Richard Asher is a freelance sports journalist. He takes care of Motorsport.com's online MotoGP coverage and also does regular shifts on its news desk.
The South African journalism graduate first came to the attention of the editorial team of sister publication Autosport via a young journalist competition in 2002. The following June he helped cover Bentley's Le Mans win, and by autumn he was on the magazine staff.
Over the next four years, his main focus was covering the British Formula 3 Championship – though A1GP, sportscars and editing the National section also kept him busy. Most weekends off were spent showing his ineptitude at the wheel of Formula Vee or Stock Hatch machinery in UK club events.
Having vowed not to get 'stuck in motorsport' for life, he returned to Cape Town in 2008 to edit Golf Punk magazine. The sports junkie's freelance career since then has seen him cover golf, cricket, rugby and (inevitably!) motorsport.
After further globetrotting, including a stint as a truck driver in the Australian Outback, he now resides on the mighty plains of far eastern Austria.
Among other things, Asher also commentates on Guerilla Cricket, writes the Posh Sports Precinct on Substack and has published several travel books.
For the full overview of his many activities, as well as to check out all his books and audiobooks, visit richardasher.com. You can also stop by his LinkedIn profile.
Latest articles by Richard Asher
Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits Uccio Salucci
Aprilia stars hail performance jump in Jerez test
Uccio Salucci: 'VR46 is the top Ducati team right now'
Pramac MotoGP boss: 'Why do people think Yamaha isn't doing a great job with its V4 project?'
Fermin Aldeguer set for further medical checks as injury curtails test
Winners and losers from the MotoGP Spanish GP
Jorge Martin: It's down to the riders in Aprilia versus Ducati battle
Marc Marquez: 'I don't have the pace to fight for MotoGP title'
Can Ducati end Aprilia's MotoGP winning streak at the Spanish GP?
MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez wins chaotic sprint despite crashing
MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez beats Johann Zarco to pole at wet Jerez
Jorge Martin to drop three places on Spanish GP grid after penalty
Davide Brivio: 'It's time for Trackhouse to get an experienced MotoGP rider'
Jorge Martin: 'Aprilia feels like my bike now'
Marc Marquez opens up on Austin MotoGP injury struggles
Pedro Acosta fears intense MotoGP format means shorter rider careers
Francesco Bagnaia just trying to "survive" on Sundays as tyre troubles continue
Five things we learned at the MotoGP United States GP
Ai Ogura: Podium finish was on at COTA
The records Marco Bezzecchi broke with his US GP win
Jorge Martin comeback win earns praise from fellow world champions
"Zero regrets," says Joan Mir after last-lap COTA fall
Fabio Di Giannantonio refuses to let Marc Marquez sprint blunder get him down
MotoGP United States GP: Jorge Martin ends victory drought in thrilling sprint
Marco Bezzecchi forced to drop two slots on MotoGP United States GP grid
Ducati debuts Aprilia-inspired MotoGP wing in Austin
Riders raise COTA safety concerns after crash-strewn US MotoGP practice
MotoGP United States GP: Marc Marquez leads the way in practice
Jorge Martin: "If I can be competitive at COTA, I can be competitive anywhere"
Francesco Bagnaia on Brazilian GP debacle: MotoGP must test at new venues before racing
Five things we learned at the MotoGP Thai GP
Jorge Martin: Marco Bezzecchi was "on another level" at Thai GP
Ai Ogura rues missed chance at Thai GP: 'I'm surprised how s*** I was'
Marc Marquez on Thai GP puncture: 'It was like I hit a big rock'
Ducati's four-year MotoGP podium streak ends in nightmare Thai GP
Marc Marquez hits out at timing of controversial Thai GP sprint penalty
Pedro Acosta "didn't expect" sprint penalty for Marc Marquez
MotoGP Thailand GP: Pedro Acosta breaks duck with sprint win
Guenther Steiner: "You need to listen before you talk" in MotoGP
Francesco Bagnaia "needs to be more calm" after latest Friday failure
MotoGP Thai GP: Marco Bezzecchi lays down ominous Friday marker
The big 2025 lesson Alex Marquez will apply in 2026
Max Biaggi: Aprilia 'not scared by any track' after late 2025 MotoGP charge
Kevin Schwantz: “I see myself reflected in Marc Marquez”
Aleix Espargaro quits pro cycling after injuries hinders 2025 Honda role
Luca Marini guides Honda to its MotoGP concessions target in Valencia GP
Marco Bezzecchi explains Aprilia 'proposal' after Valencia GP victory
MotoGP Valencia GP: Marco Bezzecchi heads Raul Fernandez in Aprilia 1-2
Diogo Moreira seals Moto2 championship at Valencia finale
Honda concessions quest in jeopardy after Mir takes out team-mate
Jorge Martin: Crashing at MotoGP Valencian GP would be a "disaster"
Why MotoGP riders miss having Marc Marquez on the grid
Yamaha to race new V4 frame at Valencia MotoGP
Jorge Martin targets latest MotoGP return at Valencia GP finale
Nicolo Bulega overcomes WSBK instincts to score on debut, eyes MotoGP future
Pol Espargaro slams ‘way too aggressive’ Franco Morbidelli after Portuguese GP crash
Marco Bezzecchi "always believed" in Aprilia despite 2025 MotoGP struggles
Toprak Razgatlioglu gets first taste of MotoGP with Yamaha V4
MotoGP Portuguese GP: Marco Bezzecchi powers to Portimao victory
Pedro Acosta: Portuguese GP sprint defeat step towards MotoGP win breakthrough