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Vinales Sidelined by Shoulder Injury, Espargaro Fills In at the British GP
Maverick Vinales will miss the MotoGP British Grand Prix after a small tear was found in his infraspinatus, even though the shoulder injury he suffered at the Sachsenring has otherwise healed. Pol Espargaro, a familiar face in the Tech3 garage who has substituted for Vinales before, steps in for Silverstone, with Vinales expected back at Aragon.
Otorider · 8/5/2026
Viñales's Shoulder Injury Worsens, KTM Tech3 Reportedly Lines Up Espargaro as Replacement
Maverick Viñales's left shoulder injury from a July 2025 crash at the Sachsenring has not fully healed and may require surgery, according to reports. KTM Tech3 is said to be preparing test rider Pol Espargaro as a replacement starting at Silverstone, though Viñales himself insists health, not friction with the team, is behind his struggles.
2banh · 8/4/2026
MotoGP's 2027 Rules Shrink Engines to 850cc, But Ducati Isn't Worried
MotoGP's 2027 technical regulations cut engine displacement from 1,000cc to 850cc and ban ride-height and holeshot devices outright. Ducati Corse General Director Gigi Dall'Igna calls the overhaul an 'opportunity' and a 'blank sheet' rather than a threat, and the team has already begun testing an 850cc prototype at Misano with test rider Michele Pirro.
2banh · 8/4/2026
Alex Rins Eyes Move to Go Eleven's WorldSBK Ducati After Losing His Yamaha Seat
After Yamaha declined to renew his contract, Alex Rins is reportedly exploring a move to independent WorldSBK Ducati squad Go Eleven for 2027, riding the Panigale V4. He has begun preliminary talks with team management, though securing an estimated €300,000 budget and competing with incumbent rider Lorenzo Baldassarri's sponsor backing remain hurdles.
RiderTua · 8/3/2026
Thailand's Mai Khew Takes Eighth at Magny-Cours, Moves to Ninth Overall
Honda Racing Thailand rider Kiattisak “Mai Khew” Singhaphong started second and finished eighth in the FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship race at Magny-Cours on July 26, earning eight points. He has scored in all six races and now sits ninth of 37 riders on 47 points; Valencia hosts the next round on September 4–6.
Motorcycle Magazine (Grandprix) · 7/30/2026
Five-Time GP500 Champion Mick Doohan to Meet Honda Riders in Jakarta on August 2
Five-time consecutive GP500 champion Mick Doohan will join a Honda community meet-and-greet in Jakarta on August 2. The program is expected to include photos and a talk covering experiences such as racing the NSR500. Venue and registration details have not yet been published, with organizers directing fans to official channels for updates.
TMCBlog · 7/30/2026
FIM Calls for New MiniGP Machines, a First Step Toward Developing Future MotoGP Riders
Local media report that the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) is calling for proposals for new machines for its young-rider development category, MiniGP. Positioned as a first step toward producing future MotoGP riders, the initiative aims to widen the pool of global talent, including in Southeast Asia.
Kompas.com · 7/24/2026
CFMoto V4SR-RR Superbike Completes Pininfarina Wind Tunnel Testing
CFMoto has released footage of its all-new V4-engined V4SR-RR superbike undergoing wind-tunnel testing at the Pininfarina engineering facility near Turin, Italy, covering both straight-line and lean-angle aerodynamic evaluation, pointing to a development program aimed at a future WorldSBK entry.
Motorcycle Magazine (Grandprix, Thailand) · 7/21/2026