Speed Junkies

Bagnaia, Marquez and Espargaro just saw Adelaide's 2027 street circuit layout - and they don't agree on what it means for MotoGP's future. One comparison to Phillip Island says it all.

Phillip Island is out. Adelaide's street circuit is in for 2027, and Marc Márquez already gave his verdict on the virtual lap. Trees, tight corners, and one big question about run-off safety remain.

Márquez closed the gap to Jorge Martín to just 19 points after sweeping Aragon. Then he named the one circuit that's wrecked his last four seasons there. Indonesia is next.

Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi are chasing the title. Marc Marquez just swept Aragon, and Aprilia's CEO admits his riders still have something to learn from him. What Rivola said off-script tells you everything about the gap left to close.

Cal Crutchlow says Marc Marquez is riding injured and treating 2026 like an endurance race. Martin still leads. The rider who cracks first hands Marquez the title.

Dovizioso says Marquez is desperate and can no longer hide his physical limits. Seven surgeries in five years. Now Acosta is coming as his Ducati teammate. One season will settle what words cannot.

Michele Pirro ranked Casey Stoner above Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi as MotoGP's most talented rider. His reason comes from one lap in Sepang that destroyed a full set of Michelin tyres. What Pirro found in the data reframes the entire debate.

Marc Márquez posted photos showing severe right-arm atrophy after 7 surgeries - then won the Aragon sprint and grand prix by 1.7 seconds. He sits second in the championship. One number still separates him from the title.

Martin leads by 19 points but hasn't stood on a podium since Assen. Marquez is cutting the gap on a bike he knows better than anyone. Misano tells us if the lead is real.

Marc Marquez is four wins in six races and still nine points off the lead. Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola just told his own team they need to study Marquez's race intelligence. Martin holds the gap - for now.