Australian MotoGP Cancelled as Poor Visibility Grounds Medical Helicopter
Sunday’s MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races at Phillip Island were cancelled. Riders completed farewell laps after the medical helicopter was unable to operate.
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Tim Neave Clinches FIM Flat Track World Title in Argentina
Neave secured Britain’s first FIM Flat Track world championship at Totoras, while Juan José Coduri won the final round and Jack Bell earned silver.
Québec Snowmobile Permit Price Rises After October 31
Québec’s annual snowmobile trail permit costs $440 through October 31, then rises to $465. Presale processing and postal delivery require advance planning.
FIM Flat Track Finale Takes World Championship Outside Europe for First Time
Totoras, Argentina hosts back-to-back title rounds on October 24–25 with Tim Neave carrying a 19-point lead over Ashton Boughen.
Marc Márquez Takes MotoGP Lead as Martín Crashes Out of Phillip Island Sprint
Márquez won a pivotal Australian Sprint ahead of Alex Márquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, while Jorge Martín’s crash ended his weekend and changed the title ord…
Aprilia Locks Four Bikes Into MotoGP’s Friday Top Five at Phillip Island
Marco Bezzecchi led Friday practice as four Aprilias surrounded Marc Márquez in the top five, sharpening the title fight before qualifying and the Sprint.
Québec’s Provisional High-Risk List Includes Seven 2027 Sportbikes
The SAAQ’s October 22 list includes seven 2027 sportbikes. Provisional status, VIN identification and licence history determine the implications for buyers.
Transport Canada Recalls BMW R 18 Again Over Reverse-Control Fire Risk
Certain 2021–2024 R 18 motorcycles may need a second recall repair because water can enter the reverser control unit and create a short-circuit fire risk.
Joan Mir Ruled Out of Australian MotoGP as Honda Fields One Factory Bike
Medical advice will keep Joan Mir out of Phillip Island, and Honda will not name a replacement, leaving Luca Marini as the sole factory HRC rider.
Canada Finishes Sixth in Women’s Trophy at 100th FIM 6DAYS
Team Canada completes the centenary Six Days sixth in the Women’s World Trophy as Shelby Turner records an individual top-10 finish in Portugal.
Bulega Ends WorldSBK Career With 52nd Victory
The 2026 champion wins a rain-threatened Jerez finale ahead of Iker Lecuona, ties Troy Bayliss on the all-time list and closes the season with 726 points.
Nicolo Bulega Takes 50th WorldSBK Win in Jerez Race 1
Bulega converts his record-matching pole into a 50th career WorldSBK victory and reaches the milestone faster than any rider in championship history.
Maria Herrera Seals Second Consecutive WorldWCR Title at Jerez
Herrera finishes fifth in Race 1 to become WorldWCR’s first two-time champion as Paola Ramos wins despite a double Long Lap Penalty.
Maria Herrera Takes 44-Point WorldWCR Lead Into Jerez Finale
Herrera can clinch her second WorldWCR title with a top-10 finish Saturday as the championship closes its final season using Yamaha machinery.
WorldSBK Heads to Jerez for Finale as Bulega and Pirelli Prepare to Say Goodbye
The October 16-18 finale closes Nicolò Bulega’s WorldSBK chapter and Pirelli’s exclusive tyre-supply era while several championship positions remain open.