Subterfuge has always been part of MotoGP

It's not just about riding fast  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP MOTOGP MotoGP isn't just about riding fast – subterfuge was always part of the game Mat Oxley Motorcycle racing is a nasty business, which is why many greatest racers indulge in questionable tactics. Following Marc Márquez's COTA stunt, here are a few dodgy tales about former MotoGP kings Barry Sheene, Eddie Lawson and Phil Read        No surprise that Sunday's COTA grid turmoil has had many fans up in arms — were Marc Márquez's controversial delaying tactics pure genius or reprehensible? Some insist the former world champion should've been penalised for leaving the grid, others weave comedy conspiracy theories around the incident and others marvel at his 360-degree mastery of MotoGP, from elbow down to memorising the rulebook (mostly). READ MORE MOTOGP Mat Oxley Márquez: 'The championship changes in a millisecond' Marc Márquez seemed to have hoodwinked them all before Sunday's COTA Grand Prix got underway, then he threw it all away and Pecco Bagnaia swept to his first win of 2025 READ MORE Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW Wireless Earphones Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW F1 Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60