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KTM's factory MotoGP team will continue its long-standing partnership with Red Bull, ensuring the iconic livery remains on the RC16 motorcycles as the sport transitions to new 850cc engine regulations in 2027.

Nicolo Bulega, currently dominating the World Superbike Championship, has indicated he is close to finalizing a deal to transition to MotoGP, a move he anticipates will require significant personal and professional sacrifices.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton of Scuderia Ferrari completed the inaugural laps of the newly constructed Madring Circuit in Madrid, Spain, marking a significant milestone for the venue set to host the Spanish Grand Prix in September.

MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin and recent Dutch Grand Prix winner Ai Ogura will join Yamaha for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, forming an entirely new factory team for the sport's upcoming technical regulations.

The International Automobile Federation has issued a formal heat warning for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix weekend, with temperatures expected to exceed 31°C at the Red Bull Ring. This marks the first such warning of the 2026 Formula 1 season, prompting mandatory cooling measures for drivers.

Pedro Acosta participated in the first test of MotoGP's new 850-cubic-centimeter engines at Brno, despite his confirmed move to Ducati for the 2027 season. KTM selected Acosta for his exceptional feedback, highlighting his value even as he prepares for a team transition.

Lando Norris tops Friday practice in Barcelona as Pirelli’s softer tyre selection points towards a strategic, two-stop Spanish Grand Prix. Teams face a delicate balance between outright pace and managing extreme thermal degradation.

Pirelli will remain Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier until at least the end of 2028 after the FIA exercised an option in the Italian company’s existing contract. The extension also secures tyre supply for Formula 2 and Formula 3 and reshapes the timeline for any future rivals.

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has revealed his desire to challenge the absolute lap record on the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife, a feat he has discussed with team principal Toto Wolff.