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MotoGP To Begin 2027 Season in Thailand

Buriram to host the opening round of MotoGP’s new regulations cycle as the championship begins its 79th season. 

MotoGP will usher in a new era of premier-class motorcycle racing when the 2027 FIM MotoGP World Championship begins at the Grand Prix of Thailand in Buriram from 5 – 7 March 2027.

Thailand will host the MotoGP season opener for the third consecutive year, underlining the country’s growing importance within the championship and the passion of its rapidly expanding fanbase. Following the success of the opening rounds in 2025 and 2026, Buriram will once again welcome the world’s fastest riders as MotoGP embarks on a historic new chapter.

The 2027 Thai Grand Prix will make history as the first competitive event contested under MotoGP’s new technical regulations for the 2027 – 2031 cycle. Fans around the world will witness the debut of the next generation of MotoGP machinery in race conditions, marking the beginning of an exciting new era for the sport.

Buriram has established itself as one of the standout destinations on the MotoGP calendar, with Thailand’s passionate supporters creating an electric atmosphere throughout race weekend This year’s season opener saw Marco Bezzecchi take a memorable victory for Aprilia in front of a record crowd (228,228), further demonstrating the strength of MotoGP’s following in the region and reinforcing Thailand’s status as one of the championship’s most important markets.

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP Group, said: “Hosting the MotoGP season opener for a third consecutive year is a testament to the outstanding partnership we have built in Thailand and the incredible passion of the fans. Buriram has consistently delivered one of the best events on our calendar, making it the perfect venue to launch MotoGP’s new technical era. The first race under the 2027 regulations will mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our sport, and we’re delighted to start that journey in Thailand.”

With a passionate local fanbase, world-class facilities at Chang International Circuit, and the excitement surrounding a brand-new regulatory cycle, Buriram is set to provide the perfect stage to launch the 2027 MotoGP season.

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: Visiting Öhlins

By Mat Oxley:

IMPORTANT: This episode uses a lot of photo’s, which you will probably want to look at. To do that, please watch this episode on our Patreon or YouTube. Enjoy!

Trip report! Being world famous (and very handsome!) MotoGP-journalist, you wouldn’t believe the places that Mat and Peter have been. But even for them, there’s some places you just don’t get to go to. Places like the country of Sweden, for example. 

Yet that’s exactly where we went, just north of Stockholm, to visit the elusive factory of Öhlins. We all know that the suspension is one of the most immediately noticeable crucial parts of a bike and its setup, so imagine what happens behind closed doors at the biggest provider of suspension systems in the tournament. Or actually, don’t! Because why imagine, when we can just tell you?

So come join us on one hell of a trip as we dive deep into a world of springs, pumps, pressure and carbon in places where you wouldn’t expect it…and then stick around for the industrial espionage, the truth about manufacturer exclusivity in the tournament, previously classified devices for Ducati and machines that can condense any race track in the world into a machine barely more than a few meters big. 

Interested? Then let’s go! 

 

Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! And additional thanks to flowerhead, whose music you can find here. 

Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
If you’re interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we’re working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to
smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!

Moto4 Asia Cup: J. Paige P12 & Salem P15 in Race 2 at Sepang

Australian MotoAmerica Talent Cup racer Jake Paige finished 12th in Sunday’s 11-lap Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup Race 2 at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.

Jake Paige: “Moto 4 Asia Round 2 ✅ Was a tough weekend came away with P14 in race 1 and P12 in race 2, we fought hard and learnt a lot. Thanks for everyone who supports me, will come back stronger ” 

 

Palestinian-American MotoAmerica racer Mahdi Salem finished 14th in the second race of the weekend.

Mahdi Salem: “Race 2 done. It wasn’t the weekend I was aiming for, but every weekend is a chance to learn and improve. I’ll come back better, and keep pushing forward. Thank you to Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup for this opportunity, and thank you to everyone who continues to support me.” 

 

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MotoAmerica: Results From Superbike Race Two At Mid-Ohio

Dunlop has been involved with professional and amateur road racing for many decades. This experience has helped foster some of the most extensive technological advancements and manufacturing capabilities to develop groundbreaking new products for road racers around the world. Dunlop’s Sportmax Slicks are the Official Tires of the MotoAmerica Series and offer the ultimate in-track performance for club racers and professionals alike. Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S.A. Follow @ridedunlop on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X for the latest Dunlop news.

 

Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz won the MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike race on Sunday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Circuit. OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly, Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong, Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law’s Loris Baz and Wrench Motorcycles’ Cameron Petersen completed the top five. The race was red flagged twice and cut short on the 10th lap after an incident involving Rahal Ducati Moto with XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen, who received a 45 second penalty and was classified 17th. The first red flag came out when polesitter Benjamin Smith lost his Warhorse HSBK Ducati going into Turn Two, flew off the bike and the machine ghost-rode across the circuit twice before slamming into a tire barrier. The second red flag flew after Jacobsen lost the front of his Panigale and crashed, sending the bike flipping through the air and coming to rest on the track.

 

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MotoGP To Begin 2027 Season in Thailand

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2026 MotoGP Race start in Thailand. Photo courtesy MotoGP.

Buriram to host the opening round of MotoGP’s new regulations cycle as the championship begins its 79th season. 

MotoGP will usher in a new era of premier-class motorcycle racing when the 2027 FIM MotoGP World Championship begins at the Grand Prix of Thailand in Buriram from 5 – 7 March 2027.

Thailand will host the MotoGP season opener for the third consecutive year, underlining the country’s growing importance within the championship and the passion of its rapidly expanding fanbase. Following the success of the opening rounds in 2025 and 2026, Buriram will once again welcome the world’s fastest riders as MotoGP embarks on a historic new chapter.

The 2027 Thai Grand Prix will make history as the first competitive event contested under MotoGP’s new technical regulations for the 2027 – 2031 cycle. Fans around the world will witness the debut of the next generation of MotoGP machinery in race conditions, marking the beginning of an exciting new era for the sport.

Buriram has established itself as one of the standout destinations on the MotoGP calendar, with Thailand’s passionate supporters creating an electric atmosphere throughout race weekend This year’s season opener saw Marco Bezzecchi take a memorable victory for Aprilia in front of a record crowd (228,228), further demonstrating the strength of MotoGP’s following in the region and reinforcing Thailand’s status as one of the championship’s most important markets.

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP Group, said: “Hosting the MotoGP season opener for a third consecutive year is a testament to the outstanding partnership we have built in Thailand and the incredible passion of the fans. Buriram has consistently delivered one of the best events on our calendar, making it the perfect venue to launch MotoGP’s new technical era. The first race under the 2027 regulations will mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our sport, and we’re delighted to start that journey in Thailand.”

With a passionate local fanbase, world-class facilities at Chang International Circuit, and the excitement surrounding a brand-new regulatory cycle, Buriram is set to provide the perfect stage to launch the 2027 MotoGP season.

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: Visiting Öhlins

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Francesco Bagnaia (63), Marc Marquez (93) and Ai Ogura (79). Photo courtesy Mat Oxley.

By Mat Oxley:

IMPORTANT: This episode uses a lot of photo’s, which you will probably want to look at. To do that, please watch this episode on our Patreon or YouTube. Enjoy!

Trip report! Being world famous (and very handsome!) MotoGP-journalist, you wouldn’t believe the places that Mat and Peter have been. But even for them, there’s some places you just don’t get to go to. Places like the country of Sweden, for example. 

Yet that’s exactly where we went, just north of Stockholm, to visit the elusive factory of Öhlins. We all know that the suspension is one of the most immediately noticeable crucial parts of a bike and its setup, so imagine what happens behind closed doors at the biggest provider of suspension systems in the tournament. Or actually, don’t! Because why imagine, when we can just tell you?

So come join us on one hell of a trip as we dive deep into a world of springs, pumps, pressure and carbon in places where you wouldn’t expect it…and then stick around for the industrial espionage, the truth about manufacturer exclusivity in the tournament, previously classified devices for Ducati and machines that can condense any race track in the world into a machine barely more than a few meters big. 

Interested? Then let’s go! 

 

Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music! And additional thanks to flowerhead, whose music you can find here. 

Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
If you’re interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we’re working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to
smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!

Moto4 Asia Cup: J. Paige P12 & Salem P15 in Race 2 at Sepang

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Jake Paige (15) at Sepang. Photo courtesy Asia Cup.

Australian MotoAmerica Talent Cup racer Jake Paige finished 12th in Sunday’s 11-lap Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup Race 2 at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.

Jake Paige: “Moto 4 Asia Round 2 ✅ Was a tough weekend came away with P14 in race 1 and P12 in race 2, we fought hard and learnt a lot. Thanks for everyone who supports me, will come back stronger ” 

 

Palestinian-American MotoAmerica racer Mahdi Salem finished 14th in the second race of the weekend.

Mahdi Salem: “Race 2 done. It wasn’t the weekend I was aiming for, but every weekend is a chance to learn and improve. I’ll come back better, and keep pushing forward. Thank you to Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup for this opportunity, and thank you to everyone who continues to support me.” 

 

Screenshot 2026 08 03 at 13.00.11

 

MotoAmerica: Results From Superbike Race Two At Mid-Ohio

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Mid-Ohio Sports Car Circuit.

Dunlop has been involved with professional and amateur road racing for many decades. This experience has helped foster some of the most extensive technological advancements and manufacturing capabilities to develop groundbreaking new products for road racers around the world. Dunlop’s Sportmax Slicks are the Official Tires of the MotoAmerica Series and offer the ultimate in-track performance for club racers and professionals alike. Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S.A. Follow @ridedunlop on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X for the latest Dunlop news.

 

Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz won the MotoAmerica Quad Lock Superbike race on Sunday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Circuit. OrangeCat Racing’s Sean Dylan Kelly, Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong, Warhorse HSBK Ducati Flo4Law’s Loris Baz and Wrench Motorcycles’ Cameron Petersen completed the top five. The race was red flagged twice and cut short on the 10th lap after an incident involving Rahal Ducati Moto with XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen, who received a 45 second penalty and was classified 17th. The first red flag came out when polesitter Benjamin Smith lost his Warhorse HSBK Ducati going into Turn Two, flew off the bike and the machine ghost-rode across the circuit twice before slamming into a tire barrier. The second red flag flew after Jacobsen lost the front of his Panigale and crashed, sending the bike flipping through the air and coming to rest on the track.

 

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