crashed: I entered turn ten a bit faster than usual and, while trying to decelerate, the front tucked. I was pushing hard and these things can happen. The positive note is that we made a step forward compared to yesterday, so we’ll try to do our best in the final Grand Prix of the season.”
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More from a press release issued by CASTROL Honda LCR:
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco finished 9th in Sunday’s race at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
Starting from 6th on the grid, the Frenchman made a good start and placed himself in the fight for the top five.
As the laps went by, despite pushing hard, Zarco began to struggle to maintain his pace.
He managed the situation smartly, avoiding mistakes; and in the end, he crossed the line in 9th place, scoring valuable points and wrapping up a consistent weekend in Portimão.
Johann Zarco (5) at Portimao. Photo courtesy CASTROL Honda LCR.
Johann Zarco 9th:“It’s good to score points again without crashing during the weekend, that was a small target after the struggles in Asia. It’s better to start from this perspective. The beginning of the race was quite good, although I couldn’t overtake Quartararo. After that, I struggled and tried to stay as close as possible. In the final stages, it wasn’t easy to keep the pace. I’m not riding the bike the way I want, and we’re trying to find a solution for that. Overall, this weekend has been positive, so we need to focus on that and keep working.”
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More from a press release issued by Honda HRC Castrol:
Marini signs off trying Portuguese GP with 11th.
A handful of points for stalwart Luca Marini after a weekend of damage limitation in Portugal, Joan Mir again forced to retire and unable to show his full potential on the Honda RC213V.
Progress is rarely completely linear, the Honda HRC Castrol team taking positives from a complicated weekend in Portugal while working to replicate their form from recent rounds. With both riders showing solid pace throughout the Grand Prix, there were hopes of another strong challenge when the lights went out on Sunday for the 25 lap Portuguese Grand Prix.
Starting well from 13th, Luca Marini was able to quickly catch his Honda HRC Castrol teammate on the run down to Turn 1. Riding at his own pace to avoid any unnecessary risk in the first half of the race, Marini’s speed would increase as the race went on. Powering past Miller on the straight with just a few laps left, 11th would be Marini’s finish when the flag came out, taking away some important learnings about the demanding Portimao Circuit. The battle for top Honda honours and a top ten championship finish is still well and truly alive, Marini 11 points off Zarco and only 13 points from Fernandez in tenth. A crucial final weekend awaits in Spain.
Expectations were high for Round 21 of the MotoGP World Championship and two technical DNFs were not what Mir and Honda HRC Castrol had envisioned after a solid seventh in Qualifying. Starting the race, Mir was well within the top ten on the opening lap until another technical issue arose. Initially dropping back, the #36 retired a lap later. Honda HRC engineers continue to analyse all the weekend’s data.
A single weekend now awaits before the longest season in motorcycle Grand Prix racing history comes to an end, Valencia returning to its rightful spot as the final destination of the year. The tight and technical layout should allow both Marini and Mir to return to the speed and form they had become accustomed to in recent rounds.
Luca Marini (10) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Luca Marini: “This weekend we missed a little something. In the morning, we tried a setting in Warm Up but it wasn’t enough for what we were targeting. I made a really good start to the race and made up a lot of ground, but then I was not riding well in the first half of the race. We are still trying a lot of things, sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. We need to analyse everything well and check the data in the wider context because this is a very unique track. On paper Valencia should be more positive for us to end the year correctly.”
Joan Mir (36) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Honda HRC
Joan Mir: “Our start today was good, and I made up some places, but I saw some warnings with the bike. A technical issue unfortunately again put us out of the race, not the same as on Saturday but the engineers are checking everything very deeply. It’s painful because we had some potential in the race, but this is what can happen. The positive is that we had good speed all sessions and we were able to improve and keep the pace of the other riders. One more chance to try in Valencia, the motivation is still high to end the season in the way that we know we can.”
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More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Emotional Farewell for Oliveira at Portimão as Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Looks Ahead to Valencia Finale.
The Portuguese GP, the 21st and penultimate round of the MotoGP World Championship, concludes with the Prima Pramac Yamaha team taking 12th place with Jack Miller and 14th with Miguel Oliveira — celebrated by his many fans for what marked his final MotoGP appearance at Portimão. From the beaches of the Algarve to those of Valencia, where the final round of the 2025 World Championship will take place next weekend.
It was an emotional weekend for Miguel Oliveira, who raced his last MotoGP Grand Prix in front of his home crowd before moving to the World Superbike Championship in 2026. The Prima Pramac Yamaha team wrapped up the Portuguese GP with Jack Miller finishing 12th and Oliveira crossing the line in 14th position. Just like in Saturday‘s Sprint Race, both riders faced a challenging race, with early-lap traffic preventing them from climbing the order.
With the 4 points earned today, Miller now has 72 points in the standings, placing him 17th overall, while Oliveira reaches 38 points, in 20th position. Prima Pramac Yamaha stands 11th in the team standings with 113 points.
With the Portuguese round now behind them, Prima Pramac Yamaha is ready for the final act of the 2025 season — the Valencia GP, which will, as tradition dictates, bring the MotoGP season to a close — marking the end of the team‘s first year in partnership with Yamaha.
GINO BORSOI – Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha
“It‘s the end of a very emotional and important weekend, considering it was Miguel‘s last MotoGP race in front of his home fans. He, like the whole team, worked really hard to make sure this would be a weekend to remember, and in fact, his race pace was definitely good, in line with the other Yamaha riders. Unfortunately, his result was clearly compromised by his starting position. I want to give him a big hug for what he did in what was, for him, a very emotional and difficult weekend — I know how much pressure he had to deal with. With Jack, on the other hand, we were hoping to do a bit better; the goal was to finish inside the top ten, but the significant drop in the rear tire and the big movements, especially in the last corner, didn‘t allow him to ride as he wanted. He lost a lot of speed on the exit of the last corner, which made it impossible for him to defend himself. We‘ll try to bounce back this coming weekend in Valencia.”
Jack Miller (43) and Miguel Oliveira (88) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Jack Miller:“Sunday went a little better than yesterday. I had a decent start and tried to challenge the guys ahead of me, but there were some areas where I was really struggling — especially on the exit of turns 14 and 15, and also through turn 6. When the tire started to drop, it just got harder and harder; the bike was pumping like hell, and I was just trying to do the best I could. So, not happy with the day, but we‘ll try to do better in Valencia.”
Miguel Oliveira (88) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha
Miguel Oliveira:“I‘m really happy with my race, especially considering where we started on Friday. We managed to stay close to the other Yamahas, in what we knew would be a tough weekend. It wasn‘t an easy race — it was hard to manage the rear spin, and when there was a bit more grip, the bike felt really unstable. Things got better towards the end, and I was able to push and do some fast laps. Honestly, it was the best I could do. Before the start, my daughter gave me the Portuguese flag, and with the beautiful tribute I received, it was really hard to put the helmet on and focus on racing. But when I crossed the finish line, it felt like a hundred kilos had been lifted off my shoulders. It‘s been such an emotional and special week — one I‘ll never forget.”
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More from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM Tech3:
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP™ completed round 21 out of 22 on Sunday at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, host to the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Portugal. 10 was the number this weekend for Pol Espargaro, who managed another solid top 10 result in Portimao, after his P10 in the sprint, starting from the 10th position. A contact in the opening lap forced Enea Bastianini to return to his pitbox to change a broken piece, before he rejoined the action. All there was left to do was to take the experience of 25 laps of racing before heading to the season finale.
After his solid top 10 in the sprint yesterday, Pol Espargaro was eager to keep the good performances going in the long distance. Lights of the penultimate round of 2025 were out at 13:00 local time, just after a moving tribute of local fans towards their hero Miguel Oliveira, racing in Portimao for the last time in MotoGP™. Pedro Acosta made a lightning start, but it was Marco Bezzecchi who won it at the T1 exit to take the early lead. From his 10th position on the grid, Pol took a good start, but soon in turn 5, a contact with Ai Ogura almost had Polyccio crash, while Franco Morbidelli was down. Enea Bastianini also found himself somehow involved in that early incident, and a contact with Morbidelli forced him to return to the pit box to get some parts changed in the following lap. The Italian rejoined the race, but the goals were not the same anymore then, as it was just about taking the experience on 25 laps. The Italian rode a solid pace, and we will highlight that he lapped the 5th fastest race lap after he rejoined. That T5 incident had Pol dropped to P13, but he progressed to 12th in the next lap with Joan Mir forced to retire once again. Fabio Di Giannantonio overcame Pol in the next lap, and that was P13 again for Espargaro after 3 laps. It took a few laps for the Spaniard to properly settle into his race pace, but he held his ground. Francesco Bagnaia’s crash on lap 11 meant P11 for Pol, and the next lap, he overcame Australian Jack Miller to make his first top 10 appearance. After 15 laps, Pol still sat in P10, 1.379 seconds behind Di Giannantonio, but Jack Miller remained quite close behind, progressively closing the gap on the number 44. At the front, pole sitter Marco Bezzecchi had not looked back since the race start, and he had a 2.4 seconds gap on chaser Alex Marquez, himself followed by Pedro Acosta. As 5 laps remained, Pol had significantly growed the gap on his opponents, and Jack Miller was caught by a Luca Marini eager to place his Honda factory bike within the top 10. P10 it was at the checkered flag for Pol Espargaro, another solid performance for the Spaniard, as he replaced Maverick Viñales for the 5th time this season.
That’s all folks for Portugal this year, we are already looking forward to coming back next year! The team will now move to Valencia in Spain, for the season finale, next week on November 14-15-16!
Pol Espargaro (44) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Pol Espargaro: “Coming back here in Portugal, being able to finish the race in the top 10, and being able to bring back good information to the team, is something that I am really happy about. I feel like I have closed the circle, I have finished the weekend here that I did not finish in 2023, so it is a relief somehow, and we can all kind of close that chapter. I hope that it is the last time of the season that I am racing, because it would mean that Maverick Vinales is finally fit and ready to come back. In case it is the last time this season, I would like to thank the Tech3 team for the few rounds we have spent together, they are family to me, so thank you to everyone for making me feel at home!”
Enea Bastianini (23) at Portimao. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: “Unfortunately, I had contact with Franco Morbidelli who was too optimistic at turn 5 in the opening lap, and that broke my front fairing, the steering somehow was locked into the fairing, I could not turn properly, so it was necessary to stop and change. We rejoined the track, and we did a really good race, with a pace that would have allowed me to fight for the top 5 today, so it is frustrating of course. When you start from the back, you are always going to face potential troubles in the midpack, so obviously, we must improve qualifying, as always.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “First of all, I really would like to thank Pol Espargaro who did another unbelievable weekend for us. I know he was not 100% ready to replace Maverick this week since the decision was made quite late, and we all know that the last time he was in Portugal was a bad memory. It was for sure not easy mentally, but we are really glad that he got ‘closure’ with this track, with two top 10 results this weekend, and with our team also, so thank you for everything Pol. On the other hand, congratulations to Enea Bastianini for his never give-up attitude today. He had an early contact which broke his fairing, and somehow blocked the steering of the bike. He came back for a quick fix, and then rejoined the race. He rode a really fast pace, close to the top 5 pace, and he clocked the 5th fastest lap today, which shows he had a really good potential today. Anyway, that gives us a lot of hope heading to the last race, and we will do everything we can to finish the season on a good note. See you next week in Valencia for the final round!”
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More from a press release issued by IDEMITSU Honda LCR:
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra crossed the line in 17th place on Sunday at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
Determined to recover from Saturday’s outcome, Chantra approached Sunday’s race with strong motivation and focus.
Despite his efforts to push and overtake, he was unable to catch the group ahead and gradually lost contact with his rivals.
After some struggles, he concluded the race in 17th position, collecting valuable data ahead of the final round of the season.
Somkiat Chantra (35) at Portimao. Photo courtesy IDEMITSU Honda LCR
Somkiat Chantra – 17th: “Today I struggled in the braking areas; at the beginning, it was difficult, I immediately lost the group. From the middle of the race until the end, I tried to maintain my pace, but it was hard to set consistent lap times. In the final laps, I struggled with both the front and the rear. Overall, it was a tough weekend, but we’ll see what we can do in Valencia.”
American Kensei Matsudaira (74) winning on an Ohvale 190 at Apex Racing Center. Photo by Karen E. Ott.
FIM Mini Cup USA Announces Team U.S.A. for FIM MiniGP World Final in Valencia
November 10, 2025 – FIM Mini Cup USA is immensely proud to announce the talented riders who will represent the United States at the prestigious FIM MiniGP World Final. The event, which brings together the world’s top young road racers, is taking place November 10th – 13th, in Valencia, Spain.
🇺🇸 Meet Team U.S.A. 🇺🇸
These five riders have earned their spots through their exceptional performance in the FIM Mini Cup USA series and will compete against international finalists from across the globe:
160cc Class Finalists:
Jase Dill
Zaal Farhand
Lambert Su
190cc Class Finalists:
Kensei Matsudaira
Ulysses Weyrauch
🌟 A Global Stage for Future Stars 🌟
The FIM MiniGP World Series is a critical step on the Road to MotoGP, providing a standardized, international platform for identifying and developing the next generation of motorcycle racing talent. The World Final offers these young American athletes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete on a global stage, gain invaluable experience, and showcase their skills to teams and sponsors from the highest levels of the sport.
“We are incredibly excited to send this group of determined and fast young riders to Valencia,” said John Hopkins for FIM Mini Cup USA. “Each of these riders has worked tirelessly throughout the season, and their selection for the World Final is a testament to their dedication. We wish them the best of luck as they represent the U.S. against the best MiniGP riders in the world.”
The entire FIM Mini Cup USA community will be watching and cheering for Team U.S.A. as they compete for the World Final titles.
Valentin Debise and his ZXMOTO 820RR-RS at EICMA. Photo courtesy Evan Bros Team.
Federico Caricasulo and Valentin Debise will represent the famous Evan Bros Racing and will ride with all-new Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO.
After eight seasons of fruitful collaboration, Evan Bros Racing will turn the page on their chapter, utilising Yamaha machinery, and in 2026 will compete atop Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO in what will be the Chinese brand’s debut FIM Supersport World Championship season. With a new bike coming in, the team have also opted for an all-new line-up with familiar faces, with both Federico Caricasulo and Valentin Debise re-joining the team.
ONCU RIDES ON: The Turkish rider makes a move to Ten Kate
Can Oncu’s sole 2025 campaign with the team was the strongest of his six-year WorldSSP career so far. While it was only his first year in Yamaha blue, the Turkish rider finished in second place, earning six wins, 16 podiums, six fastest laps and four poles. With his title rival and eventual Champion Stefano Manzi now making the jump to WorldSBK to race with GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team, the Italian has left an open seat behind with the team that Oncu’s mentor, Kenan Sofouglu, rode with for five seasons and won a pair of Championships with the Dutch team.
Federico Caricasulo and Valentin Debise with the new ZXMOTO 820RR-RS at EICMA. Photo courtesy Evan Bros Team.
CARICA AND DEBISE RETURN: Evan Bros chooses riders familiar with the team
With the split from Yamaha announced, Evan Bros had a pair of seats atop their bikes to fill, so they went with riders who are familiar with the team. Italian rider Caricasulo is set to join the team for 2026, a move that offers plenty of continuity, as the #64 rode with the team from 2014-2016 and in 2019. His final season with the team even included a runner-up finish in the Riders’ Championship for the Italian, outpaced only by his teammate Randy Krummenacher on their way to claiming the Teams’ Championship for Evan Bros. Debise’s stint with the Evan Bros outfit came even more recently, in 2024, where the veteran rider enjoyed a strong campaign as the team’s sole rider. He went on to finish in fourth place on the back of his seven podiums, the most he has had in a single season to date. In 2025, Debise rode with Renzi Corse and landed his first two wins of his WorldSSP career.
ZXMOTO 820RR-RS. Photo courtesy Evan Bros Team.
YAMAHA AND EVAN BROS FRUITFUL COLLABORATION: Five titles in total across their time together
It isn’t just rider market changes for the Ravenna-based team, however. The Evan Bros. outfit announced it would be ending its eight-year collaboration with Yamaha. The team first started riding with Yamaha and their contemporary R6 platform back in 2016. By 2019, they won their first titles together as Krummenacher and Caricasulo dominated the season to hoist both the Team’s Championship and the Riders’ Championship. The success from there only continued to flow, as they again won a Riders’ title with Andrea Locatelli in 2020. 2021 and 2022 brought back-to-back runner-up finishes with the skilful riding of Lorenzo Baldassari and Steven Odendaal. In the hands of Oncu, joined late in the season by Alberto Surra, the pair were fast enough to win another Teams’ Championship as well as Oncu’s Riders’ Championship P2. All in all, together with Yamaha machinery, Evan Bros. enjoyed a fruitful run, tallying 41 wins, 104 podiums, 24 poles, three Riders’ Championships and a pair of Team’s Championships.
ZXMOTO 820RR-RS. Photo courtesy Evan Bros Team.
ALL-NEW MACHINERY: ZXMOTO looks to make a splash in 2026
Going forward with their pair of new riders, Evan Bros will take on a new challenge, riding atop the new manufacturer ZXMOTO as they take on WorldSSP in their first season in the competition in 2026. The Chinese manufacturer’s all-new 820RR-R is a three-cylinder, 819cc bike designed for success on track; as well as their new rider pair, the new bike will make Evan Bros Racing a team to watch in 2026.
On the team’s new chapter, Team Principal Fabio Evangelista said: “I am very happy about this new adventure. We have taken on the challenge of collaborating with ZXMOTO to develop a new bike, which undoubtedly has potential. As for Caricasulo and Debise, I can only say welcome back: we believe in the speed and development capabilities of both of them.”
Look back through Oncu, Debise and Caricasulo’s best moments with the WorldSBK VideoPass!
Alex Marquez (73) at Portimao. Photo courtesy BK8 Gresini Team
Want to see a magic trick? Then just keep watching Marco Bezzechi as he disappears right in front of Álex Márquez and Pedro Acosta’s eyes, only to magically reappear right next to them on the victory podium!
Yes, today was the day that Bezzechi showed us all what he’s capable of. Even Peter didn’t see it coming! And ‘the Bez’ was far from the only one serving us spectacular scenes of racing delight, as we had some rough play and knife fighting going on. Did some of it include our favourite maniac Franco Morbidelli? It very well might! All I can tell you is that Mat and Peter can’t seem to agree on this one, and that it involves the exact difference between a bump and a ram…
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2025 MotoMini Final Group Photo. Photo courtesy Dorna
The programme – unique in sport – debuts a new look and structure that clearly defines the path to the top for the next generation.
The Road to MotoGP is evolving. The programme, which searches out and opens the doors to new talent from around the world, is unique in sport – providing a comprehensive ladder of opportunity for all, wherever they’re from and whatever their background.
Now, these paths have a new, unified, identity. From MotoMini to Moto4 to MotoJunior, each step works as part of a whole – creating a clear framework for riders and providing scope for the programme to further expand around the world.
Riders start the Road to MotoGP™ in the FIM MotoMini World Series, the first initiative in global motorsport aimed at creating grassroots equality. Its 160cc Series, for riders from 10 to 14 years old, and 190cc Series, for riders from 12 years old, provide two steps of competition racing on kart tracks around the world. The top riders in each national Series are then invited to take part in the World Final in Valencia ahead of the MotoGP season finale, where more opportunities on the Road to MotoGP are also up for grabs.
From there, the Moto4 tier beckons, for riders aged 14 and above, giving them experience on bigger venues and equal machinery – the Honda NSF250R. The Moto4 tier currently comprises the Momoven Moto4 European Cup, Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup, Moto4 Northern Cup, R&G Moto4 British Cup and Moto4 Latin Cup, each provides its own pathway to the next tier. Each serves a different area to provide a diverse and ever-growing number of opportunities across the world.
The final steps on the Road to MotoGP are the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship. The Rookies, starting at 15 years of age, retains its name and continues racing in the MotoGP paddock throughout some of the biggest venues in Europe. The FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship, for riders from 16 years old, headlines the new-look MotoJunior World Championship, which also comprises the Moto2 European Championship, itself also a pathway into the Moto2 World Championship, and the Moto4 European Cup, the entry level competition in MotoJunior.
Here is the full pyramid of the new identities within the core Road to MotoGP competitions:
This new era begins now for the FIM MotoMini World Series as the 2025 World Final rolls out its new identity ahead of the Valencia GP.
From 2026, the entire Road to MotoGP™ will then transform into this new structure – including some new incentives for teams to support MotoJunior riders from key countries. The full announcement will be revealed shortly, with teams set to receive extra support for fielding and succeeding with riders from countries outside the sport’s biggest current catchment areas.
Jorge Viegas, FIM President on the left and Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer at MotoGP (on the right). Photo courtesy Dorna
Jorge Viegas, FIM President:“The FIM remains committed to identifying, supporting and providing clear and defined opportunities for emerging and talented riders from all corners of the world. The new Road to MotoGP structure is the latest initiative in this pursuit and represents a hugely important step as we look to provide equal opportunities for all young riders irrespective of where they are racing in the world. MotoGP has a truly global fan base and following, so it is vital that this is also reflected out on track too. As a result of this programme, we are confident that we will see new champions from new countries make their mark at the highest level in the future.”
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer at MotoGP: “We’re very proud of the Road to MotoGP. We continue to be committed to growing our sport, from the grassroots and making sure we’re widening the base of the pyramid globally. This new structure, and its new identities, are an important evolution. In the here and now it creates a clear pathway, for riders, their parents and fans around the world and one that fits perfectly with the future of the Grand Prix classes. It also creates a fantastic foundation for the continued expansion of the programme. Creating global opportunity is important for the young riders it supports, important for MotoGP, and important for our global fanbase.”
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