Aprilia celebrates back-to-back 1-2 finishes in Austin. Bagnaia admits the rivals are ahead, while Marquez struggles with his own limitations.
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At the 2026 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Marco Bezzecchi claimed his fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory and set a record that had stood for over a decade. The 27-year-old Italian led all 20 laps and extended his streak of consecutive laps led to 121. Teammate Jorge Martín completed a second straight Aprilia Sunday 1-2, while Pedro Acosta secured third for KTM.
Saturday at the US Grand Prix in Austin descends into chaos. Marc Marquez receives a long lap penalty after a crash with Fabio di Giannantonio, Pedro Acosta loses his podium due to tire pressure and two riders are penalized for impeding in qualifying.
The Aprilia rider bets on the medium rear tire in a chaotic sprint race at the Circuit of the Americas, overtakes Francesco Bagnaia on the final lap and celebrates his first victory in 511 days. Marc Marquez takes out pole-sitter Fabio Di Giannantonio on the opening lap, championship leader Marco Bezzecchi crashes from second position.
Aprilia Racing reveals a new limited-edition X-Series model at the US Grand Prix on Friday. Only 30 units will be produced, with technical details still under wraps.
Ducati is experiencing its most difficult start to a season in years in MotoGP. Team manager Davide Tardozzi admits the Italian manufacturer needs to raise its game rather than relying on Marc Marquez’s talent.
At the first Brazilian GP in over 20 years, crumbling asphalt in Goiania overshadows the sporting performances. Marco Bezzecchi claims his fourth consecutive Sunday win as the track sparks heated debate among riders.
In MotoGP’s first race in Brazil in 22 years, Marco Bezzecchi dominates on the Aprilia RS-GP and delivers the manufacturer’s first ever 1-2 in the premier class. Jorge Martin finishes second, while Fabio di Giannantonio holds off Marc Marquez in a thrilling battle.
22 years after its last MotoGP race, Brazil returns to the calendar at Goiânia. The Saturday Sprint delivers a gripping duel, a sinkhole on the track and an emotional podium.
MotoGP 2026 after the season opener: Marquez targets Brazil comeback, Bezzecchi dominates for Aprilia, Yamaha wants Marini and Razgatlioglu logs extra test miles.
MotoGP moves its Qatar GP from April to November. The season finale in Valencia shifts to November 29, extending the season by one week.
Developer Milestone has announced the latest installment of the official motorcycle racing simulation together with the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group. MotoGP 26 launches on April 29, 2026 and features a revamped physics model, dynamic rider ratings based on real race results, and a significantly expanded career mode.
MotoGP is facing one of the biggest technical upheavals in its history. From 2027, new rules apply, and behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing. How fast will the new bikes really be, which teams are backing which manufacturers, and where do the riders stand?
Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami rode the 850cc prototype in Sepang back in December. Now the manufacturer releases the first footage and impressions from the RC214V roll-out.
The 2026 MotoGP season is the last under the current 1000cc regulations. From 2027, new rules with 850cc engines and Pirelli tyres will apply. This page is your central hub for everything MotoGP 2026: current standings, race calendar, all teams and riders, technical changes and the outlook for the new era.
MotoGP is at a turning point. Liberty Media wants to upgrade the premier class to a premium product, the war in the Middle East threatens the Qatar GP, Marc Marquez is keeping Ducati waiting on the contract, and Assen celebrates a historic honor.
The reigning MotoGP champion has not yet renewed his contract with Ducati. The reasons are physical, but in the background, the next big rivalry with Pedro Acosta is already brewing.
At the first MotoGP race of 2026 in Thailand, several riders had to switch to rival helmet brands. The reason was the new FIM homologation that not all manufacturers managed to implement in time despite three years’ notice.
At the MotoGP season opener in Thailand, Yamaha experiences its worst season start of the modern era. Instead of the riders, racing boss Paolo Pavesio faces the press and speaks of a long road back.
Marco Bezzecchi wins the first Grand Prix of the 2026 MotoGP season in Buriram by a commanding margin. Four Aprilias in the top 5, Ducati’s podium streak ended after 88 races, and a tire drama involving Marc Márquez.