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Kimi Antonelli was crowned 2026 Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion in Mexico City last weekend at the the Gran Premio de la Ciudad de México. Marc Marquez took another step towards his eighth MotoGP World Championship after winning last weekend's Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia. Detailed race coverage follows.

The first weekend of November can be called that last big race weekend of the year, with three top tier series in action. Formula 1 is in Brazil for the MSC Cruises Grande Prêmio de São Paulo, MotoGP races the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar and the World Endurance Championship concludes their 2026 calendar in Italy at the 6 Hours of Monza. Keep reading for race previews.

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Jay Geils Memorial TV Links:
Friday, November 6th: WEC - Monza FP1 4:25 AM ET FIAWEC+ - FP2 8:25 AM ET FIAWEC+

Formula 1 - São Paulo FP1 10:10 AM ET APPLE TV - FP2 1:40 PM ET APPLE TV

Saturday, November 7th: WEC - Monza FP3 4:05 AM ET FIAWEC+ - Hyperpole 7:55 AM FIAWEC+

Formula 1 - São Paulo FP3 9:10 AM ET APPLE TV

MotoGP - Qatar Sprint 11:55 AM ET FS2

Formula 1 - São Paulo Qualifying 12:25 PM ET APPLE TV

Sunday, November 8th: WEC - 6 Hours of Monza 4:15 AM ET FIAWEC+

Formula 1 - MSC Cruises Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 10:50 AM ET APPLE TV

MotoGP - Qatar Arways Grand Prix of Qatar 11:30 AM ET FS1

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MOTOAMERICA - Bobby Fong will ride with the AMA No. 1 plate in 2027 as winner of the 2026 Quad Lock Superbike Championship. But he won't be displaying it on the front of a Yamaha, the bike he took to this year's title.

In 2027 Bobby Fong will be displaying the No. 1 on the front of a BMW M 1000 RR, as he joins his 2026 championship rival Sean Dylan Kelly at OrangeCat Racing.

Fong enters 2027 riding the momentum of an incredible 2026 campaign that saw him capture his first MotoAmerica Superbike Championship following one of the most dramatic title battles in recent memory. Fong delivered six race victories throughout the season, including a remarkable late-season charge that culminated in back-to-back wins at New Jersey Motorsports Park. 

The announcement comes on the heels of a landmark 2026 season for OrangeCat Racing. With Sean Dylan Kelly leading the charge aboard the BMW M 1000 RR, the team established itself as a consistent frontrunner in MotoAmerica’s premier class. Kelly delivered three race victories alongside thirteen podiums throughout the season keeping OrangeCat Racing at the forefront of the championship battle all the way to the season finale, ultimately securing second overall in the Superbike standings. 

Bobby Fong: “First, I want to sincerely thank Andrew and Jeff for giving me this opportunity and believing in me. I’m incredibly excited to get on the BMW M 1000 RR and get to work. OrangeCat Racing has built an outstanding program, and I’m looking forward to being part of the team as we work together to defend my No. 1 plate.” 

There will be more changes on the 2026 Quad Lock Superbike Championship as well. Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati has announced its rider lineup for the 2027 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, with six-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier returning alongside 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Darryn Binder.

The pairing brings together two accomplished riders with extensive experience at the highest levels of motorcycle road racing, as Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati prepares to contest another season aboard the Ducati Panigale V4 R.

Darryn Binder Stays with Warhorse Ducati Moving to the Superbike Class

Darry Binder: “I just want to say a huge thank you to Warhorse for giving me the opportunity to step up onto the Panigale V4R. I'm really looking forward to it. We had a great first season this year together in Supersport and managed to win the championship. There's been a fantastic vibe in the box this year, both with the Supersport and Superbike teams. Getting to know everybody has made me even more excited for this opportunity. I've never raced a superbike before, so it'll be new to me, but I'm excited for the challenge and looking forward to seeing what the team can do.”

Other changes on the grid in the Superbike class include a move by Mathew Scholtz, who leaves Strack Racing to join Attack Performance on the Yamaha YZF-R1. JD Beach and Andrew Lee are targeted for Honda rides.

On Wednesday, November 4th MotoAmerica announced that Indian Motorcycle is committing to an increased paddock presence in the Mission King of the Baggers Class. There has also been updates to technical regulations to make the series more appealing to privateers.

The revised technical rules target longer engine life and fewer rebuilds while preserving the close racing seen in previous seasons. MotoAmerica is also working with multiple engine suppliers to improve access to competitive equipment.

Rev limits will be set at 7000 rpm for Harley-Davidson and 7500 rpm for Indian. The existing balancing framework remains in place to maintain competitive parity between manufacturers.

Full-season competitors will be required to use the MotoAmerica Maxx ECU Race unit with controlled firmware. The standardized engine-control system prohibits traction control and lift control while supporting consistent data collection. Exceptions are in place for single-event entries and teams competing in three rounds or fewer.

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RALLY - On Friday, October 30th, it was announced that Dakar 2027 will be moved from Saudi Arabia to Portugal and Morocco. The war in Iran has forced race organizers to undergo the huge logistical shift to the world's largest Motorsports event.

Dakar 2027 Will Move To Portugal and Morocco

Following the opening of the service park on January 5th in Loulé-Faro, administrative and technical scrutineering will take place there from January 6th to 8th. The sporting action will begin in Portugal on January 9th with the prologue, before the first special stage the following day. The stage will continue with a transfer to the port of embarkation for Nador, Morocco. The Mediterranean crossing will take place overnight.

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MOTOGP -  Aprilia Racing's Jorge Martin did his best to compete last weekend at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia. He participated in FP1 one week after fracturing his forearm and wrist, but the pain was too great and he sat out the rest of the weekend.

The Saturday Sprint was won by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Pedro Acosta, with Ducati Lenovo's Marc Marquez taking P2, followed by Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi. That put Martin 19 points behind Marquez in the Riders' Championship.

On Sunday that gap widened to 44 points, with Marc's 25 point haul as winner of the GP. With just three rounds left on the schedule Martin is seeing his hopes of a second MotoGP Championship fade out of sight.

Marc Marquez Leads the Pack and the Champonship

Jorge Martin has traveled to Qatar to try to race this weekend. But a decision will have to wait until tomorrow for medical clearance by MotoGP Medical Director Dr. Angel Charte at 12:15 on Friday. Meanwhile, if things go right for Marc Marquez, he will stage another amazing comeback and claim his eighth MotoGP World Championship.

It was over 160 days ago when Marc Marquez was 102 points behind in the title fight. In order to clinch, Marquez will have to outscore Aprilia Racing's Jorge Martin by 30 points and Marco Bezzecchi by 8. He would have to finish in the top five in the Saturday Sprint in order to set up a possible clinch on Sunday.

After surgery in Madrid, BK8 Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez will sit out this weekend in Qatar, with the aim of returning in Portugal in two weeks. Last weekend in Sepang he claimed pole and went on to a podium spot on Sunday, before announcing he would fly back to Spain for surgery. Alex had medical procedures on his right collarbone, left hand and right shoulder.

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WORLDSBK - The Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori, or EICMA is held in Italy every year at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center in Rho, located just outside Milan. It is the biggest motorcycle exhibition on the planet, with this year's dates running from November 3rd - 8th.

It is the venue where the latest models are introduced and is a highly anticipated motorcycle industry gathering. The Piaggio Group, which owns Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Vespa and Gilera, to name a few, always has one of, if not, the biggest display areas.

For Aprilia, the name ‘Factory’ has always represented the pinnacle of cutting-edge technology, applied to its sportiest and most exclusive motorbikes. These bikes represent a family of top-of-the-range models. From the V4, RSV4 and Tuono V4; to the benchmark mid-range models in the category, the RS 660 and Tuono 660, they all have new graphics for 2027.

2027 Aprilia RSV4 Factory

Aprilia is at the forefront when it comes to developing new electronic solutions designed to enhance performance and safety. All the Factory models come with the very best that technology currently has to offer in this sector as standard equipment. Aprilia was the first to introduce ‘Ride by Wire’ – the electronic throttle now used by everyone.

The aPRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) is the brand's suite of electronic controls. The RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4 Factory are the only models on the market to feature Corner By Corner technology, which automatically adjusts the electronic settings for traction control, wheelie control and engine braking, based on the settings chosen by the rider before taking to the track. Just like on the most advanced race bikes.

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