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RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim took the MotoAmerica Mission King of The Baggers pole at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday. S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Troy Herfoss, Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman, S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Loris Baz, and SDI Racing’s Cameron Petersen filled out the top five.
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Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier set the fastest time to take the MotoAmerica Superbike pole at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday. Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne, Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly, and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante rounded out the top five.
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Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates took the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 pole over OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe on Saturday at Circuit of The Americas. OrangeCat Racing’s Andrew Lee was third. Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach finished fourth, with Top Pro Motorsports/Mesa37’s Stefano Mesa rounding out the top five.
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Rahal Ducati Moto (RDM) is gearing up for an exciting 2026 MotoAmerica Season. The rider lineup includes seasoned veterans PJ Jacobsen and Kayla Yaakov, alongside one of MotoAmerica’s youngest and most promising riders, Alessandro Di Mario. With new and returning sponsors fueling the team’s momentum, RDM is ready to write its next chapter.
PJ Jacobsen Steps Up to Superbike with XPEL
One of the paddock’s fiercest competitors, PJ Jacobsen, will make his return to the Superbike class with RDM and the Ducati Panigale V4 R in 2026. Armed with the support of XPEL, a global leader in protective films and coatings for automotive, marine, and architectural applications, Jacobsen is set to battle in MotoAmerica’s premier race class. “The move to Superbike will be a huge opportunity, not only for me but for the entire team,” said Jacobsen. “I’m grateful that they chose me as the rider—next year is going to be awesome! The last two years with RDM, along with the incredible backing of our sponsors, have given me the tools to fight hard in both championship seasons. I’m privileged to be a part of the program that Graham [Rahal] has put together. It’s a dream come true.”
For Rahal Ducati Moto, it marks a milestone moment: their first full-time attack on the Superbike field.“We are very excited about the 2026 season,” said Ben Spies, RDM Team Principal. “We have a strong relationship with Ducati, and we’re looking forward to the debut of their new Superbike. PJ is an incredible talent, and we’re confident he’ll bring a lot of excitement to the Superbike class.”
Kayla Yaakov Returns to Supersport with Droplight
Rahal Ducati Moto is proud to announce the new primary sponsor of Kayla Yaakov’s No. 19 Ducati Panigale V2: Droplight, a solutions-driven organization that empowers corporations, small businesses, venture capital funds, startups, and nonprofit organizations to achieve sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and enhanced market impact. “I’m incredibly excited to welcome Droplight to my 2026 season,” said Yaakov. “It means a lot to have a partner that not only supports my journey on the track but also reflects my core values. I can’t wait to showcase what we can achieve together.” With an impressive 2025 season to date, including 13 top ten placements, Yaakov will continue to advance, showcasing Droplight’s commitment to innovation and motorsports.
“At Droplight, we believe in investing in the future – not just of business, but of individuals blazing bold new paths,” said Todd Stephens, Chief Relationships Officer for Droplight. “Supporting Kayla Yaakov through the Rahal Ducati Moto team is a natural extension of our commitment to the Rahal ecosystem and to the rising stars who embody grit, growth, and greatness. Kayla represents everything we value: courage, character, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. We’re proud to be part of her journey.”
Alessandro DiMario Joins Supersport with Roller Die + Forming
New to the team in 2026, 16-year-old Alessandro Di Mario will make his full Supersport-season debut riding for Rahal Ducati Moto with the support of Roller Die + Forming, a custom roll forming and metal fabrication company with over 60 years of industry experience. Di Mario, a promising young rider and 2x Twins Cup Champion, will bring fresh energy to the program as he begins his journey at the national level.
“I am excited to develop Alessandro as a rider and see his growth in the Supersport class,” said Richie Alexander, RDM Team Manager. “His resume speaks for itself, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome him to the RDM Team.”
Looking Ahead to 2026
“I’m proud of how quickly Rahal Ducati Moto has grown and the caliber of people involved in this program,” said Graham Rahal, Team Owner. “With PJ moving into Superbike, Kayla continuing to make her mark in Supersport, and Alessandro joining us, 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year. We’re committed to building a winning culture and competing at the highest level, and this lineup shows we’re on the right path.”
The team is proud to continue supporting Corey Alexander in his racing career within the Moto America paddock. We look forward to witnessing his continued growth and success on the track. With his dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence, Corey is well-positioned to achieve strong results.
With a talented rider roster and the continued support of world-class partners, Rahal Ducati Moto enters the 2026 MotoAmerica season with confidence. The team will contest both the Superbike and Supersport categories, further establishing its role as a growing force in American motorcycle racing.
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Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz led the way ahead of Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen to take the MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport pole on Saturday at Circuit of The Americas. Strack Racing teammate Blake Davis was third. Rahal Ducati Moto w/ XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen finished fourth, with Kayla Yaakov, also riding for Rahal Ducati Moto w/ XPEL, taking fifth.
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Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario set the pace to take the MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup pole at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday. Jones Honda’s Bodie Paige was second, followed by Roadracing World Young Guns rider Kensei Matsudaira in third. Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane finished fourth, with MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher completing the top five.
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Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in San Marino. Riding his Aprilia RS-GP25 on Michelin control tires, the Italian won the 13-lap race by over one second.
Alex Marquez was the runner-up on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Fabio Di Giannantonio placed third on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
His teammate, Franco Morbidelli got fourth.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta finished the race fifth.
Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was leading when he crashed his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25 out of the race at turn 15. His teammate, Francesco Bagnaia was 13th.
Marc Marquez leads the championship with 487 points, 173 ahead of Alex Marquez who has 314 points. Francesco Bagnaia is third with 237 points.
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Bezzecchi completes perfect Saturday as Marc Marquez crashes. A rare mistake from the #93 is capitalised on by the Italian on home turf as Alex Marquez and Di Giannantonio earn Saturday podiums.
Simply the Bez. Saturday well and truly belongs to Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing at the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera after the Italian clinches his first gold medal in two years with a sublime ride on home territory. Bezzecchi and title race leader Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) engaged in battle in the Tissot Sprint, but a rare mistake saw the #93 crash as Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) complete the medal honours list at Misano.
HOLESHOT FOR BEZ, MM93 GET A GREAT START
The run into the first corner in terms of the holeshot was a hotly contested one and hanging it around the outside through Turn 1 and into Turn 2 was Bezzecchi, as Marc Marquez got aggressive to get past Alex Marquez to earn an early P2. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) lost one place and was P4 at the end of Lap 1, as Bezzecchi held off Marc Marquez on the opening lap.
On Lap 2, Bezzecchi and Alex Marquez traded fastest laps of the Sprint, which meant Quartararo sit 0.4s away from the latter’s rear wheel. Lap 3 passed by and it was a very good one from leader Bezzecchi, a 1:30.970 meant his advantage was up to 0.4s over Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez.
QUARTARARO AND THEN MARC MARQUEZ CRASH
Quartararo’s Sprint then came to a premature end on Lap 5 as Turn 2 bit. The Frenchman slid out of P4 to promote the Pertamina Enduro VR46 duo into P4 and P5 – Fabio Di Giannantonio leading Franco Morbidelli.
Bezzecchi’s lead then vanished on Lap 5 and on Lap 6, the #93 pounced at Turn 6 following a small error at Turn 4 from Bezzecchi that opened a door. So, what did the title chase leader have in his pocket, and what did Bezzecchi have in response?
Well, it wouldn’t be long until a potential battle between the two ended dramatically. Marc Marquez, at Turn 15, crashed out of the lead. His first big Saturday blunder of the season unfolded and despite his best efforts to dig in his elbow and pick his Ducati up, that was his Sprint over.
Now, it was Bezzecchi vs Alex Marquez for the gold medal. At the start of Lap 9, Bezzecchi led by 0.5s and in the chase for what was now the bronze medal, Di Giannantonio was just under half a second clear of teammate Morbidelli.
BEZ HOLDS ON FOR SPRINT GOLD
With three to go, Bezzecchi had stretched his lead to just under a second now and it looked like the home hero had this one covered. Di Giannantonio didn’t have P3 under control though because Morbidelli began to swarm, the latter setting his best lap of the Sprint on Lap 11.
Last lap time! Bezzecchi led by 0.8s at the beginning of it, and the Italian held his nerve to bring his RS-GP home to back up his pole position into a Sprint win, as Alex Marquez and Di Giannantonio brought their Ducatis over the line in P2 and P3.
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Morbidelli didn’t quite have enough to get the better of his teammate in the closing stages, so it’s P4 for the Italian on Saturday. Fifth went to Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) as he and rookie Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) came home a tenth apart, as Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) collect the final Saturday points.
COMING UP: GRAND PRIX SUNDAY
After Marc Marquez’s crash and Francesco Bagnaia’s (Ducati Lenovo Team) disappointing P13, it was a rare Saturday afternoon to forget for the factory Ducati squad. On the other hand, Aprilia will be delighted. Can they double up with victory on Sunday? The fight for Grand Prix honours looks set to be a phenomenal watch, so make sure you tune in.
Daniel Holgado earned pole position during Moto2 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, Holgado turned a lap time of 1:34.216. Not only was that good enough to lead the 30-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Celestino Vietti’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.624 he set this morning in FP2.
Celestino Vietti was the best of the rest with a 1:34.256 on his Beta Tools SpeedRS Boscoscuro, and Manuel Gonzalez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:34.291 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Row-two qualifiers included Fantic Racing Lino Sonego’s Barry Baltus (1:34.347) and Aron Canet (1:34.362) and Diogo Moreira on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex (1:34.391).
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday qualifying session 25th with a best time of 1:35.356 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
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Holgado goes back-to-back ahead of home hero Vietti. Gonzalez completes the front row as the grid sets Misano up for a Moto2™ stunner.
Fresh from his first Moto2 win from his first pole on the class, Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Aspar Team) remains the class of the field post-qualifying in Misano. A new record 1:34.216 puts the Spanish rookie ahead of home hero Celestino Vietti (SUP Racing) by just 0.040s, with points leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) in third.
Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) is fourth, the Belgian looking to re-find some form on race day after his podium heroics earlier in the year, followed by Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego). Second overall, Canet will be looking to move forward quickly as he aims to cut down his 38-point deficit to Gonzalez.
Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) remains in the hunt too, and he’s completing Row 2 at Misano. Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) is next up ahead of another Q1 graduate in home hero Tony Arbolino (Blu Cru Pramac Yamaha Moto2). Barcelona podium finisher Jake Dixon (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) is ninth completing Row 3, ahead of Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) who rounds out the top ten.
With some of the key contenders up front, Holgado fast staking his claim as one of them and Vietti looking to charge to glory on home turf, Moto2 will be one to watch – so tune in from Misano.
Valentin Perrone earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Red Bull KTM Tech3 on Pirelli control tires, Perrone topped the 27-rider field with a lap time of 1:40.328.
Joel Kelso was the best of the rest with a 1:40.353 on his LevelUp MTA KTM, and Perrone’s teammate, Jacob Roulstone claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:40.420.
Row-two qualifiers included Red Bull Ajo KTM’s Jose Antonio Rueda (1:40.438), David Muñoz on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM (1:40.440) and Adrian Fernandez on his Leopard Racing Honda (1:40.508).
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Perrone on pole at Misano ahead of Moto3™ battle. A second pole of the season for the Argentinean who leads a mixed grid into Sunday.
Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Ajo) took pole position at Misano in Moto3™, the second of his rookie season after the Red Bull Ring in Austria. Perrone left it late to fly up the order, whilst it’s a KTM front row lockout, as Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) took P2 and Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), who makes a first appearance on the front row.
Moving up from Q1, Ruche Moodley (DENSSI – BOE Motorsport) headed Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) and teammate Stefano Nepa joined the pole shootout. The Q2 tactics were out in force straight away the riders hit the track all together but did just one lap, going straight back into pitlane. Meanwhile, those who stayed out got their bankers in. With eight minutes remaining, there was drama for David Almansa (Leopard Racing) as he crashed on the approach to Turn 2, with his bike bringing down Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP).
It was all to play for with two minutes remaining; David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) was looking good for pol,e but it wasn’t over yet as Valentin Perrone rocketed up the order to bag pole position, ahead of Australian duo Kelso and Roulstone, making it two Tech 3 KTMs on the front row. For Roulstone, it’s a career first front row whilst Kelso makes it back-to-back front rows. Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) leads the second row of the grid from fourth ahead of Muñoz and Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) who secured top Honda honours.
The third row of the grid features Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) ahead of Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) and Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), the latter of whom made a mistake on his final flying lap. Coming through Q1, Carpe completed the top ten. Second in the Championship, Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) was only 11th, whilst after their falls, Almansa was 13th and Pini 16th.
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The first Superbike qualifying session began at 2:50 p.m. on Friday and ended 40 minutes later with an all-out war to see who would end up on provisional pole heading into Saturday’s Q2 and race one at Circuit of The Americas. With temperatures flirting with the 95-degree mark, the session was just as hot with the top six covered by less than a second.
When all was said and done, it was Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin who came out on the top, with the defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion lapping at a best of 2:08.034.
Herrin’s best was just .140 of a second ahead of Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier with the five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion lapping at 2:08.174.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong ended up third and less than a half a second behind Herrin despite two crashes in the session.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante ended up fourth-fastest to lead the second row, provisionally. Escalante was just .077 of a second ahead of his teammate Sean Dylan Kelly, who in turn was only .119 of a second ahead of Fong’s teammate Jake Gagne – the last rider on the same second as Herrin.
Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Bryce Kornbau, FLO4LAW’s Benjamin Smith and Thrashed Bike Racing’s Max Flinders rounded out the top 10.
Beaubier’s lap record of 2:06.559 was still standing at the end of the day with Herrin’s best on Friday 1.4 seconds off the record mark.
“On the cool-down lap, I found myself… I didn’t tear up, but I got emotional,” Herrin said. “I was just, ‘please let it hold, let it hold.’ It felt good. I just felt like I was back. It’s only two bad weekends at Virginia and Mid-Ohio, but it felt like the whole year. I think what the difference was just coming here… as much as I thought I wasn’t thinking of the championship, I think I was, too much. And I can tell looking back at how Fridays were. I was always just so stressed on Fridays, and it shouldn’t be like that. Today is the easiest day and I was more stressed on Fridays than the other days. I’m kind of surprised but I just got back to what’s important and that’s just riding instead of over-thinking everything.”
Motovation Supersport – Q1 To Scholtz
Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz struck first in Motovation Supersport as he earned provisional pole position while his championship rival, Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen, ended the day fourth – 1.07 seconds behind.
Scholtz lapped at a best of 2:12.511 to better Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen’s 2:12.946, with the two South Africans the only riders to break into the 2:12s.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott ended the day in third, .625 of a second off Scholtz’ best and almost a half-second faster than Jacobsen.
Strack Racing’s Blake Davis was fifth-fastest, just a smidgen ahead of Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s Kayla Yaakov.
3D Motorsports’ Brandon Paasch, Altus Motorsports’ Torin Collins, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes and Altus Motorsports’ Jake Lewis rounded out the top 10.
Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul – Di Mario’s Day
Friday was already going swimmingly for Alessandro Di Mario as it was announced that the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul Championship leader will be racing a Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 in next year’s MotoAmerica Supersport Championship. Di Mario made a good day even better by snagging provisional pole position for this weekend’s two Talent Cup races.
Warhorse HSBK/American Racing’s Di Mario lapped at 2:26.955 to best Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg by almost half a second. Jones Honda’s Bodie Paige was third-quickest, 1.3 seconds off Di Mario’s best.
Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane ended day fourth-fastest with Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp rounding out the top five heading into tomorrow morning’s Q2 session at Circuit of The Americas.
Stock 1000 – Yates, Barely
Friday’s Stock 1000 Q1 saw a pair of Hondas at the top of the timesheets at COTA with Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates edging out Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach on a red-hot afternoon in Texas.
The two were separated by just .160 of a second heading into Saturday’s Q2 and race one, with the Stock 1000 season coming to a close on Sunday afternoon.
Following the pair of Hondas were a pair of BMWs with OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe and championship points leader Andrew Lee third- and-fourth-fastest, respectively. Uribe was .450 of a second off Yates’ best with Lee .740 of a second off the top spot.
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Rocco Landers had his best Friday in a while with the fifth-fastest time to round out the top five.
Mission King Of The Baggers – Step One For Wyman
Kyle Wyman took his first step toward his second Mission King Of The Baggers Championship by earning provisional pole position on Friday afternoon at Circuit of The Americas.
Wyman, who needs just three championship points to wrap up the title, narrowly edged RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim by just .005 of a second to take the top spot.
Wyman’s best lap was a 2:13.797 with Gillim coming out of the session with a best of 2:13.802.
Wyman’s teammate James Rispoli ended up third-fastest, a little over half a second behind. Rispoli, meanwhile, was just .137 of a second ahead of SDI Racing’s Cameron Petersen. S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Tyler O’Hara rounded out the top five.
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RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim took the MotoAmerica Mission King of The Baggers pole at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday. S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Troy Herfoss, Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman, S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Loris Baz, and SDI Racing’s Cameron Petersen filled out the top five.
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Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier set the fastest time to take the MotoAmerica Superbike pole at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday. Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne, Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly, and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante rounded out the top five.
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Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates took the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 pole over OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe on Saturday at Circuit of The Americas. OrangeCat Racing’s Andrew Lee was third. Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach finished fourth, with Top Pro Motorsports/Mesa37’s Stefano Mesa rounding out the top five.
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Rahal Ducati Moto (RDM) is gearing up for an exciting 2026 MotoAmerica Season. The rider lineup includes seasoned veterans PJ Jacobsen and Kayla Yaakov, alongside one of MotoAmerica’s youngest and most promising riders, Alessandro Di Mario. With new and returning sponsors fueling the team’s momentum, RDM is ready to write its next chapter.
PJ Jacobsen Steps Up to Superbike with XPEL
One of the paddock’s fiercest competitors, PJ Jacobsen, will make his return to the Superbike class with RDM and the Ducati Panigale V4 R in 2026. Armed with the support of XPEL, a global leader in protective films and coatings for automotive, marine, and architectural applications, Jacobsen is set to battle in MotoAmerica’s premier race class. “The move to Superbike will be a huge opportunity, not only for me but for the entire team,” said Jacobsen. “I’m grateful that they chose me as the rider—next year is going to be awesome! The last two years with RDM, along with the incredible backing of our sponsors, have given me the tools to fight hard in both championship seasons. I’m privileged to be a part of the program that Graham [Rahal] has put together. It’s a dream come true.”
For Rahal Ducati Moto, it marks a milestone moment: their first full-time attack on the Superbike field.“We are very excited about the 2026 season,” said Ben Spies, RDM Team Principal. “We have a strong relationship with Ducati, and we’re looking forward to the debut of their new Superbike. PJ is an incredible talent, and we’re confident he’ll bring a lot of excitement to the Superbike class.”
Kayla Yaakov Returns to Supersport with Droplight
Rahal Ducati Moto is proud to announce the new primary sponsor of Kayla Yaakov’s No. 19 Ducati Panigale V2: Droplight, a solutions-driven organization that empowers corporations, small businesses, venture capital funds, startups, and nonprofit organizations to achieve sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and enhanced market impact. “I’m incredibly excited to welcome Droplight to my 2026 season,” said Yaakov. “It means a lot to have a partner that not only supports my journey on the track but also reflects my core values. I can’t wait to showcase what we can achieve together.” With an impressive 2025 season to date, including 13 top ten placements, Yaakov will continue to advance, showcasing Droplight’s commitment to innovation and motorsports.
“At Droplight, we believe in investing in the future – not just of business, but of individuals blazing bold new paths,” said Todd Stephens, Chief Relationships Officer for Droplight. “Supporting Kayla Yaakov through the Rahal Ducati Moto team is a natural extension of our commitment to the Rahal ecosystem and to the rising stars who embody grit, growth, and greatness. Kayla represents everything we value: courage, character, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. We’re proud to be part of her journey.”
Alessandro DiMario Joins Supersport with Roller Die + Forming
New to the team in 2026, 16-year-old Alessandro Di Mario will make his full Supersport-season debut riding for Rahal Ducati Moto with the support of Roller Die + Forming, a custom roll forming and metal fabrication company with over 60 years of industry experience. Di Mario, a promising young rider and 2x Twins Cup Champion, will bring fresh energy to the program as he begins his journey at the national level.
“I am excited to develop Alessandro as a rider and see his growth in the Supersport class,” said Richie Alexander, RDM Team Manager. “His resume speaks for itself, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome him to the RDM Team.”
Looking Ahead to 2026
“I’m proud of how quickly Rahal Ducati Moto has grown and the caliber of people involved in this program,” said Graham Rahal, Team Owner. “With PJ moving into Superbike, Kayla continuing to make her mark in Supersport, and Alessandro joining us, 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year. We’re committed to building a winning culture and competing at the highest level, and this lineup shows we’re on the right path.”
The team is proud to continue supporting Corey Alexander in his racing career within the Moto America paddock. We look forward to witnessing his continued growth and success on the track. With his dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence, Corey is well-positioned to achieve strong results.
With a talented rider roster and the continued support of world-class partners, Rahal Ducati Moto enters the 2026 MotoAmerica season with confidence. The team will contest both the Superbike and Supersport categories, further establishing its role as a growing force in American motorcycle racing.
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Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz led the way ahead of Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen to take the MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport pole on Saturday at Circuit of The Americas. Strack Racing teammate Blake Davis was third. Rahal Ducati Moto w/ XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen finished fourth, with Kayla Yaakov, also riding for Rahal Ducati Moto w/ XPEL, taking fifth.
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Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario set the pace to take the MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup pole at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday. Jones Honda’s Bodie Paige was second, followed by Roadracing World Young Guns rider Kensei Matsudaira in third. Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane finished fourth, with MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher completing the top five.
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Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint race Saturday afternoon at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in San Marino. Riding his Aprilia RS-GP25 on Michelin control tires, the Italian won the 13-lap race by over one second.
Alex Marquez was the runner-up on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Fabio Di Giannantonio placed third on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
His teammate, Franco Morbidelli got fourth.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta finished the race fifth.
Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was leading when he crashed his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25 out of the race at turn 15. His teammate, Francesco Bagnaia was 13th.
Marc Marquez leads the championship with 487 points, 173 ahead of Alex Marquez who has 314 points. Francesco Bagnaia is third with 237 points.
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Bezzecchi completes perfect Saturday as Marc Marquez crashes. A rare mistake from the #93 is capitalised on by the Italian on home turf as Alex Marquez and Di Giannantonio earn Saturday podiums.
Simply the Bez. Saturday well and truly belongs to Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing at the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera after the Italian clinches his first gold medal in two years with a sublime ride on home territory. Bezzecchi and title race leader Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) engaged in battle in the Tissot Sprint, but a rare mistake saw the #93 crash as Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) complete the medal honours list at Misano.
HOLESHOT FOR BEZ, MM93 GET A GREAT START
The run into the first corner in terms of the holeshot was a hotly contested one and hanging it around the outside through Turn 1 and into Turn 2 was Bezzecchi, as Marc Marquez got aggressive to get past Alex Marquez to earn an early P2. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) lost one place and was P4 at the end of Lap 1, as Bezzecchi held off Marc Marquez on the opening lap.
On Lap 2, Bezzecchi and Alex Marquez traded fastest laps of the Sprint, which meant Quartararo sit 0.4s away from the latter’s rear wheel. Lap 3 passed by and it was a very good one from leader Bezzecchi, a 1:30.970 meant his advantage was up to 0.4s over Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez.
QUARTARARO AND THEN MARC MARQUEZ CRASH
Quartararo’s Sprint then came to a premature end on Lap 5 as Turn 2 bit. The Frenchman slid out of P4 to promote the Pertamina Enduro VR46 duo into P4 and P5 – Fabio Di Giannantonio leading Franco Morbidelli.
Bezzecchi’s lead then vanished on Lap 5 and on Lap 6, the #93 pounced at Turn 6 following a small error at Turn 4 from Bezzecchi that opened a door. So, what did the title chase leader have in his pocket, and what did Bezzecchi have in response?
Well, it wouldn’t be long until a potential battle between the two ended dramatically. Marc Marquez, at Turn 15, crashed out of the lead. His first big Saturday blunder of the season unfolded and despite his best efforts to dig in his elbow and pick his Ducati up, that was his Sprint over.
Now, it was Bezzecchi vs Alex Marquez for the gold medal. At the start of Lap 9, Bezzecchi led by 0.5s and in the chase for what was now the bronze medal, Di Giannantonio was just under half a second clear of teammate Morbidelli.
BEZ HOLDS ON FOR SPRINT GOLD
With three to go, Bezzecchi had stretched his lead to just under a second now and it looked like the home hero had this one covered. Di Giannantonio didn’t have P3 under control though because Morbidelli began to swarm, the latter setting his best lap of the Sprint on Lap 11.
Last lap time! Bezzecchi led by 0.8s at the beginning of it, and the Italian held his nerve to bring his RS-GP home to back up his pole position into a Sprint win, as Alex Marquez and Di Giannantonio brought their Ducatis over the line in P2 and P3.
YOUR SPRINT POINT SCORERS
Morbidelli didn’t quite have enough to get the better of his teammate in the closing stages, so it’s P4 for the Italian on Saturday. Fifth went to Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) as he and rookie Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) came home a tenth apart, as Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) collect the final Saturday points.
COMING UP: GRAND PRIX SUNDAY
After Marc Marquez’s crash and Francesco Bagnaia’s (Ducati Lenovo Team) disappointing P13, it was a rare Saturday afternoon to forget for the factory Ducati squad. On the other hand, Aprilia will be delighted. Can they double up with victory on Sunday? The fight for Grand Prix honours looks set to be a phenomenal watch, so make sure you tune in.
Daniel Holgado earned pole position during Moto2 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, Holgado turned a lap time of 1:34.216. Not only was that good enough to lead the 30-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Celestino Vietti’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.624 he set this morning in FP2.
Celestino Vietti was the best of the rest with a 1:34.256 on his Beta Tools SpeedRS Boscoscuro, and Manuel Gonzalez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:34.291 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Row-two qualifiers included Fantic Racing Lino Sonego’s Barry Baltus (1:34.347) and Aron Canet (1:34.362) and Diogo Moreira on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex (1:34.391).
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday qualifying session 25th with a best time of 1:35.356 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
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Holgado goes back-to-back ahead of home hero Vietti. Gonzalez completes the front row as the grid sets Misano up for a Moto2™ stunner.
Fresh from his first Moto2 win from his first pole on the class, Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Aspar Team) remains the class of the field post-qualifying in Misano. A new record 1:34.216 puts the Spanish rookie ahead of home hero Celestino Vietti (SUP Racing) by just 0.040s, with points leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) in third.
Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) is fourth, the Belgian looking to re-find some form on race day after his podium heroics earlier in the year, followed by Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego). Second overall, Canet will be looking to move forward quickly as he aims to cut down his 38-point deficit to Gonzalez.
Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) remains in the hunt too, and he’s completing Row 2 at Misano. Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) is next up ahead of another Q1 graduate in home hero Tony Arbolino (Blu Cru Pramac Yamaha Moto2). Barcelona podium finisher Jake Dixon (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) is ninth completing Row 3, ahead of Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) who rounds out the top ten.
With some of the key contenders up front, Holgado fast staking his claim as one of them and Vietti looking to charge to glory on home turf, Moto2 will be one to watch – so tune in from Misano.
Valentin Perrone earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Red Bull KTM Tech3 on Pirelli control tires, Perrone topped the 27-rider field with a lap time of 1:40.328.
Joel Kelso was the best of the rest with a 1:40.353 on his LevelUp MTA KTM, and Perrone’s teammate, Jacob Roulstone claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:40.420.
Row-two qualifiers included Red Bull Ajo KTM’s Jose Antonio Rueda (1:40.438), David Muñoz on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM (1:40.440) and Adrian Fernandez on his Leopard Racing Honda (1:40.508).
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Perrone on pole at Misano ahead of Moto3™ battle. A second pole of the season for the Argentinean who leads a mixed grid into Sunday.
Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Ajo) took pole position at Misano in Moto3™, the second of his rookie season after the Red Bull Ring in Austria. Perrone left it late to fly up the order, whilst it’s a KTM front row lockout, as Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) took P2 and Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), who makes a first appearance on the front row.
Moving up from Q1, Ruche Moodley (DENSSI – BOE Motorsport) headed Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) and teammate Stefano Nepa joined the pole shootout. The Q2 tactics were out in force straight away the riders hit the track all together but did just one lap, going straight back into pitlane. Meanwhile, those who stayed out got their bankers in. With eight minutes remaining, there was drama for David Almansa (Leopard Racing) as he crashed on the approach to Turn 2, with his bike bringing down Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP).
It was all to play for with two minutes remaining; David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) was looking good for pol,e but it wasn’t over yet as Valentin Perrone rocketed up the order to bag pole position, ahead of Australian duo Kelso and Roulstone, making it two Tech 3 KTMs on the front row. For Roulstone, it’s a career first front row whilst Kelso makes it back-to-back front rows. Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) leads the second row of the grid from fourth ahead of Muñoz and Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) who secured top Honda honours.
The third row of the grid features Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) ahead of Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) and Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), the latter of whom made a mistake on his final flying lap. Coming through Q1, Carpe completed the top ten. Second in the Championship, Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) was only 11th, whilst after their falls, Almansa was 13th and Pini 16th.
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The first Superbike qualifying session began at 2:50 p.m. on Friday and ended 40 minutes later with an all-out war to see who would end up on provisional pole heading into Saturday’s Q2 and race one at Circuit of The Americas. With temperatures flirting with the 95-degree mark, the session was just as hot with the top six covered by less than a second.
When all was said and done, it was Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin who came out on the top, with the defending MotoAmerica Superbike Champion lapping at a best of 2:08.034.
Herrin’s best was just .140 of a second ahead of Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier with the five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion lapping at 2:08.174.
Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong ended up third and less than a half a second behind Herrin despite two crashes in the session.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante ended up fourth-fastest to lead the second row, provisionally. Escalante was just .077 of a second ahead of his teammate Sean Dylan Kelly, who in turn was only .119 of a second ahead of Fong’s teammate Jake Gagne – the last rider on the same second as Herrin.
Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Bryce Kornbau, FLO4LAW’s Benjamin Smith and Thrashed Bike Racing’s Max Flinders rounded out the top 10.
Beaubier’s lap record of 2:06.559 was still standing at the end of the day with Herrin’s best on Friday 1.4 seconds off the record mark.
“On the cool-down lap, I found myself… I didn’t tear up, but I got emotional,” Herrin said. “I was just, ‘please let it hold, let it hold.’ It felt good. I just felt like I was back. It’s only two bad weekends at Virginia and Mid-Ohio, but it felt like the whole year. I think what the difference was just coming here… as much as I thought I wasn’t thinking of the championship, I think I was, too much. And I can tell looking back at how Fridays were. I was always just so stressed on Fridays, and it shouldn’t be like that. Today is the easiest day and I was more stressed on Fridays than the other days. I’m kind of surprised but I just got back to what’s important and that’s just riding instead of over-thinking everything.”
Motovation Supersport – Q1 To Scholtz
Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz struck first in Motovation Supersport as he earned provisional pole position while his championship rival, Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen, ended the day fourth – 1.07 seconds behind.
Scholtz lapped at a best of 2:12.511 to better Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen’s 2:12.946, with the two South Africans the only riders to break into the 2:12s.
Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott ended the day in third, .625 of a second off Scholtz’ best and almost a half-second faster than Jacobsen.
Strack Racing’s Blake Davis was fifth-fastest, just a smidgen ahead of Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s Kayla Yaakov.
3D Motorsports’ Brandon Paasch, Altus Motorsports’ Torin Collins, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Josh Hayes and Altus Motorsports’ Jake Lewis rounded out the top 10.
Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul – Di Mario’s Day
Friday was already going swimmingly for Alessandro Di Mario as it was announced that the Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul Championship leader will be racing a Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 in next year’s MotoAmerica Supersport Championship. Di Mario made a good day even better by snagging provisional pole position for this weekend’s two Talent Cup races.
Warhorse HSBK/American Racing’s Di Mario lapped at 2:26.955 to best Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg by almost half a second. Jones Honda’s Bodie Paige was third-quickest, 1.3 seconds off Di Mario’s best.
Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane ended day fourth-fastest with Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp rounding out the top five heading into tomorrow morning’s Q2 session at Circuit of The Americas.
Stock 1000 – Yates, Barely
Friday’s Stock 1000 Q1 saw a pair of Hondas at the top of the timesheets at COTA with Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates edging out Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach on a red-hot afternoon in Texas.
The two were separated by just .160 of a second heading into Saturday’s Q2 and race one, with the Stock 1000 season coming to a close on Sunday afternoon.
Following the pair of Hondas were a pair of BMWs with OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe and championship points leader Andrew Lee third- and-fourth-fastest, respectively. Uribe was .450 of a second off Yates’ best with Lee .740 of a second off the top spot.
RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki’s Rocco Landers had his best Friday in a while with the fifth-fastest time to round out the top five.
Mission King Of The Baggers – Step One For Wyman
Kyle Wyman took his first step toward his second Mission King Of The Baggers Championship by earning provisional pole position on Friday afternoon at Circuit of The Americas.
Wyman, who needs just three championship points to wrap up the title, narrowly edged RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Hayden Gillim by just .005 of a second to take the top spot.
Wyman’s best lap was a 2:13.797 with Gillim coming out of the session with a best of 2:13.802.
Wyman’s teammate James Rispoli ended up third-fastest, a little over half a second behind. Rispoli, meanwhile, was just .137 of a second ahead of SDI Racing’s Cameron Petersen. S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Tyler O’Hara rounded out the top five.
