Jack Miller topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Michelin-shod Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1, the home hero turned a lap of 1:28.281 around the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Alex Marquez was second-best with a 1:28.317 on his BK8 Gresini Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Pedro Acosta was third with a lap of 1:28.416 on his Red Bull KTM Factory RC16.
Miller thrills to top Phillip Island FP1. The Australian got his homecoming tour of to a belting start on ‘The Island’.
Starting his home GP in style, Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) took FP1 honours at a blustery Phillip Island, giving the home fans exactly what they came for. A podium to his name from 2019 at this very venue, ‘Thriller’ lived up to his nickname with a late flying lap to lead the field into the all-important Practice session later in the afternoon.
Having been outside the top ten for most of the session, the #43 came good right at the end of the session, demoting Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The #73 had a moment with Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) at the end of the session at Turn 1 but thankfully was able to stay upright. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) made it three manufacturers inside the top three, 0.135s from the top spot. Fresh from his maiden MotoGP win in Indonesia, Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) was fourth, with Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) fifth.
Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was top at various points in the session but finished sixth. It wasn’t the best of starts for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), who came in at the end of his out-lap was clearly not happy. ‘Pecco’ got back out and set his first four flying laps but came back in, signalling his discomfort by shaking his head and imitating the feeling he has with the GP25. He went on to finish seventh, growing in confidence throughout the session, ahead of Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR), Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).
Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) took 12th but had a big mechanical issue down into Turn 1 in the closing stages, with plumes of smoke coming from the Honda. There was also a fast crash at Turn 1 for Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team). He was able to walk away and was soon back aboard, finishing 14th.
Jake Dixon was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Pirelli-shod ELF Marc VDS Racing Boscoscuro on the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track, the Brit recorded a 1:31.346 to lead the field of 28 riders.
David Alonso was the best of the rest with a 1:31.412 on his CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Kalex.
Diogo Moreira was third-fastest with a 1:31.509 on his Italtrans Racing Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 12th with a 1:32.567 on his Onlyfans American Racing Team Kalex.
Team Hammer’s annual trek to Daytona International Speedway took place on Thursday with partner ASRA together hosting the Penguin Racing School at the fabled course. Several MotoAmerica National Champions and race winners attended, as well as International racers who were preparing for next year’s Daytona 200. The race practice and school preceded the American Superbike Racing Association race weekend, which included the ASRA Team Challenge/Endurance season finale on Friday. The day also presented an opportunity for some of MotoAmerica’s young talents to ride Team Hammer’s Supersport Suzuki GSX-R750s on the high banks of Daytona.
Sean Dylan Kelly was on a Supersport machine for the first time since winning the MotoAmerica Supersport title in 2021 for M4 ECSTAR Suzuki. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Rahal Ducati Moto’s PJ Jacobsen (15) and Kayla Yaakov (19) were guest instructors for the Penguin School. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott rode as an instructor. Photo by Michael Gougis.
British racer Danny Webb (99) was on hand to gather data for next year’s Daytona 200. As the race will be a points-scoring round of the MotoAmerica Supersport series in 2026, competitors will be racing on Dunlop tires, and Webb and team were adapting their Suzuki GSX-R750 to Dunlop tires. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Danny Webb (99). Photo by Michael Gougis.
MotoAmerica Talent Cup standout Bodie Paige on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 put together by Team Hammer for former AMA Supersport Champion Martin Cardenas to race at Circuit of The Americas earlier this year. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Matthew Chapin won both MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup races earlier this year at Daytona. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Matthew Chapin spent time on Cardenas’ bike. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Also spotted in the garages was Alessandro Di Mario, who won the MotoAmerica Talent Cup and Twins Cup titles in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt remains a legend at Daytona. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Adrian Fernandez was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) road course in 1:44.461, topping the field of 26 riders.
Maximo Quiles was the best of the rest with a 1:44.817 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM.
Fernandez’s teammate, David Almansa was third with a lap time of 1:45.010.
MILWAUKEE — Royal Enfield has announced its signature Build. Train. Race (BTR)
Program will return for its sixth season in 2026 to both American Flat Track and MotoAmerica national championships. New and experienced motorcycle racers are welcomed to the racing community with the opportunity to travel the country and compete in a national championship series.
BTR’s Flat Track program will accept applicants from both the United States and Canada. After welcoming Brazilian riders for the first time in 2025, BTR’s Road Racing program will build on last season’s success by once again accepting applications from the United States, Canada, and Brazil. Last season’s Road Racing program welcomed inaugural Brazilian racers Tati Paze and Karina Simões who will return to compete in 2026.
To stay true to the program’s merit based system, international applicants will need to fulfill the same requirements as their North American counterparts. International applicants must be 18 years old and speak English. As with all other riders, Royal Enfield will cover all transportation and lodging costs associated with participation in the program. International riders are allowed and encouraged to return home between training sessions and race weekends.
Royal Enfield expects a large number of applications for the 2026 Build. Train. Race. season, which will go live on October 8th and stay open through December 1st. As part of the application, prospective riders will be asked to upload a video of themselves riding or racing as well as a short personal video about themselves and what it would mean to them potentially join the BTR program.
“We’re consistently in awe of both how this program has grown and the passion that follows our riders” said Adrian Sellers, Head – Custom & Motorsport at Royal Enfield. “Last year we welcomed Tati and Karina who were such wonderful international additions to the program so we look forward to continuing to cultivate enthusiasm from our fans in North America, Brazil and across the globe.”
The 2025 Build. Train. Race. season concluded on September 14 with flat track racing at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri with Taia Little, Emma Gottsch, and Madicela Rodgriguez finishing as the top three racers of the season. The road racing program concluded its 2024 season on August 18, with Kira Knebel, Miranda Cain, and Shea MacGregor finishing as the top three racers for the season.
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market. RENA has continued to expand its model portfolio, currently offering the all-new Guerrilla 450 and game-changing Himalayan 450cc liquid-cooled motorcycles, the recently-launched Bear 650 in addition to a host of other 650cc models, a great range of 350cc models such as the Hunter 350 and Classic 350, along with a complementary offering of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.
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The provisional calendar for the landmark BSB30 anniversary has been announced today (Thursday 16 October).
The Championship will retain an 11-round title battle, with Oulton Park hosting the opening round of the 30th anniversary on May Bank Holiday weekend. This will be followed by the first of two 2026 visits to Donington Park later in the month.
Knockhill’s annual Scottish event will host round three in June, before the heat turns up with summer visits to Snetterton and Brands Hatch in July. The title chase ramps up in August with a return to Oulton Park, a Thruxton thriller and the fan favourite bank holiday ‘Party in the Park’ at Cadwell Park.
The Showdown stage of the Championship will once again kick off at the TT Circuit Assen in September before a return to Donington Park for the penultimate round. As is traditional, Brands Hatch will set the stage for the title decider.
There will be two official tests prior to the start of the 2026 season, with the first taking place in April at Donington Park, before moving to Oulton Park ahead of the opening round.
HOT HEADLINES: MotoGP’s thunder lands Down Under. 2025 heads for its final four Grands Prix with the iconic Phillip Island hosting the penultimate flyaway.
It’s off to Australia and on to ‘The Island’ – Phillip Island. Mythical to all those who know and to become so for those who don’t… yet. The rumble Down Under brings with it one of the most spectacular settings of the season and delivers immense racing, late dramas and last lap showdowns year after year. Phillip Island, come rain or shine, always brings the action and in 2025, with big names absent, it’s also a land of opportunity.
MARC MARQUEZ OUT: newly-crowned Champion on the sidelines
With Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) already World Champion but out of action in Australia and indeed Malaysia with an injured shoulder, attention is fully turned to the battle for second. After his Japan highs,Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) suffered another low point in Indonesia, failing to score points, denting his quest for the runner-up spot in 2025. That honour currently lies with Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) who was on the rostrum at Mandalika and chases a repeat performance again. Partnering up with Bagnaia in Marc’s absence is Ducati’s test rider Michele Pirro.
It was Alex Marquez’s teammate who stole the headlines last time out though as Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) became the second-youngest MotoGP winner ever, after only Marc Marquez. He now gears up for Australia and Phillip Island, where he was a winner in 2023’s Moto2™ Grand Prix. The #54 loves the flyaways and with a dream come true two weeks ago, can he finish a stunning rookie year with a flurry?
APRILIA’S ROLLERCOASTER: light amidst the challenges
Aprilia’s form may have been good and the potential there for Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) to double up in Indonesia, but his Lap 1 clash with Marc Marquez resulted in huge missed opportunity for the Italian, who was looking to land a blow in the race for P3 overall. The #72 will hope to rekindle the same pace at Phillip Island. He’ll likely be joined byLorenzo Savadori in the box this weekend, with Jorge Martin still out with injury. Ai Ogura’s (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) attendance is subject to confirmation via medical check but it was teammate Raul Fernandezwho had the weight of the Aprilia team on him in Indonesia. The Spaniard took a first rostrum in over a year in the Tissot Sprint whilst bagging sixth on Sunday. A double top ten on ‘The Island’ last year, he aims to be in the fight again.
KTM STRENGTH: podium fight, victory contenders?
With two KTMs in the top four on Sunday for the second time in four GPs, the Austrian manufacturer’s second-half push continues. Second last time out and getting the gap to the top four down to 39 points, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) still has a challenge on to catch Bezzecchi but it’s not impossible. Teammate Brad Binder’s fourth place in Indonesia was his best Sunday result of 2025 and having been in the top ten in every Australian MotoGP outing, he searches for a first podium since Lusail last year. Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) was on last year’s Sprint podium at Phillip Island and hopes to bounce back from his Indonesia DNF. He’ll have a different teammate in Pol Espargaro, with Maverick Viñales’ recovery from his shoulder injury sustained at the Sachsenring ongoing.
OUTSIDERS: the battle for P5 and surprise acts from Mandalika
Acosta has risen ahead of Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and teammate Fabio Di Giannantonio overall, both of whom have been in the top ten but neither on a Sunday podium since Mugello. Aldeguer is now just 10 points adrift of ‘Diggia’ whilst 23 further back from MotoGP’s newest Grand Prix winner is Fabio Quartararo(Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), yet to enjoy a top six finish Down Under. His fellow countryman and 2023 Australian GP winner Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) rounds out the top ten whilst it was Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) who fought for a podium last time out. Another Yamaha rider who is always a star at his home event is Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP). A podium in 2019 and in victory contention in 2022, expect Miller to be right in the thick of the action once more.
You can never discount Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) or teammate Joan Mir, both of whom have been in the podium fight in recent rounds and in the case of Mir, on the podium at Motegi. Points in the last five GPs and a first Sprint point of the season, Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) hopes to extrapolate that form whilst with three points-scoring finishes in a row, Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) likewise aims for the same.
What’s left to be said? Home to some of the closest finishes, wildest last lap deciders and most unpredictable winners, Phillip Island really is unmissable! Tune in this weekend for the Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
Moto2™: title race well and truly on with four to go
Diogo Moreira. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Talk about title race twists. A huge one unfolded post-race on Sunday in Indonesia, as a shock DSQ for second place finisher and World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) blows the title chase wide open heading into the final four rounds.
Now, as we land at an all-time classic venue – Phillip Island, of course – the gap between Gonzalez and Indonesian GP winner Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) is a mere nine points. The Brazilian’s third win of 2025, coupled with Gonzalez’s misfortune, means the pendulum has swung the South American’s way.
But it’s not just Moreira who has closed right in. Aron Canet’s (Fantic Racing) Sunday salvage job in Mandalika – which saw the #44 promoted to P3 – means the Spaniard is now only 33 points adrift of Gonzalez. And Canet enjoyed podium success in Australia last year, so we should be seeing a good version of the rider third overall this weekend.
Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing) and Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) can’t be fully ruled out of title contention now too. The gaps to the Belgian and Briton? 43 and 59 respectively. A massively tough ask? Absolutely. Impossible? Not just yet.
Away from the eye-catching title race, home hero Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) will be out to repeat his 2024 podium success on the Island this weekend. The Aussie is without a rostrum since his Silverstone victory, so a top three return will do very nicely.
Moto3™: all eyes on silver medal race
Moto3 race. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The Moto3 World Championship might already be wrapped up by the brilliant Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo), but there’s plenty still left to play for in 2025 – including a silver medal battle that is shaping up very nicely.
Unfortunately, that’s a fight that won’t have Japanese GP winner David Muñoz(Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) in it after the #64 suffered a broken femur in Indonesia. It means it’s a straight play, seemingly, between Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) and Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) – with the latter also aiming to wrap up the Rookie of the Year accolade ASAP. There’s only 14 points between Piqueras and Quiles, and both will be desperate to finish P2 overall.
Quiles is 60 points clear of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in that rookie honours chase, and with 75 left on the table after Sunday’s encounter, that title could be his in Australia.
Speaking of Australia, Joel Kelso (LEVELUP – MTA) has returned to form in the last few rounds and after a crash to P10 result in Mandalika, the Aussie will be hoping a podium return will come on the Island – after all, he was a P3 finisher here in 2023. Kelso is also now P5 overall – two points clear of Carpe, and 22 ahead of last year’s Island P3 finisher Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) after the Spaniard was handed a post-race penalty in Indonesia.
The other Moto3 home favourite is Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech3). The #12 arrives off the back of his best Moto3 result last time out, a P5, so the Phillip Island faithful have two in-form, home grown talents to cheer on. So, can Moto3’s new King, Rueda, be beaten at the first attempt? Maybe, maybe not… But what we do know is that it’s set to be another unpredictable weekend of action.
Applications to join the 2026 grid will open in November and run until January 2026.
Prospective competitors looking to apply for 2026 entries for the FIM JuniorGP™ World Championship, Moto2™ European Championship, Stock European Championship or European Talent Cup can now save the date for when applications open:
KEY DATES
Applications open: 26 th November 2025
Applications close: 26th January 2026
Confirmation of selected riders: no later than February 16 th 2026 (via email)
Selected riders must register online: no later than 16th March 2026
Participants applying for the JuniorGP™, Moto2™, and Stock categories should pay an application fee of half the prize of the total amount of the entry fee (VAT included). About the season entry fees, you can check them here.
• Triumph to launch 33 new and updated Model Year 26 models
• Ambitious launch plan builds on a landmark financial year (FY25), which saw Triumph deliver more than 141,000 motorcycles worldwide
• This remarkable season began with the launch of 6 Off-Road models and a range of new electric motorcycles into the global youth market
• To be the first to hear about each new model announcement, customers are invited to sign up for updates at TriumphMotorcycles.com
Triumph Motorcycles will reveal a record 33 new and updated model year 2026 motorcycles (MY26).
This ambitious rollout follows years of sustained investment in product development and is underpinned by Triumph’s five consecutive years of record-breaking global sales and confidence in the opportunities that exist within the volatile global motorcycle market.
In its latest landmark financial year, from July 2024 to June 2025, Triumph delivered more than 141,000 motorcycles worldwide. This represents a remarkable 136% growth in sales since 2019, delivered through a network of 950 dealers across 68 countries.
The remaining new models will be unveiled in a series of global reveal announcements. The first of three October announcements was ‘Electric Evolution’, when Triumph introduced the range of TXP electric off-road motorcycles for youth. The next story, ‘True Originals Never Settle’ will be revealed on October 21st. On October 28th Triumph will launch a new model ‘Made to Upstage’.
MY26 TF250C and TF450C. Photo courtesy Triumph.
Of the 33 new or updated models coming to market globally in 2026, ten have already been announced. Two all-new competition Enduro and two all-new competition Cross Country off-road motorcycles are already in dealerships. The all-new MY26 Speed Triple 1200 RX and Scrambler 400 XC are also already available in dealerships. The new Triumph TXP electric off-road motorcycle range for youth, and the MY26 TF 250-X and TF 450-X will land in dealerships by December. The remaining 22 bike reveals will include both new variants of existing lines and all-new models.
With new motorcycles arriving in Triumph’s global dealer network over the next six months, many dealers will be hosting a new model preview events during the winter months, inviting customers to be among the first to see the newest motorcycles in the Triumph range.
While the wider industry faces significant challenges, Triumph’s commitment to innovation and quality remains steadfast. The brand’s record investment in new product development is a testament to its belief in the enduring appeal of motorcycling and its responsibility to deliver the very best to customers worldwide.
Recent MY25 launches such as the Tiger Sport 800 have exceeded expectations, while the MY25 Speed Triple 1200 RS has contributed to a strong uplift in sales. The global Triumph dealer network in emerging markets such as China, Brazil, and India have performed very strongly in their markets over the year. This momentum is further strengthened by Triumph’s expansion into new market segments, including sub-500cc motorcycles, competitive off-road, and most recently, electric off-road models designed for younger riders.
Tiger Sport 800. Photo courtesy Triumph.
Triumph has just revealed its first electric off-road youth motorcycles. The new Triumph TXP range, powered by OSET introduced two models with scalable electric performance, premium design, and built-in safety features into North America. Building upon the proven foundation of OSET’s pioneering technology and enhanced by Triumph’s design and engineering expertise, the new TXP models feature a lightweight chassis, advanced rider ergonomics, a unique 2-in-1 modular set-up, and Triumph’s striking Performance Yellow and Graphite Black livery.
The recent launch of the TF 450-X follows a successful debut year of off-road racing for Triumph, with both motocross and enduro motorcycles delivering standout results. With race wins and podium finishes in international series including the AMA SuperMotocross Championship, FIM MXGP, EnduroGP, and SuperEnduro, the TF 250-X, TF 450-RC, TF 250-E, and TF 450-E have all delivered at the highest level on some of the off-road world’s most competitive stages.
MY26 TF 250 X. Photo courtesy Triumph.
Across Europe, North America, and Australia, Triumph has secured multiple national championship titles and podium finishes, including the ACU British MX2 Motocross Championship, where Tommy Searle rode the TF 250-X to the title, and the hotly contested Assoluti d’Italia di Enduro Italian National Championship earlier in the season, where Italian rider Morgan Lesiardo took the 250 4T title aboard the TF 250-E.
Meanwhile, the sub-500cc range, which includes the Speed 400, Scrambler 400 X, and Scrambler 400 XC, has been instrumental in accelerating Triumph’s growth across Asia.
Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer at Triumph Motorcycles, commented: “The momentum we’ve achieved over recent years is extraordinary. Our record sales, expansion into new segments, and the number of upcoming product launches all reflect the quiet optimism we feel about the future. While the market remains challenging for many, Triumph’s focus is clear. We are committed to delivering a range of motorcycles that are exciting, innovative, and built to the highest quality standards, for our customers around the world.”
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Jack Miller (43) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Jack Miller topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Michelin-shod Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1, the home hero turned a lap of 1:28.281 around the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Alex Marquez was second-best with a 1:28.317 on his BK8 Gresini Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Pedro Acosta was third with a lap of 1:28.416 on his Red Bull KTM Factory RC16.
Miller thrills to top Phillip Island FP1. The Australian got his homecoming tour of to a belting start on ‘The Island’.
Starting his home GP in style, Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) took FP1 honours at a blustery Phillip Island, giving the home fans exactly what they came for. A podium to his name from 2019 at this very venue, ‘Thriller’ lived up to his nickname with a late flying lap to lead the field into the all-important Practice session later in the afternoon.
Having been outside the top ten for most of the session, the #43 came good right at the end of the session, demoting Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The #73 had a moment with Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) at the end of the session at Turn 1 but thankfully was able to stay upright. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) made it three manufacturers inside the top three, 0.135s from the top spot. Fresh from his maiden MotoGP win in Indonesia, Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) was fourth, with Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) fifth.
Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was top at various points in the session but finished sixth. It wasn’t the best of starts for Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), who came in at the end of his out-lap was clearly not happy. ‘Pecco’ got back out and set his first four flying laps but came back in, signalling his discomfort by shaking his head and imitating the feeling he has with the GP25. He went on to finish seventh, growing in confidence throughout the session, ahead of Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR), Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).
Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) took 12th but had a big mechanical issue down into Turn 1 in the closing stages, with plumes of smoke coming from the Honda. There was also a fast crash at Turn 1 for Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team). He was able to walk away and was soon back aboard, finishing 14th.
Jake Dixon (96) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy Marc VDS Team.
Jake Dixon was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Pirelli-shod ELF Marc VDS Racing Boscoscuro on the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track, the Brit recorded a 1:31.346 to lead the field of 28 riders.
David Alonso was the best of the rest with a 1:31.412 on his CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Kalex.
Diogo Moreira was third-fastest with a 1:31.509 on his Italtrans Racing Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 12th with a 1:32.567 on his Onlyfans American Racing Team Kalex.
Robertino Pietri (70) on a Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 used by Tyler Scott for MotoAmerica Supersport practice leads Solly Mervis on a Karns/TSI Industries Suzuki GSX-8R racebike around Daytona International Speedway at the Team Hammer Advanced Riding School. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Team Hammer’s annual trek to Daytona International Speedway took place on Thursday with partner ASRA together hosting the Penguin Racing School at the fabled course. Several MotoAmerica National Champions and race winners attended, as well as International racers who were preparing for next year’s Daytona 200. The race practice and school preceded the American Superbike Racing Association race weekend, which included the ASRA Team Challenge/Endurance season finale on Friday. The day also presented an opportunity for some of MotoAmerica’s young talents to ride Team Hammer’s Supersport Suzuki GSX-R750s on the high banks of Daytona.
Sean Dylan Kelly was on a Supersport machine for the first time since winning the MotoAmerica Supersport title in 2021 for M4 ECSTAR Suzuki. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Rahal Ducati Moto’s PJ Jacobsen (15) and Kayla Yaakov (19) were guest instructors for the Penguin School. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott rode as an instructor. Photo by Michael Gougis.
British racer Danny Webb (99) was on hand to gather data for next year’s Daytona 200. As the race will be a points-scoring round of the MotoAmerica Supersport series in 2026, competitors will be racing on Dunlop tires, and Webb and team were adapting their Suzuki GSX-R750 to Dunlop tires. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Danny Webb (99). Photo by Michael Gougis.
MotoAmerica Talent Cup standout Bodie Paige on the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 put together by Team Hammer for former AMA Supersport Champion Martin Cardenas to race at Circuit of The Americas earlier this year. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Matthew Chapin won both MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup races earlier this year at Daytona. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Matthew Chapin spent time on Cardenas’ bike. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Also spotted in the garages was Alessandro Di Mario, who won the MotoAmerica Talent Cup and Twins Cup titles in 2025. Photo by Michael Gougis.
NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt remains a legend at Daytona. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Adrian Fernandez (31) at Mandalika. Photo courtesy Leopard Racing Team.
Adrian Fernandez was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) road course in 1:44.461, topping the field of 26 riders.
Maximo Quiles was the best of the rest with a 1:44.817 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM.
Fernandez’s teammate, David Almansa was third with a lap time of 1:45.010.
MILWAUKEE — Royal Enfield has announced its signature Build. Train. Race (BTR)
Program will return for its sixth season in 2026 to both American Flat Track and MotoAmerica national championships. New and experienced motorcycle racers are welcomed to the racing community with the opportunity to travel the country and compete in a national championship series.
BTR’s Flat Track program will accept applicants from both the United States and Canada. After welcoming Brazilian riders for the first time in 2025, BTR’s Road Racing program will build on last season’s success by once again accepting applications from the United States, Canada, and Brazil. Last season’s Road Racing program welcomed inaugural Brazilian racers Tati Paze and Karina Simões who will return to compete in 2026.
To stay true to the program’s merit based system, international applicants will need to fulfill the same requirements as their North American counterparts. International applicants must be 18 years old and speak English. As with all other riders, Royal Enfield will cover all transportation and lodging costs associated with participation in the program. International riders are allowed and encouraged to return home between training sessions and race weekends.
Royal Enfield expects a large number of applications for the 2026 Build. Train. Race. season, which will go live on October 8th and stay open through December 1st. As part of the application, prospective riders will be asked to upload a video of themselves riding or racing as well as a short personal video about themselves and what it would mean to them potentially join the BTR program.
“We’re consistently in awe of both how this program has grown and the passion that follows our riders” said Adrian Sellers, Head – Custom & Motorsport at Royal Enfield. “Last year we welcomed Tati and Karina who were such wonderful international additions to the program so we look forward to continuing to cultivate enthusiasm from our fans in North America, Brazil and across the globe.”
The 2025 Build. Train. Race. season concluded on September 14 with flat track racing at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri with Taia Little, Emma Gottsch, and Madicela Rodgriguez finishing as the top three racers of the season. The road racing program concluded its 2024 season on August 18, with Kira Knebel, Miranda Cain, and Shea MacGregor finishing as the top three racers for the season.
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market. RENA has continued to expand its model portfolio, currently offering the all-new Guerrilla 450 and game-changing Himalayan 450cc liquid-cooled motorcycles, the recently-launched Bear 650 in addition to a host of other 650cc models, a great range of 350cc models such as the Hunter 350 and Classic 350, along with a complementary offering of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.
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Bennetts British Superbike Race 2 Start at Thruxton. Photo courtesy BSB.
The provisional calendar for the landmark BSB30 anniversary has been announced today (Thursday 16 October).
The Championship will retain an 11-round title battle, with Oulton Park hosting the opening round of the 30th anniversary on May Bank Holiday weekend. This will be followed by the first of two 2026 visits to Donington Park later in the month.
Knockhill’s annual Scottish event will host round three in June, before the heat turns up with summer visits to Snetterton and Brands Hatch in July. The title chase ramps up in August with a return to Oulton Park, a Thruxton thriller and the fan favourite bank holiday ‘Party in the Park’ at Cadwell Park.
The Showdown stage of the Championship will once again kick off at the TT Circuit Assen in September before a return to Donington Park for the penultimate round. As is traditional, Brands Hatch will set the stage for the title decider.
There will be two official tests prior to the start of the 2026 season, with the first taking place in April at Donington Park, before moving to Oulton Park ahead of the opening round.
Jack Miller in action at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Team.
HOT HEADLINES: MotoGP’s thunder lands Down Under. 2025 heads for its final four Grands Prix with the iconic Phillip Island hosting the penultimate flyaway.
It’s off to Australia and on to ‘The Island’ – Phillip Island. Mythical to all those who know and to become so for those who don’t… yet. The rumble Down Under brings with it one of the most spectacular settings of the season and delivers immense racing, late dramas and last lap showdowns year after year. Phillip Island, come rain or shine, always brings the action and in 2025, with big names absent, it’s also a land of opportunity.
MARC MARQUEZ OUT: newly-crowned Champion on the sidelines
With Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) already World Champion but out of action in Australia and indeed Malaysia with an injured shoulder, attention is fully turned to the battle for second. After his Japan highs,Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) suffered another low point in Indonesia, failing to score points, denting his quest for the runner-up spot in 2025. That honour currently lies with Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) who was on the rostrum at Mandalika and chases a repeat performance again. Partnering up with Bagnaia in Marc’s absence is Ducati’s test rider Michele Pirro.
It was Alex Marquez’s teammate who stole the headlines last time out though as Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) became the second-youngest MotoGP winner ever, after only Marc Marquez. He now gears up for Australia and Phillip Island, where he was a winner in 2023’s Moto2™ Grand Prix. The #54 loves the flyaways and with a dream come true two weeks ago, can he finish a stunning rookie year with a flurry?
APRILIA’S ROLLERCOASTER: light amidst the challenges
Aprilia’s form may have been good and the potential there for Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) to double up in Indonesia, but his Lap 1 clash with Marc Marquez resulted in huge missed opportunity for the Italian, who was looking to land a blow in the race for P3 overall. The #72 will hope to rekindle the same pace at Phillip Island. He’ll likely be joined byLorenzo Savadori in the box this weekend, with Jorge Martin still out with injury. Ai Ogura’s (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) attendance is subject to confirmation via medical check but it was teammate Raul Fernandezwho had the weight of the Aprilia team on him in Indonesia. The Spaniard took a first rostrum in over a year in the Tissot Sprint whilst bagging sixth on Sunday. A double top ten on ‘The Island’ last year, he aims to be in the fight again.
KTM STRENGTH: podium fight, victory contenders?
With two KTMs in the top four on Sunday for the second time in four GPs, the Austrian manufacturer’s second-half push continues. Second last time out and getting the gap to the top four down to 39 points, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) still has a challenge on to catch Bezzecchi but it’s not impossible. Teammate Brad Binder’s fourth place in Indonesia was his best Sunday result of 2025 and having been in the top ten in every Australian MotoGP outing, he searches for a first podium since Lusail last year. Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) was on last year’s Sprint podium at Phillip Island and hopes to bounce back from his Indonesia DNF. He’ll have a different teammate in Pol Espargaro, with Maverick Viñales’ recovery from his shoulder injury sustained at the Sachsenring ongoing.
OUTSIDERS: the battle for P5 and surprise acts from Mandalika
Acosta has risen ahead of Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and teammate Fabio Di Giannantonio overall, both of whom have been in the top ten but neither on a Sunday podium since Mugello. Aldeguer is now just 10 points adrift of ‘Diggia’ whilst 23 further back from MotoGP’s newest Grand Prix winner is Fabio Quartararo(Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), yet to enjoy a top six finish Down Under. His fellow countryman and 2023 Australian GP winner Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) rounds out the top ten whilst it was Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) who fought for a podium last time out. Another Yamaha rider who is always a star at his home event is Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP). A podium in 2019 and in victory contention in 2022, expect Miller to be right in the thick of the action once more.
You can never discount Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) or teammate Joan Mir, both of whom have been in the podium fight in recent rounds and in the case of Mir, on the podium at Motegi. Points in the last five GPs and a first Sprint point of the season, Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) hopes to extrapolate that form whilst with three points-scoring finishes in a row, Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) likewise aims for the same.
What’s left to be said? Home to some of the closest finishes, wildest last lap deciders and most unpredictable winners, Phillip Island really is unmissable! Tune in this weekend for the Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
Moto2™: title race well and truly on with four to go
Diogo Moreira. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Talk about title race twists. A huge one unfolded post-race on Sunday in Indonesia, as a shock DSQ for second place finisher and World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) blows the title chase wide open heading into the final four rounds.
Now, as we land at an all-time classic venue – Phillip Island, of course – the gap between Gonzalez and Indonesian GP winner Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) is a mere nine points. The Brazilian’s third win of 2025, coupled with Gonzalez’s misfortune, means the pendulum has swung the South American’s way.
But it’s not just Moreira who has closed right in. Aron Canet’s (Fantic Racing) Sunday salvage job in Mandalika – which saw the #44 promoted to P3 – means the Spaniard is now only 33 points adrift of Gonzalez. And Canet enjoyed podium success in Australia last year, so we should be seeing a good version of the rider third overall this weekend.
Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing) and Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) can’t be fully ruled out of title contention now too. The gaps to the Belgian and Briton? 43 and 59 respectively. A massively tough ask? Absolutely. Impossible? Not just yet.
Away from the eye-catching title race, home hero Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) will be out to repeat his 2024 podium success on the Island this weekend. The Aussie is without a rostrum since his Silverstone victory, so a top three return will do very nicely.
Moto3™: all eyes on silver medal race
Moto3 race. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The Moto3 World Championship might already be wrapped up by the brilliant Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo), but there’s plenty still left to play for in 2025 – including a silver medal battle that is shaping up very nicely.
Unfortunately, that’s a fight that won’t have Japanese GP winner David Muñoz(Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) in it after the #64 suffered a broken femur in Indonesia. It means it’s a straight play, seemingly, between Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) and Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) – with the latter also aiming to wrap up the Rookie of the Year accolade ASAP. There’s only 14 points between Piqueras and Quiles, and both will be desperate to finish P2 overall.
Quiles is 60 points clear of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in that rookie honours chase, and with 75 left on the table after Sunday’s encounter, that title could be his in Australia.
Speaking of Australia, Joel Kelso (LEVELUP – MTA) has returned to form in the last few rounds and after a crash to P10 result in Mandalika, the Aussie will be hoping a podium return will come on the Island – after all, he was a P3 finisher here in 2023. Kelso is also now P5 overall – two points clear of Carpe, and 22 ahead of last year’s Island P3 finisher Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) after the Spaniard was handed a post-race penalty in Indonesia.
The other Moto3 home favourite is Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech3). The #12 arrives off the back of his best Moto3 result last time out, a P5, so the Phillip Island faithful have two in-form, home grown talents to cheer on. So, can Moto3’s new King, Rueda, be beaten at the first attempt? Maybe, maybe not… But what we do know is that it’s set to be another unpredictable weekend of action.
2025 FIM JuniorGP™ World Championship. Photo courtesy JuniorGP.
Applications to join the 2026 grid will open in November and run until January 2026.
Prospective competitors looking to apply for 2026 entries for the FIM JuniorGP™ World Championship, Moto2™ European Championship, Stock European Championship or European Talent Cup can now save the date for when applications open:
KEY DATES
Applications open: 26 th November 2025
Applications close: 26th January 2026
Confirmation of selected riders: no later than February 16 th 2026 (via email)
Selected riders must register online: no later than 16th March 2026
Participants applying for the JuniorGP™, Moto2™, and Stock categories should pay an application fee of half the prize of the total amount of the entry fee (VAT included). About the season entry fees, you can check them here.
• Triumph to launch 33 new and updated Model Year 26 models
• Ambitious launch plan builds on a landmark financial year (FY25), which saw Triumph deliver more than 141,000 motorcycles worldwide
• This remarkable season began with the launch of 6 Off-Road models and a range of new electric motorcycles into the global youth market
• To be the first to hear about each new model announcement, customers are invited to sign up for updates at TriumphMotorcycles.com
Triumph Motorcycles will reveal a record 33 new and updated model year 2026 motorcycles (MY26).
This ambitious rollout follows years of sustained investment in product development and is underpinned by Triumph’s five consecutive years of record-breaking global sales and confidence in the opportunities that exist within the volatile global motorcycle market.
In its latest landmark financial year, from July 2024 to June 2025, Triumph delivered more than 141,000 motorcycles worldwide. This represents a remarkable 136% growth in sales since 2019, delivered through a network of 950 dealers across 68 countries.
The remaining new models will be unveiled in a series of global reveal announcements. The first of three October announcements was ‘Electric Evolution’, when Triumph introduced the range of TXP electric off-road motorcycles for youth. The next story, ‘True Originals Never Settle’ will be revealed on October 21st. On October 28th Triumph will launch a new model ‘Made to Upstage’.
MY26 TF250C and TF450C. Photo courtesy Triumph.
Of the 33 new or updated models coming to market globally in 2026, ten have already been announced. Two all-new competition Enduro and two all-new competition Cross Country off-road motorcycles are already in dealerships. The all-new MY26 Speed Triple 1200 RX and Scrambler 400 XC are also already available in dealerships. The new Triumph TXP electric off-road motorcycle range for youth, and the MY26 TF 250-X and TF 450-X will land in dealerships by December. The remaining 22 bike reveals will include both new variants of existing lines and all-new models.
With new motorcycles arriving in Triumph’s global dealer network over the next six months, many dealers will be hosting a new model preview events during the winter months, inviting customers to be among the first to see the newest motorcycles in the Triumph range.
While the wider industry faces significant challenges, Triumph’s commitment to innovation and quality remains steadfast. The brand’s record investment in new product development is a testament to its belief in the enduring appeal of motorcycling and its responsibility to deliver the very best to customers worldwide.
Recent MY25 launches such as the Tiger Sport 800 have exceeded expectations, while the MY25 Speed Triple 1200 RS has contributed to a strong uplift in sales. The global Triumph dealer network in emerging markets such as China, Brazil, and India have performed very strongly in their markets over the year. This momentum is further strengthened by Triumph’s expansion into new market segments, including sub-500cc motorcycles, competitive off-road, and most recently, electric off-road models designed for younger riders.
Tiger Sport 800. Photo courtesy Triumph.
Triumph has just revealed its first electric off-road youth motorcycles. The new Triumph TXP range, powered by OSET introduced two models with scalable electric performance, premium design, and built-in safety features into North America. Building upon the proven foundation of OSET’s pioneering technology and enhanced by Triumph’s design and engineering expertise, the new TXP models feature a lightweight chassis, advanced rider ergonomics, a unique 2-in-1 modular set-up, and Triumph’s striking Performance Yellow and Graphite Black livery.
The recent launch of the TF 450-X follows a successful debut year of off-road racing for Triumph, with both motocross and enduro motorcycles delivering standout results. With race wins and podium finishes in international series including the AMA SuperMotocross Championship, FIM MXGP, EnduroGP, and SuperEnduro, the TF 250-X, TF 450-RC, TF 250-E, and TF 450-E have all delivered at the highest level on some of the off-road world’s most competitive stages.
MY26 TF 250 X. Photo courtesy Triumph.
Across Europe, North America, and Australia, Triumph has secured multiple national championship titles and podium finishes, including the ACU British MX2 Motocross Championship, where Tommy Searle rode the TF 250-X to the title, and the hotly contested Assoluti d’Italia di Enduro Italian National Championship earlier in the season, where Italian rider Morgan Lesiardo took the 250 4T title aboard the TF 250-E.
Meanwhile, the sub-500cc range, which includes the Speed 400, Scrambler 400 X, and Scrambler 400 XC, has been instrumental in accelerating Triumph’s growth across Asia.
Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer at Triumph Motorcycles, commented: “The momentum we’ve achieved over recent years is extraordinary. Our record sales, expansion into new segments, and the number of upcoming product launches all reflect the quiet optimism we feel about the future. While the market remains challenging for many, Triumph’s focus is clear. We are committed to delivering a range of motorcycles that are exciting, innovative, and built to the highest quality standards, for our customers around the world.”
To be the first to hear about Triumph’s new models, customers are invited to sign up for updates at TriumphMotorcycles.com
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