Megan White

Pecco Bagnaia topped a crash-strewn second practice session for MotoGP’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with a new all-time lap record ahead of title rival Jorge Martin

The shock decision not to proceed with Michelin's new MotoGP tyre until 2026 caused surprise in the Misano paddock and consternation among fans on Friday, but was greeted mostly with relief by riders - with the notable exception of champion Pecco Bagnaia.

Reigning world champion Pecco Bagnaia says struggles with Michelin's MotoGP tyres are making the championship “not balanced” after his difficult Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Pecco Bagnaia completed the double at the Japanese Grand Prix to reduce his championship gap to Jorge Martin to just 10 points with four rounds remaining.

“A super boring race” was how Marc Marquez described MotoGP's Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday after finishing on the podium.

Marc Marquez put in a stunning charge to victory in MotoGP's Australian Grand Prix, bouncing back from outside the top 10 to take his third win for Gresini after a bizarre incident on the start line.

Title contender Pecco Bagnaia had a bizarre post-session crash in the opening practice for the Solidarity Grand Prix in Barcelona, which had a shock leader in Takaaki Nakagami and another unusual incident between Tech 3 team-mates.

After an unusual post-session crash earlier in the day, Pecco Bagnaia set a statement quickest time in second practice for MotoGP's Barcelona finale as his title battle with Jorge Martin reaches its climax.

Two bizarre MotoGP crashes took place on the opening day in Barcelona, with the two Tech3 riders tangling before title contender Pecco Bagnaia crashed after the chequered flag in FP1.

Jorge Martin has been crowned MotoGP world champion, clinching the title by finishing third in the Solidarity Grand Prix as victory from Pecco Bagnaia proved not enough to overturn his points deficit.