MotoGP: Aldeguer Joins VR46 Racing Team from 2027

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 26, 2026

MotoGP: Aldeguer Joins VR46 Racing Team from 2027

The Spanish rider will wear Fluo yellow colors of the Tavullia-based Team aboard the Ducati Desmosedici GP for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

From the 2027 campaign and for the following two years, Fermín Aldeguer will wear the Fluo yellow colors of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. The Spanish rider, currently in his second year in MotoGP, will become and official Ducati Corse rider and will have a factory Ducati Desmosedici GP.

Born in 2005, Aldeguer is the youngest rider on the grid and one of the biggest talents in the MotoGP world, as he has already shown on track. He took his first steps in Spain, where he won regional and national championships. After winning European competitions, he made his debut in the World Championship in 2021 in MotoE. In the all-electric category, he made his marks earning a move up to Moto2. He also showed a great potential in the intermediate class, becoming one of the most highly regarded and sought-after riders.

He made his debut in MotoGP in 2025, where he secured three podiums and his first win in the top class (in Indonesia), becoming the second youngest rider of all times to win in MotoGP. He ended his first season in Top10, becoming Rookie of the year. Currently, Aldeguer is eleventh in the World Standing, with one podium finish (Barcelona), despite having missed three races.

In 2027 he will ride with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, and the goal is to fight for all the best results possible.

Fermín Aldeguer – 54:

“I’m very happy to be taking this step in my MotoGP career with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. Signing with Valentino’s team is incredible. He has always been one of my idols and a role model for me. I think having him within the team will help me improve as a rider thanks to his valuable advice. The VR46 Racing Team is Ducati Factory Supported Team, an extremely professional outfit, and I’m very happy to be racing with them. With the new regulations coming in for 2027, my goal will be to adapt to the new tyres, but also to the new bike. Having the factory Ducati will be a huge help in terms of development throughout the season. It will be a year in which we will aim to be consistent, avoid mistakes and spend as much time as possible on the bike to gather information. I’m sure we’ll work extremely well with the whole team and the Ducati engineers. We’ll be able to do a great job and aim to consistently finish inside the top five. I can’t finish without thanking the entire Gresini Racing team and Nadia, who have helped me grow and brought me to where I am today.”

Alessio Salucci – Team Director:

“We are happy to confirm that Fermín will ride with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team in 2027. He is a young rider who showed a huge talent right from his MotoGP debut, becoming one of the main contenders. We look forward to welcome him in the team, where he will ride a Factory Desmosedici GP as he will be an official Ducati Corse rider. We will give him our maximum support possible to reach our goals. Once again, I want to thank Ducati for the full support both human and technical, and thanks to all our partners for supporting us in this incredible project.”

Gigi Dall’Igna – Direttore Generale Ducati Corse:

“We are very happy to announce the renewal of our agreement with Fermín for the next two seasons. Since his arrival in MotoGP, he has shown extraordinary talent, a great ability to learn and a determination that impressed us immediately. He is still a very young rider, but his potential is enormous and we are convinced that he has plenty of room to grow. For this reason, we have decided to invest further in him, reaffirming our confidence in a project that is clearly focused on the future. We believe that the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team represents the ideal environment for him to continue his development. In recent years, the Team has shown that it knows how to get the best out of young talents and that it is a truly competitive outfit in the Championship. We are certain that Fermín will have everything he needs here to continue growing and achieve important milestones. At Ducati, we strongly believe in his potential.”

Pablo Nieto – Team Manager:

“We are very proud to welcome Fermín Aldeguer to the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. He is a rider who proved to be a very talented rider. Despite he is very young, he proved to be very mature and capable to compete in MotoGP, which is a very challenging championship. It’s not easy at all to win in the top class, and he did it in his debut year. We trust him a lot because we know he has the potential to fight for anything he wants. As a Team, we will be ready to support him in every aspect and make his path as easy as possible.”

More, from a press release issued by Ducati Corse:

Ducati Corse and Fermín Aldeguer, together until 2028.

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement with Fermín Aldeguer for the next two seasons of the MotoGP World Championship, extending the collaboration with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer until the end of the 2028 season.

Over the course of his first two seasons in the Premier Class, the Spanish rider has demonstrated his talent, speed, and confirmed all his potential as one of the most promising young riders on the international motorcycling scene. Ducati has thus decided to strengthen its commitment to Aldeguer, placing him at the center of its long-term sports strategy.

As part of this agreement, Fermín Aldeguer will race with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, a key benchmark structure within the Ducati family in MotoGP.

This renewal confirms Ducati’s confidence in the Spanish rider’s qualities and his potential for growth, with the goal of becoming one of the main key players in the future of MotoGP.

Claudio Domenicali (Ducati CEO):

“Fermín perfectly represents Ducati’s vision for the future of racing: believing in young talent and nurturing their growth so they can fully unleash their potential. This philosophy has brought us immense satisfaction over the years, and it is one we remain deeply committed to. From the very beginning, we recognized in Fermín a rider ready to tackle a major challenge like MotoGP. He made his premier-class debut with Ducati and quickly carved out his place on the grid, proving he possesses all the qualities needed to compete at the highest level. Starting next season, he will embark on a new chapter with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team—a squad that excels at developing young riders and shares our same ambition and hunger for victory. We are thrilled to continue this journey together and fully confident that Fermín will maximize this new opportunity. Finally, our thanks go to BK8 Gresini Racing for believing in Fermín right from his MotoGP debut and for the work done together along this journey, contributing significantly to his growth and allowing him to showcase his talent within our sports project”.

Gigi Dall’Igna (Ducati Corse General Manager):

“We are very happy to announce the agreement renewal with Fermín for the next two seasons. Since his arrival in MotoGP, he has shown extraordinary talent, a great ability to learn, and a determination that impressed us immediately. He is still a very young rider, but his potential is huge, and we are convinced he has ample room for growth. For this reason, we decided to invest further in him, confirming our faith in a project that clearly looks to the future. We believe the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team represents the ideal environment to continue his path. In recent years, the Team has proven its ability to make the most of young talent and to be a truly competitive entity in the Championship. We are certain that here Fermín will have everything he needs to keep growing and achieve major milestones. At Ducati, we strongly believe in his worth.”

With this renewal, Ducati Corse confirms its commitment to nurturing young talents and building a solid, competitive sports project, laying the foundations to remain a protagonist in the MotoGP World Championship in the years to come.

MotoGP: Tech3 Signs Marini for New MotoGP Era From 2027

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 26, 2026

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MotoGP: Tech3 Signs Marini for New MotoGP Era From 2027

Tech3 is excited to announce that Luca Marini will join the team from the 2027 MotoGP™ World Championship as the premier class enters a new era of technical regulations.

The Italian brings extensive experience to Tech3 as a Moto2™ race winner and MotoGP podium finisher. Marini made his debut in the premier class in 2021 – having finished the 2020 Moto2 season as runner-up – and has since established himself as a consistent and respected competitor at the highest level.

Marini’s move to Tech3 will mark the end of three seasons with Honda HRC Castrol, having joined the factory Honda squad in 2024. His race craft and adaptability will now prove crucial for Tech3 as MotoGP enters its next era in 2027, with the introduction of new regulations and machinery.

The 29-year-old’s arrival will also align with a new chapter for Tech3 and KTM, as the team enters the next phase of its partnership with the Austrian manufacturer from 2027.

For Marini, the move to Tech3 represents an opportunity to begin the new MotoGP era with a fresh challenge and play an important role in the team’s ambitions for a competitive future in an exciting chapter of the sport.

Guenther Steiner, Tech3 CEO, said: “Luca is a rider we have been watching closely, and we are very pleased to welcome him to Tech3 from 2027. He brings a huge amount of experience, but also the right mentality and approach for what we are building here. 2027 will be a big reset for MotoGP, so having a rider who can contribute to our progress in this new era will be important.

“Luca understands how to work at this level of the sport, whether it’s collaborating with the engineers, developing the bike or pushing forward in challenging circumstances. We are entering an exciting new chapter with KTM, and we believe Luca has the speed, experience and determination to help us achieve our goals.”

Nicolas Goyon, Tech3 Team Manager, said: “We are very happy to have Luca joining us from 2027. He has already shown his ability to perform at the highest level, and his experience in MotoGP will be extremely valuable as we enter this new chapter. He has a strong understanding of what is required from both the rider and technical side, and we are confident that he will be an important part of our progress with KTM. We are looking forward to working with him and seeing what we can achieve together.”

MotoAmerica: Privateer Money Awarded To Jason Waters at VIR

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 26, 2026

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MotoAmerica: Privateer Money Awarded To Jason Waters at VIR

As the season rolls on, so does the generosity of our MotoAmerica VIP Superfans. At VIRginia International Raceway, their passion and commitment once again turned a race weekend into something truly meaningful for one privateer racer working his way back to form.

Riding a Ducati Panigale V2 in the Supersport class, Jason Waters of Springfield, GA clocked a qualifying time of 1:29.173, landing him 14th on the grid — the magic number that made him this round’s VIP Superfan Privateer Support Program recipient. For Jason, the timing couldn’t have meant more: a hand and finger injury had kept him sidelined for much of the season, and VIR marked his long-awaited return to competition. Despite the layoff, he delivered respectable finishes of 13th and 15th, a strong showing for a rider knocking the rust off after time away from racing.

This weekend’s fundraising effort was powered by the incredible support of our VIP Superfans and the extraordinary contributions of photographers Geoff and Barbara Nickless, whose action images donated of guest speakers Tony Elias, Kensei Matsudaira, Hayden Gillim, Tyler Scott, and Blake Davis became the centerpiece of a lively auction.

Bidding stayed brisk throughout, with VIPs eager to take home a piece of the weekend while supporting Jason’s comeback. Combined with donations tied to the VIP-exclusive hats, Jason was presented with a check and cash envelope totaling $2,310.00 — a powerful reminder of what this community can accomplish together.

Jason Waters (center, holding check) and the VIP Superfans that made it possible at VIRginia International Raceway. Photo courtesy MotoAmerica.

Once again, VP Racing Fuels stepped up, donating a five-gallon drum of their high-performance racing fuel to help fuel Jason’s return to the grid as he looks to build momentum in the final stretch of the season.

“What an awesome surprise,” said Waters. “After a pretty tough start to the season and missing most of the rounds due to a finger injury, I planned to come to VIR and just make the best of the race weekend and get back out there. This surprise was so uplifting. So much goes into a race program behind the scenes. Working full time, working on bikes until midnight, loading and unloading, traveling. The logistics of the madness. This helps relieve some of the financial strain being a privateer brings. I couldn’t be more appreciative to all of the VIP Superfans who are a part of our sport. MotoAmerica for putting together these events and giving the VIPs the opportunity to see the hard work at the track. Everyone who helps us get there and through the weekend, there is no rest for the wicked, we give it our all. I can’t thank you all enough. Thank you all for considering me for this opportunity.”

The determined Georgia-native now turns his attention to the final two rounds, hoping to carry the momentum of his VIR return into strong results down the stretch.

The generosity of VIPs at each round continues to shape the stories of our privateers. Every hat purchased, every auction bid, every moment of support makes a real difference, and the spirit of the VIP Superfan community is alive and thriving. Let’s take this VIR fire straight into the final two rounds and blast past $25,000 for our privateers in 2026 — the VIP Superfans are rolling, and it’s time to finish this season big.

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Pro Motocross Heads to Crawfordsville for Season Finale

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 25, 2026

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Pro Motocross Heads to Crawfordsville for Season Finale

Lawrence vs. Lawrence for Historic Winner-Take-All Pro Motocross Championship Finale.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (August 25, 2026) – One of the most memorable seasons in the storied history of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will culminate with a high-profile season finale destined to have all eyes of the sport’s global audience locked in this Saturday, August 29, to the outskirts of the motorsports epicenter of Indianapolis, Indiana and Crawfordsville’s Ironman Raceway. The 28th and final round of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship regular season will put an exclamation point on a landmark winter, spring, and summer for the world’s premier off-road motorcycle racing series. For the first time, a trio of champions will be crowned at the U.S. Army Ironman National Finals Presented by Tucker Freight Lines, as the 450SMX Class, 250SMX Class, and WMX titles will be decided.

“It’s hard to put into words how significant and historic this summer’s Pro Motocross Championship has been. While we expected to witness a memorable season unfold at the world’s most iconic venues, the action on the racetrack and the overwhelming support from our fans has far surpassed expectations,” said Davey Coombs, President, MX Sports Pro Racing. “This has truly been a banner year, not just for Pro Motocross, but also Supercross and the SMX World Championship as a whole. We’ve now had the sport’s two most prestigious series come down to the wire and you really can’t ask for anything more. We are incredibly excited to see how the 450SMX, 250SMX, and WMX championships conclude at Ironman and cannot think of a better way to welcome a new partner in the U.S. Army, with one of the most historic weekends in American motocross history.”

U.S. Army joined the SMX World Championship as a partner ahead of the 2027 season, with a presence at several Monster Energy Supercross events in addition to the upcoming Playoff rounds. The military branch’s maiden support as a title partner of Pro Motocross will be anchored by a prominent activation within the sponsor village at the Ironman National, showcasing their all-terrain vehicles and an interactive gaming system. Additionally, an Army guitarist will perform Saturday’s national anthem, to formally kick off the final race of the summer season.

The 2026 Pro Motocross Championship will come to a dramatic & historic conclusion in the motorsports Mecca of the Indianapolis area, from Crawfordsville’s Ironman Raceway. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Leading the championship storylines coming into Ironman is the history-making, winner-take-all showdown between Hunter and Jett Lawrence. The siblings have been the class of the field all summer long, trading moto wins, overall victories, and the points lead every step of the way. In 55 years, the sport has never witnessed two brothers compete at such a high level, setting the standard for speed and performance.

Over the course of the 10 races leading up to this milestone moment in the sport Hunter Lawrence has captured 12 moto wins, with Jett taking charge during the remaining eight. When it comes to overall victories, Hunter leads the way with six versus four for Jett. While Hunter has been the best starter in the class with an average of 2.1, compared to Jett at 4.8, it’s Jett who has been a better finisher, with a class leading average of 2.3 compared to 3.6 for Hunter. Arguably the biggest difference maker has been the adversity each rider has faced along the way, which both have continuously proven they can overcome, no matter how significant.

This all ultimately sets the stage for one of the most highly anticipated races in series history that can truly go in either direction, with the Edison Dye Cup hanging in the balance. It’s something no race fan will want to miss.

For the first time, Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence enters the finale not in control of the championship and will look to defeat his brother in a winner-take-all showdown. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

In the 250SMX Class, the penultimate race of the summer continued the chaotic trend that has defined the smaller displacement all summer. Consistency was destined to pay off in such a wide-open championship, and no rider has harnessed that better than Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies. The sophomore rider has shown tremendous poise this summer, getting stronger and more confident with each gate drop. He’s found a way to perform when it matters most, and it’s put him in a position to control his own destiny at the finale. The New Zealander will carry a 14-point lead into Ironman over Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen, who once again showed an unparalleled level of grit and determination at Budds Creek, but ultimately lost his control of the championship.

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cole Davies has showed championship poise throughout the summer and sits within reach of his first AMA National Championship. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Kitchen may be the most resilient rider in the field, having overcome no shortage of adversity this summer. No matter what seems to come his way, Kitchen responds with resolve, digging deep and fighting for each and every position and championship point on the racetrack. It’s why he has a better start-to-finish ratio than anyone at +8.3, with a 4.9 finishing average despite an average start outside the top 10. However, that dynamic was destined to become unsustainable in terms of the championship and it caught up with Kitchen in the first moto at Budds Creek at the worst possible time, effectively tilting the championship into Davies’ favor.

The smaller displacement has shown throughout the summer that anything can and will happen when the gate drops. While Davies enjoys a large enough lead to lean into a more cautious approach, this unpredictable title fight and the quest to capture the Gary Jones Cup is still far from over.

In a season defined by his resiliency, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen will need to dig deep and leave it all on the racetrack at Ironman Raceway. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Fittingly, the namesake of the 250SMX Class championship trophy has also been named as Grand Marshal of the Ironman National Finals. Gary Jones was the first-ever 250cc champion in Pro Motocross, capturing the inaugural title in 1972 before embarking on a dominant three-peat that made him a pioneer of the sport during the infancy of American motocross. Adding to that feat was the fact that each of Jones’ championships came while representing three different manufacturers – Yamaha, Honda, and Can-Am – something that has never been duplicated. His decorated career also included success beyond motocross, with a victory at the 1971 Baja 500 and 1982 SCORE Off-Road World Championship. The California native’s legacy was enshrined in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2000 and the trophy was named in his honor ahead of the 2009 season. He’ll have the coveted distinction of handing the Gary Jones Cup to either Davies or Kitchen on Saturday afternoon, in addition to taking part in several other ceremonial festivities at Ironman.

Joining the action of the finale weekend will be the Women’s Motocross Championship Powered by Synchrony [WMX] and SMX Next – Motocross. The WMX will also crown a champion on Saturday, as Altus Motorsports bLUcRU Yamaha’s Lachlan Turner and Quad Lock Honda’s Charli Cannon bring their title fight down to the wire. Currently, 21 points separate the close friends and rivals. Meanwhile, the Ironman Scouting Moto Combine will bring 25 of the most high profile prospects in amateur motocross together for a special showcase of the sport’s next generation of elite talent.

The Women’s Motocross Championship will also crown a champion at Ironman Raceway. Photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

The top prospects in amateur motocross will return at Ironman Raceway for the second gathering of the SMX Next – Motocross Scouting Moto Combine. photo courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

The U.S. Army Ironman National will get underway this Saturday, August 29, with on-track action starting at 5 a.m. PT / 8 a.m. ET, followed by opening ceremonies at 9:15 a.m. PT / 12:15 p.m. ET before the gate drops on motos at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Comprehensive live streaming coverage from Ironman will air exclusively on Peacock, beginning with Race Day Live at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET before coverage of the motos gets underway at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.

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MotoGP: P. Espargaró Continues With Tech3 for Aragón GP

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 25, 2026

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MotoGP: P. Espargaró Continues With Tech3 for Aragón GP

Red Bull KTM Tech3 can confirm that Pol Espargaró will continue with the team for this weekend’s Grand Prix of Aragón (28-30 August), as Maverick Viñales remains focused on his ongoing recovery.

Following his return to MotoGP™ action at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, where the Spaniard finished a respectable 13th in Sunday’s main event, Espargaró will once again join Enea Bastianini on the grid at MotorLand Aragón for Round 13 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship.

Viñales continues to work closely with his medical team, KTM and Tech3 as he dedicates his time to making a full recovery. The team remains hopeful that the #12 rider will be able to make his return to competition for the Grand Prix of San Marino at Misano next month (11-13 September).

Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager, said: “Together with Maverick and KTM, we have decided that Pol will continue with us in Aragón so that Maverick can continue to focus on his recovery. Pol did a solid job for the team at Silverstone, and his experience means he is well placed to step in again this weekend.

“The most important thing for us is that Maverick takes the time he needs to recover properly. We are supporting him throughout this process and remain hopeful that we can welcome him back at Misano. Until then, we will focus on Aragón and continue to give Pol and Enea our full support.”

Renowned Motorsports Photographer Kevin Wing Seriously Injured

John Ulrich

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August 25, 2026

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Renowned Motorsports Photographer Kevin Wing Seriously Injured

You may not know him, but you have seen his work. Kevin Wing has been photographing motorcycles at new product launches attended by Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology staff for decades. One of the most respected photographers in the business and a genuinely good guy, Kevin is also an accomplished rider on the street and off-road, which makes his motorcycle accident in Ireland while on assignment on August 9th even more difficult to comprehend. Suffering fractures to both legs that required surgery and a severe head injury, Kevin has been in and out of consciousness since the accident.

kevin wing family — Kevin Wing and his family. Photo courtesy Ken Vreeke.

kevin Wing camera sunset — Kevin WIng on a streetbike photo shoot at dusk. Photo courtesy Ken Vreeke.

To assist Kevin and his family with his long road to recovery and need for special medical air transportation back to the USA, a GoFundMe page has been established in his name. Even if you cannot donate, please help spread the word. You can access the GoFundMe page here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Kevin-Wing-Recovery

MotoGP Group Appoints Carlos Ezpeleta as Deputy CEO

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 25, 2026

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MotoGP Group Appoints Carlos Ezpeleta as Deputy CEO

MotoGP Group strengthens leadership team with Carlos Ezpeleta appointed Deputy CEO alongside CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta.

MotoGP Group today announced the appointment of Carlos Ezpeleta as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, recognising his significant contribution to the evolution of the sport and strengthening its leadership team for the next phase of development.

Carlos has played a key role in MotoGP for more than a decade, helping expand its international footprint, strengthen strategic partnerships, enhance its commercial offering and grow its global fanbase. He brings extensive experience across both the business and sporting sides of the championship, having played an instrumental role in making MotoGP safer, more competitive and more exciting than ever before.

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP Group, said: “Carlos has played a fundamental role in the growth of MotoGP over many years. His experience spans every part of our business, and his leadership, vision and passion for the sport make him the right person to help guide MotoGP into its next chapter.”

Derek Chang, CEO of Liberty Media, said: “MotoGP has built a strong global foundation, and we see an enormous opportunity to take the sport to the next level. Carlos has the experience, vision and deep understanding of MotoGP to help lead that transformation, and we are excited to support him as he takes on this new position.”

Carlos Ezpeleta, newly appointed Deputy CEO of MotoGP Group, said: “It is a great honour to take on this role at such an exciting moment for MotoGP. With incredible fans and partners around the world, I look forward to working with Liberty Media and the entire MotoGP community to reach new audiences, create new opportunities and unlock the sport’s full potential.”

The appointment reflects MotoGP Group’s commitment to building its leadership team for the next era of growth and transformation, with further additions to be announced in due course. Carmelo Ezpeleta will continue as CEO, with Carlos Ezpeleta serving as Deputy CEO.

Chuckwalla Bike Weeks Bring Winter Track Time

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 25, 2026

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Chuckwalla Bike Weeks Bring Winter Track Time

Three Bike Weeks scheduled for fall 2026, with an expanded program planned for 2027.

While much of the country is getting ready to put motorcycles away for the winter, the riding season at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway is just getting started.

This fall, Chuckwalla will launch Chuckwalla Bike Weeks, bringing together multiple motorcycle track day, rider development, and racing organizations to create extended opportunities for riders and racers looking for quality track time during the colder months.

The concept is simple: make the trip to Southern California once, set up at Chuckwalla and ride—a lot.

The first three Chuckwalla Bike Weeks will take place in October, November, and December 2026, with events from RacePace Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association [CVMA], Racer’s Edge Performance, and 2 Wheels Track Days [2WTD].

1. OCTOBER BIKE WEEK — OCTOBER 16–25

Friday, October 16 — 2WTD
Saturday–Sunday, October 17–18 — RacePace
Wednesday–Thursday, October 21–22 — Racer’s Edge
Friday–Sunday, October 23–25 — CVMA

Eight available riding and racing days over a 10-day period.

2. NOVEMBER BIKE WEEK — NOVEMBER 7–15

Saturday–Sunday, November 7–8 — RacePace
Wednesday–Thursday, November 11–12 — Racer’s Edge
Friday–Sunday, November 13–15 — CVMA

Seven available riding and racing days over a nine-day period.

3. DECEMBER BIKE WEEK — DECEMBER 5–13

Saturday–Sunday, December 5–6 — RacePace
Wednesday–Thursday, December 9–10 — Racer’s Edge
Friday–Sunday, December 11–13 — CVMA

Seven available riding and racing days over nine days.

MAXIMIZE TRACK TIME

For riders in areas where winter brings the track season to a halt, Bike Weeks make a trip to the southwest worthwhile.

Track day riders can come to Chuckwalla for a track day weekend, stay for additional riding during the week, while racers can use the track time to ride, train, and prepare before race weekend.

There is no requirement to participate in an entire Bike Week. Each event is operated independently, and riders register directly with the participating organization for the days they plan to attend.

The goal is to make the track time worth the travel time.

STAY AT THE TRACK

Chuckwalla also makes an extended trip easier by offering accommodations right at the raceway.

Well-appointed cabins are available for rent on the property, along with powered RV spaces in the paddock. Riders who don’t want to bring their own RV can also take advantage of third-party services such as Event Motorhome Rentals, which can deliver an RV directly to the paddock before their arrival and pick it up after their stay.

That means riders can arrive, settle in, and make Chuckwalla home for the week—with their motorcycle, tools, and gear right outside the door.

ONE BIKE WEEK NOT ENOUGH?

Don’t haul everything home just to bring it back again.

Chuckwalla offers secure on-site storage between events, so you can leave your motorcycle, trailer, and equipment at the track, fly home, and come back for the next Bike Week.

MORE TO COME…

The program will expand significantly in 2027, with additional organizations and double the Chuckwalla Bike Weeks planned throughout the year. The complete 2027 schedule will be announced later this year.

GET THE DETAILS

For complete Bike Week schedules, event registration links, on-site lodging, RV rentals, and additional information, visit https://chuckwalla.com/chuckwalla-bike-weeks/

One trip. A whole lot of track time.

MotoGP: Preview of the Michelin Grand Prix of Aragon

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 25, 2026

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MotoGP: Preview of the Michelin Grand Prix of Aragon

Hot headlines: every point matters as MotoGP descends on MotorLand.

The breathless run to Valencia really begins this weekend as MotoGP’s enthralling 2026 title fight arrives in Aragon.

After two weekends off, MotoGP is ready to launch into the second half of the season – and it starts with a trip to MotorLand for the Michelin® Grand Prix of Aragon. The mouthwatering, relentless run to Valencia has arrived, and despite Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) extending his standings lead to 31 points with a strong weekend at Silverstone, the 2026 title race remains a box office thriller. Five riders split by just 41 points. And sixth overall is British GP winner Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) who lurks 56 points adrift after becoming our seventh different winner of the year – already as many as 2025.

A lot can change very quickly in the most exciting sport on earth, and a lot will change in the coming weeks. So let’s have a look at the hot topics as MotoGP rolls into the historic Alcañiz.

APRILIA MARCH ON

A pole, Tissot Sprint victory and a Sunday 20-pointer signalled a classy Silverstone for Martin. That’s the consistency the 2024 Champion will continue to try and churn out as he sets his sights on a second MotoGP title, but the #89 knows there’s a long way to go this season – and Aprilia won’t be the favourites this weekend at MotorLand. But they were the favourites at Silverstone. And as a quartet fleet, the majority delivered. Sticking with the factory side, Marco Bezzecchi’s (Aprilia Racing) heroics were a much-needed boost after the Italian’s miserable few weeks leading into the summer break. And it was a good collection of points that sees Bez rise into P2 in the championship. We should be seeing a fitter #72 in Aragon too, so the vibes in the Noale camp will be high.

Those vibes will spread to the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP set-up too – at least to Fernandez’s side of the box. A second MotoGP victory was huge for the #25’s title aspirations, showing what he’s capable of when he’s on song. To the left of Fernandez sits teammate Ai Ogura (SuperFiles Trackhouse MotoGP Team), and the Japanese star will be eager to put his Silverstone mistake behind him in Aragon. 37 points is Ogura’s deficit to Martin now, but that’s only a weekend’s worth of points. And really, coupled with his final corner clash with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) in Barcelona, the DNF was one of Ogura’s very limited number of mistakes so far this year. It was a crash that brought his three-race podium streak to an end, so Ogura will be fighting back at a circuit he didn’t race at last year in MotoGP.

apriliaracing britishgp12 2026 saturday 03 — Jorge Martin (89) and Ai Ogura (79) during the MotoGP Sprint Race at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Aprilia.

RELOADING FOR A RESPONSE

And now we come to who many will see as the favourites this weekend in Aragon: specifically, Marc Marquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team. Silverstone was one of the trickiest weekends the reigning World Champion has had since signing with the famous Italian marque, but MotorLand has historically been MM93 land. Pole position, Tissot Sprint win, Grand Prix win, fastest lap – all accolades that have gone the #93’s way in the last two visits to Aragon. And despite a rough weekend in the UK, Marc Marquez remains just 40 points away from Martin. The seven-time MotoGP World Champion will know this is a weekend, with seven MotorLand wins already, where he can respond. Expect a different animal than what we saw at Silverstone.

Meanwhile, finishing P2 behind Marc Marquez in last year’s Aragon encounter in both the Sprint and Grand Prix was Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The #73 was the standout Ducati rider at Silverstone, where the 2025 championship runner-up picked up a pair of P4s; while he’s not thinking about winning the title at this stage, he will be a huge player in the remaining 10 Grands Prix. Plus, like Bezzecchi, we’ll be seeing a fitter Alex Marquez arrive this weekend. It’s also a very warm welcome back to Fermin Aldeguer – the 2025 Rookie of the Year returns to action having been sidelined since his Dutch GP crash, looking to rebuild his form.

We say Alex Marquez isn’t thinking about the title because he’s 134 points off the lead after his big slice of bad luck earlier in the season. But a rider who absolutely is in the title frame is Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team). The Italian sits just 41 points back from Martin and is another who will be expecting to show a stronger hand in Aragon after a P6 finish at the British GP – and after a run of six Grands Prix without a podium, maybe this weekend is where Di Giannantonio reels in those just up the road. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) will also be looking to secure a first Sunday top 10 since the Catalan GP at a circuit he won at back in 2020.

Pecco Bagnaia — Francesco Bagnaia (63) and Pol Espargaro (44) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Ducati.

Speaking of MotorLand winners, can Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) bounce back from a weekend to forget at Silverstone and get his momentum going again? It was the Italian who joined the Marquez duo on the rostrum here last season, his first win was here against Marc Marquez himself, and he was half of that awesome 2022 duel at the track. Silverstone was tough, Bagnaia will be looking to bounce back.

Marc Marquez (93) and Pedro Acosta (37) at Brno. Photo courtesy MotoGP.

CAN ACOSTA MAKE A PODIUM ASSAULT?

It’s safe to say Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) is getting everything and a little bit more out of the RC16 this season, and that was evident again at Silverstone. Back on home soil this weekend, and having clinched a P4 in Aragon last season, can the #37 throw his name in the hat for a return to podium ways – or maybe more?

Elsewhere in the KTM stable, Brad Binder’s (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) Silverstone P8 means the South African has bagged back-to-back Sunday top 10s for the first time this season. He now sits just four points back from Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3). Can ‘The Beast’ put his British GP DNF behind him and bounce back with a good result at a venue he won at in 2022, a few days on from the news he’s penned a 2027 deal with SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP? Lining up next to Bastianini in Aragon we wait to see if it will be KTM Test Rider Pol Espargaro once more, or Maverick Viñales back from his shoulder injury recovery.

Luca Marini (10) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.

HONDA ON THE HUNT, ZARCO RETURNS

The only rider to score points in every Grand Prix this season? Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol). The Italian lies P10 on 86 points after his super consistent opening to 2026, with rookie Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) the next best HRC rider in the standings in P15. They handed HRC a double top 10 last time out; can they do the same in Aragon? Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) endured his eighth DNF of the season at Silverstone, so the 2020 World Champion will be wanting to first and foremost see the chequered flag on home soil. And completing the Honda line-up… Johann Zarco! The Frenchman is set to be back on his Castrol Honda LCR machine at MotorLand for the first time since his Catalan GP crash, pending a Thursday medical check in Aragon, as we look forward to seeing the #5 back doing what he does best.

Fabio Quartararo (20) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Yamaha.

LOOKING FOR MORE THAN MILEAGE

The best is yet to come this season when we chat about Yamaha, and while Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins failed to score points last time out, they also had test rider Augusto Fernandez out on track as development work continues to get them back in the mix. Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP’s Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlioglu racked up some points for the Iwata brand at Silverstone however, and MotorLand is a venue the Turkish rider knows his way around a little more intimately than last time out – so he will be an interesting watch once more. As ever.

Before the British GP, it was the closest title fight in history. As we head for MotorLand, the form book flips completely and the venue beckons revenge for those on the chase – the perfect follow up venue to shake it up once more. See you in Aragon?

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: Riding and Racing Honda’s RC211V

Mathilde Gasnier

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August 24, 2026

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Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: Riding and Racing Honda’s RC211V

By Mat Oxley:

You want to ride a MotoGP-bike? Yeah, good luck with that: everyone knows these are machines made for murder, beasts of technology that only those gifted with near-superhuman reflexes can manage. These days, those rides have about as much in common with your average road bike as a space shuttle has in common with a paper airplane. What can I say; you can’t walk the cutting edge if you don’t expect to bleed a little.

Except that once upon a time, there was a bike that was different. Fast as lightning but turned on a dime. Easily built in bulk, yet suited to almost every riding style under the sun.

Rossi rode it to victory. So did Max Biaggi.

Like a samurai blade, its deceptive simplicity was only possible because it built on ages of experience with every complex mechanic under the sun. Its name was the Honda RC211V and it was the bike that changed everything.

It’s a machine born out of necessity: when the sun finally fell on the era of the two-stroke engine, it was a whole new game for everyone. MotoGP itself was different then, too: way more of a technological wild west, where there were many different ways to build your ideal racer as long as those ways weren’t electronic. It’s impossible to avoid: telling the story of the RC211V means telling a story about MotoGP itself, because its role in racing history is just that big.

Luckily, we’ve got some great storytellers in Mat and Peter here. One of them even rode the bloody thing! This is going to be one of those episodes that you really don’t want to miss, so pour one out for a legend and get straight into it…

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE!

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MotoGP: Aldeguer Joins VR46 Racing Team from 2027

August 26, 2026

From left to right with, Mauro Grassilli (Ducati Corse Sporting Director), Gigi Dall'Igna (Ducati Corse General Manager), Fermin Aldeguer, Alessio Salucci (Team Director) and Pablo Nieto (Team Manager). Photo courtesy VR46 Racing Team.

The Spanish rider will wear Fluo yellow colors of the Tavullia-based Team aboard the Ducati Desmosedici GP for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

From the 2027 campaign and for the following two years, Fermín Aldeguer will wear the Fluo yellow colors of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. The Spanish rider, currently in his second year in MotoGP, will become and official Ducati Corse rider and will have a factory Ducati Desmosedici GP.

Born in 2005, Aldeguer is the youngest rider on the grid and one of the biggest talents in the MotoGP world, as he has already shown on track. He took his first steps in Spain, where he won regional and national championships. After winning European competitions, he made his debut in the World Championship in 2021 in MotoE. In the all-electric category, he made his marks earning a move up to Moto2. He also showed a great potential in the intermediate class, becoming one of the most highly regarded and sought-after riders.

He made his debut in MotoGP in 2025, where he secured three podiums and his first win in the top class (in Indonesia), becoming the second youngest rider of all times to win in MotoGP. He ended his first season in Top10, becoming Rookie of the year. Currently, Aldeguer is eleventh in the World Standing, with one podium finish (Barcelona), despite having missed three races.

In 2027 he will ride with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, and the goal is to fight for all the best results possible.

Fermín Aldeguer – 54:

“I’m very happy to be taking this step in my MotoGP career with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. Signing with Valentino’s team is incredible. He has always been one of my idols and a role model for me. I think having him within the team will help me improve as a rider thanks to his valuable advice. The VR46 Racing Team is Ducati Factory Supported Team, an extremely professional outfit, and I’m very happy to be racing with them. With the new regulations coming in for 2027, my goal will be to adapt to the new tyres, but also to the new bike. Having the factory Ducati will be a huge help in terms of development throughout the season. It will be a year in which we will aim to be consistent, avoid mistakes and spend as much time as possible on the bike to gather information. I’m sure we’ll work extremely well with the whole team and the Ducati engineers. We’ll be able to do a great job and aim to consistently finish inside the top five. I can’t finish without thanking the entire Gresini Racing team and Nadia, who have helped me grow and brought me to where I am today.”

Alessio Salucci – Team Director:

“We are happy to confirm that Fermín will ride with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team in 2027. He is a young rider who showed a huge talent right from his MotoGP debut, becoming one of the main contenders. We look forward to welcome him in the team, where he will ride a Factory Desmosedici GP as he will be an official Ducati Corse rider. We will give him our maximum support possible to reach our goals. Once again, I want to thank Ducati for the full support both human and technical, and thanks to all our partners for supporting us in this incredible project.”

Gigi Dall’Igna – Direttore Generale Ducati Corse:

“We are very happy to announce the renewal of our agreement with Fermín for the next two seasons. Since his arrival in MotoGP, he has shown extraordinary talent, a great ability to learn and a determination that impressed us immediately. He is still a very young rider, but his potential is enormous and we are convinced that he has plenty of room to grow. For this reason, we have decided to invest further in him, reaffirming our confidence in a project that is clearly focused on the future. We believe that the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team represents the ideal environment for him to continue his development. In recent years, the Team has shown that it knows how to get the best out of young talents and that it is a truly competitive outfit in the Championship. We are certain that Fermín will have everything he needs here to continue growing and achieve important milestones. At Ducati, we strongly believe in his potential.”

Pablo Nieto – Team Manager:

“We are very proud to welcome Fermín Aldeguer to the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. He is a rider who proved to be a very talented rider. Despite he is very young, he proved to be very mature and capable to compete in MotoGP, which is a very challenging championship. It’s not easy at all to win in the top class, and he did it in his debut year. We trust him a lot because we know he has the potential to fight for anything he wants. As a Team, we will be ready to support him in every aspect and make his path as easy as possible.”

More, from a press release issued by Ducati Corse:

Ducati Corse and Fermín Aldeguer, together until 2028.

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement with Fermín Aldeguer for the next two seasons of the MotoGP World Championship, extending the collaboration with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer until the end of the 2028 season.

Over the course of his first two seasons in the Premier Class, the Spanish rider has demonstrated his talent, speed, and confirmed all his potential as one of the most promising young riders on the international motorcycling scene. Ducati has thus decided to strengthen its commitment to Aldeguer, placing him at the center of its long-term sports strategy.

As part of this agreement, Fermín Aldeguer will race with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, a key benchmark structure within the Ducati family in MotoGP.

This renewal confirms Ducati’s confidence in the Spanish rider’s qualities and his potential for growth, with the goal of becoming one of the main key players in the future of MotoGP.

Claudio Domenicali (Ducati CEO):

“Fermín perfectly represents Ducati’s vision for the future of racing: believing in young talent and nurturing their growth so they can fully unleash their potential. This philosophy has brought us immense satisfaction over the years, and it is one we remain deeply committed to. From the very beginning, we recognized in Fermín a rider ready to tackle a major challenge like MotoGP. He made his premier-class debut with Ducati and quickly carved out his place on the grid, proving he possesses all the qualities needed to compete at the highest level. Starting next season, he will embark on a new chapter with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team—a squad that excels at developing young riders and shares our same ambition and hunger for victory. We are thrilled to continue this journey together and fully confident that Fermín will maximize this new opportunity. Finally, our thanks go to BK8 Gresini Racing for believing in Fermín right from his MotoGP debut and for the work done together along this journey, contributing significantly to his growth and allowing him to showcase his talent within our sports project”.

Gigi Dall’Igna (Ducati Corse General Manager):

“We are very happy to announce the agreement renewal with Fermín for the next two seasons. Since his arrival in MotoGP, he has shown extraordinary talent, a great ability to learn, and a determination that impressed us immediately. He is still a very young rider, but his potential is huge, and we are convinced he has ample room for growth. For this reason, we decided to invest further in him, confirming our faith in a project that clearly looks to the future. We believe the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team represents the ideal environment to continue his path. In recent years, the Team has proven its ability to make the most of young talent and to be a truly competitive entity in the Championship. We are certain that here Fermín will have everything he needs to keep growing and achieve major milestones. At Ducati, we strongly believe in his worth.”

With this renewal, Ducati Corse confirms its commitment to nurturing young talents and building a solid, competitive sports project, laying the foundations to remain a protagonist in the MotoGP World Championship in the years to come.

MotoGP: Tech3 Signs Marini for New MotoGP Era From 2027

August 26, 2026