MotoGP Wildcards Banned from 2027 Season by Grand Prix Commission

The Grand Prix Commission has confirmed wildcards will be banned from MotoGP from 2027 onwards, applying to all manufacturers regardless of concessions ranking. Wildcards will continue in Moto2 and Moto3. An immediate ban also covers 2026 wildcards from running 850cc prototype machinery this season. The move ends a long-standing tradition that gave test riders and returning riders a route back onto the MotoGP grid.

MotoGP Concorde Agreement Signed for 2027 to 2031 Era

MotoGP’s new Concorde Agreement has been approved by both manufacturers and independent teams, binding all parties from 2027 through to the end of 2031 with an option to extend until 2036. Both sides will formally ratify the deal at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno. The deal ends months of fractious negotiations and clears the road for the 850cc era. A fixed annual fee structure was retained after a percentage revenue share was rejected by the promoter.

Fabio Di Giannantonio Undergoes Successful Surgery 

Pertamina Enduro VR46 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio has undergone a successful minor medical procedure in Rome to fully correct a lingering finger injury sustained during the Catalan Grand Prix. The Italian had been riding through intense pain, which worsened after he was collected in Sunday's Turn 1 pile-up at Balaton Park. Di Giannantonio is expected to make a full recovery for Brno. 

Aragon Named Official MotoGP Reserve Circuit From 2028 Through 2031

Dorna and regional officials have finalized a new five-year agreement keeping MotorLand Aragon on the calendar for the 2027 season before the Spanish venue transitions into MotoGP's official backup track from 2028 through 2031. The deal guarantees the popular Alcañiz circuit remains fully race-ready to step in if any international or newly planned events fall off the increasingly crowded schedule. 

Marc Marquez Balaton Park Victory Seals Century Milestone for Factory Ducati

The factory Ducati Lenovo Team has celebrated a massive milestone after Marc Marquez's strategic masterclass at Balaton Park secured the squad's 100th premier-class victory. Marquez's flawless performance in Hungary not only handed him his own historic 100th career Grand Prix win across all classes, but it also officially cemented Ducati’s place in the record books as a true powerhouse of modern MotoGP racing. 

Jack Miller Delivers Best Ride Of The Season In Hungary

Jack Miller secured a direct Q2 spot and capitalised on opening-lap chaos to finish in the top five at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The stellar performance marked the single most competitive race weekend for the new Prima Pramac Yamaha partnership so far this season. Miller kept his machine inside the leading group early on, showing major development progress.

Jorge Martin Handed Double Long-Lap For Brno

Following the opening-lap collision at Balaton Park, MotoGP Stewards have handed Jorge Martin a double long-lap penalty to be served at the next round in the Czech Republic. The severe punishment follows intense paddock criticism, including harsh words from Aprilia management, after Martin's aggressive Turn 1 braking mistake wiped out four front-running riders on Sunday morning.

Jorge Martin Apologizes After Triggering Balaton Park Crash

Jorge Martin issued a formal apology after losing control under heavy braking into Turn 1 during the Hungarian GP, triggering a massive five-rider pile-up. The mistake instantly wiped out his championship-leading Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi, alongside Raul Fernandez and Fermin Aldeguer. Martin admitted he simply got out of shape attempting to gain early ground from eighth on the grid.

Marc Marquez 100th win

Marc Marquez secured his historic 100th career Grand Prix victory across all classes after executing a perfect tyre management strategy to defeat Pedro Acosta at Balaton Park. Acosta gambled on soft rear rubber to take an early lead, but Marquez managed his medium compound brilliantly. The veteran effortlessly seized the front spot on lap 15 as Acosta’s rear grip faded.

Acosta Says Marquez Passed Him Like a Mobile Chicane at Hungary

Pedro Acosta left Balaton Park with a second place and a brilliant one-liner. The KTM rider led Marquez by over a second in the early stages on the soft tyre before the reigning champion, running the more durable medium, closed the gap and completed a pass at the Turn 9/10 chicane before pulling away. Acosta said Marquez passed him like he was a mobile chicane and just disappeared. He said the first win will arrive soon. He keeps believing.