Isha Reshmi Mohan

With the MotoGP season fast approaching, teams have started revealing their new liveries while discussing key takeaways from previous seasons and goals for the year ahead. Here is Part One of the reveals so far.

Somkiat Chantra had arguably the best hero entry into the MotoGP class with the season launch and season opener both taking place at home. While his dream of competing in the premier class was short-lived as he was replaced at the end of the year, his debut remained historic for aspiring Asian riders.

MotoGP made its debut in India in 2023, 10 years after Formula One left the Buddh International Circuit, bringing hope to motorsport fans for more action on track. But it didn’t take long for it to go once again, and we now head into the third year without it.

The upcoming MotoGP season has implemented an engine freeze rule before the next big move to 850cc bikes in 2027. Here is all you need to know about this and why Yamaha will be exempt from the rule.