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First podium for the Desmo250 MX at the Internazionali d’Italia

Feb 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
https://mediahouse.ducati.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fbad430b7c1391a0744ce928a520063c-m.jpg.webp • Ferruccio Zanchi third in Alghero in the first race of 2026 A weekend affected by adverse weather conditions greeted the Ducati riders competing in the first round of the 2026 Internazionali d’Italia Pro […]
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Marco Bezzecchi and the RS-GP say yes

Feb 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
THE ITALIAN RIDER RENEWS WITH APRILIA RACING ON A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT After receiving a proposal at the end of the race in Valencia, the RS-GP Albarosa – as Marco called her at the beginning of […]
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Paulin and Botturi Secure 1-2 on Stage 6 of the Africa Eco Race

Feb 2, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), secured its first-ever lockout of the top two positions on a stage as Gautier Paulin stormed to his […]
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in the fight at Houston Triple Crown

Feb 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart delivered a strong performance to secure eighth overall in the 450SX Class at Round 4 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship in Houston on Saturday night, as 250SX […]
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Billy Bolt battles to victory at Budapest SuperEnduro

Feb 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt has delivered another flawless performance at round four of the 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, claiming victory in Budapest, Hungary. Securing SuperPole before going on to win all three Prestige-class […]
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TOP-FIVE FINISH KEEPS 450SX RED PLATE FOR ELI TOMAC IN HOUSTON TRIPLE CROWN

Feb 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard
HOUSTON, Tex. – Fourth position overall for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Eli Tomac marked another convincing result at Round 4 of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship in Houston’s NRG Stadium, with his Triple Crown performance […]
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Stage 4 Podium for Paulin at the Africa Eco Race

Feb 1, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), experienced a mixed day on Stage 4 at the Africa Eco Race. There was joy as Gautier Paulin […]
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2026 MXGP goals and glory reset for Red Bull KTM

Jan 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have revealed their look, colors and line-up for the 2026 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship and a renewed bid for yet more title success. Four riders and two KTM 450 […]
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Aprilia Tuareg Racing takes on a controlled stage at the 2026 Africa Eco Race

Jan 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  JACOPO CERUTTI FINISHES SECOND AFTER THE THIRD STAGE IN THE +650 TWIN-CYLINDER CLASS Aprilia Tuareg Racing’s adventure at the 2026 Africa Eco Race continues with the conclusion of the third stage, a demanding route […]
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Great victory for Jacopo Cerutti and Aprilia Tuareg Rally in 2026 Africa Eco Race

Jan 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  JACOPO CERUTTI WINS THE STAGE AND TAKES THE LEAD BOTH OVERALL AND IN THE +650 CLASS The Aprilia Tuareg Racing Team and Jacopo Cerutti put in a strong and convincing performance in the fourth […]
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Aprilia Tuareg Rally concludes the first half of the 2026 Africa Eco Race

Jan 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Aprilia Tuareg Racing takes on an adjustment stage at the 2026 Africa Eco Race JACOPO CERUTTI FINISHES FOURTH AFTER THE FIFTH STAGE IN THE +650 CLASS TWIN-CYLINDER CLASS The Aprilia Tuareg Rally concludes the first […]
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Countdown to the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship

Jan 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP & MX2 Teams Ready to Put a Bold New Blueprint for Success in Motion! Off season chatter is peaking as the countdown to the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship accelerates […]
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Gallas Takes Victory on Stage 5 of the Africa Eco Race

Jan 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard
The Ténéré Yamaha Rally Team, in partnership with Riders for Health (powered by Two Wheels for Life), took the Stage 5 victory at the Africa Eco Race with Ténéré Spirit Experience rider Kevin Gallas winning […]
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DeMartile Top 5 Finish at WORCS Round One

Jan 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  Blythe, CA Round One January 25th, 2026     In the opening round of the 2026 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC WORCS Series at Shorty’s Sports MX Park, Dare DeMartile showed some early race speed before facing mid-race […]
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Roberts Strong Start to NHHA Series with Second Place Finish

Jan 29, 2026 Michael Le Pard
  Lucerne Valley, CA Round One January 25th, 2026     In the 2026 AMA National Hare & Hound season opener, Zane Roberts secured a hard-fought second-place finish. Riding for the Liqui Moly Beta factory team, Roberts […]

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