MotoGP Features
In-depth MotoGP features and MotoGP exclusive articles from Crash.

MotoGP ‘all about qualifying now’, ‘like F1… big problem, boring’
Raul Fernandez and Aleix Espargaro fear downforce and dirty air prevents overtaking in MotoGP, leading to ‘boring’ races. Statistics show only one race win by a rider outside the top three after the opening lap.

Revealed: Alberto Puig's brutally honest reasons for Honda's fall from grace
While stressing that it didn’t happen overnight, Alberto Puig cites the Covid pandemic and Marc Marquez’s arm injuries as the main ‘coincidences’ behind Honda’s ‘downhill’ MotoGP fortunes.

"You don’t recognise yourself": Pol Espargaro makes "miracle recovery", 1.5cm shorter
When Pol Espargaro returns to MotoGP action, he will be 1.5cm shorter than before.

MotoGP Concessions for Honda, Yamaha ‘not discussed yet’
Could a change to MotoGP’s Concessions rules be in the pipeline to try and aid struggling Japanese factories, Honda and Yamaha?

Assen MotoGP Rider Ratings: Francesco Bagnaia and Marco Bezzecchi standout, but who suffered the worst grade?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the rider ratings following a dramatic Dutch MotoGP at Assen

Sachsenring MotoGP Ratings: Jorge Martin gets 10/10 but which riders disappointed the most?
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the MotoGP rider ratings following an epic German Grand Prix which was one by Jorge Martin.

Mugello MotoGP Ratings: Francesco Bagnaia gets perfect grade but plenty given shock scores
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the rider ratings following a dominant win for Francesco Bagnaia at the Italian MotoGP.

Scott Smart: Redefining tyre performance key to future MotoGP speeds
By the end of this year, the MotoGP manufacturers and Dorna are expected to have agreed on the future technical rules for the 2027-2031 contract cycle.

MotoGP: Is the Marc Marquez of old back? Why Honda can’t lose him
Marc Marquez may have ended the French MotoGP in the gravel trap, however, the eight-time world champion put his rivals on red alert after another impressive showing aboard a Honda that’s clearly lacking performance.

MotoGP: Sprint points have saved Bagnaia, Bezzecchi clear on Sundays, Binder qualifying struggles
Five rounds into the 2023 MotoGP season and reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia is leading the standings despite having scored just 94 out of a possible 185 points.

MotoGP: Is it time for Fabio Quartararo to leave Yamaha?
After another dismal MotoGP weekend, this time in front of his home crowd at Le Mans, is it time for Fabio Quartararo to find a new home?

Le Mans MotoGP Rider Ratings: Shocks and surprises but which riders get a near-perfect score
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the rider ratings following an action-packed French MotoGP at Le Mans.

Jerez MotoGP Rider Ratings: Three riders shine but Fabio Quartararo given another shocking grade
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the rider ratings for the Spanish MotoGP at Jerez.

MotoGP 2023 calendar: 20 rounds, 40 races
The MotoGP World Championship features a sprint race at every round. This is the 2023 calendar - every round, every race, every date that you need to know.

COTA MotoGP Rider Ratings: Francesco Bagnaia shocker but which five riders were given worst grades
Crash.net journalist Robert Jones runs through the MotoGP rider ratings after a chaotic American MotoGP at COTA.

Toprak Razgatlioglu completes latest MotoGP test, what are his options for 2024?
Has Toprak Razgatlioglu’s dreams of becoming a MotoGP rider become clearer after his latest two-day test aboard an M1 at Jerez?

Herve Poncharal: I was the truck driver, the cook…
With Nicolas Goyon promoted to the new role of Tech3 MotoGP team manager, owner Herve Poncharal admits his record of attending every grand prix since 1985 might be at risk.

Injury, his brother’s success at Ducati - is this the worst start to a MotoGP season for Marc Marquez?
In a year where he started the season fully fit for the first time since 2020, Marc Marquez hopes of becoming a MotoGP title contender once again already appear to be in dire straits.

Valentino Rossi’s fingerprints remain all over MotoGP after Marco Bezzecchi triumph
Seen as the GOAT by many, Valentino Rossi’s impact on MotoGP continues to shine through following the latest triumph for maiden race winner Marco Bezzecchi.

MotoGP Argentina: Davide Tardozzi: ‘We can’t crucify’ Francesco Bagnaia, ‘he has matured from the mistakes’
Davide Tardozzi says Francesco Bagnaia made a ‘serious’ mistake at the Argentina MotoGP but that ‘we can’t crucify him’ for it.

Rider Ratings MotoGP Argentina: Marco Bezzecchi flys high but Francesco Bagnaia tumbles after shock error
Crash.net journliast Robert Jones runs throught the rider ratings for the MotoGP of Argentina.

Portimao MotoGP Ratings: Francesco Bagnaia and Maverick Vinales perfect, but which two riders were given awful scores?
Rider ratings for the Portuguese MotoGP as Francesco Bagnaia remained perfect to kick off his title defence.

2023 MotoGP rider line-up: Every rider and team confirmed
A new-look grid will be kept busy by the MotoGP 2023 calendar - the season will feature some fascinating new partnerships plus some major changes.

Ranking the five manufacturers ahead of the 2023 MotoGP opener at Portimao
Pre-season testing is now over, and while many intriguing things were learned from tests in Valencia, Sepang and Portimao, the time has come for MotoGP racing to begin.