MotoGP 2026

[BMWST?]

Not sure that Dish TV boxes can do much more than Freeview? The MotoGP website should have info on what devices their app will run on, but somehow I doubt that will include an older Panasonic smart TV.

The other option is something like an Apple TV or Google TV plugged into your TV, depending which device ecosystem you have. I have an ancient Chromecast and dumb TV that still works well.



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I know that the TV cant get it directly. Only been watching that since we got the newer sky box.

[SaferRides]

I know that the TV cant get it directly. Only been watching that since we got the newer sky box.

There are a few options...

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[BMWST?]

There are a few options...

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yeah I think the sky box gets it through android tv . I suscribe to motogp videopass and it works through that. I watched Hungary again yeterday

[iYRe]

New rules announced regarding restarting bikes after a crash:

The FIM has announced that from the 2026 season riders in MotoGP and WorldSBK will not be allowed to restart their bikes from trackside after a crash.

Until now, the rules have allowed riders whose bike stopped running after a crash to try to restart it in the run-off area.

This, however, has the potential to create dangerous situations as it keeps marshals and riders in the run-off areas in the middle of a live session.

A new directive from the FIM has banned this, and says that attempts to restart a bike whose engine has stopped after the crash must take place behind the trackside barriers on the service road.

Riders can still rejoin the track from there.

more:

If a bike has remained running, the rider can rejoin, but the marshals are able to prevent them from rejoining if, on inspection of the bike, they deem it to have sustained damage which could cause a dangerous situation were it to rejoin the track, such as a fluid leak.

The regulation change from the FIM comes as a result of decisions made by the Grand Prix Commission and SBK Commission. It has been communicated in a letter addressed to circuit racing clerks of the course, national federations, race promoters, IRTA, and members of the circuit racing commission.

“After a crash or technical problem, any non-running machine on the track or in run-off areas must be taken immediately behind the first line of protection by the marshals,” the FIM letter reads.

“Machines must not be restarted on the track or run-off area. They must be moved to the service road (or in a safe and protected place in case of absence of service road), where assistance to restart may be provided.”

It adds that only riders can make “repairs or adjustments” to their bike after a crash, and that this must also take place behind the barriers.

Marshals are still allowed to assist riders in restarting their bike, but this must also take place behind the barriers.

[SaferRides]

About time. I think they should also have an equivalent to the double waved yellow in F1 whenever there are people in a runoff area, as riders barely slow down for yellows.

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[iYRe]

This here article from mr Oxley about Toprak (free to read):

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/a...-razgatlioglu/

[F5 Dave]

Good article. They explored a list of Superbike riders that made the switch to GP. Heck i can't remember many.
Edwards Bayliss Russel Toseland Fogarty Corser Haga Hodgson Spies etc.
Of that list Bayliss won a GP.
Ok there are others Crafer etc. But it's not often a good fishing pond.
Toprack was probably denied a better path. Maybe if he'd been scouted as a young man into moto 3 or 2 he'd would have a better chance. At 29 riding roadbikes on different tyres he has his work cut out for him.

Im more interested in ; can Martin sort his shit out and start riding like he did in 2024?