Izan Guevara led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Sachsenring, in Germany. Riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 2.28-mile (3.67 km) road course in 1:22.260 topping the field of 27 riders.
Ivan Ortola was second-best with a time of 1:22.296 on his QJMOTOR -R.O.M.E.A – MSI Kalex.
David Alonso did a third-fastest 1:22.475 on his CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 11th with a best time of 1:22.916 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Guevara fastest as championship frontrunners set the pace in Germany. The top four in the title race make a quick start to Moto2 proceedings at the Sachsenring, but Vietti is a big name heading for Q1.
A very early new Moto2 Sachsenring lap record from Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2), a 1:22.260, saw the Spaniard set the pace on the opening day of action in Germany, with compatriot Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – R.O.M.E.A – MSI) the #28’s closest challenger. 0.036s split the pair, while Dutch GP winner David Alonso (CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team) completed the top three.
And it’s the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP duo, at the Liqui Moly Grand Prix of Germany, who end Friday in P4 and P5 – Senna Agius finishing one place ahead of teammate and World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez by 0.005s. Job done in terms of Q2 entry, but both will want to see the three-tenth deficit reduce by Saturday afternoon.
The returning Mario Aji (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia) did well to gain Q2 promotion in P13, one place behind MotoGP-bound Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team), but a big name to miss out on a Friday Q2 spot was Celestino Vietti (MB Conveyors SpeedRS Team). The Italian ended Practice in P18, 0.897s away from Guevara.
Tune into Moto2 qualifying on Saturday afternoon at the Sachsenring at 13:40 local time (UTC +2).
Tom Booth-Amos was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at Donington Park, in England. Riding his PTR Triumph Factory Racing Street Triple 765 RS on Pirelli control tires, the Brit covered the 2.50-mile (4.02 km) road course in 1:29.488, topping the field of 34 riders.
Can Oncu was the best of the rest with a 1:29.490 on his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate YZF-R9.
Lucas Mahias was third with a lap time of 1:29.623 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 4th with a 1:29.742 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Veda Pratama led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Sachsenring, in Germany. Riding his Honda Team Asia machine on Pirelli control tires, the Indonesian rider lapped the 2.28-mile (3.67 km) road course in 1:25.848 topping the field of 25 riders.
Joel Esteban was second-best with a time of 1:25.856 on his Level UP MTA KTM.
Eddie O’Shea did a third-fastest 1:25.883 on his GRYD Racing Honda.
Pratama P1 in Moto3 Practice, Quiles faces Q1 after fast crash. The Indonesian was in mighty form whilst the Championship leader tumbled.
A strong Friday afternoon sees Indonesian rookie sensation Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) lead the Moto3 charge at the Sachsenring for the 2026 German GP. The #9 led a field that featured 21 riders covered by less than a second whilst there was major news for Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), who suffered a crash at Turn 7 and didn’t set a lap time, thus finding himself in Q1.
There was big drama at the very start of the session as Championship leader Quiles suffered a highside at Turn 7, barrelling through the gravel. Without a timed lap, his session was done as the bike couldn’t be retrieved and repaired in time. The same would happen for the likes of Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) and Adrian Cruces (CIP GreenPower); Pini highsided, collecting Cruces. Like Quiles, they couldn’t get back out on track and they find themselves in a hotly-contested Q1.
Meanwhile, leading the charge, Pratama was in great form and bounced back well from his Assen disappointment to set the fastest lap of the day. He fended off Joel Esteban (LEVELUP-MTA) who took second and Britain’s Eddie O’Shea (GRYD Racing), who was third on Friday for the second consecutive GP. Jesus Rios (Rivacold Snipers Team) was fourth and just 0.056s whilst Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) capitalised on Quiles not being able to get a lap bagged and was P5.
Outside the top 14, Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse) was pushed out late on by Rico Salmela’s (Red Bull KTM Tech3) final flying lap, whilst Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) couldn’t squeeze into Q2 automatically. Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3), after an encouraging FP1, likewise struggled to convert it in the afternoon and was just 18th. Having missed Friday due to illness, David Almansa (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) will also be in Q2 should he take to the track on Saturday morning.
Alvaro Carpe was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Sachsenring, in Germany. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.28-mile (3.67 km) road course in 1:25.996, topping the field of 25 riders.
Valentin Perrone was the best of the rest with a 1:26.184 on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine.
Guido Pini was third with a lap time of 1:26.209 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Sachsenring, in Germany. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.28-mile (3.67 km) road course in 1:22.483, topping the field of 27 riders.
Tony Arbolino was the best of the rest with a 1:22.648 on his REDS Fantic Racing Kalex.
Gonzalez’s teammate, Senna Agius was third with a lap time of 1:22.695.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 14th with a 1:23.538 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Donington Park Circuit, in England. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.50-mile (4.02 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:25.870 to lead the field of 23 riders.
His teammate, Iker Lecuona, was the best of the rest with a 1:25.955.
Sam Lowes was third-fastest with a 1:26.026 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R.
American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 8th with a 1:26.324 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Bulega pips Lecuona by less than a tenth in FP1 at Donington, Sam Lowes rounds out the top three. It was a Ducati 1-2-3 in the opening session of the weekend as WorldSBK’s UK Round kicked off with FP1.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) started his MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship weekend at Donington Park in the perfect fashion as he claimed first place in Free Practice 1. The Championship leader topped the times at the Prosecco DOC UK Round by less than a tenth ahead of teammate Iker Lecuona, while Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) started his home round with a place in the top three.
Despite being a track that Ducati have had less success at than others on the calendar, the Bologna-based manufacturer started the weekend off with a 1-2 in Free Practice 1, headed by Bulega. ‘Bulegas’ set a 1’25.870s as he claimed top spot on the timesheets, just 0.085s ahead of teammate Lecuona. It’s going to be an emotional weekend for Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) following the sad passing of team founder Marc van der Straten last weekend, with the #14 wearing a black helmet in FP1 and removing the traditional orange border from his number. He finished in third place after posting a 1’26.026, just 0.156s away from Bulega.
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) was directly behind his twin brother as he finished in fourth after setting a 1’26.102s, with Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) putting in a late lap to move into the top five. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) missed the first part of the session as the team worked on an exhaust valve issue, but he was able to claim P6 with a 1’26.360s.
Montella’s teammate, Alvaro Bautista, had a strong start to the weekend as he claimed seventh in Free Practice 1, posting a 1’26.298s as he lapped 0.428s away from Bulega and less than a tenth away from Montella. Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) finished in eighth, less than half-a-second away from P1, with wildcard Jonathan Rea (Honda HRC) in ninth; the #65 was the highest-placed Honda rider in FP1. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) rounded out the top ten with a late 1’26.653s.
Jake Dixon (Honda HRC) returned to WorldSBK action but completed just six laps in FP1 after he crashed at Turn 8. The #96 tucked the front of his Honda CBR1000RR-R SP machine at Coppice, ending his session early.
Raul Fernandez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Sachsenring, in Germany. Riding his Michelin-shod SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:20.829 around the 2.28-mile (3.67 km) track and led the 21-rider field.
Marc Marquez was second-best with a 1:20.880 on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Fabio Di Giannantonio was third with a lap of 1:20.936 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Fernandez pips Marc Marquez to Friday morning top spot in Germany. The SuperFile Trackhouse star ends FP1 in P1 as the reigning Champion and King of the Sachsenring endures a small crash at the start of the weekend.
After pocketing a double podium last time out at ‘The Cathedral of Speed’, Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) made a rapid start to the Liqui Moly Grand Prix of Germany by finishing P1 in MotoGP FP1 with a 1:20.829. The Spaniard finished 0.051s clear of compatriot Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), who, despite a crash, ended the session in a close second ahead of third place Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).
It wasn’t the start of the weekend Marc Marquez, aka ‘King of the Sachsenring’, would have been hoping for after the reigning World Champion crashed at Turn 3 with 40 minutes left on the clock. It was a simple enough front-end tip-off that didn’t cause the #93 any problems, with Marquez venturing back out with 31 minutes to go.
Fernandez pipped Marc Marquez to P1 towards the end of the session, as Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) and Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) rounded out a top five covered by just 0.171s at the Sachsenring. Close.
World Championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) had a quiet session in P10, while teammate Marco Bezzecchi was back on track and finished a couple of places higher in P8 following his bruising Assen crash. Elsewhere, Dutch GP winner Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) will no doubt be climbing the pecking order as we go deeper into the weekend – the Japanese star was P18 in FP1.
Another crasher at Turn 3 was Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), with a bump near the second apex clearly causing trouble for some of the world’s best. And speaking of, Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) also slid into the gravel in FP1 – but ‘Top Gun’ crashed at the rapid Turn 11 right-hander. Thankfully, the Spaniard was uninjured and went back out to improve his personal best soon after the quick off.
Come back for more when Practice kicks off at 15:00 local time (UTC +2).
Mystique, personality, image – these are things that public relations agents, influencers and consultants spend much of their time manufacturing. But something that is real, something authentic, well, that grows organically, over time, into something that doesn’t just grab attention – it resonates.
And this is part of the attraction of the 1972 Ducati 750 Imola factory racebike, set to be offered for public sale for what is said to be the first time at Mecum Auctions’ Monterey sale on Aug. 15.
Ducati didn’t go racing – it dove into racing, let it seep into everything the company did. So when Italy, spurred on by the international popularity of the Daytona 200, decided to create a European version of the same race at Imola in 1972, Ducati went all-in to win it. And when they did, a city celebrated, and a legend grew.
The custom Fiat transporter that brought Ducati’s racebikes to the 1972 Imola 200. The motorcycle being auctioned is on this bus.
A batch of seven factory-built racebikes, transported via a custom glass-walled Fiat van, showed up at Imola for the inaugural event. These were powered by a 748cc V-twin with a 10:1 compression ratio, desmodromic valve trains and a bore and stroke of 80mm x 74mm, with a pair of 40mm Dell’Orto carburetors with accelerator pumps. The trellis frame – along with the rest of the machine – was lightened at the factory wherever possible, and when the bikes hit the track, they were putting out a claimed 80 bhp and weighed 292 pounds dry. The bikes were long, with 60 inch wheelbases and 18-inch spoked wheels, but they worked.
In a 2004 interview published at onewheeldrive.net, Paul Smart recalled testing the machine at the Modena circuit immediately after getting off a plane from the U.S. and having his crew tell him that he would be racing on street tires because racing tires wouldn’t last the distance. He rode it and said, “I was really tired and my mood poor, and when I came into the pits I was ready to criticize and rip the bike to bits, but as I came in to the pits I knew something was up. The whole team was jumping up and down, clapping and patting me on the back. It seems I had just broken the world Champion (Giacomo) Agostini’s lap record — on street tires!”
Note the safety wiring at the upper shock mount. Photo by Mecum Auctions.
The bike on auction, frame number DM750S751110, is one of two prepared for 1972 Imola winner Smart, according to auction information and documentation prepared by Ducati historian Ian Falloon. Ducati fielded four riders and finished 1-2, with Smart ahead of Bruno Spaggiari, the pair smashing the existing lap records and leaving early leader Giacomo Agostini on an MV Agusta behind before Agostini retired with mechanical problems. Ducati was confident that it would win and didn’t want its riders taking each other out, so Smart and Spaggiari were told that if they finished 1-2, the prize money would be split between them.
The victory was one of those moments historians point to as foundational in building the mystique that is the Ducati of today. After the race, the bikes went back into the glass-sided van, Smart and Spaggiari – exhausted, still in their leathers – went on top of the van, and they toured Bologna in a long victory convoy of horn-honking motorists. Smart recalled that the van stopped at the train station, where it was mobbed by thousands of elated fans and could not move. “We just joined in the party,” Smart says. “It seemed an entire city came out to celebrate this glory for Ducati, Bologna and Italy.”
The 750 Imola racebike up for auction is one of three that still has the original sand cast cases. Photo by Mecum Auctions.
Smart’s winning motorcycle is now housed at the Ducati Museum in Bologna, Italy. The motorcycle being offered is believed by Falloon to be the most original surviving example outside of Smart’s winning machine. It is also the first original 1972 Imola 200 factory racer to be publicly offered for sale, Mecum says.
The motorcycle retains numerous original components, including its fairing, fuel tank, seat, tail section, and one of only three surviving original sand-cast engine cases. According to the documentation, it has never been crashed, altered, or modified. The bike underwent a documented restoration in Germany during the 1990s using original, irreplaceable factory components. Restoration records include photographs, parts inventories, and notes from the professional restorer who completed the work.
748cc, desmodromic valve train, 10:1 compression ratio, 40mm Dell’Orto carburetors and a bunch of safety wire – enough to smash the lap record at Imola. Photo by Mecum Auctions.
Its provenance is further supported by historical photographs, technical documentation, and two authentication reports prepared by Falloon. The motorcycle was displayed at the Ducati Museum in Bologna for three years and previously appeared at the Nürburgring Rennsport Museum during the 1990s.
Also up for auction is a 1974 Ducati 750SS “Green Frame,” one of 401 examples produced. The “Green Frame” editions were produced by the factory to capitalize on its Imola success, and according to Falloon’s assessment, the unrestored motorcycle remains in highly original condition, has had only two owners since new, and is believed to be among approximately 10 surviving examples worldwide preserved to a comparable standard.
In this video, I go over some basics of hanging off the bike and how you can move your body to help the bike corner better. The video discusses what some people might call “Bad Body Position” and how you may actually want to use this position in certain circumstances.
Aprilia Racing in Germany for the eleventh round of the season on the Sachsenring.
Aprilia Racing is back on track for the eleventh round of the season – the last one ahead of the summer break – on the German Sachsenring circuit.
Jorge Martín, fresh from his third-place finish in the Assen long race, is headed to the German GP as the leader in the overall standings with the goal of further consolidating his feeling with the RS-GP26. Marco Bezzecchi, on the other hand, will be arriving at the Sachsenring keen to leave his complicated Assen Sunday – where a bad crash forced him to retire – and he will also be determined to get back to battling for the top positions.
The Sachsenring is known for its tight turn, almost all left-handers, which twist their way along the 3,670 metres of the track, making it one of the slowest circuits on the calendar, raced in anticlockwise direction.
Jorge Martin during the qualifying session at Assen. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Jorge Martin: “We are tackling this GP in a good moment, plus I really like the Sachsenring. We still have margin for improvement, but I’m convinced that we’ll soon reach 100% thanks to the hard work of Aprilia and the team in the garage. The main objective is to head into the second half of the season with positive sensations and the awareness that we’ve given one hundred percent all the way to the end.”
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Assen. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: “I’m happy and keen to get back in the saddle. I obviously hope to improve a bit more in terms of physical condition over the next few days, but my recovery has been going well so far. I can’t wait to embrace my team again because, after Assen, we need to see one another again and continue looking forward together.”
More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Round and round – Honda HRC Castrol ready to ride The ‘Ring.
Midway through the season, the MotoGP World Championship arrives at perhaps its most unique circuit on the calendar, Luca Marini and Joan Mir approaching it with their usual gusto.
Just 3.67 kilometers long and with the Grand Prix running across 30 laps, the Sachsenring is a very different kind of circuit to almost anything else in the World Championship. With the longest straight measuring in at just 700 meters, the German track is a formidable test of edge grip, corner speed and stability. In 2025, Johann Zarco put the Honda RC213V on the front row of the grid for what turned out to be chaotic German GP. Tight and technical, grid position will be vital to avoid an ambitious move into Turn 1 when the lights go out on Saturday and Sunday.
Luca Marini arrives in Germany having yet to miss points on Sunday afternoon so far in 2026, this run of consistency has him just five points shy of the top ten in the World Championship. His goal for the weekend remains the same as those that came before: crack Practice on Friday afternoon to end inside the top ten. Weekend after weekend, the Italian has shown great pace on Sunday with his grid position limiting his overall performance. Despite being his first race back from injury in 2025, Marini was able to be competitive throughout the German GP weekend and ultimately walked away with a sixth-place finish.
After a Grand Prix full of untapped potential in the Netherlands, Joan Mir arrives at the Sachsenring ready to take the weekend as it comes and focus on extracting the best possible result. Showing as the fastest Honda in a multitude of rounds, the #36 is looking to recapture his speed at a different kind of circuit and deliver when there are points on offer. His best result at the German GP in the premier class is seventh place, achieved in 2019.
A three week ‘Summer Break’ will follow this weekend’s German GP action, a chance for riders and teams to refresh themselves before attacking the second half of the year.
Luca Marini (10) and Joan Mir (36). Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini:“The past few weekends we have been able to leave on Sunday with an acceptable result after a lot of hard work. Our goal is to arrive at our level much, much sooner and, like always, try to capture one of the Q2 spots. Last year we had a really good result in Germany when I came back from injury, but it was quite a strange race. Work to do, but everyone on my side of the garage has been doing a great job this year and I know we can make that step we need soon.”
Joan Mir:“We arrive in the same way as many races before, with a fresh mindset and ready to approach the weekend with all our intensity. The Sachsenring is a really unique track where you spend a lot, a lot of time on the edge of the tyre so we really need to work to improve our feeling there. In Assen we were able to be more competitive in some of the tighter sections of the track so that should hopefully put us in a good position for this weekend. After this there are a few weeks off which will be welcome to recharge a little bit.”
More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Gear Up for German GP Weekend.
After a one-week break, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team have travelled to Saxony for the Grand Prix of Germany, Round 11 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship, held this weekend at the Sachsenring. The German GP is the final round before the three-week summer break.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team are ready to give it their all at the final MotoGP round before the summer break: the Grand Prix of Germany at the Sachsenring.
Fabio Quartararo arrives in Germany holding 14th place in the championship standings. The narrow and twisty Sachsenring features dramatic elevation changes and predominantly left-hand corners. It is a circuit that presents unique challenges, but one where El Diablo has enjoyed success in the past. His impressive victory on German soil in 2022 – despite feeling under the weather that weekend – as well as third-place finishes in 2021 and in last year’s Sprint, followed by a fourth place in the 2025 race, underline that Quartararo has the skills and experience needed to perform strongly at this technical venue.
Álex Rins heads into the German GP encouraged by his ninth-place result at the Dutch GP following a post-race penalty for a rival that promoted the number 42 one position in the revised classification. The Spaniard will be aiming for another top-10 finish this weekend, equalling or improving on his 10th-place result at the Sachsenring last year. Although the German circuit has not traditionally been one of his strongest tracks, Rins did stand on the podium there in 2013 after a convincing victory in Moto3 and took a bronze in the Moto2 class in 2015. The Yamaha rider is determined to add more championship points to his tally and improve on his current 19th-place position in the standings.
The Chemnitz region is renowned for its passion for motorcycle and car racing. Originally, races in the area were held on closed public roads from the 1920s onwards. The modern Sachsenring circuit was built in 1996 to improve safety standards, and it hosted its first MotoGP event two years later. At just 12 metres wide and featuring 13 corners – ten left and three right – it is one of the slowest and most technical circuits on the MotoGP calendar, but its demanding layout consistently delivers exciting racing action.
Alex Rins (42) and Fabio Quartararo (20). Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Fabio Quartararo:“Assen was physically demanding, but we managed to get the maximum from that race. Sachsenring is a track where I’ve had some great memories, including a win, so it’s nice to be back. It’s not an easy circuit for us, but we’ll focus on the positives, keep working hard, and try to be competitive from the start of the weekend. The goal is to head into the summer break with the best result possible.”
Alex Rins:“The Dutch GP was tough, but we managed to finish P9 in the end. We know where we need to improve, and everyone at Yamaha is working very hard behind the scenes to keep moving forward. Sachsenring is a very particular circuit, and finding the right feeling early will be important. We’ll stay focused, keep pushing, and do everything we can to finish the first part of the season in the best possible way before the summer break.”
Massimo Meregalli – Team Manager:“Although there was a short break between Assen and Sachsenring, Yamaha has remained fully focused. The engineers have continued analysing the data collected during recent race weekends, while Fabio and Álex have maintained their intensive training programmes. Sachsenring is a particular circuit where qualifying will be especially important because overtaking opportunities are limited. Our objective is to build on the progress we have made in Assen and head into the summer break with positive momentum.”
More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo:
Ducati Lenovo Team at Sachsenring before the summer break.
The MotoGP paddock moves to Germany for the eleventh round of the 2026 season, at the twisty and fascinating Sachsenring circuit, which this year marks the final crucial stage before the usual summer break. Ducati boasts an extraordinary poker of victories on this track: starting from the first historic triumph signed by Casey Stoner in 2008, passing through the success of Jorge Martín in 2023, the splendid affirmation of Francesco Bagnaia in 2024, up to the triumph signed by Marc Márquez in 2025.
The Factory Team from Borgo Panigale arrives on German soil on the wave of the overwhelming enthusiasm of World Ducati Week (WDW). This year’s edition rightfully entered history as the most extraordinary ever with 118 thousand attendees: a spectacular event and an unforgettable crowd pleaser to best celebrate the prestigious milestone of 100 years of Ducati history.
On this very particular track, Marc Márquez is historically the undisputed King, boasting a record of no less than 9 overall victories in the premier class, 8 of which were achieved consecutively. Although the challenge promises to be extremely fierce, Marc knows he can count on a unique feeling with this layout.
Pecco Bagnaia, on the podium last season, also aims to maintain consistency in his performance. The main objective of the weekend will be to continue closing the gap before the summer holidays.
Francesco Bagnaia (on the left) and Marc Marquez (on the right). Photo courtesy Ducati.
Marc Márquez (#93, Ducati Lenovo Team): “At Assen we knew from the start that we would have to grit our teeth and suffer, but we still managed to handle the situation and bring home important points for the Championship. Here at the Sachsenring the scenario is different: from a physical standpoint I will certainly struggle, but the layout of this track requires less energy. We can be right in the slipstream of the fastest riders”.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63, Ducati Lenovo Team): “The weekend at Assen was complicated, and finishing Sunday with a retirement really disappointed me, especially for the work done with the Team. The Sachsenring is historically not among my favorite tracks, but we are facing this weekend with the utmost determination. It will be crucial to achieve a good result to close this first part of the season in the best possible way before the summer break”.
Circuit Information:
Country: Germany
Name: Sachsenring
Circuit record: Di Giannantonio (Ducati) 01:19.071 – 2025
Maximum speed: Bagnaia (Ducati), 306.8 km/h – 2025
Track length: 3,67 km
Sprint race distance: 15 laps
Race distance: 30 laps
Turns: 13 (3 right, 10 left)
More from a press release issued by Pertamina Enduro VR46 Team:
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team heads to Sachsenring before the summer break. Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli are back on track for the German GP, last round before the summer breaks that reaches the halfway mark of the season.
MotoGP reaches its halfway mark: this weekend, the action is back with the German GP, which is the turning point of the 2026 campaign. The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team will face the last round before the summer break with Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli: they have been re-energized by the fans’ passion following last weekend’s World Ducati Week and they are ready to pursue their goals in Germany.
Di Giannantonio arrives to Sachsenring in third place in the World Standing with 177 points – the closest gap to the top (16 points). His consistency and his solidity in this first half of the season will be crucial in the German GP, where Fabio’s goal is to be again one of the main contenders of this championship. On the track where he got a fourth place as his best result – both in 2021 in Moto2 and last year in the Sprint – the rider from Rome aims to keep collecting important points and fight for the top positions.
The German GP will be crucial for Morbidelli too: he wants to confirm the steps forward and the good speed he showed in Assen two weeks ago. At Sachsenring, Franco won in 2017 (Moto2) and his best result in MotoGP was a fifth place in 2024. One of the main goals of the Italian-Brazilian rider is to redeem himself after last year’s unlucky round, where a crash in the Sprint forced him to miss Sunday’s race.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team will hit the track on Friday for free practice, while qualifying will take place on Saturday (10:50 local time). The Sprint race will start at 15:00 (local time) on Saturday, while the German GP will conclude on Sunday with the race, starting at 14:00 (local time).
Fabio Di Giannantonio (49) and Franco Morbidelli (21) at Assen. Photo courtesy VR46 Team.
FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO: “We are back on track after an intense weekend at Misano for the World Ducati Week. They’ve been days full of energy, and we arrive to Sachsenring more than ready: it’s a track that I like, and I am happy to race there again. Last year we set the lap record in the free practice and this year we will try to make a good job. We know who the rivals to beat are, but we are there and we will work to be in front. We arrive to Germany in third place of the championship, it’s a great situation, and for sure we are privileged. But there are many races to go, and our goal will be to continue in this direction, staying focused and with our feet on the ground.”
FRANCO MORBIDELLI: “We arrive to Sachsenring after an incredible weekend in Misano for the World Ducati Week: the passion of the fans gave us the energy to face the German GP. I like this track a lot, I got great results there and I won in the past. So, we expect a positive weekend: one of the main goals will be securing the direct Q2 in Qualifying. Overall, we will bring to Sachsenring all the positives of the last race in Assen, where we proved to have a good speed. Even if we’re not in the places we want to be yet, we try to continue on this direction.”
More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Heads to Sachsenring Looking to Build on Assen Pace.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP arrives at the Sachsenring for Round 11 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship determined to convert the strong pace shown at Assen into the results the team deserved, as the technical German circuit offers another important opportunity to continue the development of the Yamaha project.
Still carrying the regret of an opportunity that slipped away in Assen despite one of its strongest race performances of the season, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP heads to Germany for the Liqui Moly Grand Prix at the Sachsenring. A permanent fixture on the MotoGP calendar since 1998, the 3.671 km Sachsenring is the shortest circuit of the championship and one of its most distinctive, featuring ten left-hand and three right-hand corners. Its tight, flowing layout, limited straights and emphasis on corner speed and braking precision make it one of the most technical tracks of the season, where outright engine performance plays a less decisive role than at many other venues.
The unique characteristics of the German circuit could prove better suited to the Yamaha package as the team continues its development programme. The encouraging race pace shown by both Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu at Assen confirmed that important progress is being made, even if technical issues ultimately prevented the results from reflecting the team’s true potential. Sachsenring will therefore provide another valuable benchmark as Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP continues to refine the YZR-M1 and build on the positive direction established over recent rounds.
Jack Miller arrives in Germany with renewed confidence after contributing to Yamaha Factory Racing’s second-place finish at the prestigious Suzuka 8 Hours during the summer break. The Australian also returns to a circuit where he has enjoyed success in the premier class, having secured a podium finish with third place in the 2022 German Grand Prix. His experience and technical feedback will once again be central to the team’s ongoing development work throughout the weekend.
For Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the Sachsenring presents another important step in his MotoGP learning journey. Although the Turkish rider has previous experience at the circuit from his early career, he has never raced there on a Superbike machine, making this effectively another new challenge at the highest level. After demonstrating front-running pace at Assen before a technical issue forced his retirement, Toprak is eager to confirm the significant progress shown in the Netherlands and continue building confidence with both the bike and the team as the season enters its second half.
Jack Miller (on the left) and Toprak Razgatlioglu. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller:“I’m really looking forward to Sachsenring. It’s another tight and technical circuit, and I think its characteristics could suit our bike quite well. I’ve always enjoyed racing there and I’ve had some good results at the track in the past, so I’m excited to see what we can achieve this weekend.
I’ve already had three consecutive weeks on the bike between Assen and the Suzuka 8 Hours, so I’m actually looking forward to making it four. This is one of my favourite parts of the season because you’re racing regularly, staying sharp and constantly building momentum. Hopefully we can carry the positives from the last few weeks into another strong weekend in Germany.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “I’m looking forward to racing at Sachsenring because I have some really good memories from this circuit. The last time I raced here was in 2014 in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, where I took my first victory, so it’s definitely a special place for me.
At the same time, it almost feels like a completely new track because it’s been so many years, and this will be my first time riding here on a MotoGP bike. Racing a 1000cc machine at Sachsenring is a completely different challenge, so I’ll need to learn again and understand how the bike behaves on this layout.
After the pace we showed at Assen, I’m excited to get back on track. I’ll do my best, keep working with the team and hopefully we can have another competitive weekend and continue making progress.”
Gino Borsoi – Team Director:“Sachsenring is a very different kind of circuit compared to the tracks we’ve raced at so far this season. Here, outright engine performance is less of a priority, while chassis balance, electronics and the overall package become much more important. Looking at the progress we’ve made since the beginning of the year, we believe these characteristics could allow us to be more competitive.
Assen showed that we’re continuing to move in the right direction, even if the final result didn’t reflect the pace we had. Toprak, in particular, will arrive in Germany highly motivated after what happened in the Netherlands, and I think he has another good opportunity to fight for a place inside the top ten. Jack has always been competitive at Sachsenring as well, so we’re optimistic that both riders can have a strong weekend.
This is also the penultimate round before the summer break, making it an important opportunity to gather more information and continue refining the bike before the final part of the season. We know there’s still work to do, but race after race we’re getting closer to where we want to be, and that’s the most positive aspect of our project right now.”
Izan Guevara (28) at Sachsenring. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Izan Guevara led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Sachsenring, in Germany. Riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 2.28-mile (3.67 km) road course in 1:22.260 topping the field of 27 riders.
Ivan Ortola was second-best with a time of 1:22.296 on his QJMOTOR -R.O.M.E.A – MSI Kalex.
David Alonso did a third-fastest 1:22.475 on his CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 11th with a best time of 1:22.916 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Guevara fastest as championship frontrunners set the pace in Germany. The top four in the title race make a quick start to Moto2 proceedings at the Sachsenring, but Vietti is a big name heading for Q1.
A very early new Moto2 Sachsenring lap record from Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2), a 1:22.260, saw the Spaniard set the pace on the opening day of action in Germany, with compatriot Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – R.O.M.E.A – MSI) the #28’s closest challenger. 0.036s split the pair, while Dutch GP winner David Alonso (CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team) completed the top three.
And it’s the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP duo, at the Liqui Moly Grand Prix of Germany, who end Friday in P4 and P5 – Senna Agius finishing one place ahead of teammate and World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez by 0.005s. Job done in terms of Q2 entry, but both will want to see the three-tenth deficit reduce by Saturday afternoon.
The returning Mario Aji (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia) did well to gain Q2 promotion in P13, one place behind MotoGP-bound Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team), but a big name to miss out on a Friday Q2 spot was Celestino Vietti (MB Conveyors SpeedRS Team). The Italian ended Practice in P18, 0.897s away from Guevara.
Tune into Moto2 qualifying on Saturday afternoon at the Sachsenring at 13:40 local time (UTC +2).
Tom Booth-Amos (69) at Donington Park. Photo courtesy Triumph.
Tom Booth-Amos was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at Donington Park, in England. Riding his PTR Triumph Factory Racing Street Triple 765 RS on Pirelli control tires, the Brit covered the 2.50-mile (4.02 km) road course in 1:29.488, topping the field of 34 riders.
Can Oncu was the best of the rest with a 1:29.490 on his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate YZF-R9.
Lucas Mahias was third with a lap time of 1:29.623 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 4th with a 1:29.742 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Veda Pratama (9) at Sachsenring. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Veda Pratama led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Sachsenring, in Germany. Riding his Honda Team Asia machine on Pirelli control tires, the Indonesian rider lapped the 2.28-mile (3.67 km) road course in 1:25.848 topping the field of 25 riders.
Joel Esteban was second-best with a time of 1:25.856 on his Level UP MTA KTM.
Eddie O’Shea did a third-fastest 1:25.883 on his GRYD Racing Honda.
Pratama P1 in Moto3 Practice, Quiles faces Q1 after fast crash. The Indonesian was in mighty form whilst the Championship leader tumbled.
A strong Friday afternoon sees Indonesian rookie sensation Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) lead the Moto3 charge at the Sachsenring for the 2026 German GP. The #9 led a field that featured 21 riders covered by less than a second whilst there was major news for Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), who suffered a crash at Turn 7 and didn’t set a lap time, thus finding himself in Q1.
There was big drama at the very start of the session as Championship leader Quiles suffered a highside at Turn 7, barrelling through the gravel. Without a timed lap, his session was done as the bike couldn’t be retrieved and repaired in time. The same would happen for the likes of Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) and Adrian Cruces (CIP GreenPower); Pini highsided, collecting Cruces. Like Quiles, they couldn’t get back out on track and they find themselves in a hotly-contested Q1.
Meanwhile, leading the charge, Pratama was in great form and bounced back well from his Assen disappointment to set the fastest lap of the day. He fended off Joel Esteban (LEVELUP-MTA) who took second and Britain’s Eddie O’Shea (GRYD Racing), who was third on Friday for the second consecutive GP. Jesus Rios (Rivacold Snipers Team) was fourth and just 0.056s whilst Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) capitalised on Quiles not being able to get a lap bagged and was P5.
Outside the top 14, Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse) was pushed out late on by Rico Salmela’s (Red Bull KTM Tech3) final flying lap, whilst Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) couldn’t squeeze into Q2 automatically. Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3), after an encouraging FP1, likewise struggled to convert it in the afternoon and was just 18th. Having missed Friday due to illness, David Almansa (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) will also be in Q2 should he take to the track on Saturday morning.
Alvaro Carpe (83) at Le Mans. Photo courtesy KTM Ajo.
Alvaro Carpe was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Sachsenring, in Germany. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.28-mile (3.67 km) road course in 1:25.996, topping the field of 25 riders.
Valentin Perrone was the best of the rest with a 1:26.184 on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine.
Guido Pini was third with a lap time of 1:26.209 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
Manuel Gonzalez (18) at Balaton Park. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Sachsenring, in Germany. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.28-mile (3.67 km) road course in 1:22.483, topping the field of 27 riders.
Tony Arbolino was the best of the rest with a 1:22.648 on his REDS Fantic Racing Kalex.
Gonzalez’s teammate, Senna Agius was third with a lap time of 1:22.695.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 14th with a 1:23.538 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Nicolo Bulega (11) at Donington Park. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Donington Park Circuit, in England. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.50-mile (4.02 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:25.870 to lead the field of 23 riders.
His teammate, Iker Lecuona, was the best of the rest with a 1:25.955.
Sam Lowes was third-fastest with a 1:26.026 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R.
American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 8th with a 1:26.324 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Bulega pips Lecuona by less than a tenth in FP1 at Donington, Sam Lowes rounds out the top three. It was a Ducati 1-2-3 in the opening session of the weekend as WorldSBK’s UK Round kicked off with FP1.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) started his MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship weekend at Donington Park in the perfect fashion as he claimed first place in Free Practice 1. The Championship leader topped the times at the Prosecco DOC UK Round by less than a tenth ahead of teammate Iker Lecuona, while Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) started his home round with a place in the top three.
Despite being a track that Ducati have had less success at than others on the calendar, the Bologna-based manufacturer started the weekend off with a 1-2 in Free Practice 1, headed by Bulega. ‘Bulegas’ set a 1’25.870s as he claimed top spot on the timesheets, just 0.085s ahead of teammate Lecuona. It’s going to be an emotional weekend for Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) following the sad passing of team founder Marc van der Straten last weekend, with the #14 wearing a black helmet in FP1 and removing the traditional orange border from his number. He finished in third place after posting a 1’26.026, just 0.156s away from Bulega.
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) was directly behind his twin brother as he finished in fourth after setting a 1’26.102s, with Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) putting in a late lap to move into the top five. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) missed the first part of the session as the team worked on an exhaust valve issue, but he was able to claim P6 with a 1’26.360s.
Montella’s teammate, Alvaro Bautista, had a strong start to the weekend as he claimed seventh in Free Practice 1, posting a 1’26.298s as he lapped 0.428s away from Bulega and less than a tenth away from Montella. Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) finished in eighth, less than half-a-second away from P1, with wildcard Jonathan Rea (Honda HRC) in ninth; the #65 was the highest-placed Honda rider in FP1. Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) rounded out the top ten with a late 1’26.653s.
Jake Dixon (Honda HRC) returned to WorldSBK action but completed just six laps in FP1 after he crashed at Turn 8. The #96 tucked the front of his Honda CBR1000RR-R SP machine at Coppice, ending his session early.
Raul Fernandez (25) at Brno. Photo courtesy Trackhouse Team.
Raul Fernandez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Sachsenring, in Germany. Riding his Michelin-shod SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:20.829 around the 2.28-mile (3.67 km) track and led the 21-rider field.
Marc Marquez was second-best with a 1:20.880 on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Fabio Di Giannantonio was third with a lap of 1:20.936 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Fernandez pips Marc Marquez to Friday morning top spot in Germany. The SuperFile Trackhouse star ends FP1 in P1 as the reigning Champion and King of the Sachsenring endures a small crash at the start of the weekend.
After pocketing a double podium last time out at ‘The Cathedral of Speed’, Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) made a rapid start to the Liqui Moly Grand Prix of Germany by finishing P1 in MotoGP FP1 with a 1:20.829. The Spaniard finished 0.051s clear of compatriot Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), who, despite a crash, ended the session in a close second ahead of third place Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).
It wasn’t the start of the weekend Marc Marquez, aka ‘King of the Sachsenring’, would have been hoping for after the reigning World Champion crashed at Turn 3 with 40 minutes left on the clock. It was a simple enough front-end tip-off that didn’t cause the #93 any problems, with Marquez venturing back out with 31 minutes to go.
Fernandez pipped Marc Marquez to P1 towards the end of the session, as Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) and Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) rounded out a top five covered by just 0.171s at the Sachsenring. Close.
World Championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) had a quiet session in P10, while teammate Marco Bezzecchi was back on track and finished a couple of places higher in P8 following his bruising Assen crash. Elsewhere, Dutch GP winner Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) will no doubt be climbing the pecking order as we go deeper into the weekend – the Japanese star was P18 in FP1.
Another crasher at Turn 3 was Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), with a bump near the second apex clearly causing trouble for some of the world’s best. And speaking of, Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) also slid into the gravel in FP1 – but ‘Top Gun’ crashed at the rapid Turn 11 right-hander. Thankfully, the Spaniard was uninjured and went back out to improve his personal best soon after the quick off.
Come back for more when Practice kicks off at 15:00 local time (UTC +2).
1972 Ducati 750 Imola factory racebike. Photo by Mecum Auctions.
by Michael Gougis
Mystique, personality, image – these are things that public relations agents, influencers and consultants spend much of their time manufacturing. But something that is real, something authentic, well, that grows organically, over time, into something that doesn’t just grab attention – it resonates.
And this is part of the attraction of the 1972 Ducati 750 Imola factory racebike, set to be offered for public sale for what is said to be the first time at Mecum Auctions’ Monterey sale on Aug. 15.
Ducati didn’t go racing – it dove into racing, let it seep into everything the company did. So when Italy, spurred on by the international popularity of the Daytona 200, decided to create a European version of the same race at Imola in 1972, Ducati went all-in to win it. And when they did, a city celebrated, and a legend grew.
The custom Fiat transporter that brought Ducati’s racebikes to the 1972 Imola 200. The motorcycle being auctioned is on this bus.
A batch of seven factory-built racebikes, transported via a custom glass-walled Fiat van, showed up at Imola for the inaugural event. These were powered by a 748cc V-twin with a 10:1 compression ratio, desmodromic valve trains and a bore and stroke of 80mm x 74mm, with a pair of 40mm Dell’Orto carburetors with accelerator pumps. The trellis frame – along with the rest of the machine – was lightened at the factory wherever possible, and when the bikes hit the track, they were putting out a claimed 80 bhp and weighed 292 pounds dry. The bikes were long, with 60 inch wheelbases and 18-inch spoked wheels, but they worked.
In a 2004 interview published at onewheeldrive.net, Paul Smart recalled testing the machine at the Modena circuit immediately after getting off a plane from the U.S. and having his crew tell him that he would be racing on street tires because racing tires wouldn’t last the distance. He rode it and said, “I was really tired and my mood poor, and when I came into the pits I was ready to criticize and rip the bike to bits, but as I came in to the pits I knew something was up. The whole team was jumping up and down, clapping and patting me on the back. It seems I had just broken the world Champion (Giacomo) Agostini’s lap record — on street tires!”
Note the safety wiring at the upper shock mount. Photo by Mecum Auctions.
The bike on auction, frame number DM750S751110, is one of two prepared for 1972 Imola winner Smart, according to auction information and documentation prepared by Ducati historian Ian Falloon. Ducati fielded four riders and finished 1-2, with Smart ahead of Bruno Spaggiari, the pair smashing the existing lap records and leaving early leader Giacomo Agostini on an MV Agusta behind before Agostini retired with mechanical problems. Ducati was confident that it would win and didn’t want its riders taking each other out, so Smart and Spaggiari were told that if they finished 1-2, the prize money would be split between them.
The victory was one of those moments historians point to as foundational in building the mystique that is the Ducati of today. After the race, the bikes went back into the glass-sided van, Smart and Spaggiari – exhausted, still in their leathers – went on top of the van, and they toured Bologna in a long victory convoy of horn-honking motorists. Smart recalled that the van stopped at the train station, where it was mobbed by thousands of elated fans and could not move. “We just joined in the party,” Smart says. “It seemed an entire city came out to celebrate this glory for Ducati, Bologna and Italy.”
The 750 Imola racebike up for auction is one of three that still has the original sand cast cases. Photo by Mecum Auctions.
Smart’s winning motorcycle is now housed at the Ducati Museum in Bologna, Italy. The motorcycle being offered is believed by Falloon to be the most original surviving example outside of Smart’s winning machine. It is also the first original 1972 Imola 200 factory racer to be publicly offered for sale, Mecum says.
The motorcycle retains numerous original components, including its fairing, fuel tank, seat, tail section, and one of only three surviving original sand-cast engine cases. According to the documentation, it has never been crashed, altered, or modified. The bike underwent a documented restoration in Germany during the 1990s using original, irreplaceable factory components. Restoration records include photographs, parts inventories, and notes from the professional restorer who completed the work.
748cc, desmodromic valve train, 10:1 compression ratio, 40mm Dell’Orto carburetors and a bunch of safety wire – enough to smash the lap record at Imola. Photo by Mecum Auctions.
Its provenance is further supported by historical photographs, technical documentation, and two authentication reports prepared by Falloon. The motorcycle was displayed at the Ducati Museum in Bologna for three years and previously appeared at the Nürburgring Rennsport Museum during the 1990s.
Also up for auction is a 1974 Ducati 750SS “Green Frame,” one of 401 examples produced. The “Green Frame” editions were produced by the factory to capitalize on its Imola success, and according to Falloon’s assessment, the unrestored motorcycle remains in highly original condition, has had only two owners since new, and is believed to be among approximately 10 surviving examples worldwide preserved to a comparable standard.
Stuart Smith at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway riding a Ducati Panigale V4R. Photo by CaliPhotography.
By Stuart Smith:
In this video, I go over some basics of hanging off the bike and how you can move your body to help the bike corner better. The video discusses what some people might call “Bad Body Position” and how you may actually want to use this position in certain circumstances.
MotoGP Sprint Race start at Assen. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
More from a press release issued by Aprilia:
Aprilia Racing in Germany for the eleventh round of the season on the Sachsenring.
Aprilia Racing is back on track for the eleventh round of the season – the last one ahead of the summer break – on the German Sachsenring circuit.
Jorge Martín, fresh from his third-place finish in the Assen long race, is headed to the German GP as the leader in the overall standings with the goal of further consolidating his feeling with the RS-GP26. Marco Bezzecchi, on the other hand, will be arriving at the Sachsenring keen to leave his complicated Assen Sunday – where a bad crash forced him to retire – and he will also be determined to get back to battling for the top positions.
The Sachsenring is known for its tight turn, almost all left-handers, which twist their way along the 3,670 metres of the track, making it one of the slowest circuits on the calendar, raced in anticlockwise direction.
Jorge Martin during the qualifying session at Assen. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Jorge Martin: “We are tackling this GP in a good moment, plus I really like the Sachsenring. We still have margin for improvement, but I’m convinced that we’ll soon reach 100% thanks to the hard work of Aprilia and the team in the garage. The main objective is to head into the second half of the season with positive sensations and the awareness that we’ve given one hundred percent all the way to the end.”
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Assen. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: “I’m happy and keen to get back in the saddle. I obviously hope to improve a bit more in terms of physical condition over the next few days, but my recovery has been going well so far. I can’t wait to embrace my team again because, after Assen, we need to see one another again and continue looking forward together.”
More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Round and round – Honda HRC Castrol ready to ride The ‘Ring.
Midway through the season, the MotoGP World Championship arrives at perhaps its most unique circuit on the calendar, Luca Marini and Joan Mir approaching it with their usual gusto.
Just 3.67 kilometers long and with the Grand Prix running across 30 laps, the Sachsenring is a very different kind of circuit to almost anything else in the World Championship. With the longest straight measuring in at just 700 meters, the German track is a formidable test of edge grip, corner speed and stability. In 2025, Johann Zarco put the Honda RC213V on the front row of the grid for what turned out to be chaotic German GP. Tight and technical, grid position will be vital to avoid an ambitious move into Turn 1 when the lights go out on Saturday and Sunday.
Luca Marini arrives in Germany having yet to miss points on Sunday afternoon so far in 2026, this run of consistency has him just five points shy of the top ten in the World Championship. His goal for the weekend remains the same as those that came before: crack Practice on Friday afternoon to end inside the top ten. Weekend after weekend, the Italian has shown great pace on Sunday with his grid position limiting his overall performance. Despite being his first race back from injury in 2025, Marini was able to be competitive throughout the German GP weekend and ultimately walked away with a sixth-place finish.
After a Grand Prix full of untapped potential in the Netherlands, Joan Mir arrives at the Sachsenring ready to take the weekend as it comes and focus on extracting the best possible result. Showing as the fastest Honda in a multitude of rounds, the #36 is looking to recapture his speed at a different kind of circuit and deliver when there are points on offer. His best result at the German GP in the premier class is seventh place, achieved in 2019.
A three week ‘Summer Break’ will follow this weekend’s German GP action, a chance for riders and teams to refresh themselves before attacking the second half of the year.
Luca Marini (10) and Joan Mir (36). Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini:“The past few weekends we have been able to leave on Sunday with an acceptable result after a lot of hard work. Our goal is to arrive at our level much, much sooner and, like always, try to capture one of the Q2 spots. Last year we had a really good result in Germany when I came back from injury, but it was quite a strange race. Work to do, but everyone on my side of the garage has been doing a great job this year and I know we can make that step we need soon.”
Joan Mir:“We arrive in the same way as many races before, with a fresh mindset and ready to approach the weekend with all our intensity. The Sachsenring is a really unique track where you spend a lot, a lot of time on the edge of the tyre so we really need to work to improve our feeling there. In Assen we were able to be more competitive in some of the tighter sections of the track so that should hopefully put us in a good position for this weekend. After this there are a few weeks off which will be welcome to recharge a little bit.”
More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Gear Up for German GP Weekend.
After a one-week break, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team have travelled to Saxony for the Grand Prix of Germany, Round 11 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship, held this weekend at the Sachsenring. The German GP is the final round before the three-week summer break.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team are ready to give it their all at the final MotoGP round before the summer break: the Grand Prix of Germany at the Sachsenring.
Fabio Quartararo arrives in Germany holding 14th place in the championship standings. The narrow and twisty Sachsenring features dramatic elevation changes and predominantly left-hand corners. It is a circuit that presents unique challenges, but one where El Diablo has enjoyed success in the past. His impressive victory on German soil in 2022 – despite feeling under the weather that weekend – as well as third-place finishes in 2021 and in last year’s Sprint, followed by a fourth place in the 2025 race, underline that Quartararo has the skills and experience needed to perform strongly at this technical venue.
Álex Rins heads into the German GP encouraged by his ninth-place result at the Dutch GP following a post-race penalty for a rival that promoted the number 42 one position in the revised classification. The Spaniard will be aiming for another top-10 finish this weekend, equalling or improving on his 10th-place result at the Sachsenring last year. Although the German circuit has not traditionally been one of his strongest tracks, Rins did stand on the podium there in 2013 after a convincing victory in Moto3 and took a bronze in the Moto2 class in 2015. The Yamaha rider is determined to add more championship points to his tally and improve on his current 19th-place position in the standings.
The Chemnitz region is renowned for its passion for motorcycle and car racing. Originally, races in the area were held on closed public roads from the 1920s onwards. The modern Sachsenring circuit was built in 1996 to improve safety standards, and it hosted its first MotoGP event two years later. At just 12 metres wide and featuring 13 corners – ten left and three right – it is one of the slowest and most technical circuits on the MotoGP calendar, but its demanding layout consistently delivers exciting racing action.
Alex Rins (42) and Fabio Quartararo (20). Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Fabio Quartararo:“Assen was physically demanding, but we managed to get the maximum from that race. Sachsenring is a track where I’ve had some great memories, including a win, so it’s nice to be back. It’s not an easy circuit for us, but we’ll focus on the positives, keep working hard, and try to be competitive from the start of the weekend. The goal is to head into the summer break with the best result possible.”
Alex Rins:“The Dutch GP was tough, but we managed to finish P9 in the end. We know where we need to improve, and everyone at Yamaha is working very hard behind the scenes to keep moving forward. Sachsenring is a very particular circuit, and finding the right feeling early will be important. We’ll stay focused, keep pushing, and do everything we can to finish the first part of the season in the best possible way before the summer break.”
Massimo Meregalli – Team Manager:“Although there was a short break between Assen and Sachsenring, Yamaha has remained fully focused. The engineers have continued analysing the data collected during recent race weekends, while Fabio and Álex have maintained their intensive training programmes. Sachsenring is a particular circuit where qualifying will be especially important because overtaking opportunities are limited. Our objective is to build on the progress we have made in Assen and head into the summer break with positive momentum.”
More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo:
Ducati Lenovo Team at Sachsenring before the summer break.
The MotoGP paddock moves to Germany for the eleventh round of the 2026 season, at the twisty and fascinating Sachsenring circuit, which this year marks the final crucial stage before the usual summer break. Ducati boasts an extraordinary poker of victories on this track: starting from the first historic triumph signed by Casey Stoner in 2008, passing through the success of Jorge Martín in 2023, the splendid affirmation of Francesco Bagnaia in 2024, up to the triumph signed by Marc Márquez in 2025.
The Factory Team from Borgo Panigale arrives on German soil on the wave of the overwhelming enthusiasm of World Ducati Week (WDW). This year’s edition rightfully entered history as the most extraordinary ever with 118 thousand attendees: a spectacular event and an unforgettable crowd pleaser to best celebrate the prestigious milestone of 100 years of Ducati history.
On this very particular track, Marc Márquez is historically the undisputed King, boasting a record of no less than 9 overall victories in the premier class, 8 of which were achieved consecutively. Although the challenge promises to be extremely fierce, Marc knows he can count on a unique feeling with this layout.
Pecco Bagnaia, on the podium last season, also aims to maintain consistency in his performance. The main objective of the weekend will be to continue closing the gap before the summer holidays.
Francesco Bagnaia (on the left) and Marc Marquez (on the right). Photo courtesy Ducati.
Marc Márquez (#93, Ducati Lenovo Team): “At Assen we knew from the start that we would have to grit our teeth and suffer, but we still managed to handle the situation and bring home important points for the Championship. Here at the Sachsenring the scenario is different: from a physical standpoint I will certainly struggle, but the layout of this track requires less energy. We can be right in the slipstream of the fastest riders”.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63, Ducati Lenovo Team): “The weekend at Assen was complicated, and finishing Sunday with a retirement really disappointed me, especially for the work done with the Team. The Sachsenring is historically not among my favorite tracks, but we are facing this weekend with the utmost determination. It will be crucial to achieve a good result to close this first part of the season in the best possible way before the summer break”.
Circuit Information:
Country: Germany
Name: Sachsenring
Circuit record: Di Giannantonio (Ducati) 01:19.071 – 2025
Maximum speed: Bagnaia (Ducati), 306.8 km/h – 2025
Track length: 3,67 km
Sprint race distance: 15 laps
Race distance: 30 laps
Turns: 13 (3 right, 10 left)
More from a press release issued by Pertamina Enduro VR46 Team:
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team heads to Sachsenring before the summer break. Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli are back on track for the German GP, last round before the summer breaks that reaches the halfway mark of the season.
MotoGP reaches its halfway mark: this weekend, the action is back with the German GP, which is the turning point of the 2026 campaign. The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team will face the last round before the summer break with Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli: they have been re-energized by the fans’ passion following last weekend’s World Ducati Week and they are ready to pursue their goals in Germany.
Di Giannantonio arrives to Sachsenring in third place in the World Standing with 177 points – the closest gap to the top (16 points). His consistency and his solidity in this first half of the season will be crucial in the German GP, where Fabio’s goal is to be again one of the main contenders of this championship. On the track where he got a fourth place as his best result – both in 2021 in Moto2 and last year in the Sprint – the rider from Rome aims to keep collecting important points and fight for the top positions.
The German GP will be crucial for Morbidelli too: he wants to confirm the steps forward and the good speed he showed in Assen two weeks ago. At Sachsenring, Franco won in 2017 (Moto2) and his best result in MotoGP was a fifth place in 2024. One of the main goals of the Italian-Brazilian rider is to redeem himself after last year’s unlucky round, where a crash in the Sprint forced him to miss Sunday’s race.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team will hit the track on Friday for free practice, while qualifying will take place on Saturday (10:50 local time). The Sprint race will start at 15:00 (local time) on Saturday, while the German GP will conclude on Sunday with the race, starting at 14:00 (local time).
Fabio Di Giannantonio (49) and Franco Morbidelli (21) at Assen. Photo courtesy VR46 Team.
FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO: “We are back on track after an intense weekend at Misano for the World Ducati Week. They’ve been days full of energy, and we arrive to Sachsenring more than ready: it’s a track that I like, and I am happy to race there again. Last year we set the lap record in the free practice and this year we will try to make a good job. We know who the rivals to beat are, but we are there and we will work to be in front. We arrive to Germany in third place of the championship, it’s a great situation, and for sure we are privileged. But there are many races to go, and our goal will be to continue in this direction, staying focused and with our feet on the ground.”
FRANCO MORBIDELLI: “We arrive to Sachsenring after an incredible weekend in Misano for the World Ducati Week: the passion of the fans gave us the energy to face the German GP. I like this track a lot, I got great results there and I won in the past. So, we expect a positive weekend: one of the main goals will be securing the direct Q2 in Qualifying. Overall, we will bring to Sachsenring all the positives of the last race in Assen, where we proved to have a good speed. Even if we’re not in the places we want to be yet, we try to continue on this direction.”
More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Heads to Sachsenring Looking to Build on Assen Pace.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP arrives at the Sachsenring for Round 11 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship determined to convert the strong pace shown at Assen into the results the team deserved, as the technical German circuit offers another important opportunity to continue the development of the Yamaha project.
Still carrying the regret of an opportunity that slipped away in Assen despite one of its strongest race performances of the season, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP heads to Germany for the Liqui Moly Grand Prix at the Sachsenring. A permanent fixture on the MotoGP calendar since 1998, the 3.671 km Sachsenring is the shortest circuit of the championship and one of its most distinctive, featuring ten left-hand and three right-hand corners. Its tight, flowing layout, limited straights and emphasis on corner speed and braking precision make it one of the most technical tracks of the season, where outright engine performance plays a less decisive role than at many other venues.
The unique characteristics of the German circuit could prove better suited to the Yamaha package as the team continues its development programme. The encouraging race pace shown by both Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu at Assen confirmed that important progress is being made, even if technical issues ultimately prevented the results from reflecting the team’s true potential. Sachsenring will therefore provide another valuable benchmark as Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP continues to refine the YZR-M1 and build on the positive direction established over recent rounds.
Jack Miller arrives in Germany with renewed confidence after contributing to Yamaha Factory Racing’s second-place finish at the prestigious Suzuka 8 Hours during the summer break. The Australian also returns to a circuit where he has enjoyed success in the premier class, having secured a podium finish with third place in the 2022 German Grand Prix. His experience and technical feedback will once again be central to the team’s ongoing development work throughout the weekend.
For Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the Sachsenring presents another important step in his MotoGP learning journey. Although the Turkish rider has previous experience at the circuit from his early career, he has never raced there on a Superbike machine, making this effectively another new challenge at the highest level. After demonstrating front-running pace at Assen before a technical issue forced his retirement, Toprak is eager to confirm the significant progress shown in the Netherlands and continue building confidence with both the bike and the team as the season enters its second half.
Jack Miller (on the left) and Toprak Razgatlioglu. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller:“I’m really looking forward to Sachsenring. It’s another tight and technical circuit, and I think its characteristics could suit our bike quite well. I’ve always enjoyed racing there and I’ve had some good results at the track in the past, so I’m excited to see what we can achieve this weekend.
I’ve already had three consecutive weeks on the bike between Assen and the Suzuka 8 Hours, so I’m actually looking forward to making it four. This is one of my favourite parts of the season because you’re racing regularly, staying sharp and constantly building momentum. Hopefully we can carry the positives from the last few weeks into another strong weekend in Germany.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “I’m looking forward to racing at Sachsenring because I have some really good memories from this circuit. The last time I raced here was in 2014 in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, where I took my first victory, so it’s definitely a special place for me.
At the same time, it almost feels like a completely new track because it’s been so many years, and this will be my first time riding here on a MotoGP bike. Racing a 1000cc machine at Sachsenring is a completely different challenge, so I’ll need to learn again and understand how the bike behaves on this layout.
After the pace we showed at Assen, I’m excited to get back on track. I’ll do my best, keep working with the team and hopefully we can have another competitive weekend and continue making progress.”
Gino Borsoi – Team Director:“Sachsenring is a very different kind of circuit compared to the tracks we’ve raced at so far this season. Here, outright engine performance is less of a priority, while chassis balance, electronics and the overall package become much more important. Looking at the progress we’ve made since the beginning of the year, we believe these characteristics could allow us to be more competitive.
Assen showed that we’re continuing to move in the right direction, even if the final result didn’t reflect the pace we had. Toprak, in particular, will arrive in Germany highly motivated after what happened in the Netherlands, and I think he has another good opportunity to fight for a place inside the top ten. Jack has always been competitive at Sachsenring as well, so we’re optimistic that both riders can have a strong weekend.
This is also the penultimate round before the summer break, making it an important opportunity to gather more information and continue refining the bike before the final part of the season. We know there’s still work to do, but race after race we’re getting closer to where we want to be, and that’s the most positive aspect of our project right now.”
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