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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

Aleix Espargaro to undergo surgery after vertebral injury

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aleix Espargaro to undergo surgery after vertebral injury

Ducati carries out 850cc MotoGP bike shakedown at Misano

MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati carries out 850cc MotoGP bike shakedown at Misano

Shoulder injury pushes Marc Marquez into his third-longest winless streak in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Shoulder injury pushes Marc Marquez into his third-longest winless streak in MotoGP

Aleix Espargaro hospitalised after crash in Sepang MotoGP test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aleix Espargaro hospitalised after crash in Sepang MotoGP test

MotoGP wants F1-style permanent reserve riders

MotoGP
MotoGP wants F1-style permanent reserve riders

Andrea Dovizioso: “Marc Marquez’s situation is much more serious than it seems”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Andrea Dovizioso: “Marc Marquez’s situation is much more serious than it seems”

Which MotoGP riders will be allowed to test the 2027 bikes before end of the season

MotoGP
MotoGP
Which MotoGP riders will be allowed to test the 2027 bikes before end of the season

Maverick Vinales still struggling with injury; to assess fitness on Friday in Austin

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Maverick Vinales still struggling with injury; to assess fitness on Friday in Austin

Maverick Vinales and Jorge Lorenzo's partnership cools down after early enthusiasm

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Maverick Vinales and Jorge Lorenzo's partnership cools down after early enthusiasm

Ducati: “We can’t always rely on Marc Marquez to make up for our shortcomings”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Ducati: “We can’t always rely on Marc Marquez to make up for our shortcomings”

Did MotoGP make its Brazil return too soon?

MotoGP
Brazil GP
Did MotoGP make its Brazil return too soon?

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

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

Pedro Acosta: ‘Last year’s KTM wasn’t that bad, and this year’s isn’t that good either’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Pedro Acosta: ‘Last year’s KTM wasn’t that bad, and this year’s isn’t that good either’

Marc Marquez: Brazil GP mistake came at corner where track was ‘breaking up’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Marc Marquez: Brazil GP mistake came at corner where track was ‘breaking up’

Jorge Martin on Aprilia's Brazil GP chances: 'We are a step away from Ducati'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Jorge Martin on Aprilia's Brazil GP chances: 'We are a step away from Ducati'

Why Marc Marquez is still not at 2025 MotoGP level despite Brazil sprint win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Why Marc Marquez is still not at 2025 MotoGP level despite Brazil sprint win

Fabio Quartararo explains how he pulled off Brazilian GP sprint result despite 12km/h deficit

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Fabio Quartararo explains how he pulled off Brazilian GP sprint result despite 12km/h deficit

Marc Marquez: Brazil GP sprint would have been impossible if hole was on racing line

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MotoGP
Brazil GP
Marc Marquez: Brazil GP sprint would have been impossible if hole was on racing line

Huge hole on main straight poses new problem for MotoGP's Brazilian GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Huge hole on main straight poses new problem for MotoGP's Brazilian GP

MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu surprises himself with third in rain-hit Brazil practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu surprises himself with third in rain-hit Brazil practice

MotoGP riders praise “really fun” Brazil GP track despite rain disruptions

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
MotoGP riders praise “really fun” Brazil GP track despite rain disruptions

Fermin Aldeguer reaches agreement with Ducati to race for VR46 in MotoGP 2027

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Fermin Aldeguer reaches agreement with Ducati to race for VR46 in MotoGP 2027

Rain delays start of MotoGP Brazilian GP practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Rain delays start of MotoGP Brazilian GP practice

Why prisoners are helping cleanup work at Goiania ahead of MotoGP Brazilian GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Why prisoners are helping cleanup work at Goiania ahead of MotoGP Brazilian GP

MotoGP riders wary of ‘super dirty’ Goiania track after heavy rain and flooding

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MotoGP
Brazil GP
MotoGP riders wary of ‘super dirty’ Goiania track after heavy rain and flooding

Fabio Quartararo’s damning verdict: ‘New Yamaha M1 doesn’t have a single strong point’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Fabio Quartararo’s damning verdict: ‘New Yamaha M1 doesn’t have a single strong point’

Heavy rain and flooding hits Autodromo Ayrton Senna ahead of MotoGP Brazil GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Heavy rain and flooding hits Autodromo Ayrton Senna ahead of MotoGP Brazil GP

Marc Marquez: 'Speeds will be lower with 850cc bikes, but lap times will remain same'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Marc Marquez: 'Speeds will be lower with 850cc bikes, but lap times will remain same'

Toprak Razgatlioglu’s manager backs Pramac continuity over 2027 Yamaha move

MotoGP
MotoGP
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s manager backs Pramac continuity over 2027 Yamaha move

Jerez hosts three days of private MotoGP testing with Michelin and Pirelli tyres

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez hosts three days of private MotoGP testing with Michelin and Pirelli tyres

Pedro Acosta leads MotoGP standings after opener – but history says it’s no title guarantee

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Pedro Acosta leads MotoGP standings after opener – but history says it’s no title guarantee

Fermin Aldeguer to attempt MotoGP comeback in Brazil after serious leg injury

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Fermin Aldeguer to attempt MotoGP comeback in Brazil after serious leg injury

Aprilia steps up efforts to lure Francesco Bagnaia for 2027 MotoGP project

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aprilia steps up efforts to lure Francesco Bagnaia for 2027 MotoGP project

Casey Stoner leads criticism as Phillip Island’s MotoGP exit draws reaction

MotoGP
MotoGP
Casey Stoner leads criticism as Phillip Island’s MotoGP exit draws reaction

Ducati will continue racing its unbeatable 2024 engine until end of 1000cc era

MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati will continue racing its unbeatable 2024 engine until end of 1000cc era

Alex Marquez targeting factory MotoGP seat at Yamaha and KTM

MotoGP
MotoGP
Alex Marquez targeting factory MotoGP seat at Yamaha and KTM

Why Valentino Rossi is putting pressure on Ducati over 2027 rider line-up

MotoGP
MotoGP
Why Valentino Rossi is putting pressure on Ducati over 2027 rider line-up

Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP Sepang test, but won't rule out Thailand return

MotoGP
MotoGP
Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP Sepang test, but won't rule out Thailand return

Ducati: Marc Marquez “helped, protected” Francesco Bagnaia in rough moments

MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati: Marc Marquez “helped, protected” Francesco Bagnaia in rough moments

Jorge Martin likely to miss Sepang MotoGP test after two more surgeries

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jorge Martin likely to miss Sepang MotoGP test after two more surgeries

Francesco Bagnaia: I have potential to make Marc Marquez’s life harder in 2026

MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati launch
Francesco Bagnaia: I have potential to make Marc Marquez’s life harder in 2026

Marc Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP contract extension

MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati launch
Marc Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP contract extension

Toprak Razgatlioglu: I may fail to get my first MotoGP podium in 2026

MotoGP
MotoGP
Toprak Razgatlioglu: I may fail to get my first MotoGP podium in 2026

Honda completes another test with 2027 bike as Ducati sets date for GP27 debut

MotoGP
MotoGP
Honda completes another test with 2027 bike as Ducati sets date for GP27 debut

Jorge Martin: Aprilia signed me to win the title, "so I will fight till the end"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jorge Martin: Aprilia signed me to win the title, "so I will fight till the end"

VR46 an option for Pedro Acosta, but priority is a factory seat at Ducati or elsewhere

MotoGP
MotoGP
VR46 an option for Pedro Acosta, but priority is a factory seat at Ducati or elsewhere

The 2026 MotoGP grid will be the most world-title-laden in history

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
The 2026 MotoGP grid will be the most world-title-laden in history

Fermin Aldeguer remains hospitalised after leg surgery

MotoGP
MotoGP
Fermin Aldeguer remains hospitalised after leg surgery

Fabio Quartararo reveals MotoGP moment that felt better than 2021 title

MotoGP
MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo reveals MotoGP moment that felt better than 2021 title

Kevin Schwantz: “I see myself reflected in Marc Marquez”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Kevin Schwantz: “I see myself reflected in Marc Marquez”

Fermin Aldeguer suffers fracture in MotoGP training crash, to undergo surgery

MotoGP
MotoGP
Fermin Aldeguer suffers fracture in MotoGP training crash, to undergo surgery

Marc Marquez to make Ducati return in private Valencia test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Valencia Official Testing
Marc Marquez to make Ducati return in private Valencia test

Marc Marquez just one win away from 100 and three from Valentino Rossi's MotoGP record

MotoGP
MotoGP
Marc Marquez just one win away from 100 and three from Valentino Rossi's MotoGP record

Marc Marquez on fairytale Honda return: “It’s more theory than practice”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Marc Marquez on fairytale Honda return: “It’s more theory than practice”

FBI seizes $40m collection, including MotoGP bikes, from drug lord

MotoGP
MotoGP
FBI seizes $40m collection, including MotoGP bikes, from drug lord

What was behind Enea Bastianini's worst season in MotoGP?

MotoGP
MotoGP
What was behind Enea Bastianini's worst season in MotoGP?

22 MotoGP rounds are “too many for the body”, feels Fabio di Giannantonio

MotoGP
MotoGP
22 MotoGP rounds are “too many for the body”, feels Fabio di Giannantonio

Brad Binder admits he “can do a lot better” after ‘super disappointing’ MotoGP 2025

MotoGP
MotoGP
Valencia Official Testing
Brad Binder admits he “can do a lot better” after ‘super disappointing’ MotoGP 2025

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

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

Jorge Martin: ‘I could have fought Marc Marquez till the end on a Ducati’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jorge Martin: ‘I could have fought Marc Marquez till the end on a Ducati’