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Richard Asher

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

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MotoGP
Spanish GP
Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits Uccio Salucci

Aprilia stars hail performance jump in Jerez test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
Aprilia stars hail performance jump in Jerez test

Uccio Salucci: 'VR46 is the top Ducati team right now'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
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?'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
Fermin Aldeguer set for further medical checks as injury curtails test

Winners and losers from the MotoGP Spanish GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Winners and losers from the MotoGP Spanish GP

Jorge Martin: It's down to the riders in Aprilia versus Ducati battle 

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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'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
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?

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Spanish GP
Can Ducati end Aprilia's MotoGP winning streak at the Spanish GP?

MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez wins chaotic sprint despite crashing

MotoGP
MotoGP
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

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MotoGP
Spanish GP
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

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MotoGP
Spanish GP
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'

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MotoGP
Spanish GP
Davide Brivio: 'It's time for Trackhouse to get an experienced MotoGP rider'

Jorge Martin: 'Aprilia feels like my bike now'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Jorge Martin: 'Aprilia feels like my bike now'

Marc Marquez opens up on Austin MotoGP injury struggles

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Marc Marquez opens up on Austin MotoGP injury struggles

Pedro Acosta fears intense MotoGP format means shorter rider careers 

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pedro Acosta fears intense MotoGP format means shorter rider careers 

Francesco Bagnaia just trying to "survive" on Sundays as tyre troubles continue

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Francesco Bagnaia just trying to "survive" on Sundays as tyre troubles continue

Five things we learned at the MotoGP United States GP

MotoGP
Americas GP
Five things we learned at the MotoGP United States GP

Ai Ogura: Podium finish was on at COTA

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MotoGP
Americas GP
Ai Ogura: Podium finish was on at COTA

The records Marco Bezzecchi broke with his US GP win

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MotoGP
Americas GP
The records Marco Bezzecchi broke with his US GP win

Jorge Martin comeback win earns praise from fellow world champions

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MotoGP
Americas GP
Jorge Martin comeback win earns praise from fellow world champions

"Zero regrets," says Joan Mir after last-lap COTA fall

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
"Zero regrets," says Joan Mir after last-lap COTA fall

Fabio Di Giannantonio refuses to let Marc Marquez sprint blunder get him down

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MotoGP
Americas GP
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

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MotoGP
Americas GP
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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Marco Bezzecchi forced to drop two slots on MotoGP United States GP grid

Ducati debuts Aprilia-inspired MotoGP wing in Austin

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Ducati debuts Aprilia-inspired MotoGP wing in Austin

Riders raise COTA safety concerns after crash-strewn US MotoGP practice

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MotoGP
Americas GP
Riders raise COTA safety concerns after crash-strewn US MotoGP practice

MotoGP United States GP: Marc Marquez leads the way in practice

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MotoGP
Americas GP
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"

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MotoGP
Americas GP
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

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MotoGP
Americas GP
Francesco Bagnaia on Brazilian GP debacle: MotoGP must test at new venues before racing

Five things we learned at the MotoGP Thai GP

MotoGP
Thailand GP
Five things we learned at the MotoGP Thai GP

Jorge Martin: Marco Bezzecchi was "on another level" at Thai GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand 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'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand 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'

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MotoGP
Thailand GP
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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Ducati's four-year MotoGP podium streak ends in nightmare Thai GP

Marc Marquez hits out at timing of controversial Thai GP sprint penalty

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MotoGP
Thailand GP
Marc Marquez hits out at timing of controversial Thai GP sprint penalty

Pedro Acosta "didn't expect" sprint penalty for Marc Marquez

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MotoGP
Thailand GP
Pedro Acosta "didn't expect" sprint penalty for Marc Marquez

MotoGP Thailand GP: Pedro Acosta breaks duck with sprint win

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MotoGP
Thailand GP
MotoGP Thailand GP: Pedro Acosta breaks duck with sprint win

Guenther Steiner: "You need to listen before you talk" in MotoGP

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MotoGP
Thailand GP
Guenther Steiner: "You need to listen before you talk" in MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia "needs to be more calm" after latest Friday failure

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MotoGP
Thailand GP
Francesco Bagnaia "needs to be more calm" after latest Friday failure

MotoGP Thai GP: Marco Bezzecchi lays down ominous Friday marker

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MotoGP
Thailand GP
MotoGP Thai GP: Marco Bezzecchi lays down ominous Friday marker

The big 2025 lesson Alex Marquez will apply in 2026

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MotoGP
Thailand GP
The big 2025 lesson Alex Marquez will apply in 2026

Max Biaggi: Aprilia 'not scared by any track' after late 2025 MotoGP charge

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MotoGP
Max Biaggi: Aprilia 'not scared by any track' after late 2025 MotoGP charge

Kevin Schwantz: “I see myself reflected in Marc Marquez”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Kevin Schwantz: “I see myself reflected in Marc Marquez”

Aleix Espargaro quits pro cycling after injuries hinders 2025 Honda role

MotoGP
MotoGP
Valencia Official Testing
Aleix Espargaro quits pro cycling after injuries hinders 2025 Honda role

Luca Marini guides Honda to its MotoGP concessions target in Valencia GP

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MotoGP
Valencia GP
Luca Marini guides Honda to its MotoGP concessions target in Valencia GP

Marco Bezzecchi explains Aprilia 'proposal' after Valencia GP victory

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MotoGP
Valencia GP
Marco Bezzecchi explains Aprilia 'proposal' after Valencia GP victory

MotoGP Valencia GP: Marco Bezzecchi heads Raul Fernandez in Aprilia 1-2

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MotoGP
Valencia GP
MotoGP Valencia GP: Marco Bezzecchi heads Raul Fernandez in Aprilia 1-2

Diogo Moreira seals Moto2 championship at Valencia finale

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Moto2
Valencia
Diogo Moreira seals Moto2 championship at Valencia finale

Honda concessions quest in jeopardy after Mir takes out team-mate

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MotoGP
Valencia GP
Honda concessions quest in jeopardy after Mir takes out team-mate

Jorge Martin: Crashing at MotoGP Valencian GP would be a "disaster"

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MotoGP
Valencia GP
Jorge Martin: Crashing at MotoGP Valencian GP would be a "disaster"

Why MotoGP riders miss having Marc Marquez on the grid

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MotoGP
Valencia GP
Why MotoGP riders miss having Marc Marquez on the grid

Yamaha to race new V4 frame at Valencia MotoGP

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MotoGP
Valencia GP
Yamaha to race new V4 frame at Valencia MotoGP

Jorge Martin targets latest MotoGP return at Valencia GP finale

MotoGP
MotoGP
Valencia GP
Jorge Martin targets latest MotoGP return at Valencia GP finale

Nicolo Bulega overcomes WSBK instincts to score on debut, eyes MotoGP future

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portuguese GP
Nicolo Bulega overcomes WSBK instincts to score on debut, eyes MotoGP future

Pol Espargaro slams ‘way too aggressive’ Franco Morbidelli after Portuguese GP crash

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MotoGP
Portuguese GP
Pol Espargaro slams ‘way too aggressive’ Franco Morbidelli after Portuguese GP crash

Marco Bezzecchi "always believed" in Aprilia despite 2025 MotoGP struggles

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MotoGP
Portuguese GP
Marco Bezzecchi "always believed" in Aprilia despite 2025 MotoGP struggles

Toprak Razgatlioglu gets first taste of MotoGP with Yamaha V4

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portuguese GP
Toprak Razgatlioglu gets first taste of MotoGP with Yamaha V4

MotoGP Portuguese GP: Marco Bezzecchi powers to Portimao victory

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MotoGP
Portuguese GP
MotoGP Portuguese GP: Marco Bezzecchi powers to Portimao victory

Pedro Acosta: Portuguese GP sprint defeat step towards MotoGP win breakthrough

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MotoGP
Portuguese GP
Pedro Acosta: Portuguese GP sprint defeat step towards MotoGP win breakthrough