https://www.scmp.com/rss/325510/feed MotoGP is the top class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Its inaugural season was in 1949, and its record winner is Italain Giacomo Agostini, who won eight titles between 1966 and 1975. The current champion is Spain's Marc Marquez, who claimed his third title in 2016. The MotoGP season consists of 18 races in 15 different countries. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Reuters Reuters Next month’s Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races are set to be cancelled over the weekend because of the conflict in the Middle East. Multiple sources told media an announcement, seen within the sport as just a matter of time, was expected ‌by Monday at the latest, with a March 20 deadline looming for freight that has to be transported to Bahrain for logistical reasons. Sky Sports television, which has the broadcasting rights in Britain where most of the 11 teams are based, said it... https://www.scmp.com/sport/formula-one-f1/article/3346572/formula-1-races-bahrain-saudi-cancelled-or-postponed-sources-say?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/formula-one-f1/article/3346572/formula-1-races-bahrain-saudi-cancelled-or-postponed-sources-say?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:19:04 +0000 Somkiat Chantra can barely contain a beaming smile as he prepares to make history as Thailand’s first MotoGP rider this week – and all in front of his home fans. The 26-year-old will debut at the season-opening Thai MotoGP race on Sunday at Buriram, the first rider from the country to line up in the premier class. “It’s amazing, it’s like a dream come true,” said Somkiat, admitting to some trepidation ahead of riding in front of a passionate home crowd, starting with practice on Friday. “I... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3300028/dream-come-true-somkiat-chantra-set-make-history-thailands-first-motogp-rider?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3300028/dream-come-true-somkiat-chantra-set-make-history-thailands-first-motogp-rider?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:08 +0000 Veteran British racer Michael Rutter holds the record for the most wins at the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, and believes there is no race like it in the world. The 52-year-old is making his 30th appearance at the gambling hub’s weekend of racing and will start Sunday’s 56th edition of the race in fourth position, seeking a record-extending 10th victory on the famed street circuit. And the leader of the city’s sports bureau said the four days of racing that started on Thursday showed Macau was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3286899/macau-grand-prix-veteran-rider-rutter-hails-exciting-race-thats-unlike-anything-else?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3286899/macau-grand-prix-veteran-rider-rutter-hails-exciting-race-thats-unlike-anything-else?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Nov 2024 02:08:31 +0000 A diminutive female figure carrying joss sticks and a singing bowl became a viral sensation at Indonesia’s MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday. She was not out for an ordinary afternoon stroll around the Mandalika Street Circuit in Lombok, but instead was requesting that the sky hold the rain. Most of the international reaction to the ritual of 39-year-old rain shaman, Rara Istianti Wulandari was that of bemusement. Wulandari, a practitioner of Kejawen, an indigenous Javanese belief system with roots... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3171432/indonesian-rain-shaman-motogp-latest-lightning-rod?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3171432/indonesian-rain-shaman-motogp-latest-lightning-rod?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:18:50 +0000 “If you build it, they will come” – even if there’s nowhere for them to stay. The origin of the maxim is generally considered to be the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, in which farmer Ray, the character played by Kevin Costner, hears a mysterious voice while he’s out in a cornfield. “If you build it, he will come,” says the voice, the “it” being the baseball field in the middle of nowhere our protagonist has been dreaming of constructing and the “he” a long-dead baseball player Ray... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3167982/indonesian-motorcycle-grand-prix-how-island-only?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3167982/indonesian-motorcycle-grand-prix-how-island-only?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:45:17 +0000 There is a new player in town when it comes to watching live sports events in Hong Kong as South Korea’s SPOTV have entered the market following the demise of Fox Sports Asia. Hongkongers can get their first taste of SPOTV’s coverage with the Moto GP this weekend, with the Red Bull GP of the Americas from October 1-3. The main race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, will be live from 3am (Hong Kong time) on Monday, October 4. That is being shown on SPOTV’s YouTube channel, with the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3150989/south-koreas-spotv-launches-hong-kong-moto-gp-coverage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3150989/south-koreas-spotv-launches-hong-kong-moto-gp-coverage?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Oct 2021 23:00:24 +0000 Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier has died as a result of injuries sustained in an accident, MotoGP announced on Sunday. The 19-year-old was hit by another bike after falling from his own and slid down the track during qualifying on Saturday at Mugello in Italy. “Following a serious incident in the Moto3 qualifying 2 session at the Gran Premio d'Italia Oakley, it is with great sadness that we report the passing of Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier,” a statement said. Dupasquier of Germany's... https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3135409/swiss-rider-jason-dupasquier-dies-after-serious-accident-moto3-qualifier-italy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3135409/swiss-rider-jason-dupasquier-dies-after-serious-accident-moto3-qualifier-italy?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 May 2021 17:25:45 +0000 KTM Tech3’s Miguel Oliveira became the first Portuguese rider to claim a MotoGP victory in the Styrian Grand Prix on Sunday in a race that was restarted after a horror crash involving championship contender Maverick Vinales produced a red flag. Oliveira edged Pramac Ducati’s Jack Miller and pole-sitter Pol Espargaro of KTM in a three-way battle on the final lap, sealing a first-ever premier class victory for the KTM Tech3 team. Suzuki’s Joan Mir made a solid start to open up a lead of over two... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3098516/motogp-rider-maverick-vinales-forced-jump-bike-after-brake-failure?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3098516/motogp-rider-maverick-vinales-forced-jump-bike-after-brake-failure?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:47:34 +0000 Frenchman Fabio Quartararo won for the second straight week at Jerez on Sunday as he dominated the Andalucia MotoGP while bikes crashed and broke down behind him in searing heat. Quartararo, on a satellite Yamaha, was followed home by Spaniard Maverick Vinales and Italian veteran Valentino Rossi, both on Yamaha factory bikes, as only 13 of the 21 starters finished. “That was tough,” said Quartararo at the finish. The Frenchman has won both races in the coronavirus-delayed MotoGP season. “It... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3094768/quartararo-reigns-spain-second-time-he-dominates-andalucia-motogp?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3094768/quartararo-reigns-spain-second-time-he-dominates-andalucia-motogp?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:05:09 +0000 Petronas Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo won his first-ever MotoGP race as he took the chequered flag in an incident-packed race at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on Sunday. Defending champion Marc Marquez of Honda made two mistakes in the race, with the second leading to a crash at turn four that ended his race with four laps to go. “It felt amazing but strange to realise it because you [usually] have the fans around the track,” Quartararo said. “We need to enjoy today a lot because it’s not... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3093824/quartararo-wins-spanish-grand-prix-marquez-crashes-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3093824/quartararo-wins-spanish-grand-prix-marquez-crashes-out?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Jul 2020 13:39:19 +0000 You may not know Christian Horner by name but in the cut throat world of Formula One racing, one word by the principal of the Red Bull Racing team could make or break the career of a driver. Horner’s decisions, from the team he forms to the engines he uses for the cars, are pivotal for success. He earns a modest US$10 million per year in salary and does not get endorsement deals like the racing drivers on his team do, but for the lack of sensation as a boss of a racing team you make up for in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3077970/how-does-christian-horner-formula-ones-red-bull-team-boss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3077970/how-does-christian-horner-formula-ones-red-bull-team-boss?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:00:16 +0000 The Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix ended with not a bang but a whimper after two red flags meant that the race was called off for a second time and then cancelled. Regulations stipulate that for a grand prix to be run, three laps have to be completed. That was not the case so the 53rd Macau Grand Prix at the time of either stoppage so it was declared null and void. “There is not a result,” said a spokesperson for the organisers. “There will be no podium.” However, hours later, organisers declared... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3038050/macau-motorcycle-grand-prix-peter-hickman-and-michael-rutter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3038050/macau-motorcycle-grand-prix-peter-hickman-and-michael-rutter?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Nov 2019 09:01:40 +0000 Juri Vips was the main man in the Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix qualifying race at the Guia circuit on Saturday morning. The race was marred by a pile-up on the first of its 10 laps but that did not affect Vips, who had made a perfect start. “It’s never really perfect,” he said, “but there were no mistakes.” He kept championship winner Robert Shwartzman just out of the DRS zone for the remainder of the race, although Vips thinks that it may play a factor in Sunday’s Grand Prix. “DRS should be... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3038048/macau-grand-prix-juri-vips-takes-pole-formula-3-yvan-muller-wins?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3038048/macau-grand-prix-juri-vips-takes-pole-formula-3-yvan-muller-wins?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Nov 2019 08:57:14 +0000 The first day proper of action from the streets of Macau starts with the last qualifying session for the Formula Three and ends with the 53rd Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. It’s all set up to be a cracking day on the famous Guia circuit, with Juri Vips the driver to beat in the Formula Three after a record breaking Friday but Robert Shwartzman was hot on his heels. The Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix is even more exciting. Peter Hickman kept pole for the race, despite a strong showing from record... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3038019/macau-grand-prix-live-watch-formula-three-qualifying-and-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3038019/macau-grand-prix-live-watch-formula-three-qualifying-and-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Nov 2019 01:18:57 +0000 It was a day typical of Macau motor racing at the Guia track on Friday, where the tight corners of the street circuit made sure for a day packed with action. Sessions ran late after a number of crashes ensured it was a stop-start day of racing for frustrated drivers but the fans packing the grandstand got what they wanted. Estonia’s Juri Vips played a large part of that with a record 2:04.997 lap in the Formula Three Macau Grand Prix qualifying session, the fastest ever recorded on the course.... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3037961/macau-grand-prix-juri-vips-and-rob-huff-set-new-course-records?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3037961/macau-grand-prix-juri-vips-and-rob-huff-set-new-course-records?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:19:05 +0000 Defending champion Peter Hickman picked up pole position for the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix despite not clocking the fastest lap in the final qualifying session on Friday morning. The bikers kick-started a day of action at the Guia circuit and Hickman went in to the day with a healthy lead from Thursday. The Briton had put in the fastest lap in Thursday’s morning practice session before establishing his intent to hold on to his crown on Saturday in the afternoon’s first qualifying... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3037932/macau-grand-prix-peter-hickman-takes-motorcycle-gp-pole-he-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3037932/macau-grand-prix-peter-hickman-takes-motorcycle-gp-pole-he-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Nov 2019 08:40:02 +0000 It’s the second and final practice day at the 66th Macau Grand Prix from the Guia circuit before the action heats up over the weekend. Friday also sees qualifying for the 53rd Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, the Greater Bay Area GT Cup and the Macau Touring Car Cup before finishing off with qualifying for the Formula Three Macau Grand Prix and Macau GT Cup. You can watch all the action wherever you are on the live stream from the track. Motorsports fans in the Asia-Pacific region can watch live on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3037857/how-watch-macau-grand-prix-day-two-live-stream-and-schedule-moto?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3037857/how-watch-macau-grand-prix-day-two-live-stream-and-schedule-moto?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Nov 2019 04:24:38 +0000 Marc Marquez won his home Spanish Grand Prix and took the overall MotoGP lead on Sunday after the reigning champion’s main rivals collided spectacularly. The Honda rider was in a race of his own for the last eight laps after the Ducati pairing of Andrea Dovizioso, the previous championship leader, and Jorge Lorenzo collided with Honda’s Dani Pedrosa while fighting for second place. Pedrosa, who had wrist surgery less than a month ago, was thrown high over his bike after trying to go past the two... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/2144911/home-victory-hondas-marquez-he-wins-spain-and-takes-motogp-lead?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/2144911/home-victory-hondas-marquez-he-wins-spain-and-takes-motogp-lead?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 May 2018 14:45:45 +0000 Spain’s Marc Marquez sealed his sixth world championship and fourth in the premier MotoGP category with third place at the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday. Holding a commanding 21-point lead in the championship from Andrea Dovizioso, Marquez was guaranteed the title with a top-11 finish or if Dovizioso failed to win the race. And Dovizioso’s fate was sealed when he crashed out five laps from the end. Marquez’s Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa won the race from France’s Johann Zarco in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/2119560/marquez-wins-fourth-motogp-world-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/2119560/marquez-wins-fourth-motogp-world-title?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Nov 2017 14:23:42 +0000 Andrea Dovizioso won Sunday’s Malaysian MotoGP to keep alive his slim chance of winning his first world championship and ensuring this year’s title race will come down to the last round of the year. The Italian won his sixth race this season to narrow the gap to championship leader Marc Marquez to 21 points with only the Valencia Grand Prix on November 12 to come. After crashing heavily in practice, Marquez took no risks on a wet Sepang circuit, crossing the line fourth to remain in a commanding... https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/2117494/andrea-dovizioso-keeps-title-hopes-alive-winning-malaysian-moto-gp?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/2117494/andrea-dovizioso-keeps-title-hopes-alive-winning-malaysian-moto-gp?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Oct 2017 09:20:06 +0000 Marc Marquez took a giant step toward retaining his MotoGP world title when he won the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his championship lead to 33 points with just two rounds remaining. Starting from pole position, the Spanish Honda rider took the race lead with seven laps remaining, then accelerated away from the field to win comfortably by 1.8 seconds from Italy’s Valentino Rossi and his Yamaha teammate Maverick Vinales. Marquez’s only remaining rival for the world championship,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/2116465/marc-marquez-takes-another-step-towards-title-he-wins-australian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/2116465/marc-marquez-takes-another-step-towards-title-he-wins-australian?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Oct 2017 07:25:02 +0000