MotoGP

Six manufacturer teams, unpredictable results, young upstarts, ageing legends, half a field covered by just 5.3 seconds at the end of a race. There’s a strong argument that MotoGP is not only in rude health, but is the best form of premier class motorsport right now. I’m not one to disagree with that viewpoint either,…Continue reading “MotoGP 21 review”»

As we gear up for the imminent launch of MotoGP 21 next week, developer Milestone has revealed that a new circuit is coming to the game. The Algarve International Circuit in Portugal was a last-minute addition to the real-life MotoGP championship in 2020 thanks to Coivd-19 related calendar shuffles. Consequently, it didn’t feature in the…Continue reading “Algarve circuit revealed for MotoGP 21”»

One of the hotly anticipated features for the upcoming MotoGP 21 game is a new bike retrieval animation. We’ve seen how the long lap penalty and brake temperature mechanics operate in recent reveals, but now we can see what happens should you fall from your motorcycle. Being a simulation-focussed title these days, falling off the…Continue reading “New bike retrieval showcased in MotoGP 21”»

It’s time to don some virtual leathers and pretend to be Dani Pedrosa in his prime, as the 2021 MotoGP eSport Championship is now open for entry. Played within the MotoGP 20 video game on PC, PS4 and Xbox One – plus PS5 and Xbox Series via backwards compatibility – anyone can now enter the…Continue reading “MotoGP eSport Championship 2021 is now live”»

One of the many new features in this year’s official MotoGP 21 game is having to keep an eye on your brake temperatures. Now, we have seen how that will work for the first time. The game, which releases on 22nd April and is on next-gen systems for the first time, looks to be moving…Continue reading “New MotoGP 21 gameplay showcases brake temperature management”»

In real-life MotoGP racing, the series utilises what’s called a ‘long lap penalty’ to penalise indiscretions in a neat way. Often, a drive-through penalty can ruin a race for a rider who makes a small mistake, so these days each track as a little extra loop on one specific corner and should someone receive a penalty, they must take this extra route. …Continue reading “First MotoGP 21 gameplay showcases new penalty system”»

In a unique twist to the 2021 MotoGP eSport season, the opening challenge will be using a classic rider from the sport’s history around the undulating Laguna Seca circuit. Further intrigue has been provided by a fan vote, via social media, to pick the first rider. Now that the #PickALegend voting is complete, Dani Pedrosa…Continue reading “Dani Pedrosa will be the first MotoGP eSport Challenge rider”»

The MotoGP eSport Championship returns in its fifth season for 2021 with new opportunities to qualify, the use of classic motorcycles from championship history and the chance to vote on which bikes are used. It all starts now, as voting is open, 3rd February to select which classic bike and rider combination is going to…Continue reading “MotoGP eSport Championship 2021 calendar and structure announced”»