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Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now

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Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now

MotoGP confirms 2027 weekend format changes, including new sprint qualifying

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MotoGP confirms 2027 weekend format changes, including new sprint qualifying

'Losing 10 or 12 points would not be bad' for Ducati at Indonesian GP

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'Losing 10 or 12 points would not be bad' for Ducati at Indonesian GP

The numbers that show how Gigi Dall’Igna turned Ducati into a MotoGP powerhouse

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The numbers that show how Gigi Dall’Igna turned Ducati into a MotoGP powerhouse

Fabio Quartararo worried about fuel-thirsty Yamaha after Motegi battles

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Fabio Quartararo worried about fuel-thirsty Yamaha after Motegi battles

The contrasting tactics used by Ducati and Aprilia in MotoGP 2026 title fight

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The contrasting tactics used by Ducati and Aprilia in MotoGP 2026 title fight

'My shoulder is healed' says Maverick Vinales after points on comeback

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'My shoulder is healed' says Maverick Vinales after points on comeback

Alex Marquez makes “unacceptable” gear-shifting mistake twice in wretched Japanese GP

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Alex Marquez makes “unacceptable” gear-shifting mistake twice in wretched Japanese GP

Winners & Losers from MotoGP's Japanese Grand Prix

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Winners & Losers from MotoGP's Japanese Grand Prix

Pedro Acosta: “Strange” problem caused first tough MotoGP race in a “long time”

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Pedro Acosta: “Strange” problem caused first tough MotoGP race in a “long time”

Five things we learned from MotoGP Japanese GP after tyre drama

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Five things we learned from MotoGP Japanese GP after tyre drama

Honda HRC to get new boss with Koji Watanabe set for retirement

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Honda HRC to get new boss with Koji Watanabe set for retirement

Why is Marc Marquez so serious?

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Why is Marc Marquez so serious?

Japanese GP - Sunday, in photos

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Japanese GP - Sunday, in photos

Why the Motegi tyre drama delivers a lesson MotoGP teams cannot ignore

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Why the Motegi tyre drama delivers a lesson MotoGP teams cannot ignore

Jorge Martin: “Even on one of my good days, it was impossible to beat Marc Marquez”

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Jorge Martin: “Even on one of my good days, it was impossible to beat Marc Marquez”

Enea Bastianini: "I've been waiting a long time for this moment"

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Enea Bastianini: "I've been waiting a long time for this moment"

Marc Marquez sent body double to Motegi kart race: “We are not here to mess around or drive go karts"

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Marc Marquez sent body double to Motegi kart race: “We are not here to mess around or drive go karts"

Marc Marquez: 'We could have used the hard tyre for qualifying!'

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Marc Marquez: 'We could have used the hard tyre for qualifying!'

MotoGP Japanese GP: Live commentary and updates from Motegi

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MotoGP Japanese GP: Live commentary and updates from Motegi

MotoGP Japanese GP: Marc Marquez beats Jorge Martin in early duel to close in on points lead

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MotoGP Japanese GP: Marc Marquez beats Jorge Martin in early duel to close in on points lead

Japanese GP Ratings - MotoGP 2026

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Japanese GP Ratings - MotoGP 2026

MotoGP Japanese GP: Full starting grid

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MotoGP Japanese GP: Full starting grid

“Too slow” Marco Bezzecchi baffled by lack of pace in Japanese GP sprint

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“Too slow” Marco Bezzecchi baffled by lack of pace in Japanese GP sprint

Diogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after 'lucky' sprint podium

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Diogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after 'lucky' sprint podium

Michelin bans soft compound for MotoGP Japanese GP

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Michelin bans soft compound for MotoGP Japanese GP

Enea Bastianini questions “unfair” Motegi penalty; Jorge Martin “angry with himself”

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Enea Bastianini questions “unfair” Motegi penalty; Jorge Martin “angry with himself”

Tyre drama at Motegi: Jack Miller can “almost guarantee” untested hard will be mandatory

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Tyre drama at Motegi: Jack Miller can “almost guarantee” untested hard will be mandatory

Pedro Acosta rues 'losing everything' thanks to Alex Marquez sprint error

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Pedro Acosta rues 'losing everything' thanks to Alex Marquez sprint error

Japanese GP - Saturday, in photos

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Japanese GP - Saturday, in photos

MotoGP Japanese GP: Marc Marquez defeats Diogo Moreira in sprint

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MotoGP Japanese GP: Marc Marquez defeats Diogo Moreira in sprint

Honda calls Aleix Espargaro back for Indonesia MotoGP race

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Honda calls Aleix Espargaro back for Indonesia MotoGP race

MotoGP Japanese GP: Jorge Martin edges out Marc Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions

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MotoGP Japanese GP: Jorge Martin edges out Marc Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions

Voting open for Autosport Best of the Month nominees: September 2026

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Voting open for Autosport Best of the Month nominees: September 2026

Why Takaaki Nakagami's injury is a bigger problem for Honda than it seems

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Why Takaaki Nakagami's injury is a bigger problem for Honda than it seems

Marco Bezzecchi retreated to pits after Motegi scare: “I’d already had enough” crashes

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Marco Bezzecchi retreated to pits after Motegi scare: “I’d already had enough” crashes

Marc Marquez vows to go on "attack" after declaring Pedro Acosta fastest at Japanese GP

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Marc Marquez vows to go on "attack" after declaring Pedro Acosta fastest at Japanese GP

Alex Rins jokes “I sh*t my pants” as Jack Miller gives him MotoGP taxi ride

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Alex Rins jokes “I sh*t my pants” as Jack Miller gives him MotoGP taxi ride

Pedro Acosta enjoying "quite similar feeling" to 2024 Motegi MotoGP pole

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Pedro Acosta enjoying "quite similar feeling" to 2024 Motegi MotoGP pole

MotoGP Japanese GP: Alex Marquez heads red-flagged practice at Motegi

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MotoGP Japanese GP: Alex Marquez heads red-flagged practice at Motegi

Japanese GP - Friday, in photos

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Japanese GP - Friday, in photos

Honda wildcard Takaaki Nakagami ruled out of Japanese GP after fracture

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Honda wildcard Takaaki Nakagami ruled out of Japanese GP after fracture

The three big unknowns MotoGP riders face at the Japanese GP

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The three big unknowns MotoGP riders face at the Japanese GP

2026 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

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2026 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Japanese GP - Thursday, in photos

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Japanese GP - Thursday, in photos

Honda confirms Red Bull return as sponsor in MotoGP

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Honda confirms Red Bull return as sponsor in MotoGP

Why Francesco Bagnaia is ruling out repeat of Japan MotoGP win

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Why Francesco Bagnaia is ruling out repeat of Japan MotoGP win

Maverick Vinales: “I don't understand what KTM wants from me”

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Maverick Vinales: “I don't understand what KTM wants from me”

Marc Marquez denies anger on Austrian sprint podium: he was just 'saving energy'

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Marc Marquez denies anger on Austrian sprint podium: he was just 'saving energy'

Yamaha hopes MotoGP race winner Ai Ogura can revive Japan’s “lost” motorcycle passion

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Yamaha hopes MotoGP race winner Ai Ogura can revive Japan’s “lost” motorcycle passion

Pit Beirer admits KTM's engine problems “almost killed us”

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Pit Beirer admits KTM's engine problems “almost killed us”

What has changed in the new Marc Marquez a year after finding “peace” with himself

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What has changed in the new Marc Marquez a year after finding “peace” with himself

How Pedro Acosta's unique riding style is making the difference at KTM

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How Pedro Acosta's unique riding style is making the difference at KTM

This is the new tail section that Marco Bezzecchi debuted on the Aprilia

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This is the new tail section that Marco Bezzecchi debuted on the Aprilia

Tech3 KTM confirms Maverick Vinales’ comeback for Japanese GP

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Tech3 KTM confirms Maverick Vinales’ comeback for Japanese GP

Pedro Acosta told KTM he wants to beat Marc Marquez on the same MotoGP bike

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Pedro Acosta told KTM he wants to beat Marc Marquez on the same MotoGP bike

Fabio Quartararo forced to leave Monster as Red Bull returns to Honda

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Fabio Quartararo forced to leave Monster as Red Bull returns to Honda

Jorge Martin “made us feel wanted” amid current MotoGP struggles, says Yamaha boss

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Jorge Martin “made us feel wanted” amid current MotoGP struggles, says Yamaha boss

"Crazy and unfair": Anger over Nicolo Bulega extensively testing Ducati's 850cc MotoGP bike

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"Crazy and unfair": Anger over Nicolo Bulega extensively testing Ducati's 850cc MotoGP bike

Fabio Quartararo: MotoGP should have the same number of sprints as F1

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Fabio Quartararo: MotoGP should have the same number of sprints as F1