Fabio Quartararo worried about fuel-thirsty Yamaha after Motegi battles
Fabio Quartararo has revealed that his Japanese Grand Prix was heavily compromised by fuel conservation issues last Sunday, hinting that it was not an isolated probem.
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page 1 of 1Winners & Losers from MotoGP's Japanese Grand Prix
At first glance, a 37-point haul for Marc Marquez hardly suggests an unusual or intriguing weekend. But Motegi almost always provides novel sub-plots - and 2026 was, in fact, no exception.
Enea Bastianini: "I've been waiting a long time for this moment"
Enea Bastianini has framed his stellar Japanese Grand Prix performance as a breakthrough moment in a difficult couple of years.
- favorable toward Enea Bastianini · 95%
Michelin bans soft compound for MotoGP Japanese GP
Following acute tyre difficulties for some riders during today's sprint race at Motegi, MotoGP tyre supplier Michelin has taken the extreme step of banning the soft compound for tomorrow's Japanese Grand Prix.
- critical toward Michelin · 84%
Michelin bans soft compound for MotoGP Japanese GP
Following acute tyre difficulties for some riders during today's sprint race at Motegi, MotoGP tyre supplier has taken the extreme step of banning the soft compound for tomorrow's Japanese Grand Prix.
- neutral toward Michelin · 78%
The hidden potential in Honda's home MotoGP weekend
The Honda MotoGP team's Japanese Grand Prix weekend did not exactly get off to a flyer. The manufacturer came into Motegi with worries around its factory rider, Joan Mir, who remains absent due to a mystery illness.
- favorable toward Honda · 82%
The three big unknowns MotoGP riders face at the Japanese GP
MotoGP riders are heading into uncharted territory at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, with several factors making any past data largely redundant.