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The Aprilia and Jorge Martin saga: What’s next?

Four days have passed since Marco Bezzecchi triumphed at Silverstone, defying most predictions in an unexpected twist to the plot involving Jorge Martín and Aprilia - one worthy of Alfred Hitchcock himself.

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Pedro Acosta’s complaints are more than just a warning for KTM

The brewing conflict between Jorge Martin and Aprilia was a hot topic on the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. But while that saga continues to dominate headlines and stir speculation across the MotoGP paddock, another storyline may soon capture its share of attention.

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Exclusive: Alex Palou “woke up at 3am and couldn't get back to sleep” after Indy 500 win

Not 24 hours had passed since Alex Palou crossed Indianapolis Motor Speedway's yard of bricks with the checkered flag waving to win the 109th running of the Indy 500, when Motorsport.com was finally able to sit down with him for an exclusive interview. Asking the newly-crowned Indy 500 champion to describe his…

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Aprilia stands firm over Jorge Martin contract saga

Aprilia has stood firm over Jorge Martin’s push to be released from his contract early and expects the defending MotoGP world champion to remain at the team at least until the end of 2026, it has said in a statement.

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JA on F1 Podcast: Will Monaco change the F1 order again?

We are in the middle of another triple header, the second of the Formula 1 season so far. Imola provided a more exciting race than anyone expected and Monaco is next with a new rule making two pitstops mandatory.

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Why Martin-vs-Aprilia conflict will have no easy resolution

As revealed by Motorsport.com on Monday, Jorge Martin intends to end his Aprilia contract at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, which has caused a stir in the paddock.

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James Vowles: Carlos Sainz Sr would be a 'good fit' as FIA president

Williams team principal James Vowles has backed any potential FIA presidential campaign from Carlos Sainz Sr, stating that the two-time World Rally champion would be a 'good fit'.

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Exclusive: Jorge Martin pushing for early Aprilia exit

Jorge Martin intends to leave Aprilia at the end of the 2025 MotoGP campaign, invoking a contractual clause that releases him from the second year in 2026 if he is not among the top riders in the world championship standings after the French Grand Prix, Motorsport.com has learned.

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F1 teams braced for battle to hit “very aggressive” 2026 weight limit

Amid all the talk about 2026's hybrid engines and how they will be deployed, getting to F1's lower weight limit may well cause teams the biggest headache of all.

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Cadillac is the Formula 1 team America has been waiting for

It was a big weekend for Formula 1 in America, with the world championship racing in Miami and announcing an extension to the circuit’s deal that will see it stay on the calendar until 2041. On the sidelines of the dramatic weekend of racing, American automaker Cadillac hosted a launch…

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Alpine F1 team considers immediate Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto switch

Alpine is considering switching Jack Doohan with reserve driver Franco Colapinto ahead of Formula 1's next race in Imola, Motorsport.com understands.

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Ai Ogura hot property in MotoGP market as Trackhouse gamble pays off

Ai Ogura’s sensational start to his MotoGP career made him a target for rival teams - according to Davide Brivio, director of the Trackhouse MotoGP team.

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Cadillac in no rush to name Formula 1 drivers amid Sergio Perez speculation

Cadillac is “not in a hurry” to sign its drivers for its 2026 Formula 1 debut and will only put an American in the car when there is someone who fits the bill.

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Why Verstappen's engine could cancel out gains from new floor at F1 Miami GP

As revealed by Motorsport.com, Red Bull Racing is phasing in a small but significant update package in three steps. In Jeddah, it introduced a few new components and bodywork tweaks, in Miami there are modifications to the floor, and further updates are scheduled for Imola. According to the FIA's technical document,…

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Is Sergio Perez the best option for Cadillac's F1 team in 2026?

As the Cadillac Formula 1 team gears up for a first public announcement at the Miami Grand Prix, rumours around Sergio Perez's comeback are increasing. Would the Mexican be a good pick for the American team?

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Race our Writers! – Should F1 Fantasy players be avoiding Alonso at Miami?

Fernando Alonso is the fifth-most selected driver currently in the F1 Fantasy game but at the same time he is the lowest point scorer of the season to date.

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How NASCAR's plan to keep cars on the ground is coming together

When Ryan Preece pulled a wheelie and flipped at the Daytona 500 earlier this year, he called for NASCAR to take action to help keep the Next Gen (Gen-7) cars from taking flight. There have been eight occasions where Cup cars have gone completely upside down in the last three…

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Ryan Preece hopes for a solution to airborne wrecks "sooner than later"

As part of a longer, exclusive interview with RFK Racing's Ryan Preece, Motorsport.com wanted to get his thoughts on the ever-present threat of airborne accidents in NASCAR. Unfortunately, he has some first-hand experience with that, especially with the current generation of car.

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MotoGP to “simplify” startline rules to avoid repeat of Austin chaos

MotoGP organisers are meeting to discuss changes to the rules surrounding late bike swaps, which could be revised as soon as the French Grand Prix

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JA on F1 Podcast: Is Hamilton’s malaise set to last the whole season?

The first triple-header of the season is done and some tired faces have headed back from the Gulf for a short Easter break before attacking the standalone Miami GP next week, then another triple-header: Imola, Monaco and Spain.

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JA on F1 Podcast: Is Lewis Hamilton’s malaise set to last the whole season?

The first triple header of the season is done, some tired faces have headed back from the Gulf for a short Easter break before attacking the standalone Miami GP next week, then another triple header: Imola, Monaco and Spain.

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Toto Wolff says proposal to reduce F1 2026 hybrid deployment is "a joke"

The Formula 1 Commission is set to discuss further tweaks to the energy deployment of the 2026 power units, which has not gone down well at Mercedes.

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Old wind tunnel and the 2024 problems – What can Verstappen rely on at Red Bull?

Just like last year’s Italian Grand Prix in Monza, the Bahrain Formula 1 race weekend turned out to be a low point for Red Bull. Max Verstappen spent large parts of the race battling with Alpine and Haas, although he managed to limit the damage by finishing sixth.

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Analysis: Can Verstappen still rely on Red Bull to turn its F1 fortunes around?

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Why Domenicali sees catch-up mechanism as "crucial" for 2026 F1 engine rules

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says it is "crucial" for the new 2026 power unit regulations to allow manufacturers who are falling behind to catch up.

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