Former Moto2 race winner and current Marc VDS WorldSBK rider, Sam Lowes, is expecting an “emotional” home race as it will be the team’s first in WorldSBK since owner Marc van der Straten passed away.
The 1996 Aprilia RS125R ridden by Valentino Rossi to his first-ever Grand Prix victory at Brno is heading to auction, complete with factory paperwork and its original race-winning engine.
The FIM has confirmed it is working with manufacturers and promoters to reduce sound emissions, signalling a shift as the sport faces growing environmental scrutiny.
The FIM has reiterated its stance on Russian and Belarusian competitors, riders, teams and officials, but stopped short of saying when the situation would change.
A new incentive scheme in the Moto2 European Championship will reward teams and young riders from underrepresented nations, reshaping how talent reaches MotoGP.