Italian MotoGP rider for Aprilia Racing, VR46 alumnus
Drivers have criticised 2026 regulations that split power 50/50 between internal combustion and electrical units, saying energy-management rules have forced slower, less exciting racing. Lando Norris has said commercial aims — and manufacturers such as Audi entering the sport — have driven the changes, and drivers say they have had little say in rulemaking.
Rain and poor visibility have led to the cancellation of the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, with Moto2 and Moto3 races also scrapped. Riders will complete a farewell lap behind the safety car as fans witness a soggy finish to three decades of racing at the circuit before the event moves to Adelaide next year.