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Ducati renews VR46 and Gresini partnerships to run six bikes on 2027 MotoGP grid

The Italian manufacturer will continue to field the most bikes on the MotoGP grid next season, after agreements with VR46 and Gresini were officially confirmed

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How close is the MotoGP title fight after Dutch GP

The top eight riders in the standings are separated by just 63 points after round 10 of the 2026 season

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MotoGP Dutch GP: Martin tops Aprilia 1-2-3-4 in qualifying

Aprilia dominated Assen qualifying just a week after its disastrous showing at Brno, locking the top four spots on the grid

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MotoGP Dutch GP: Jorge Martin leads Aprilia 1-2-3-4 in qualifying

Aprilia dominated Assen qualifying just a week after its disastrous showing at Brno, locking the top four spots on the grid

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Five things we learned from MotoGP's ferocious Czech GP

The 2026 title fight took a decisive turn in Brno, as Ducati dominated proceedings and Aprilia had to deal with a PR nightmare off the track

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Where has it gone wrong for Franco Morbidelli in MotoGP 2026?

The three-time grand prix winner has been unable to fully resolve his 2026 issues and inch closer to the sharp end of the pack

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Winners and losers from MotoGP’s unusual Hungarian GP

MotoGP’s second visit to Balaton Park upset the usual pecking order, with the series’ biggest star rising to the challenge as others floundered

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12B SPORTS Named Main Sponsor of VR46 Racing Team for the 2026 MotoGP Season

LONDON, May 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 12B SPORTS, a next-generation sports media platform, today announced its appointment as Main Sponsor of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team for the 2026 MotoGP World Championship season. The 12B SPORTS brand will appear prominently on both the team's bikes and race suits, marking…

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VR46 riders left amazed by Valentino Rossi's "genius" feedback

Rossi offered valuable advice to VR46 riders after making his first appearance of the season in Barcelona

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How the 2027 MotoGP grid is shaping up

No fewer than 16 MotoGP riders are understood to have been signed for next season – here’s a recap of the current situation

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Rossi faces key decision: Who will replace di Giannantonio at VR46?

With Fabio di Giannantonio set to leave for KTM, Valentino Rossi is looking for an Italian rider as a replacement

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Valentino Rossi faces key decision: Who will replace Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46?

With Fabio di Giannantonio set to leave for KTM, Valentino Rossi is looking for an Italian rider as a replacement

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MotoGP’s crash-filled Catalan GP forces several riders out of Barcelona test

Check out the full entry list for MotoGP’s official in-season test in Barcelona

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Winners and losers from MotoGP’s turbulent Catalan GP

Sporting matters took a back seat as frightening crashes for Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco overshadowed the Barcelona weekend

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Fabio di Giannantonio wins twice red-flagged Barcelona race

Di Giannantonio recovered from being hit by a loose wheel to claim his second career win in MotoGP

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Valentino Rossi up there with Jordan and Messi among the greatest ever - Franco Morbidelli

The nine-time world champion made his first MotoGP paddock appearance of the season on Friday in Barcelona to support his VR46 team

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Di Giannantonio set for KTM move in MotoGP 2027

Di Giannantonio looks set to leave Ducati's fold and move across to KTM

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Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits Uccio Salucci

The team boss wants his current star rider to stay put - but shared a few of the team's 'Plan B, C and D' alternatives in an exclusive interview

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VR46: 'Plan A' is to keep di Giannantonio for MotoGP 2027

The team boss wants his current star rider to stay put - but shared a few of the team's 'Plan B, C and D' alternatives in an exclusive interview

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Salucci claims VR46 is the top Ducati team in MotoGP

Although Alex Marquez won the Spanish GP for Gresini, fellow independent VR46 is claiming supremacy in the Ducati ranks

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Uccio Salucci: 'VR46 is the top Ducati team right now'

While Alex Marquez won the Spanish GP for Gresini, fellow independent VR46 is claiming supremacy in the Ducati ranks

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Why Gresini has flirted with leaving Ducati

The departure of Fermin Aldeguer – who will race with VR46 in 2027 despite his desire to remain at Gresini – has led Nadia Padovani’s team to flirt with the limited available alternatives, before ultimately settling for what now appears to be a foregone contract renewal with Ducati

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Why Gresini has flirted with leaving Ducati in MotoGP

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Winners and losers from MotoGP’s United States GP

The Austin MotoGP weekend reinforced the trends from the opening two rounds of 2026, setting up an intriguing picture heading into the European leg of the season

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Ducati trusts that "everything will remain same" amid Gresini-Honda rumours

Ducati Corse's sporting director Mauro Grassilli met with Gresini owner Nadia Padovani on Sunday, with the Italian team yet to renew its satellite deal with the Bologna-based marque

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