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- 6d ago
Coțofenești helmet stolen in 2025 nears end of restoration, to go on display in January 2027
The Dacian helmet from Coțofenești, recovered in April 2026, was presented on Monday, 2 November, at the National History Museum of Romania. Its cheek guard still needs reattaching before the helmet can be shown in its normal position, with a display planned for 15 January 2027.
- Jun 28
Bezzecchi crashes at 200 km/h in Dutch GP, loses MotoGP championship lead to Martin
The Aprilia rider was conscious and moving all limbs after a violent crash at Turn 15, but severe neck pain prompted specialist scans in Groningen. Jorge Martin inherited the World Championship lead with a third-place finish while Ai Ogura won.
- Jun 28
Ai Ogura wins Dutch MotoGP for Japan’s first premier-class victory in 22 years
Ai Ogura became the first Japanese rider to win a MotoGP race since Makoto Tamada in 2004, while Jorge Martín’s third place lifted him to the championship lead after Marco Bezzecchi crashed out.
- Jun 28
Ogura wins Dutch TT as Aprilia sweeps podium, Bezzecchi crashes and loses championship lead
Ai Ogura led a historic Aprilia 1-2-3 at the Dutch TT, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi crashed on lap 3 and Jorge Martin inherited the points lead with third place.
- Jun 27
Fernandez wins Assen sprint as Aprilia locks out front row, Bezzecchi defends championship lead
Raul Fernandez led an Aprilia Trackhouse one-two in the Assen sprint race on Saturday, while Jorge Martin snatched pole position earlier in the day to cap an almost perfect qualifying for the Noale manufacturer.
- Jun 26
Marc Márquez extends Ducati deal, Pedro Acosta joins as teammate for 2027, and Marco Bezzecchi issues fresh apology for marshal strike
Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, MotoGP's 2027 grid takes shape as Marc Márquez renews with Ducati and Pedro Acosta is confirmed as his teammate, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi apologises again for striking a marshal at Brno.
