Alex Marquez claimed pole position during MotoGP qualifying Saturday at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26 on the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track, Marquez turned a 1:56.493 to top the 20-rider field.
Marc Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:56.563 on his Ducati Lenovo Team Desmosedici GP26, and Pedro Acosta claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:56.577 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Row-two qualifiers included SuperFile Trackhouse's Ai Ogura (1:56.617), Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi (1:56.668) and Pertamina Enduro VR46's Fabio Di Giannantonio (1:56.842).
MOTOGP QP
More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Alex Marquez snatches Sepang pole from Marc Marquez by 0.070s. Acosta joins the Ducati duo on the front row in Malaysia as Bezzecchi gears up for a second-row start in the absence of teammate Martin.
Better late than never, hey Alex? It's the younger Marquez brother who will start from pole position at the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia after Alex Marquez (Bk8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) lands a glorious 1:56.493 to snatch Saturday morning P1 honours away from World Championship leader Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team). The gap between the top two in a blistering Q2 was a mere 0.070s, while only a further 0.014s in arrears is third-place Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).
It wasn't the morning Aprilia Racing were searching for in Malaysia, though. The headline news is that heroic Jorge Martin has withdrawn from the remainder of the weekend, with title-chasing Marco Bezzecchi fifth on the grid at the Sepang International Circuit.
Results and summary of qualifying for the Moto3 class at Sepang:
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Results and summary of qualifying for the MotoGP class at Sepang:
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It was a heroic attempt, but the Aprilia Racing rider won't be able to race at Sepang.
He made a superhuman effort, but it's official: Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) will not be able to race in the Malaysian GP. Just six days after breaking his wrist in Australia, the 2024 Champion and 2026 title contender returned to the track on Friday at Sepang, doing 12 laps in the morning session and then a few more in the afternoon before ending his day early, intending to recharge for more on Saturday.
Unfortunately, after more time on track in FP2 ahead of qualifying, it was confirmed: Martin has withdrawn from the event. The #89 will remain on the sidelines, targeting next time out for another shot at his return.
The title fight, however, remains open. Currently at 10 points off the lead held by Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), Martin's worst case scenario if he misses this race weekend would be a 47-point deficit should Marc Marquez do the double at Sepang - and 111 will still be on the table.
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Enea Bastianini led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian rider turned a lap time of 1:58.516 to lead the 21-rider field.
Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:58.804 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Marco Bezzecchi was third at 1:58.929 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Ai Ogura finished the session fourth with a 1:58.973 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 and Pedro Acosta got fifth on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 with a lap time of 1:59.009.
Marc Marquez was 8th on his Ducati Lenovo Team Desmosedici GP26 with a time of 1:59.097.
MOTOGP FP2
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Izan Guevara was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Pirelli-shod BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 2:03.567 to lead the field of 28 riders.
Barry Baltus was the best of the rest with a 2:04.120 on his REDS Fantic Racing Kalex.
David Alonso was third-fastest with a 2:04.181 on his CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team Kalex.
Filip Salac got fourth on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex with a lap time of 2:04.218 and Alonso's teammate, Daniel Holgado finished the session fourth with a time of 2:04.337.
American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning's practice session 22nd with a best time of 2:05.056 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
MOTO2 FP2
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David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Saturday morning, at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track in 2:10.985 to lead the field of 25 riders.
Maximo Quiles was second-best with a time of 2:11.126 on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM.
Almansa's teammate, David Muñoz claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 2:11.176.
Red Bull KTM Ajo's Alvaro Carpe finished the FP2 fourth with a time of 2:11.322 and Adrian Fernandez, piloting his Leopard Racing Honda, got fifth at 2:11.398.
MOTO3 FP2
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Saturday at Sepang started with a bit of a novelty at the top of the timing screens, Enea Bastianini taking over the session with three minutes left of it. The Italian looked solid on Friday and stepped up to grab the headline in FP2 - a third of a second quicker than Alex Marquez. Although demoted from top spot in the closing stages, the Gresini rider continues to thrive on one of his favourite tracks, while the factory Aprilia team bookended the timesheets for the first half of the session.
Zara Daniela Sat, 31/Oct/2026 - 02:53
Saturday morning at Sepang was as hot and humid as expected, and with Izan Guevara at the top of the timesheets, also as expected. The FP1 leader returned to prime position with one minute left of FP2 and left the competition half a second behind. Barry Baltus had led the way for most of the session, after a slower start on Friday, before getting demoted to second in the closing stages of FP2.
Zara Daniela Sat, 31/Oct/2026 - 02:10
Day 2 in Malaysia started in familiar fashion, with practice leader David Almansa back in the limelight, although the Spaniard did take until the final handful of minutes of FP2 to resume control of proceedings. Up until that point, Maximo Quiles had held top spot - the world champion taking the lead halfway through the session, after a slightly sluggish start to his day. David Muñoz made a late jump into the top three, a couple of tenths off the lead, while early FP2 leader Alvaro Carpe and compatriot Adrian Fernandez completed an all-Spanish top five.
Zara Daniela Sat, 31/Oct/2026 - 01:26
Motozoo Bringing Suzuki Back To WorldSSP With Mattia Casadei In 2027
A brand that has written important chapters in motorcycle racing history is returning to the FIM Supersport World Championship. In 2027, Motozoo Racing will bring Suzuki back to the WorldSSP grid with the GSX-R750, launching an ambitious project that will see Mattia Casadei aboard the number 40 machine.
For Motozoo, this marks the beginning of a new chapter in its Supersport World Championship history, with the goal of bringing back to the highest international level a brand with deep roots in motorcycle racing and production-based competition.
A comeback of great sporting and historical significance.
Between the late 1990s and early 2000s, Suzuki was one of the leading manufacturers in the Supersport category. In 1998, Fabrizio Pirovano won the Supersport World Series aboard the Suzuki GSX-R600, while in 1999 Stéphane Chambon, also riding for Suzuki, won the first edition held under the FIM Supersport World Championship name. That history continued in the following years and, in the premier production-based class, also included the 2005 Superbike World Championship title won by Troy Corser aboard the Suzuki GSX-R1000.
In 2027, Motozoo Racing will have the honour and responsibility of bringing the Japanese brand back to the Supersport World Championship with the GSX-R750, taking on a challenge that combines the prestige of Suzuki's racing heritage with a project entirely focused on the future.
Motozoo enters this new chapter backed by experience built directly in the Supersport World Championship. The team led by Fabio Uccelli has competed in WorldSSP since 2021 and over the years has worked with different riders and manufacturers, progressively strengthening its presence in the World Championship paddock. Its most significant achievement came in 2023, when Motozoo won the World Supersport Challenge with British rider Tom Booth-Amos and the Kawasaki ZX-6R. During that season, the British rider was also able to regularly compete with the leading World Championship contenders, finishing inside the overall Top 10 on several occasions. A success that represents one of the most important milestones in the team's sporting development.
Following its experience with Kawasaki and the subsequent project with MV Agusta, Motozoo is now preparing to take on a new technical challenge, putting the experience gained over the years at the service of the development of the Suzuki GSX-R750.
Making the programme even more ambitious is the rider chosen to race the number 40 Suzuki: Mattia Casadei. For Motozoo, this is an important reunion. Casadei already raced with the Merate-based team in the 2025 Supersport World Championship, when, aboard the MV Agusta, he immediately demonstrated his speed and adaptability, claiming two pole positions in the six rounds he contested. That experience created a strong relationship between rider and team and today provides an important foundation for taking on a completely new challenge together. Casadei also brings an outstanding international résumé to the project. A MotoE World Champion, as well as a World Championship runner-up, the Italian rider has demonstrated speed, experience and the ability to adapt to different technical projects. The strong understanding between Motozoo and Casadei, combined with the rider's experience in WorldSSP, will be a key element in the development work on the GSX-R750.
The 2027 season will therefore represent much more than a technical change for Motozoo Racing: It will mark the beginning of a project aimed at bringing Suzuki firmly back among the leading manufacturers in the world of production-based motorcycle racing.
Fabio Uccelli, Team Manager Motozoo Racing. Motozoo photo.
Fabio Uccelli - Team Manager Motozoo Racing: "For us, this is much more than simply changing bikes. It is the beginning of a project we strongly believe in, and we are proud to have the opportunity to bring a brand like Suzuki back to the Supersport World Championship. We are talking about a manufacturer that has written extraordinary chapters in motorcycle racing history and achieved some hugely important results in Supersport. Motozoo has been competing in this championship for several years, and we have grown as a team in this paddock. In 2023, we had the satisfaction of winning the World Supersport Challenge with Tom Booth-Amos, and since then we have continued to invest and gain experience. Today, being able to put everything we have learned at the service of a project like the Suzuki GSX-R750 represents both an opportunity and a major responsibility for us. We know there is a lot of work ahead because taking on a new project requires development and a huge commitment from the entire team, but that is precisely what makes this challenge even more exciting. Having Mattia with us is another key element. We know him well, we already worked together in 2025, and we know how fast he is and how important he can be in developing the bike. Together we claimed two pole positions and saw just how much potential he has. Starting again with him, with Suzuki and with such an important project allows us to look towards 2027 with great enthusiasm and ambition. We want to respect and honour the history of this brand, but above all we want to start writing a new chapter of it."
Motozoo rider Mattia Casadei. Motozoo photo.
Mattia Casadei (#40): "I am really happy to be back with Motozoo and to do so as part of such an important project. I already had a great experience with Fabio and the team in 2025, and from the very first races we were able to be competitive, also claiming two pole positions. Returning to an environment and to people I already know will definitely be important, especially because we have a completely new challenge ahead of us. Bringing the Suzuki GSX-R750 back to the Supersport World Championship is a major responsibility, but also a huge source of motivation. Suzuki is a brand with an incredible history in motorcycle racing, and knowing that I am the rider chosen for this comeback makes me very proud. There will be a lot of work to do, and we will have to get to know and develop the bike step by step, but that is exactly what makes this project so interesting. I know how Motozoo works and I know how much passion there is within the team. I can't wait to start working with the team and to bring the number 40 bike onto the track. The goal will be to develop quickly, be competitive and try to bring Suzuki back to the positions it deserves."
Motozoo will race using the Suzuki GSX-R750 fitted with ride-by-wire designed and developed by Team Hammer and Bike Sport Developments. A longstanding racing enterprise in the United States, Team Hammer has been racing 46 consecutive seasons and manages the Next Generation program for the Suzuki GSX-R750. In addition to the supplying the ride-by-wire system, Team Hammer will assist Motozoo with technical support and high-performance parts developed racing in the MotoAmerica series.
Chris Ulrich - Team Hammer Vice President: "I initiated the design and development of the ride-by-wire system and convinced Suzuki to homologate the bike in 2022. The GSX-R750 has had a lot of success in MotoAmerica, British Supersport, the Isle of Man, and the International Dutch Championship. I'm very proud to finally see a Suzuki GSX-R750 Powered by Team Hammer on the grid in the Supersport World Championship!"
With this new project, Motozoo Racing, Suzuki and Mattia Casadei are now preparing to take on the 2027 FIM Supersport World Championship together.
On one side is a manufacturer that has written important chapters in the history of the Supersport World Championship; on the other, a team that has built its experience in this category all the way to winning the 2023 WorldSSP Challenge. At the heart of the project is a World Champion rider like Mattia Casadei and a Suzuki GSX-R750 to learn, develop and refine with one shared objective: Turning a major comeback into a new winning project.
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ASBK: Cameron Dunker Set For Dual-Class Campaign [ 30-Oct-26 6:53pm ]Addicted to Track are excited to announce the signing of former Australian Supersport Champion Cameron Dunker, who will contest the full 2026-2027 ASBK summer season in the Next Gen Supersport category aboard the team's Yamaha R6.
In a unique arrangement, Dunker will simultaneously continue his existing Superbike campaign with Blue Marlin Pools East Racing, competing across both categories with two independently operated teams.
The ambitious dual-class campaign marks an exciting return to the Supersport category for Dunker, who claimed the 2023 title on his 16th birthday following an impressive rookie season that included four race victories and three overall round wins.
As dual Supersport 300 and Yamaha R3 Cup champion in 2022, Supersport 600 champion in 2023, and now an Australian Superbike race winner in 2026 after a maiden victory at The Bend in May, Dunker has continued to establish himself as one of Australia's leading competitors, finishing fourth in both the 2025 and 2026 Superbike championships.
The South Australian circuit will now provide the setting for another significant milestone in Dunker's career, beginning his campaign with Addicted to Track when the Next Gen Supersport championship kicks off on November 13-15.
Competing in both categories will present a considerable challenge, with Jamie Stauffer being the last rider to have achieved the double championship victory in 2006 aboard Yamaha machinery.
For Addicted to Track, the signing brings an accomplished rider into its Supersport program as the team continues to strengthen its presence across multiple ASBK categories.
Cameron Dunker (left) with Mark McGregor, Team Principal of Addicted to Track. Photo courtesy Addicted to Track Team.
Quote from Team Principal, Mark McGregor: "We spoke with Cam about the opportunity to return to Supersport alongside his Superbike commitments, and we fully believe that he has what it takes to do well across both classes. We're expecting him to do well on our R6 with the support of our team and sponsors, and look forward to helping him showcase his talent. We're really pleased to have reached a direct agreement with Cam, and we're ready for an exciting season together."
The Australian Superbike Championship's summer season continues at The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia on November 13-15.
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Sepang MotoGP Friday Round Up: Marquez Moves In For The Kill While The Track Falls Apart [ 30-Oct-26 6:57pm ]
The sharks are circling. No, not that shark; he will have to wait until next year. But Marc Márquez smells blood in the water, and is closing in for the kill. With Jorge Martin struggling with injury, and Marco Bezzecchi not as competitive as in some previous races, it is time of the 2026 champion to press home his advantage. If an opportunity presents itself, you have to seize it with both hands.
Why is he attacking at a circuit where he has traditionally struggled in the past? "Because it is time to do it," Marc Márquez said. He is not in peak physical condition, but with four rounds left, now is the time to strike. "When you don't feel good in the middle of the season with a physical condition then it is easier to have a big crash. Like I had in the first part of the season: a big crash in Austin, in Jerez and Le Mans. It was time to be calm. Now from Indonesia I decide - always because it was on my calendar - to put everything in and try to take the risk."
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Marco Bezzecchi hails "fantastic Friday" at Sepang MotoGP despite sizeable deficit [ 30-Oct-26 3:23pm ]
AHRMA Announces 2027 Road Race Schedule [ 30-Oct-26 2:34pm ](October 30, Knoxville, Tennessee) - The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2027 National Roadracing series presented by VIB-ISO will unfold over 10 weekends at a variety of racetracks throughout the United States.
"AHRMA is ready to hit the gas in 2027 with a schedule that delivers a fantastic mix of iconic venues from coast to coast. While many of our favorite annual stops return, I'm especially excited to see AHRMA heading back to Inde Motorsports Ranch and making long-awaited returns to Thunderhill Raceway and West Desert, formerly Utah Motorsports Campus. These additions bring even more variety to an already strong lineup, creating a well-rounded season that racers and fans alike are going to love," said Leasha Overturf, AHRMA's Road Race Director.
The season kicks off on February 11 with an AHRMA-run track day open to members of all organizations at Roebling Road Raceway and moves into the race weekend from February 12-14, in Bloomingdale, GA and will conclude the weekend of October 7, during the 22nd Annual Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham, AL.
This season includes a western back-to-back with a weekend at Thunderhill Raceway, CA, followed by West Desert Raceway, UT.
Mark your calendar now for some of the world's best classic motorcycle racing events with AHRMA.
2027 AHRMA National Roadracing Series Schedule*
2/11-14 Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA
3/26-28 Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC
4/23-25 Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox AZ
5/21-23 Nelson Ledges Road Course; Garrettsville, OH
6/11-6/13 Autobahn, Joliet, IL (dates pending)
6/25-27 New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ
7/30-8/1 Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL
8/27-29 Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA
9/3-5 West Desert Raceway, Grantsville, UT
10/8-11 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL**
*Preliminary Schedule as of 10/30/2026, subject to change
**The Barber Vintage Festival event is a no refund event. All road racers MUST BE FULL Members (no weekend memberships are available)
"I'm super excited about the 2027 AHRMA Road Racing schedule. We've got a terrific mix of venues that promise our racers a diverse and challenging season. Putting a schedule together is about more than selecting tracks, it's about creating a great experience for our members and giving them something to look forward to all season long, Leasha has nailed it! Before you know it, February will be here, and we'll be back on the grid. So, now's the time to get those machines ready," shared Greg "GT" Tomlinson, AHRMA Chairman of the Board.
The AHRMA Academy of Roadracing (AAR) and the Sidecar Racing School (SRS) will be held on Friday of most events except the Barber Vintage Festival. Pass the school on Friday and be eligible to race the weekend. Final school schedule will be announced at a later date.
Registration for these events will be opening soon at ahrma.motorsportreg.com.
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With about 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
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B2B News | Source: Nucular Electronics Inc. | The Nucular X6F, a 15 kW motor controller with roughly the footprint of a credit card, has been named Best New E-Mobility Technology at the 2026 E-Mobility Awards. For the company, the award recognises more than ten years of in-house power electronics development for light electric vehicles.
Size and output
The X6F weighs 227 grams and is housed in a CNC-machined aluminium enclosure. Nucular rates it at 15 kW peak output using Field-Oriented Control (FOC). The company targets applications ranging from high-performance electric off-road motorcycles to commercial light EV fleets.
An in-house development approach
Many controllers in the LEV market are built on off-the-shelf platforms. Nucular instead develops its full electronics stack internally: motor controllers, battery management systems (BMS), on-board computers and the software that runs them.
Founder Dmitry Bogdanchikov said the product is the result of many prototypes, extensive testing and repeated revisions of circuit boards and firmware. He also credited feedback from riders, builders and partners using the hardware in the field, and said recognition in a pure technology category is an important milestone for the team.
Technical details
According to Nucular, reaching 15 kW in this footprint required changes to how the controller manages heat, current and signal integrity.
- Thermal management: The X6F uses top-side cooled (TOLT) MOSFETs. Instead of routing heat into the circuit board, they transfer it from the top of the transistors directly into the aluminium housing. Nucular says this allows peak power to be sustained almost twice as long.
- Dual-board layout: An 8-layer heavy-copper power board with ultra-low-ESR polymer capacitors handles high current peaks. A physically separate logic board keeps the microcontroller away from much of the electrical noise.
- Firmware and connectivity: The controller runs Nucular's own bare-metal firmware with more than 200 tuning parameters. It communicates with the rest of the company's hardware through the open LEVCAN bus protocol.
- Durability: The X6F has recessed IP67 waterproof connectors. Nucular reports a field failure rate below 1% and offers a three-year warranty.
Relevance for manufacturers and builders
For OEMs and custom builders, the X6F's combination of high output, low mass and compact packaging addresses a key constraint in LEV design, where space and weight around the drivetrain are limited. The open LEVCAN protocol and the broad parameter set also support integration with third-party components and tuning for specific applications.
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The biennial FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) returns this season for its second edition, with the 2026 Goiás FIM Intercontinental Games scheduled for 11-13 December at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia, Brazil.
The prestigious event will bring together teams from the six FIM Continental Unions (CONUs) - Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America and Oceania - to compete across circuit racing and motocross. Each CONU will field twelve riders, split evenly between Supersport (SSP), Supersport 300 (SSP300) and MX2. The two circuit racing classes featured at the inaugural ICG at Jerez, Spain, in 2024, while MX2 joins the programme for 2026, extending the competition to off-road racing.
Each CONU may select one 'specialist' rider with a permanent place in an FIM World Championshipin 2026. Teams must also include at least one female rider per category, who may likewise be a permanent FIM World Championship rider this season. All other selected riders must be considered 'rising talents' and must not have competed in an FIM World Championship as permanent riders during 2026.
Yamaha will provide machinery for both circuit racing classes, with a fleet of YZF-R7 and YZF-R3 models available. Motocross competitors will race on locally supplied motorcycles, according to each rider's requested brand and model and in compliance with FIM regulations.
In the run-up to the event, we will take a closer look at each CONU's selection. This week, FIM North America takes the spotlight.
FIM North America's efforts in Brazil will be overseen by Circuit Racing Team Manager Michael Martin who returns to his 2024 role alongside Steve Westfall who is the Motocross Team Manager.
Kensei Matsudaira at San Juan Villicum. Photo courtesy of Kensei Matsudaira.
Captaining the team's SSP300 riders, Kensei Matsudaira only turned sixteen in October, but the Californian already has a wealth of experience across a variety of disciplines including Flat Track, SuperMoto and Speedway. A multi-time champion in the MotoAmerica Mini Cup, he finished a close second in both the MotoAmerica Talent Cup and the FIM Moto4 Latin Cup this season.
Ella Dreher on her MP13 Racing/One Cure Racing MotoAmerica MV Agusta Supersport racebike. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
He is joined by Ella Dreher in an SSP300 squad that is filled with young, talented riders. A fighting fifth in the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup, the sixteen-year-old Floridian represented Melissa Paris' team in the first three rounds of the 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport championship before a crash in May sidelined her, although she returned for the final two rounds and will be fighting fit for the ICG.
Avery Dreher (on the left) and Hayden Schults (on the right) at the 2024 FIM Intercontinental Games. Photo by Gpagency / courtesy FIM.
The team's third SSP300 rider is sixteen-year-old Hank Vossberg who has dominated the 2026 MotoAmerica Twins Cup, claiming eight race wins on his way to the national title. Last season the rider from Minnesota placed third overall - with three race wins - in the 2025 MotoAmerica Talent Cup series and also made appearances in the Twins Cup on his way to fourth overall.
Hank Vossberg (31). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Completing FIM North America's all-teenaged line-up in the SSP300 category, sixteen-year-old Texan Michael 'Mikey Lou' Sanchez was eighteenth in this year's FIM Moto4 European Cup. A former champion in the 110cc and 160cc classes of the MotoAmerica Mini Cup, he has had a base in Europe in recent seasons.
Mikey Lou Sanchez at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Texas Motorcycle Academy.
FIM North America's effort in the SSP category is Captained by twenty-year-old Californian Max Toth. Another rider who competed in Jerez in 2024, Toth was fourth in the opening SSP300 race two years ago before his early exit from race two. A MotoAmerica Junior Cup race winner and Twins Cup podium finisher, Toth competed in the 2024 FIM Europe Moto2 European Championship and after injury marred his 2025 season he bounced back this year, racing in selected rounds of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup and the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series and finished twenty-second in the FIM JuniorGP Moto2 World Championship.
Max Toth (27) at Magny-Cours, in France. Photo courtesy Cardoso Racing Team.
Toth is joined on the SSP team by eighteen-year-old Maryland racer Matthew Chapin who achieved SSP300 finishes of seventh and twelfth at Jerez in 2024. This season he has continued to show his huge promise and was just two points away from an overall podium finish in the seven-round MotoAmerica Twins Cup after finishing second on his series debut in 2025.
Matthew Chapin (95) at NJMP. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
A veteran of the 2024 ICG when she recorded a pair of thirteenth-placed finishes in the SSP class, thirty-two-year-old Mallory Dobbs from Washington State works as a civil engineer when she is not racing. A late convert to motorcycling having only learned to ride at the age of twenty-two, Dobbs raced at amateur level until making her MotoAmerica debut in 2022 and has competed in all three editions of the FIM WorldWCR series with end-of-season rankings of eleventh in 2024, fourteenth in 2025 and twenty-third this year.
Mallory Dobbs at 2024 FIM Intercontinental Games. Photo by Gpagency / courtesy FIM.
Completing the FIM North America SSP line-up, twenty-year-old Blake Davis was fifth in this season's MotoAmerica Supersport championship after finishing third in 2024 and 2025. A two-time MotoAmerica Twins Cup champion, the Virginian - winner of the AMA Youth Road Racer of the Year award in 2018 and AMA Nicky Hayden Road Racing Horizon Award in 2019 - competed in the inaugural ICG when he recorded an eleventh in the second SSP race after retiring on the opening lap of race one.
Blake Davis (22) at NJMP. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Canadian Dylan Rempel is Captain of the MX2 squad and the nineteen-year-old from Ontario will be aiming to lead by example having already forged a hard-earned reputation for his determination and commitment. With experience of running near the front in both the AMA Pro Motocross Championship SMX Next and Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Futuresclasses, this season Rempel was crowned 250cc Pro Class champion in the national Canadian Triple Crown series.
Aged just seventeen and hailing from Colorado, Mayla Herrick had to wait until round three of the 2026 AMA Women's Motocross Championship until she was old enough to compete and she immediately claimed a moto win before crashing out of the second race. Despite this she still finished the season ranked eighth with overall podiums at Unadilla and Ironman Raceway and she was the youngest member of the Team USA squad that won the FIM Oceania Women's Motocross Cup in early 2026.
The third member of the MX2 team, twenty-four-year-old Preston Kilroy won the 250 Pro class of the national 2025 Triple Crown Series before graduating to the 450 Pro division this season where he finished fourth and claimed the overall win at the final round. The rider from Wyoming made his professional Motocross debut in 2020 and his professional Supercross debut two years later and has competed in both the 250 and 450 classes of the AMA Pro Motocross Nationals as well as the 2023 SuperMotocross World Championship.
Hailing from Manitoba in Canada, twenty-one-year-old Ryder McNabb is a two-time 250 Pro Canadian Motocross Champion who was tenth in this season's 450 Pro class in the Triple Crown Series after finishing seventh in the 250 Pro class in 2025. Making his professional debut in the 250cc class in 2024, he has achieved three top-twenty finishes in the 250cc class of the AMA Pro Motocross Nationals and also has a top-twenty finish in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX Futures class on his racing résumé.
Rob Dingman, President of FIM North America, said: "The FIM Intercontinental Games brings the spirit of competition on two wheels under the international spotlight, and we are eager to showcase the collective talent of the riders from our continent. As we celebrate the second running of this event later this year, we anticipate a strong showing from our twelve riders in Brazil."
Mike Pelletier, FIM North America Delegate, stated: "We have built a competitive team with a collection of skilled Circuit and Motocross riders that we feel very confident in for this year's FIM Intercontinental Games. Team managers Michael Martin and Steve Westfall bring plenty of experience to their respective roles. I look forward to watching our team compete at this prestigious event, with a chance to bring international glory to North America."
Michael Martin, FIM North America's Circuit Racing Manager, commented: "I'm very honoured [to be Manager]. It's a pleasure for me to do it and I certainly enjoy it. It's been very rewarding so far and, hopefully, we're going to go down there now that we have our feet underneath us and get a good result."
Steve Westfall, FIM North America's Motocross Manager, added: "To be asked to be a Team Manager for such a cool event is an honour. The fact that they considered me means a lot! The team is going to be great. Mike [Pelletier] and I went with what we thought would be the best team to win the FIM Intercontinental Games. Good luck to all the other CONUs competing in this event."
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Reload.Land brings the Silent Ride back to Milan during EICMA for a very special night: bringing together electric two-wheel culture, music, art and our international community.
SILENT RIDE
TUESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER 2026
MEET FROM 19:30
DA ORIENT
Viale Montello 8, 20154 Milano, Italy
On Tuesday, 3 November, we meet from 19:30 at Da Orient for some welcome drinks, snacks and good vibes before heading out into the streets of Milan together.
Expect an evening surrounded by electric motorcycles, scooters and mopeds from across the scene. This is an open-brand event — every electric two-wheeler is welcome, whatever you ride!
Please note: Parking around Da Orient is very limited, so plan your arrival accordingly.
But the ride is just the beginning.After cruising through Milan, we'll continue the night at DURO CLUB, where an exclusive Reload.Land party awaits. Expect an immersive light installation by our friends at House of North, music, familiar faces and a very special atmosphere.
Everyone is welcome, but registration is mandatory. The Silent Ride and the DURO Club party are RSVP only, so make sure to secure your spot in advance.
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B2B-News | LiveWire Group, the Harley-Davidson-controlled electric motorcycle company, is going through the most uncertain period since it went public in 2022. In just over a week, its CEO stepped down, the board brought in a restructuring specialist, and the company said there is substantial doubt it can keep operating for another year. At the same time, its third-quarter figures show sales and losses moving in the right direction. Both things are true.
Leadership change
Karim Donnez resigned as CEO effective October 21, 2026, and no new CEO has been named. Instead, Roy Gallagher was appointed Chief Restructuring Officer and serves as the principal executive officer. Gallagher is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura Consulting Group with more than two decades of financial experience, and he reports to the committee.
Q3 2026: growth in units and revenue
The quarterly numbers, published on October 29, show growth across the business. Consolidated revenue rose 38% to $7.9 million, from $5.7 million a year earlier. Total units grew 21% to 7,233. The operating loss narrowed to $17.5 million from $18.8 million, and the net loss came in at $18.6 million, compared with $19.4 million.
Source: Investor Relations LiveWire
The electric motorcycle segment was the main driver. LiveWire sold 241 motorcycles in the quarter, up 31% from 184. Segment revenue rose 178% to $2.7 million, and the operating loss improved to $17.0 million from $18.4 million. Part of the revenue jump reflects a weak base: Q3 2025 revenue had been reduced by higher incentives used to stimulate demand.
Source: Investor Relations LiveWire
STACYC, the electric balance bike brand for children, remains the volume business. It sold 6,992 units, up 20%, with revenue up 9% to $5.2 million. Its operating loss grew slightly to $0.6 million, mainly due to higher freight costs.
Source: Investor Relations LiveWire
Over the first nine months, revenue reached $22.1 million versus $14.3 million in the same period of 2025, while the operating loss fell to $53.2 million from $57.7 million. Cash used by operations dropped 16% to $38.3 million.
On the product side, LiveWire delivered the first S4 Honcho Trail units in the US in August and the S4 Honcho Street reached US dealers in October. European deliveries of the Trail were expected in October, with the Street following in November. The company also reports an 80% share of the US on-road electric motorcycle segment above 50 kW through September.
The balance sheet
The issue is not the direction of the numbers, but the size of the gap and the cash left to bridge it. Cash stood at $39.9 million on September 30, down from $82.8 million at the end of 2025. Shareholders' equity turned negative at minus $5.5 million, from plus $46.0 million at year-end. The related-party term loan stood at $76.8 million. That loan comes from LiveWire's majority shareholder. Related-party interest added $1.5 million in costs during the quarter.
Going concern warning
Management concluded there is substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of issuing its September 30 financial statements, citing recurring losses, negative operating cash flow, limited liquidity and future funding needs. The options under review include significant capital raises, strategic partnerships or investments, and sales, though the company says there is no guarantee any of these will succeed or be available on acceptable terms. The board pointed to a debt maturity in December 2027 as a factor in setting up the restructuring committee.
What comes next
More detail on liquidity, management's plans and the going concern assessment will be included in the 10-Q filing, expected on or before November 9, 2026. LiveWire was also expected to present at EICMA next week, including the production version of the Dust Hightail off-road model. Whether those plans go ahead unchanged, and what role Harley-Davidson will play in any financing or transaction, are the key questions for the coming weeks.
BMW Motorrad has taken a stake in Venna, a young company developing high-performance electric motorcycles with a clear focus on off-road. The German manufacturer announced the deal in Munich on 29 October 2026. Neither the size of the investment nor the share BMW now holds has been disclosed.
A familiar name under a new label
Venna may be a new name, but the company behind it is not. It is the Slovenian start-up previously known as Flux Performance, the maker of the Flux Primo electric dirt bike. BMW's announcement does not mention the Flux name, but the connections are clear. The former Flux Motorcycles website now redirects to Venna. A US trademark application for the Venna name was filed by Flux Performance Group Inc. And Venna is led by CEO Marko Ukota, who founded Flux.
Ukota, a former Slovenian and Italian national supermoto champion, started Flux Performance in 2021 together with two aerospace engineers, Jure Tomažič and Črt Gorup. THE PACK first reported on the project in April 2022, when the company presented its first prototype. In October 2023 we followed up on the video presentation of the future production model, the Flux Primo.
The Flux Primo
The Primo was announced with a claimed peak output of 63 kW (85 hp), a 7 kWh swappable battery and a list of software-driven features. These include a virtual clutch that simulates the slip of a mechanical clutch, a separate lever for regenerative braking, and ride settings that can be adjusted via a smartphone. The bike was positioned as a direct rival to 450cc petrol motocross and enduro machines. In 2025 the company said it had sold out a first batch of pre-orders at an introductory price of 12,000 euro, with series production planned for 2026.
What the partnership means
According to both companies, Venna will remain independent and keep its own development pace. It will draw on BMW Motorrad's experience in development, industrialisation and global operations, and the two partners will cooperate in selected areas. Neither company has said which areas those are.
BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch said the deal opens up a new segment for the brand and gives it access to new target groups. BMW points to younger riders, who increasingly see motorcycling as a sporty, performance-oriented leisure activity rather than transport.
Venna CEO Marko Ukota said his company aims to build high-performance electric motorcycles across all riding categories. He described BMW's investment as a strong endorsement of Venna's technical approach and said it should speed up both technology development and industrialisation.
Open questions
The announcement includes no product details. There is no information on a production model, specifications, pricing or delivery dates. BMW has also made no mention of a BMW-branded electric off-road bike or a factory racing programme linked to Venna.
THE PACK's take
Guy Salens: "With Yamaha, LiveWire and now BMW all buying into electric off-road start-ups, the major manufacturers clearly see a future for the segment. Off-road suits electric power better than most areas of motorcycling. Riding sessions are short, bikes are transported rather than ridden to the track, noise rules keep getting stricter, and maintenance is minimal. At the same time, the majors are hedging their bets. Investing in or acquiring a start-up secures technology and talent at limited cost, without committing their own production capacity to a segment that is still small in volume. For now, Stark Future remains the brand that has put an electric dirt bike into the hands of riders in significant numbers. The question is how long it will keep that lead once the established brands bring their new partners up to speed."
Marc Marquez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the seven-time World Champion turned a lap time of 1:57.000 to lead the 21-rider field.
Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:57.109 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Ai Ogura was third at 1:57.167 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Pedro Acosta finished the session fourth with a 1:57.380 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Fabio Di Giannantonio got fifth on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26 with a time of 1:57.442.
Marco Bezzecchi was 6th on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 with a lap time of 1:57.475 and his injured teammate Jorge Martin got 21st with a time of 1:59.670.
MOTOGP PRACTICE
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Manuel Gonzalez led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) road course in 2:03.737, topping the field of 28 riders.
Alonso Lopez was second-best with a time of 2:03.881 on his ITALJET Gresini Kalex.
Daniel Holgado did a third-fastest 2:03.943 on his CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team Kalex.
Izan Guevara crossed the finish line fourth on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha boscoscuro with a lap time of 2:03.971 and Tony Arbolino got fifth on his REDS Fantic Racing Kalex with a time of 2:04.448.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon's practice session 12th with a best time of 2:04.685 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
MOTO2 PRACTICE
More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Gonzalez collects Friday P1 as big hitters miss Q2 cut in Sepang. A crash in FP1 was backed up by an impressive Practice top spot display from the Moto2 title race leader in Malaysia, with title rival Guevara fourth fastest.
After a fast crash in Free Practice 1, World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) bounced back in style in the all-important Moto2 Practice session to top the timesheets on Friday at the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia. Gonzalez's 2:03.737 was good enough to see off the Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) threat by 0.144s, with Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team) completing the top three.
Holgado was another rider to crash this morning, but like Gonzalez, didn't show any ill effects from the tip-off in the afternoon stint. Fourth place went to Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2), who was the only other rider to get below 0.7s away from his title rival's table-topping time. The exact gap between the title-chasing duo? 0.234s.
2022 Moto2 Malaysian GP winner Tony Arbolino (REDS Fantic Racing) rounded out the top five ahead of the rider third in the overall standings, Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR - MSI). And it was double delight in the MSI box because Ortola's teammate Angel Piqueras finished P7 to front the rookie charge in Moto2 Practice.
Some of the big headlines came further down the order, though. Two of our 2025 Moto2 Malaysian GP podium finishers, David Alonso (CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team) and Barry Baltus (REDS Fantic Racing), ended the session in P18 and P19 to face Q1, and they'll be joined in Q1 by British GP winner Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team) after the Czech star missed out on the top 14 because his second fastest lap was slower than Adrian Huertas' (Italtrans Racing Team) - the duo both setting 2:04.735.
Moto2 Practice results from Malaysia!
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David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track in 2:11.427 to lead the field of 25 riders.
Rico Salmela was second-best with a time of 2:11.496 on his Red Bull KTM Tech 3 machine.
Veda Pratama, piloting his Honda Team Asia machine, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 2:11.519.
Home hero Hakim Danish was fourth on his AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI KTM with a lap time of 2:11.573 and Adrian Fernandez finished the practice session fifth on his Leopard Racing Honda with a time of 2:11.589.
MOTO3 PRACTICE
More, from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Almansa soars to Sepang P1 on Friday, home star Danish fourth. It was business as usual on Friday for the rider currently P2 in the standings whilst the home crowd will be cheering on Danish's strong start.
After a tricky start to the day, David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) paved his way to P1 to draw first blood in Moto3 in Malaysia. Aiming to consolidate P2 overall in the standings, the #22 set the fastest time of the day to head the field whilst the homecoming tour is well underway for Hakim Danish (AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI) with the Malaysian fourth at the chequered flag.
A 2'11.427 saw the Spaniard clear by less than a tenth of a second from rookie star Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3), taking to Sepang for the first time. 0.069s split the top two whilst less than a tenth covered the top three with Phillip Island polesitter Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia) continuing his form in third and taking top Honda honours. Danish was a star in fourth ahead of Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) whilst, like Almansa, Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) turned around a tricky FP1 to round out the top six in Practice.
Heavyweight names are scattered further back with the likes of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in P7, teammate Brian Uriarte in P9 and David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) in P10. 2026 World Champion Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) was only 11th whereas big names missed the cut all together. US GP winner Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) will face the Q1 music in 15th, along with Argentinean pairing Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team).
Moto3 Practice results from Sepang
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Marc Marquez has topped the timesheets in the timed practice session for the MotoGP class, making his intentions for the weekend very clear. The Ducati Lenovo rider took top spot on his first fast run, setting a time that no one else would match, then continued running on the same set of tires, saving a soft rear for the rest of the weekend.
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