The latest MotoGP insider news is heavily focused on the fallout and talking points from the MotoGP Australian GP 2025 at Phillip Island, along with final updates on the MotoGP 2026 rider line-up.
Here are the key stories and who said what:
1. Raúl Fernández’s Shock Maiden Victory (Trackhouse MotoGP Team)
The News: Raúl Fernández secured a shock maiden MotoGP victory at Phillip Island, an emotional win for both the Spaniard and the Trackhouse MotoGP Team, making Trackhouse the first team on the grid to have every team member win a Grand Prix this season. This historic moment boosted Aprilia MotoGP‘s standing.
Who Said What:
- Raúl Fernández:
- “I still don’t believe it… This morning, when I had a meeting with the team, we found that to fight for the podium was a realistic position, but we never thought that we had the chance to get the victory.”
- (Referencing his final lap) “In the last sector, I started to cry in my helmet.“
- Massimo Rivola (Aprilia Racing CEO):
- “The three-hundredth win for Aprilia Racing… Reaching this milestone at a circuit like this… and doing so with the Trackhouse MotoGP Team and with Raúl… is a remarkable achievement.”
2. Marco Bezzecchi’s Podium Despite Penalty (Aprilia Racing)
The News: Marco Bezzecchi, despite starting from the front row, was forced to take a double Long Lap Penalty in the main race. He executed a perfect strategy to still finish on the podium in third, demonstrating the pace of the Aprilia MotoGP bike at the Phillip Island race.
Who Said What:
- Marco Bezzecchi:
- “I never thought honestly about the victory… but I didn’t even expect a podium. My strategy… was from my team, not me.” (Highlighting the team’s Bezzecchi double long lap strategy).
3. Francesco Bagnaia’s Frustration After Crash (Ducati Lenovo Team)
The News: Reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia crashed out of the MotoGP Australian GP, continuing a dip in form for the factory Ducati MotoGP squad. The Bagnaia crash was one of the most talked-about moments from the Phillip Island race results 2025.
Who Said What:
- Francesco Bagnaia:
- “I will not finish last again. I pushed like hell today.“
- He slammed his form in the last two MotoGP weekends as “indescribable” and “unacceptable.”
4. Alex Marquez “At Peace” with Championship Position (Gresini Ducati)
The News: Alex Marquez finished 4th, a key result in Alex Marquez securing P2 championship standing, capitalizing on his brother Marc Marquez’s absence due to injury.
Who Said What:
- Alex Marquez:
- “I’m at peace with myself, I know that today I gave my 100%, there was nothing more to give.”
5. KTM’s Grip Struggles (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
The News: KTM riders like Pedro Acosta expressed frustration over recurring technical issues despite strong qualifying.
Who Said What:
- Pedro Acosta:
- “It’s something to consider, to understand why the four KTMs… are losing that much grip, even when we are managing.”
- Brad Binder:
- He said their KTM rear edge grip issue caused a significant tyre drop-off.
Future Grid Update: The 2026 Line-up
The MotoGP 2026 rider line-up is officially confirmed, with the final seat going to Moto2 star Diogo Moreira at LCR Honda, ending the latest MotoGP silly season speculation.
The next race is the Malaysian Grand Prix (Oct 24-26, 2025).
Source
Direct Rider Quotes (Fernández, Bezzecchi, Bagnaia, Acosta, Miller):
Australian GP Race Report & Trackhouse Win Details:
Alex Marquez Championship Standing & Quotes:
Team/CEO Quotes (Rivola, Marini, Pol Espargaro) & Paddock Notes:
Technical Analysis and Paddock Gossip (KTM Grip, Ducati Form):
- https://www.crash.net/motogp/news (General news section for specific technical/analysis pieces.)
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