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Rain spoils debut of Honda’s 850cc engine in Sepang test

Persistent rain over the three days of running in Malaysia prevented Honda from completing meaningful work with the new 850cc engine planned for 2027

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Honda to debut 2027 MotoGP bike in Sepang this week

Honda ramps up its 2027 development, with its first test slated for this week in Malaysia

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Somkiat Chantra to move to WSBK with Honda after losing MotoGP ride

Thailand’s first MotoGP rider will find a new home in WSBK next season after being dropped from LCR

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Why LCR Honda won’t field injury replacement for Somkiat Chantra at Austrian MotoGP

LCR Honda has been unable to find a replacement for Somkiat Chantra ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, meaning Johann Zarco will be the team’s only MotoGP rider on the grid.

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Why LCR Honda failed to find an injury replacement for Chantra at Austrian MotoGP

LCR Honda has been unable to find a replacement for Somkiat Chantra ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, meaning Johann Zarco will be the team’s only MotoGP rider on the grid.

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MotoGP Austrian GP: Vinales returns from injury, Chantra still sidelined

The Red Bull Tech3 KTM MotoGP team has entered Maverick Vinales for next weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, one month on from his serious crash at the Sachsenring.

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Honda in conundrum over Somkiat Chantra stand-in for MotoGP Austrian GP

Somkiat Chantra will not be at the Red Bull Ring for MotoGP's Austrian Grand Prix next weekend, and Honda has struggled to find a replacement.

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MotoGP: Nakagami withdrawn from Czech GP following injury

The LCR team has announced that replacement rider Takaaki Nakagami will not be taking part in the remainder of the Czech GP weekend due an injury sustained during his incident with Augusto Fernandez.

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MotoGP: Takaaki Nakagami injured, out of Czech GP after Augusto Fernandez crash

The LCR team has announced that replacement rider Takaaki Nakagami will not be taking part in the remainder of the Czech GP weekend due an injury sustained during his incident with Augusto Fernandez.

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What riders are back on MotoGP grid for Czech GP?

The upcoming Czech Grand Prix’s entry list has been revealed, with reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin set to return for just his second race weekend this season.

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Martin amongst those to return to MotoGP at Czech GP

The upcoming Czech Grand Prix’s entry list has been revealed, with reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin set to return for just his second race weekend in 2025.

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Alex Marquez hopeful of contesting MotoGP German Grand Prix following surgery

Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez aims to take part in this weekend’s German Grand Prix despite the hand injury picked up in an accident at the last MotoGP race in the Netherlands.

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Alex Marquez hopes to race in MotoGP German GP following surgery

Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez aims to take part in this weekend’s German Grand Prix despite the hand injury picked up in an accident at the last MotoGP race in the Netherlands.

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Nakagami fills in for injured Marini at Honda for Italian MotoGP

Takaaki Nakagami will replace the injured Luca Marini at MotoGP's Italian Grand Prix in Mugello next week for the factory Honda squad.

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Takaaki Nakagami fills in for injured Luca Marini at Honda for Italian MotoGP

Takaaki Nakagami will replace the injured Luca Marini at the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello next week for the factory Honda squad.

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Zarco's hot streak highlights LCR's awkward problem

Johann Zarco’s recent success, as Honda’s top performer in MotoGP, starkly exposes the struggles of his LCR team-mate, Somkiat Chantra. The latter was promoted to the premier class by the Japanese manufacturer after Ai Ogura unexpectedly broke his Honda ties to take up an Aprilia MotoGP ride for this season.

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Johann Zarco’s hot streak highlights LCR’s awkward problem

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LCR Honda reveals 2025 MotoGP liveries in Bangkok

Honda’s satellite team LCR showcased the MotoGP bikes of Johann Zarco and rookie Somkiat Chantra in Bangkok on Saturday.

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Can Honda spring a "magic" surprise at MotoGP finale?

Honda could pull off a major surprise in this weekend's Barcelona Grand Prix and end a nightmare 2024 season on a high, based on the pace shown by Johann Zarco on Friday.

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MotoGP Barcelona GP: Bagnaia leads Bezzecchi in second practice, Martin fifth

Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia set the pace in second practice at MotoGP’s Barcelona Grand Prix, as championship leader Jorge Martin ended up fifth.

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MotoGP Barcelona GP: Nakagami tops opening practice from Acosta

LCR Honda rider Takaaki Nakagami led the way in the first MotoGP practice for the Barcelona Grand Prix after completing a late run on fresh tyres.

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MotoGP Barcelona GP: Nakagami tops first practice from Acosta

LCR Honda rider Takaaki Nakagami led the way in first MotoGP practice for the Barcelona Grand Prix after completing a late run on fresh tyres.

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How Nakagami's life will look like as he takes on new Honda MotoGP role

After he crosses the finish line in Barcelona at the final round of the 2024 MotoGP season on 17 November, Takaaki Nakagami will start a new chapter in his life as a Honda test rider.

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What Nakagami's life will look like as he takes on new Honda MotoGP role

After he crosses the finish line in Barcelona at the final round of the 2024 MotoGP season on 17 November, Takaaki Nakagami will start a new chapter in his life as a Honda test rider.

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MotoGP Japanese GP: Bagnaia leads Martin in mixed-weather FP1

Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Team) led current points leader Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) on the timesheets in a rain-hit Free Practice 1 for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi.

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