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Matteo Nugnes
Matteo Nugnes is the head of the motorcycle section of the Italian edition of Motorsport.com. Growing up with a passion for motorsports since he was a child, following his father Franco's touring races, he started working as a journalist in 2007. Initially as a weekend contributor for the website of the Italian weekly SportAutoMoto, for which he also covered American races. Later, in 2010, he joined the editorial staff of the OmniCorse.it website, starting to cover MotoGP in 2015. Since 2016 he has been working for Motorsport Network, continuing to cover mainly two-wheelers.
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Fabio Di Giannantonio rejects “Aprilia or Ducati tracks” theory: “Marc Marquez is silencing everyone”
MotoGP
MotoGP
San Marino GP
26 d
Fabio Di Giannantonio rejects “Aprilia or Ducati tracks” theory: “Marc Marquez is silencing everyone”
Aprilia: We can learn a lot from Marc Marquez’s “intelligence and ability”
MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
1 mo
Aprilia: We can learn a lot from Marc Marquez’s “intelligence and ability”
The one area Ai Ogura must improve upon in 2026 MotoGP title fight
MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
1 mo
The one area Ai Ogura must improve upon in 2026 MotoGP title fight
Davide Brivio hopes for more street races: "Let’s bring MotoGP to the people"
MotoGP
MotoGP 1 mo
Davide Brivio hopes for more street races: "Let’s bring MotoGP to the people"
The issue that is holding Francesco Bagnaia back in MotoGP 2026
MotoGP
MotoGP 2 mo
The issue that is holding Francesco Bagnaia back in MotoGP 2026
Aston Martin unveils special colour-shifting Monaco GP livery
Formula 1
Formula 1
Monaco GP
4 mo
Aston Martin unveils special colour-shifting Monaco GP livery
Why Cal Crutchlow turned down MotoGP comeback before his wife changed his mind
MotoGP
MotoGP
Italian GP
4 mo
Why Cal Crutchlow turned down MotoGP comeback before his wife changed his mind
Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits Uccio Salucci
MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
5 mo
Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits Uccio Salucci
Nicolo Bulega is not Ducati's "first choice" for MotoGP 2027
MotoGP
MotoGP 5 mo
Nicolo Bulega is not Ducati's "first choice" for MotoGP 2027
Michelin gives verdict on Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage
MotoGP
MotoGP 6 mo
Michelin gives verdict on Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage
Davide Tardozzi: Ducati 'slapped in the face' by Aprilia, but true pecking order yet to emerge
MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
7 mo
Davide Tardozzi: Ducati 'slapped in the face' by Aprilia, but true pecking order yet to emerge
Aprilia’s MotoGP tech secret: a double duct hidden under the fairing
MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
7 mo
Aprilia’s MotoGP tech secret: a double duct hidden under the fairing
Ducati debuts new aerodynamic package at Sepang MotoGP shakedown
MotoGP
MotoGP
Sepang shakedown
8 mo
Ducati debuts new aerodynamic package at Sepang MotoGP shakedown
Has Yamaha ditched its triplane aero for Ducati-style MotoGP winglets?
MotoGP
MotoGP 8 mo
Has Yamaha ditched its triplane aero for Ducati-style MotoGP winglets?
Why Aprilia boss is "disappointed" about not having a title sponsor in MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP 8 mo
Why Aprilia boss is "disappointed" about not having a title sponsor in MotoGP
Rival MotoGP teams offering "a lot of money" to poach Aprilia riders
MotoGP
MotoGP 8 mo
Rival MotoGP teams offering "a lot of money" to poach Aprilia riders
Davide Tardozzi dismisses “absurd” rumours about his Ducati exit
MotoGP
MotoGP 9 mo
Davide Tardozzi dismisses “absurd” rumours about his Ducati exit
Marc Marquez set to return on a motorcycle after long injury layoff
MotoGP
MotoGP 9 mo
Marc Marquez set to return on a motorcycle after long injury layoff
Ferrari reveals update plan for title-winning WEC hypercar
WEC
WEC 10 mo
Ferrari reveals update plan for title-winning WEC hypercar
Ducati wants to “protect” devastated Francesco Bagnaia after Indonesia nadir
MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
1 y
Ducati wants to “protect” devastated Francesco Bagnaia after Indonesia nadir
Franco Morbidelli at risk of ride-through penalty after "special warning" over repeated MotoGP offences
MotoGP
MotoGP
San Marino GP
1 y
Franco Morbidelli at risk of ride-through penalty after "special warning" over repeated MotoGP offences
Why Michelin has given up on MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP Mar 6, 2025
Why Michelin has given up on MotoGP
VR46 on Di Giannantonio's injury: "He doesn't have to apologise for a wheelie"
MotoGP
MotoGP
Sepang Official Testing
Feb 7, 2025
VR46 on Di Giannantonio's injury: "He doesn't have to apologise for a wheelie"
Bagnaia was thinking about 2024 MotoGP mistakes during honeymoon
MotoGP
MotoGP Jan 12, 2025
Bagnaia was thinking about 2024 MotoGP mistakes during honeymoon
Di Giannantonio will try to “annoy” Marquez and Bagnaia on Ducati GP25
MotoGP
MotoGP Dec 29, 2024
Di Giannantonio will try to “annoy” Marquez and Bagnaia on Ducati GP25
Oliveira reveals Indonesia injury caused by short circuit on Aprilia MotoGP bike
MotoGP
MotoGP Dec 15, 2024
Oliveira reveals Indonesia injury caused by short circuit on Aprilia MotoGP bike
Michelin responds to Bagnaia's 'strange' tyre issue in Misano
MotoGP
MotoGP
Emilia-Romagna GP
Sep 24, 2024
Michelin responds to Bagnaia's 'strange' tyre issue in Misano
Michelin decides against new front tyre for 2025 MotoGP season
MotoGP
MotoGP Sep 20, 2024
Michelin decides against new front tyre for 2025 MotoGP season
Rossi: Martin has "improved in every aspect" but Bagnaia has "no weak points"
MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Aug 18, 2024
Rossi: Martin has "improved in every aspect" but Bagnaia has "no weak points"
Ducati will keep improving GP23 bike until end of MotoGP season
MotoGP
MotoGP Aug 13, 2024
Ducati will keep improving GP23 bike until end of MotoGP season
Ducati boss willing to receive criticism on Marquez MotoGP choice
MotoGP
MotoGP Aug 12, 2024
Ducati boss willing to receive criticism on Marquez MotoGP choice
Aprilia: Adapting to all new line-up in MotoGP 2025 the only "question mark" for us
MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Jun 24, 2024
Aprilia: Adapting to all new line-up in MotoGP 2025 the only "question mark" for us
Bagnaia feared Barcelona crash repeat in Mugello MotoGP sprint win
MotoGP
MotoGP
Italian GP
Jun 1, 2024
Bagnaia feared Barcelona crash repeat in Mugello MotoGP sprint win
MotoGP legend Rossi ‘would like to understand Bagnaia critics’
MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
May 4, 2024
MotoGP legend Rossi ‘would like to understand Bagnaia critics’
Bezzecchi details “frustrating” time on 2023 Ducati MotoGP bike
MotoGP
MotoGP Mar 19, 2024
Bezzecchi details “frustrating” time on 2023 Ducati MotoGP bike
Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP roster would be "amazing", says team manager
MotoGP
MotoGP Mar 14, 2024
Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP roster would be "amazing", says team manager
Bagnaia critical of Ducati’s MotoGP concession restrictions for 2024
MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati Corse launch
Jan 22, 2024
Bagnaia critical of Ducati’s MotoGP concession restrictions for 2024
Ducati MotoGP boss Dall’Igna confirms Honda approach for 2024
MotoGP
MotoGP Oct 6, 2023
Ducati MotoGP boss Dall’Igna confirms Honda approach for 2024
Ducati boss flattered by Marquez's interest in year-old MotoGP bike
MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Oct 1, 2023
Ducati boss flattered by Marquez's interest in year-old MotoGP bike
Bagnaia's Misano MotoGP sprint podium "too important" after Barcelona crash
MotoGP
MotoGP
San Marino GP
Sep 9, 2023
Bagnaia's Misano MotoGP sprint podium "too important" after Barcelona crash
Rins: Nakagami "one of the most dangerous" MotoGP riders
MotoGP
MotoGP
Italian GP
May 30, 2022
Rins: Nakagami "one of the most dangerous" MotoGP riders
Dovizioso has “no regret” turning down Aprilia MotoGP offer
MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Apr 8, 2022
Dovizioso has “no regret” turning down Aprilia MotoGP offer
Rea tops post-season Jerez WSBK test for Kawasaki
World Superbike
World Superbike
Jerez December testing
Dec 18, 2021
Rea tops post-season Jerez WSBK test for Kawasaki
Vinales felt “giant pressure” ahead of Aprilia MotoGP test debut
MotoGP
MotoGP Sep 1, 2021
Vinales felt “giant pressure” ahead of Aprilia MotoGP test debut
Vinales apologises to Yamaha following MotoGP suspension
MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Aug 14, 2021
Vinales apologises to Yamaha following MotoGP suspension
Valentino Rossi denies sale of VR46 MotoGP team to Saudis
MotoGP
MotoGP Aug 6, 2021
Valentino Rossi denies sale of VR46 MotoGP team to Saudis
Marquez “cannot imagine” being in Rossi’s current position
MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Jun 18, 2021
Marquez “cannot imagine” being in Rossi’s current position
Bagnaia 'lucky' French MotoGP was wet after bike issue
MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
May 18, 2021
Bagnaia 'lucky' French MotoGP was wet after bike issue
Valentino Rossi questions "respect" of some MotoGP riders
MotoGP
MotoGP Apr 1, 2021
Valentino Rossi questions "respect" of some MotoGP riders
Rossi: First Petronas SRT MotoGP laps felt “strange”
MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar March testing
Mar 6, 2021
Rossi: First Petronas SRT MotoGP laps felt “strange”
Rossi criticises MotoGP for allowing Marquez's Jerez return
MotoGP
MotoGP Feb 8, 2021
Rossi criticises MotoGP for allowing Marquez's Jerez return
‘No pressure’ to match Marquez’s rookie podiums – Bastianini
MotoGP
MotoGP Feb 7, 2021
‘No pressure’ to match Marquez’s rookie podiums – Bastianini
Rossi’s 2022 decision will come after “six, seven” MotoGP races
MotoGP
MotoGP Feb 7, 2021
Rossi’s 2022 decision will come after “six, seven” MotoGP races
Rossi would have stopped racing without Yamaha MotoGP return
MotoGP
MotoGP Dec 2, 2020
Rossi would have stopped racing without Yamaha MotoGP return
Petrucci rues he “never found a good bike” for Ducati swan song
MotoGP
MotoGP Nov 25, 2020
Petrucci rues he “never found a good bike” for Ducati swan song
Rins assumed he’d lost third in standings after Algarve slump
MotoGP
MotoGP
Portuguese GP
Nov 24, 2020
Rins assumed he’d lost third in standings after Algarve slump
Dovizioso “very angry” over final Ducati MotoGP qualifying
MotoGP
MotoGP
Portuguese GP
Nov 21, 2020
Dovizioso “very angry” over final Ducati MotoGP qualifying
Dovizioso: Aprilia move not “the situation I need for my career”
MotoGP
MotoGP Nov 13, 2020
Dovizioso: Aprilia move not “the situation I need for my career”
Off-pace Dovizioso says Ducati “didn’t make any step forward”
MotoGP
MotoGP
Teruel GP
Oct 23, 2020
Off-pace Dovizioso says Ducati “didn’t make any step forward”
Michelin explains Quartararo’s Aragon GP tyre issue
MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Oct 23, 2020
Michelin explains Quartararo’s Aragon GP tyre issue
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Toyota: BMW has advantage in Barcelona WEC after private test
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Preining jokes about why he let team-mate Feller through
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