The 2026 MotoGP World Championship heads to the spectacular Repsol Grand PrixPortugal at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão from 20-22 November.
The Portuguese round is the penultimate race of the season and could play a decisive role in the championship battle.
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THE STORY SO FAR
Following his victory in Malaysia, Marc Marquez arrives in Portugal holding a healthy championship advantage over Jorge Martin. With only Portugal and Valencia remaining, every point is now critical as the title race enters its final stages.
The fight for the remaining podium positions in the standings is equally intense, with Marco Bezzecchi, Pedro Acosta, and Ai Ogura all looking to finish the season strongly.
THE CIRCUIT
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, commonly known as Portimão, is one of the most spectacular layouts on the MotoGP calendar. The circuit is famous for its dramatic elevation changes, blind crests and rollercoaster-like nature that challenges both rider and machine.
RIDERS TO WATCH
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) - The championship leader has been in commanding form throughout the season. A strong result in Portugal could put him on the verge of another world title.
Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) - Martin must attack from the first session onwards. Anything less than a victory could leave his championship hopes hanging by a thread.
Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM) - The young Spaniard has excelled on fast, flowing circuits and could be a serious contender for victory at Portimão.
Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) - Fresh from another strong season, Bezzecchi will be aiming to strengthen his position in the overall standings.
PORTIMÃO'S KEY CHALLENGE
The biggest talking point remains the daunting run into Turn 1. Riders crest the main straight before plunging downhill into a fast braking zone where visibility is limited. Combined with the circuit's constant elevation changes, it is one of the most physically demanding tracks of the year.
CALENDAR 2026 (all times CAT, GMT+2)
UP NEXT
Portuguese GP (Portimão), 15 Nov
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UPCOMING RACES
Valencia GP (Circuit Ricardo Tormo), 22 Nov
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COMPLETED RACES
1. THAILAND - 1 March
2. BRAZIL - 22 March
3. UNITED STATES GP - 29 March
4. SPANISH GP - 26 April
5. FRENCH GP - 10 May
6. CATALUNYA GP - 17 May
7. ITALIAN GP - 31 May
8. HUNGARIAN GP - 7 June
9. CZECH GP (Brno)- 21 June
10. Dutch TT (Assen) - 28 June
11. German GP (Sachsenring) - 12 July
12. British GP (Silverstone) - 9 August
13. Aragon GP (MotorLand Aragón) - 30 August
14. San Marino GP (Misano) - 13 September
15. Austrian GP (Red Bull Ring) - 20 September
16. Japan GP (Motegi) - 4 October
17. Indonesian GP (Mandalika) - 11 October
18. Malaysian GP (Sepang) - 1 November
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TEAMS & RIDERS
Ducati Lenovo — Marc Márquez, Francesco Bagnaia
Aprilia Racing — Jorge Martin, Marco Bezzecchi
Gresini Ducati — Alex Márquez, Fermin Aldeguer
VR46 Ducati — Franco Morbidelli, Fabio Di Giannantonio
KTM Factory — Pedro Acosta, Brad Binder
Tech3 KTM — Maverick Viñales, Enea Bastianini
Yamaha Factory (V4 debut) — Fabio Quartararo, Alex Rins
Honda HRC — Joan Mir, Luca Marini
LCR Honda — Johann Zarco, Diogo Moreira
Trackhouse Aprilia — Raul Fernandez, Ai Ogura