Category: Moto GP

1. Barry Burrell crowned ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup 2026 winner for second year in a row

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 26th Oct 2026

   Barry Burrell has successfully defended his ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup championship title at Brands Hatch, in a thrilling season-ending race that also saw a wildcard entry from Isle of Man TT winner Davey Todd. Burrell has become the only rider to win the championship more than once, doing so by crossing the line on his Halliwell Jones machine in third place behind Kieran Smith. In the final points tally, Burrell led Smith 291 points to 272. Sunday saw Bobby Varey take the top step after leading most of the race, and finished the overall championship in a very close third, with 270 points. The ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup is open to new and experienced riders, competing on identical 105 hp F 900 R roadsters, in a one-make series. Riders committing to the full 2027 season are eligible for a further £500 off the cost of the bike, when purchased before 31 December 2026, bringing the cost down to just £6,495 (incl. VAT). Burrell said: “The ROKiT OFF F 900 R Cup is a cost-effective championship and a great way to get your face out there. If people come in and do well they really stand out, because you’re often racing against some big names like Davey - last year also saw Kyle Ryde and Storm Stacey wildcard in the series. “It’s very accessible too - a lot of the times I go by myself, I don’t need anyone else to support me, whereas in other championships you’d need four or five people. “Parts support for the series is also a real bonus, thanks to the provision of a stocked truck at every round, reducing the need to stock or transport your own, or being short of that crucial part. And thanks to the nature of a one-make series, you can be at the front without having to fettle the bike too much, it’s very simple to set up, with a click or two here and there between circuits. “The policing of the championship is also brilliant. You’ll always have people pushing the boundaries, but they try to keep it as fair and as level a playing field as possible.” Entering the season late and missing the first race, Barry Burrell quickly racked up four main race wins and entered the last round of the season with a 22 point lead. Finishing fourth in the main race was 2024 BMW ROKiT OFF F 900 R Cup champion Thomas Strudwick, ahead of three time Isle of Man TT winner Davey Todd, who entered as a wildcard. Todd said: “The bikes are a lot of fun to ride and they handle really well, especially for something with such a comfortable riding position. “The power of the bikes and strict rules around modifications makes for some really close racing on track and the F 900 R Cup community in the paddock was really helpful offering advice. “It’s definitely a perfect low-cost class with competitive - but fun - racing. It won’t be my last time racing an F 900 R, that’s for sure.” Entries for the 2027 ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup open on 1 November, and riders must hold an ACU Clubman-grade licence to compete. Scott Grimsdall, Head of Marketing & PR at BMW Motorrad UK, commented: “The ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup is ideal as a first step into racing or a competitive challenge for more seasoned riders. The standard of riding is always exceptional and sharing a schedule with the British Superbike Championship means every round has a great sense of occasion. We’ve enjoyed another great season of close racing in 2026, so a big thank you to all competitors. And of course, a huge congratulations   to Barry for becoming the ROKiT OFF F 900 R Cup’s first back-to-back champion.”

2. PODIUM IN THE LAST SPRINT AT PHILLIP ISLAND

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 24th Oct 2026

    

   ALEX MARQUEZ “The soft tyre we used today definitely helped us, but we started the race without too many certainties, as we had only used it for time attacks. It was definitely a great race, battling for positions with Martin first and then with Acosta. The pace was very good, and over a 13-lap race we performed really well, also in terms of tyre durability. Tomorrow everything could change, both with the weather and with the 27-lap race. Today, though, we can enjoy a fun race.” IKER LECUONA “We didn’t get off to the best start, but we still managed not to lose too many positions. Once I found my pace, things changed: halfway through the race, I was practically matching my best qualifying times. Overall, I’m very happy with both the bike and the team. Tomorrow we’ll keep learning and improving.”

    

3. BK8 NEWS – GRESINI RACING MOTOGP, THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 9th Oct 2026

   THE 2027–2028 PUZZLE IS NOW COMPLETE

   Every great project is built on vision, people and shared ambitions. But there is always one final piece that brings everything together. Today, that piece has a name: BK8 NEWS. At the Indonesian Grand Prix, BK8 NEWS and Gresini Racing MotoGP are proud to announce the renewal of their Title Partnership for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, symbolically completing the puzzle for the new two-year cycle and reinforcing a project that began in 2025 and has grown stronger season after season. Under the new agreement, BK8 NEWS will continue as Title Sponsor of the Gresini Racing MotoGP Team, supporting the next chapter of the team's journey with an exciting new rider line-up featuring MotoGP World Champion Joan Miralongside rising Spanish talent Dani Holgado, who will lead the Faenza-based squad into the 2027 and 2028 seasons. To celebrate the renewal, the team has unveiled a special activation built around a powerful symbolic concept. A brick-built replica of the BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP bike comes together piece by piece until the final element, the block carrying the BK8 NEWS logo is placed into position. A simple yet meaningful gesture that represents both the completion of a shared project and the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Last but certainly not least, the renewed BK8 News logo, ready to take on new challenges alongside Gresini Racing.       MICHAEL GATT – MANAGING DIRECTOR, BK8 NEWS “Renewing our commitment as Title Partner of Gresini Racing for two more seasons is an incredibly exciting moment for BK8 NEWS. What started as a partnership has grown into a journey built on mutual trust, shared ambition and unforgettable moments on and off the track. We are looking forward to creating more great memories with the new rider line-up of Joan Mir and Dani Holgado. We wish them both every success and hope they continue to compete at the highest level, embodying the passion and spirit that Gresini Racing is known for. We are incredibly proud of what we have created together the last two years, and excited to keep pushing forward, riding into the next chapter side by side with Gresini Racing”. CARLO MERLINI – COMMERCIAL & MARKETING DIRECTOR, GRESINI RACING “We are delighted to continue our journey with BK8 NEWS. What began last year has grown over the past two seasons, with our partnership becoming stronger, firstly in the reciprocal trust.  On the sporting side, we have celebrated race victories and the exciting achievement of finishing runner-up in the World Championship last year. At the same time, we have worked together on impactful activations across some of BK8 NEWS’s key markets. Renewing our partnership as Title Sponsor is therefore a strong recognition of the value and potential of the project we are building together. MotoGP today is an incredibly dynamic and adrenaline-fueled sport, funded on technology and performance but also and most of all on emotions, key values for a BK8 - Gresini project that looks forward. Our partnership with BK8 is about much more than a commercial agreement. It reflects a shared ambition and commitment to grow together, both on and off the track.” SALAUDDIN SINNAKANDU – CEO, OUTLAST SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT “We are pleased to have facilitated the continuation of the partnership between BK8 NEWS and Gresini Racing. The renewal reflects the strategic value of MotoGP as a global sporting event for BK8 NEWS to deepen its connection with the motorsport community, as well as the strong alignment between both brands’ ambitions for growth, engagement and positioning. We look forward to supporting both parties as they build on this partnership and unlock further opportunities across the next two seasons.”     #GRESINIFAMILY

4. FERMIN COMES BACK, ALEX CRASHES AT SPIELBERG

   Posted on 4:00pm Sunday 20th Sep 2026

   ALEX MARQUEZ
   “It’s a shame because, despite a difficult weekend, we had managed to find something that was helping me during the race. Unfortunately, I lost some time in a few battles and then made a mistake that compromised our Sunday. Now we have a week to recover, and then we’ll start thinking about Japan.”

   FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
   “We have to be satisfied. We made a good comeback after starting from the fourth row. We were fast, had a good pace, and fought with Marc for the position of best Ducati… As always, our weekends start off so-so with qualifying and then often improve. If we had started further up, who knows, but today we did well.”

    

5. FERMIN, SECOND FASTEST. ALEX CRASHES BUT MAKES IT INTO Q2

   Posted on 5:00pm Friday 18th Sep 2026

   FERMÍN ALDEGUER #54 “The first objective has been achieved. We wanted to be fast from the very beginning and try to improve our performance over a single lap. The feeling wasn’t the best today, but we managed to set a good lap time and we have to be satisfied with that. We’ve made a good start, and now we’ll have to work to be competitive again tomorrow. It’s an important end to the season, both to recover physically and to continue improving.” ALEX MÁRQUEZ “I had a small issue with the front brake, which led to this unexpected crash. The impact was hard, but I’m okay, although I’ll need a long physiotherapy session this afternoon. In the end, we managed to make it into Q2, but at least at the moment we’re not competitive enough to stay with the front runners. After this Friday, I have to say that Pedro is definitely one step ahead.”