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Germán Garcia Casanova
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Germán Garcia Casanova

Graduated in Journalism and with extensive experience as a sports journalist in Diario Sport de Barcelona (1984-2009). Specializing in motorsports, he has followed the MotoGP World Championship since 2004. In 2016 he joined the staff of Motorsport.com. He's part of the Motorsport.com's podcast "Por Orejas" dedicated to MotoGP & Motorbikes.

Latest articles by Germán Garcia Casanova

Pol Espargaro warns 'MotoGP riders not aware of the change coming with 2027 tyres'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pol Espargaro warns 'MotoGP riders not aware of the change coming with 2027 tyres'

Raul Fernandez concedes any remaining chance of MotoGP title has “vanished”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Raul Fernandez concedes any remaining chance of MotoGP title has “vanished”

Can Diogo Moreira secure factory Honda promotion for MotoGP 2027?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Can Diogo Moreira secure factory Honda promotion for MotoGP 2027?

Fabio Quartararo refuses to be Yamaha’s “test rider” as he reaches breaking point

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Fabio Quartararo refuses to be Yamaha’s “test rider” as he reaches breaking point

Marc Marquez reveals “risky” Turn 1 plan to beat Marco Bezzecchi in Aragon GP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Marc Marquez reveals “risky” Turn 1 plan to beat Marco Bezzecchi in Aragon GP sprint

Francesco Bagnaia stopped on track to “calm down” after frustrating Aragon practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Francesco Bagnaia stopped on track to “calm down” after frustrating Aragon practice

Alex Marquez sets sights on MotoGP Aragon pole and sprint victory

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Alex Marquez sets sights on MotoGP Aragon pole and sprint victory

Pedro Acosta: "We are too lost to fight Aprilia and Ducati"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Pedro Acosta: "We are too lost to fight Aprilia and Ducati"

Marc Marquez ‘hiding true pace’ in MotoGP practice, says Marco Bezzecchi

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Marc Marquez ‘hiding true pace’ in MotoGP practice, says Marco Bezzecchi

MotoGP 2027 grid: All confirmed rider signings

MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP 2027 grid: All confirmed rider signings

Carlos Ezpeleta: MotoGP working to keep Qatar GP on 2026 calendar

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Carlos Ezpeleta: MotoGP working to keep Qatar GP on 2026 calendar

Pirelli delivers 2027 MotoGP tyres with F1-style colour markings

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Pirelli delivers 2027 MotoGP tyres with F1-style colour markings

Why Ducati could have an advantage over Aprilia at Aragon GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Why Ducati could have an advantage over Aprilia at Aragon GP

Ai Ogura out of Aragon GP following Japan crash that left him in need of surgery

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Ai Ogura out of Aragon GP following Japan crash that left him in need of surgery

VR46 announces Fermin Aldeguer for 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons

MotoGP
MotoGP
VR46 announces Fermin Aldeguer for 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons

Tech3 signs Luca Marini for next two MotoGP seasons

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Tech3 signs Luca Marini for next two MotoGP seasons

KTM finally gets to 'revitalize' its MotoGP engines

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
KTM finally gets to 'revitalize' its MotoGP engines

Johann Zarco set to return at Aragon GP after terrifying Barcelona accident

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Johann Zarco set to return at Aragon GP after terrifying Barcelona accident

Johann Zarco gets back on a bike three months after serious Barcelona injury

MotoGP
MotoGP
Johann Zarco gets back on a bike three months after serious Barcelona injury

KTM given green light to fix faulty MotoGP engine

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
KTM given green light to fix faulty MotoGP engine

Trackhouse announces Raul Fernandez's contract renewal for MotoGP 2027-28

MotoGP
MotoGP
Trackhouse announces Raul Fernandez's contract renewal for MotoGP 2027-28

KTM making plans to drop Maverick Vinales with immediate effect

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
KTM making plans to drop Maverick Vinales with immediate effect

BMW wants to reunite KTM's only two MotoGP race winners in WSBK

MotoGP
MotoGP
BMW wants to reunite KTM's only two MotoGP race winners in WSBK

MotoGP's 850cc era to begin with Thai GP in March 2027

MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP's 850cc era to begin with Thai GP in March 2027

Fermin Aldeguer to miss British GP, Iker Lecuona drafted as replacement

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Fermin Aldeguer to miss British GP, Iker Lecuona drafted as replacement

Marco Bezzecchi returns to action in Misano aboard a production Aprilia

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Marco Bezzecchi returns to action in Misano aboard a production Aprilia

How much do MotoGP tyres cost and who pays for them?

MotoGP
MotoGP
How much do MotoGP tyres cost and who pays for them?

Pirelli explains why it will keep MotoGP's controversial tyre pressure rule in 2027

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Pirelli explains why it will keep MotoGP's controversial tyre pressure rule in 2027

Aprilia moves up one level in MotoGP concessions; Ducati and Honda move down

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Aprilia moves up one level in MotoGP concessions; Ducati and Honda move down

Rivals block KTM request to open up engines amid breakdown woes

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Rivals block KTM request to open up engines amid breakdown woes

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

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

Johann Zarco avoids surgery after Catalan GP crash, targets September MotoGP return

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Johann Zarco avoids surgery after Catalan GP crash, targets September MotoGP return

Gresini signs Joan Mir and Daniel Holgado on two-year MotoGP deals

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Gresini signs Joan Mir and Daniel Holgado on two-year MotoGP deals

Yamaha confirms Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins will leave at end of 2026 MotoGP season

MotoGP
MotoGP
Yamaha confirms Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins will leave at end of 2026 MotoGP season

Trackhouse on beating factory Aprilias in Dutch GP: “Our riders were better”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Trackhouse on beating factory Aprilias in Dutch GP: “Our riders were better”

Marc Marquez leads calls for Assen gravel trap changes after Dutch GP crashes

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Marc Marquez leads calls for Assen gravel trap changes after Dutch GP crashes

Marc Marquez on Valentino Rossi-style clash with Fabio di Giannantonio: “I accept it and we keep quiet”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Marc Marquez on Valentino Rossi-style clash with Fabio di Giannantonio: “I accept it and we keep quiet”

Injured Fermin Aldeguer says he will not race again "until after the summer"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Injured Fermin Aldeguer says he will not race again "until after the summer"

Marc Marquez feeling “uncomfortable and inconsistent” after Dutch GP sprint: “I cannot do more”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Marc Marquez feeling “uncomfortable and inconsistent” after Dutch GP sprint: “I cannot do more”

“Who’s to say it won’t happen again?” - Pedro Acosta frustrations deepen after latest KTM tech dramas

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
“Who’s to say it won’t happen again?” - Pedro Acosta frustrations deepen after latest KTM tech dramas

Why factory Aprilia team lost to satellite Trackhouse outfit in Assen MotoGP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Why factory Aprilia team lost to satellite Trackhouse outfit in Assen MotoGP sprint

Raul Fernandez blasts track limits penalty after sprint win: ‘It makes MotoGP boring’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Raul Fernandez blasts track limits penalty after sprint win: ‘It makes MotoGP boring’

Luca Marini negotiating move to Tech3 KTM for 2027

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Luca Marini negotiating move to Tech3 KTM for 2027

Marc Marquez will try to “survive” Dutch GP after back-to-back MotoGP wins

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Marc Marquez will try to “survive” Dutch GP after back-to-back MotoGP wins

“Maybe it is even worse”: MotoGP riders say holeshot device ban won’t eliminate start crashes

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brno 2027 Tyre Test
“Maybe it is even worse”: MotoGP riders say holeshot device ban won’t eliminate start crashes

Ducati signs Pedro Acosta alongside Marc Marquez in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Ducati signs Pedro Acosta alongside Marc Marquez in MotoGP

Pirelli's Brno test ends with Aprilia on top and minor crash for Marc Marquez

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pirelli's Brno test ends with Aprilia on top and minor crash for Marc Marquez

Joan Mir lauds Honda's "smart move" as he tries out its 2027 MotoGP package at Brno test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Joan Mir lauds Honda's "smart move" as he tries out its 2027 MotoGP package at Brno test

Everything you need to know about the first official MotoGP test with Pirelli tyres

MotoGP
MotoGP
Everything you need to know about the first official MotoGP test with Pirelli tyres

Jorge Martin: I hope Aprilia defends me in the same way as Marco Bezzecchi after marshal incident

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Jorge Martin: I hope Aprilia defends me in the same way as Marco Bezzecchi after marshal incident

Fermin Aldeguer: '2025 Ducati a handicap, factory riders always have a little more'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Fermin Aldeguer: '2025 Ducati a handicap, factory riders always have a little more'

Jorge Martin worried he is "lagging behind" MotoGP rivals

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Jorge Martin worried he is "lagging behind" MotoGP rivals

Diogo Moreira: 'If Luca Marini doesn't want to look at my data, that's his problem'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Diogo Moreira: 'If Luca Marini doesn't want to look at my data, that's his problem'

Trackhouse Aprilia set to finalise Raul Fernandez 2027 MotoGP deal

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Trackhouse Aprilia set to finalise Raul Fernandez 2027 MotoGP deal

Raul Fernandez recovers from appendicitis in time for Czech GP practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Raul Fernandez recovers from appendicitis in time for Czech GP practice

Maverick Vinales accuses KTM of leaving him in limbo: “I don’t even know where I stand”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Maverick Vinales accuses KTM of leaving him in limbo: “I don’t even know where I stand”

KTM to allow Ducati-bound Pedro Acosta to try its 2027 bike at Brno test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
KTM to allow Ducati-bound Pedro Acosta to try its 2027 bike at Brno test

Joan Mir to test Honda’s 2027 MotoGP bike in Brno despite impending Ducati move

MotoGP
MotoGP
Joan Mir to test Honda’s 2027 MotoGP bike in Brno despite impending Ducati move

Pirelli doesn't intend to make a "Marquez" tyre for MotoGP: "It is not our style"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pirelli doesn't intend to make a "Marquez" tyre for MotoGP: "It is not our style"

Jorge Martin not thinking about MotoGP title despite “unforgettable” Mugello podium

MotoGP
MotoGP
Italian GP
Jorge Martin not thinking about MotoGP title despite “unforgettable” Mugello podium