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In 1980, Barry Sheene left Suzuki and took on the Grand Prix elite aboard an Akai-sponsored Yamaha TZ500G privateer machine. Nicknamed “The Slug” for its lack of power and handling issues, the bike struggled against the dominant factory Yamaha YZR500s.

Despite a difficult season that saw him finish 15th in the championship, Sheene’s determination and iconic black-and-red #7 Yamaha turned the campaign into one of the most memorable displays of grit in Grand Prix racing history.

Pedro Acosta has sparked speculation after shifting his public admiration from Marc Marquez toward Valentino Rossi. TNT Sports analyst Neil Hodgson suggests the move could be a subtle psychological tactic as rumors continue linking Acosta with a potential Ducati seat alongside Marquez in 2027. The discussion has fueled comparisons to some of MotoGP’s most famous mind-game rivalries.

Ai Ogura leads a record-breaking Practice session at the Czech GP, with Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio completing the top 3

MotoGP Practice TOP 5 👉🏼
P1 Ai Ogura — 1:51.735
P2 Marco Bezzecchi +0.091
P3 Fabio Di Giannantonio +0.207
P4 Pecco Bagnaia +0.248
P5 Marc Márquez +0.253

In 1993, rookie Tetsuya Harada stunned the Grand Prix paddock by winning the 250cc World Championship aboard the Yamaha TZ250M (0WF3). Powered by a unique 249cc 90° V-twin with a single-axis crankshaft and housed in a lightweight Deltabox chassis, the Yamaha prioritized corner speed and agility over outright horsepower.

With its razor-sharp handling and Harada’s ultra-smooth riding style, the 102 kg machine carried incredible momentum through every turn, helping him defeat Loris Capirossi in a dramatic title-deciding showdown at Jarama and secure one of the greatest rookie championships in GP history.

Marc Márquez Remains in the Lead of FP1 Despite His Crash at the Czech GP 🚨💥

📊 FP1 results. Marc Márquez lead the first session.

Grip Issues Cause Early Drama

Acosta crashed at Turn 9 but was unharmed. Shortly afterwards, Viñales also went down at Turn 9, although the KTM rider was able to rejoin immediately. Meanwhile, Bezzecchi ran wide at Turn 13 after struggling with grip conditions.

Johann Zarco has shared an emotional update one month into his recovery, admitting that while he is happy to resume training, he is starting to miss the world of racing more than ever. "A month now! I am happy to train again, I can't deny that I begin to miss my team, miss my bike and miss my world. As long there is a risk of infection, I cannot risk to have surgery. But time isn't lost because the work done on my knee before the surgery will help me even after it. So I still need to wait a bit In the meantime, my guitar's skill are improving and it's lovely to share peaceful time with family," Zarco said.

Marc Márquez had a laugh after an F1 broadcast mistakenly referred to him as a “former rider” during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend in Barcelona. The MotoGP star, who was visiting the Audi F1 garage, responded with a playful remark on social media, reminding everyone that he is very much still active and competing at the highest level of motorcycle racing.

The light-hearted exchange quickly caught the attention of motorsport fans, highlighting Márquez’s sense of humor while also underlining his continued presence as one of MotoGP’s biggest stars. The Ducati rider turned an awkward on-air mistake into a memorable and entertaining moment.

In 1994, Max Biaggi and the iconic Chesterfield Aprilia RSV250 changed the 250cc Grand Prix landscape forever. Combining a lightweight chassis with a powerful V-Twin two-stroke engine, the RSV250 delivered Aprilia’s first 250cc world title and marked the beginning of Biaggi’s legendary reign in motorcycle racing.

A true corner-speed weapon, the RSV250 showcased the perfect blend of Italian engineering and rider talent, ending Honda’s dominance and cementing its place as one of the most iconic Grand Prix machines of the two-stroke era.