The provisional entry list for the 2025 Moto3 World Championship was published on Wednesday, although it is still incomplete. There are two vacancies to be filled in the grid: one at Leopard Racing, and the other at the FleetSafe Honda-MLav Racing.

The entry-level class of the World Championships will feature several rookies, as well as returning riders. The top four finishers from this year will be promoted to Moto2, so the highest-ranked rider from 2024 who remains in Moto3 is fifth-placed David Muñoz, who moves to the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP team.

CFMOTO Aspar, which helped David Alonso claim the title, will have an entirely new rider lineup, consisting of rookie Máximo Quiles, who comes from the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, and Dennis Foggia, who is making the rare move down from Moto2.

This year’s Rookies Cup champion, Álvaro Carpe, will also make his Moto3 debut, joining the Red Bull KTM Ajo team, along with Valentin Perrone, who will race for Red Bull KTM Tech3. Of the top five finishers in the Rookies Cup, only Brian Uriarte and Rico Salmela are absent from the provisional entry list. However, as two slots remain open, they are not ruled out.

Eddie O’Shea will contest his first full season with FleetSafe Honda-MLav Racing after joining mid-season from the Indonesian GP this year.

From the FIM JuniorGP, in addition to Carpe and Quiles, Cormac Buchanan and Ruché Moodley will also join Moto3 with BOE Motorsports. Among the teams, there are no major changes except for slight adjustments to their respective designations. CFMOTO will no longer be represented as a constructor, with the bike now being a KTM – though it was already a KTM this year under the CFMOTO brand name.

Provisional entry list for 2025 Moto3 World Championship

• CFMOTO Aspar Team/KTM
  • #29 Máximo Quiles
    #71 Dennis Foggia
• MT Helmets-MSi/KTM
  • #6 Ryusei Yamanaka
  • #36 Ángel Piqueras
• Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP/KTM
  • #24 Tatsuki Suzuki
  • #64 David Muñoz
• Red Bull KTM Tech3
  • #12 Jacob Roulstone
  • #73 Valentin Perrone
• Leopard Racing/Honda
  • #31 Adrián Fernández
  • Rider TBA
• BOE Motorsports/KTM
  • #14 Cormac Buchanan
  • #21 Ruché Moodley
• Red Bull KTM Ajo
  • #83 Álvaro Carpe
  • #99 José Antonio Rueda
• SIC58 Squadra Corse/Honda
  • #58 Luca Lunetta
  • #82 Stefano Nepa
• Honda Team Asia
  • #5 Tatchakorn Buasri
  • #72 Taiyo Furusato
• LevelUp-MTA/KTM
  • #18 Matteo Bertelle
  • #66 Joel Kelso
• Rivacold Snipers Team/Honda
  • #10 Nicola Carraro
  • #54 Riccardo Rossi
• CIP Green Power/KTM
  • #19 Scott Ogden
  • #55 Noah Dettwiler
• FleetSafe Honda-MLav Racing
  • #8 Eddie O’Shea
  • Rider TBA

O conteúdo Provisional entry list for the 2025 Moto3 World Championship revealed with two seats yet to be filled aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

The MotoGP test day in Barcelona left Fabio Quartararo feeling encouraged. The Monster Energy Yamaha rider finished in second place, but more importantly, he saw practical results from the work and investment of the Iwata manufacturer.

The Frenchman expressed his satisfaction with Yamaha now having four riders on the track and new engineers onboard: ‘It was good to finally have four riders. I haven’t had the chance to speak with them yet, because we were quite busy. But it’s great to have four riders, four factory bikes, with riders coming from two different manufacturers, engineers coming from different manufacturers. This was great, and I think that we made some steps during the test’.

Regarding finishing in one of the top positions, Quartararo said: ‘It feels good at least to see your name at the top. Even if it is just testing, you go home with a good feeling. We are still very far away from the top guys, but at least I could enjoy, set a great pace and put in some good laps’.

«El Diablo» concluded the test feeling faster but refrained from making any firm judgments about his competitiveness compared to his rivals: ‘I feel a bit faster, closer I don’t know because during tests it’s quite difficult to really analyze well. But in terms of positions we are a bit better, even it is just testing. We will see from the last day in Thailand what our realistic position is’.

When asked if his work for 2024 was done, Quartararo replied: ‘Not yet. I still have a few things to say and to talk with the team. But I don’t even take it as work. I’m enjoying on the bike, I’m starting to really enjoy because I can really push the limits. But we have a clear goal and that is to come back, and whatever we can do to be back as soon as possible, we will do it’.

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Franco Morbidelli completed his first day as a Pertamina Enduro VR46 rider during the MotoGP test in Barcelona. This session allowed him to begin working with the team, which he largely knows well from his many years with the VR46 Riders Academy.

The Italian, who will also retain the bike he used this year with Pramac, said this test was primarily about adaptation: ‘It was important just get to know each other, get to know the people I’m working with and I’m going to work with next year: Matteo [Flamigni], Dani. It was good, it was a great first day. We did some changes on the bike just to understand the comments and understand what was happening if we were doing something’.

In Morbidelli’s view, the better the team gels during testing, the better the performance will be: ‘So, it’s a connection between me and the crew, and that’s going to make the difference next year: the better we get to know each other in testing, the better we are going to act in race weekends and race days’.

Despite already knowing several VR46 team members and the bike, the #21 rider doesn’t expect the process to be easier. However, he believes there is something valuable to capitalize on: ‘The testing time will not be easier, but I think we have a special thing in our hands: the knowledge that we have with each other, and the admiration that I have for Matteo and everyone inside the team – I know all the guys since I’m a little kid – it’s a magical thing. And we need to use it in the best way. We need to use it to bond and to connect in the best and quickest way as possible in order to achieve what we want to achieve’.

O conteúdo ‘We have a magical thing, and we need to use it in the best way’ – Franco Morbidelli aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Ducati chose not to promote Jorge Martín to its factory team for the 2025 MotoGP season, resulting in the rider moving to Aprilia while Ducati brought in Marc Márquez.

This decision means the Borgo Panigale manufacturer will lose this year’s world champion. However, Ducati’s General Manager, Gigi Dall’Igna, stated to Mundo Deportivo that he does not regret the choice, as Martín’s championship win had already been considered a possibility:

– When we made the decision, it was obvious that we thought about the possibility of Martín becoming world champion. We do not regret it, because we had considered this possibility and knew we would have to accept it.

The Italian engineer further explained: ‘I have always said that my goal was to keep three riders, including Martín, but it wasn’t possible. I had to make a decision, and I don’t regret it’.

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After competing on KTM and Aprilia bikes in MotoGP, Miguel Oliveira is now set to experience an inline four-cylinder engine for the first time with Yamaha.

The Portuguese rider had his first contact with this power unit during Tuesday’s test in Barcelona. Naturally, he was asked about his impressions

The rider, who will compete for Prima Pramac Yamaha in 2025, stated: ‘It has positives, and it has some things that need to be improved’.

It is worth noting that Yamaha is currently developing a new V4 engine, following the concept adopted by other manufacturers in MotoGP. However, there is no set date yet for its introduction in races.

O conteúdo Miguel Oliveira’s first impression of the inline-four engine aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

The MotoGP test in Barcelona left Joan Mir far from pleased. Honda did not have new components to test, and the 2020 World Champion believes the situation should have been very different.

The Spaniard stated, as quoted by Motorsport.com: ‘I was expecting more here to improve the project. This isn’t a good moment to make evaluations; I did 70 laps with things I’ve already tested at least twice before. I think everyone on the team also expected more. It was really necessary to bring a new bike here and start to see some progress’.

The situation has left Mir visibly concerned: ‘Some things arrived during the year because work was being done, and perhaps the timing got delayed because of that, but we expected more. Nothing significant is happening, and you have to believe because you’re committed to staying here for another two years’.

Looking ahead to the upcoming test in Jerez next week, Mir admitted he has little expectation and remains skeptical about any major breakthroughs: ‘It doesn’t seem like they will bring a rocket or an entirely new bike. What they might do is bring parts that help improve the current package. Maybe a motor configuration – I don’t know, but that’s what I imagine’.

O conteúdo Joan Mir angry with Honda: ‘It was necessary to bring a new bike here’ aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Maverick Viñales made his debut on the KTM RC16 of the Tech3 team this Tuesday during the Barcelona test session. It marked his first experience with the new bike after three years riding for Aprilia.

The Spaniard shared an overall positive first impression but acknowledged that there are still elements he needs to learn and adapt to his riding style:

– Well, I started the day with no expectations, trying to be very open-minded. The feeling was positive straightaway even on the out lap, everything comes very naturally. Of course, there are still many things that I need and integrate into my riding style, because I need that learning process to become more natural in the riding style. But the feeling was good.

On his first day with the KTM, Viñales opted for a straightforward approach, as he explained: ‘We didn’t test too much, to be honest. I just asked to have Pedro’s [Acosta] set-up, and I tried to ride and understand the bike. So, it was quite good’.

Regarding his impressions of working with KTM, the #12 commented: ‘The technicians were quite eager, especially in the first outing, to hear the feedback from the rider. But overall, we always had a good communication, we didn’t touch the bike too much – only little adjustments. I really wanted to take Pedro’s bike and ride it until I went fast. I worked a bit with Dani [Pedrosa] and Pol [Espargaró], trying to understand where I need to push the bike, when I need to be more gentle. Working with them was a nice experience, to be honest’.

O conteúdo Maverick Viñales impressed with the KTM RC16: ‘The feeling was positive straightaway’ aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

The 2025 Moto2 grid is now confirmed. The provisional list of entries was released this Wednesday, featuring a mix of rookies and experienced riders.

Adrián Huertas, the World Supersport champion, stands out as one of the key rookies, joining the Italtrans Racing Team. World Moto3 champion David Alonso will move up with the CFMOTO Aspar team, alongside Dani Holgado. Iván Ortolá will make the step up with MT Helmets-MSi, where he will team up with Sergio García.

After participating in several rounds this season, Daniel Muñoz will become a permanent rider for the Preicanos Racing Team, while Yuki Kunii (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia) and Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) complete the list of rookies.

Regarding teams, the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp will now be replaced by Prima Pramac Yamaha. Preicanos Racing will start the season under this name for the first time, having taken over from Pertamina Mandalika Gas Up midway through this year. Intact GP will drop the Husqvarna name after Pierer Mobility Group decided to retire the Swedish brand.

2025 Moto2 World Championship provisional entry list

• MT Helmets-MSi/Boscoscuro
  • #3 Sergio Gacía
  • #4 Iván Ortolá
• SpeedUp Racing/Boscoscuro
  • #13 Celestino Vietti
  • #21 Alonso López
• OnlyFans American Racing Team/Kalex
  • #16 Joe Roberts
  • #24 Marcos Ramírez
• Gresini Moto2/Kalex
  • #15 Darryn Binder
  • #75 Albert Arenas
• Fantic Racing/Kalex
  • #7 Barry Baltus
  • #44 Arón Canet
• CFMOTO Aspar Team/Kalex
  • #27 Dani Holgado
  • #80 David Alonso
• Elf Marc VDS Racing Team/Kalex
  • #12 Filip Salač
  • #96 Jake Dixon
• Red Bull KTM Ajo/Kalex
  • #53 Deniz Öncü
  • #95 Collin Veijer
• Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP/Kalex
  • #18 Manuel González
  • #81 Senna Agius
• Idemitsu Honda Team Asia/Kalex
  • #64 Mario Aji
  • #92 Yuki Kunii
• Italtrans Racing Team/Kalex
  • #10 Diogo Moreira
  • #99 Adrián Huertas
• RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP/Kalex
  • #71 Ayumu Sasaki
  • #84 Zonta van den Goorbergh
• Preicanos Racing Team/Kalex)
  • #5 Jaume Masiá
  • #17 Daniel Muñoz
• Klint Forward Factory Team
  • #11 Alex Escrig
  • #43 Xavi Artigas
• Pramac Yamaha Moto2
  • #14 Tony Arbolino
  • #28 Izan Guevara

O conteúdo Moto2 2025 grid confirmed aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Augusto Fernández has not yet been officially confirmed as Yamaha’s test rider, but the secret is becoming increasingly hard to keep. In fact, for Fernández himself, it’s no longer a secret.

In an interview with the official MotoGP website, the Spaniard, who raced for GasGas Tech3 over the past two seasons, all but confirmed that he will join the Iwata manufacturer:

– I’m close to stay around, riding a MotoGP bike with Yamaha. So, I’ll be a test rider with them. I’m looking forward, I’m happy. It’s just a different part of my career, but I’m not done for sure. I’m very happy to be with them and I’m very looking forward to start working.

As for why he chose to become Yamaha’s test rider, Fernández explained: ‘I think I have much more to give to this sport and to MotoGP. That’s why I chose this option to stay close to MotoGP, to continue riding a MotoGP bike with Yamaha, with a huge project ahead. So, I’m very happy to be with them, and can’t wait to start this new chapter’.

O conteúdo ‘I’m close to stay around; I’ll be a test rider with Yamaha’ – Augusto Fernández aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Yamaha has earned a reputation for producing bikes that are more rider-friendly and comfortable. This is something Miguel Oliveira experienced firsthand during Tuesday’s testing session in Barcelona.

The Portuguese rider found the YZR-M1 to be a bike that is ‘very rider-friendly’ and offers ‘a good feedback’. However, the #88 emphasized that comfort and speed are not necessarily synonymous:

– I tell you, the most comfortable bike is not the fastest bike, so we’re not looking for comfort or having a bike that is friendly to the rider, but rather a bike that is fast. And I think we are going to get an opportunity to work on that, for sure.

MotoGP will return to the track for the Sepang shakedown from January 31 to February 2, followed by the official test at the same circuit from February 5 to 7. Another two days of testing are scheduled for February 12 and 13 in Buriram.

O conteúdo ‘The most comfortable bike is not the fastest bike’ – Miguel Oliveira aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.