MotoGP 2026 after the season opener: Marquez targets Brazil comeback, Bezzecchi dominates for Aprilia, Yamaha wants Marini and Razgatlioglu logs extra test miles.
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Under this tag you will find articles related to MotoGP and its current developments. This includes race reports, analyses, rider and team coverage as well as technical and sporting background information about the premier class of motorcycle racing.
The list below brings together all content in which MotoGP is featured — ranging from individual Grand Prix events and rider market updates to regulation and technical developments.
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.
The staging of the Qatar GP on April 12 is uncertain due to the Middle East conflict. The endurance racing World Championship has already postponed its race at Losail, and MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta speaks of a difficult situation.
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.
At the 2026 MotoGP season opener in Buriram, Marc Marquez retired after a rim failure on lap 21. The aggressive combination of kerbs and extreme heat caused unusual damage throughout the weekend.
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.
The new Aprilia RS-GP26 is making waves before the first race of the 2026 MotoGP season. A largely unnoticed aerodynamic concept beneath the fairing could reshuffle the competitive order.
The 2026 MotoGP season kicks off with a bang in Buriram. Pedro Acosta celebrates his first victory after a penalty against Marc Marquez. Marco Bezzecchi crashes while leading.
Fabio Di Giannantonio radiates confidence ahead of the MotoGP season opener in Thailand. The VR46 rider explains why understanding Ducati’s aerodynamics makes all the difference.
The reigning MotoGP World Champion heads into the 2026 season opener in Thailand as the clear favorite. Despite a shoulder injury and three crashes in testing, he has the competition in his sights — plus a historic milestone is within reach.
MotoGP is on the verge of a historic change. From 2027, a binding minimum base salary for all riders in the premier class is set to take effect for the first time. The floor is set at €500,000 (approximately $590,000) per year.
The 2026 MotoGP season is about to kick off in Thailand. But ahead of the first race, the cancellation of Phillip Island, Yamaha’s ongoing engine problems, and Toprak Razgatlioglu’s difficult adjustment are the topics of conversation.
The MotoGP rider market for 2027 is taking shape. While Marc Márquez has not yet signed a new Ducati contract due to his shoulder injury, Francesco Bagnaia is said to have secured his future with Aprilia.