Marc Marquez Sidelined Until 2026
The biggest news from Thursday’s media sessions came with official confirmation that reigning World Champion Marc Marquez will not return to racing until next season. The eight-time World Champion has endured a difficult year, and Ducati has opted to give him the full off-season to rebuild fitness and confidence before 2026 testing begins.
Sepang Clash: Ten Years On
It’s been a decade since one of MotoGP’s most controversial and unforgettable moments — the 2015 Sepang Clashbetween Marquez and Valentino Rossi. To mark the anniversary, MotoGP.com and YouTube have released a special retrospective feature that revisits the event, explores new insights from riders and officials, and looks back on how that single incident reshaped the sport.
Pre-Event Press Conference Recap
Thursday’s official press conference brought together Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) — fresh off his maiden Grand Prix win at Phillip Island — and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), who finished second last weekend.
The trio shared their thoughts on the season so far, the evolving form of the new-generation riders, and their expectations for Sepang’s demanding 5.5-km circuit.
GearUP and Rider Reactions
The latest episode of GearUP also dropped ahead of the Malaysian GP, featuring insights from Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), Alex Marquez, and Bagnaiahimself. The show revisits the drama from Phillip Island, dissects key battles, and previews the weekend’s setup challenges in Malaysia’s intense heat.
This Week in MotoGP
Every Thursday, MotoGP.com publishes This Week in MotoGP — a comprehensive roundup of stories, paddock whispers, and talking points shaping the Grand Prix ahead. It’s your go-to source for everything from setup analysis to team updates and behind-the-scenes insights before the lights go out on Friday for Free Practice.
Sepang promises to deliver another thrilling chapter in an already unpredictable season — and with riders like Bezzecchi, Fernandez, and Di Giannantonio in form, it’s anyone’s guess who will stand on the top step this weekend.
