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      MotoGP Black Friday Guide – Everything Fans Need to Know

      Why Do MotoGP™ Riders Wear Earplugs?
      Tue 15 Jul, 2025
      Why Don’t MotoGP™ Bikes Have Mirrors?
      Tue 15 Jul, 2025
      What Does a MotoGP Race Weekend Look Like?
      Wed 29 Oct, 2025
      • Why Are MotoGP™ Races Held on Sundays?

        Why are MotoGP™ races on Sundays? Tradition, logistics and global TV audiences make Sunday the perfect race day, giving fans worldwide the ultimate spectacle.

        31 Oct 2025

      • How Long is a MotoGP Race?

        So how long is a MotoGP Race? Typically between 40–43 minutes and 110–120km, but factors such as track conditions, weather and laps all impact race length.

        31 Oct 2025

      • MotoGP Black Friday Guide – Everything Fans Need to Know

        Learn everything you need to know about MotoGP™ Black Friday deals on the VideoPass, merchandise, tickets and more, only on MotoGP.com.

        30 Oct 2025

      • How Many Races Are In A MotoGP Season?

        Discover how many races there are in a MotoGP season. The 2025 and 2026 calendars feature a record 22 Grand Prix races across five continents.

        29 Oct 2025

      • What Does a MotoGP Race Weekend Look Like?

        Explore the full MotoGP Race Weekend schedule, from Friday's practice and the Saturday Sprint to Sunday’s main Grand Prix race and huge celebrations.

        29 Oct 2025

      • MotoGP™ and Two Wheels for Life: Racing with Purpose

        Two Wheels for Life, the official charity of MotoGP™, raises funds to deliver vital healthcare in Africa through unique MotoGP events and fan experiences.

        28 Oct 2025

      • Why Do MotoGP™ Riders Wear Leather Suits?

        Discover how MotoGP™ leather suits protect riders at speeds of over 350km/h with cutting-edge tech, impact protection, airbags and race-specialised features.

        02 Sep 2025

      • Why Don’t MotoGP™ Bikes Have Mirrors?

        Why don’t MotoGP™ bikes have mirrors? Find out the safety and performance-related reasons why MotoGP™ prototypes have no mirrors, unlike street bikes.

        15 Jul 2025

      • Why Do MotoGP™ Riders Use Tear-Offs?

        Explore why and when MotoGP™ riders use helmet tear-offs to maintain a clear vision on track, enhance their safety and stay ultra-focused at speeds of over 360 km/h!

        15 Jul 2025

      • Why Do MotoGP™ Riders Wear Earplugs?

        Discover why MotoGP™ riders use earplugs to protect their hearing from extreme noise levels in MotoGP™. Learn how MotoGP™ earplugs help maintain riders’ health, focus and performance through effective hearing protection

        15 Jul 2025

      • MotoGP™ elbow dragging: Why Do Riders Touch the Ground With Their Elbows?

        Discover the MotoGP™ technique of elbow dragging, learning why riders touch their elbows to the ground at extreme lean angles, how it enhances control, and how stars such as Marc Marquez have evolved the art of cornering.

        03 Jul 2025

      • How Does the MotoGP™ Championship Work?

        Whether you are a long-term fan or new to the most exciting sport on earth, you may well be wondering ‘How Does the MotoGP™ Championship Work?’ Here’s the ultimate guide to MotoGP™.

        03 Jul 2025

      • MotoGP™ TimingPass enhanced: introducing Live Timing Sync & Lap Chart

        Live Timing Sync further improves MotoGP™ fans' viewing experience — particularly for those using both the MotoGP VideoPass and TimingPass.

        27 Jun 2025

      • Why Do MotoGP™ Riders Drag Their Knee?

        Why do MotoGP™ riders drag their knee? Find out about the history and evolution of the technique, and how it helps with bike control and safety.

        25 Jun 2025

      • What Safety Gear and Techniques Do MotoGP™ Riders Use?

        What safety gear and techniques do MotoGP™ riders use to protect themselves when racing at speeds of over 360km/h? Read on for the full guide to MotoGP™ safety gear.

        25 Jun 2025

      • What is MotoGP™ Engine Displacement?

        What is MotoGP™ Engine Displacement? Learn how engine size affects competition, performance, top speeds, power delivery, regulations and the evolution of MotoGP™ racing.

        02 Jun 2025

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