p>MotoGP enters 2026 with heightened tension, rising new stars, and the last chance for manufacturers to win under the current 1000cc, high‑downforce regulations before the 850cc era begins in 2027.
This season also follows a dominant 2025 campaign by Marc Márquez and Ducati.
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KEY STORYLINES
MARC VS ALEX MÁRQUEZ — BROTHERHOOD BECOMES RIVALRY
For the first time in the history of motogp™, the top two riders in the world are brothersMarc and Álex Márquez divided up the spoils. For Marc, it was a return to the top after a frustrating six-year title drought as he worked his way back from injury and struggled to find a winning machine. Now all eyes turn to 2026.
With a broken collarbone and ligament damage from his crash in Indonesia, can a 32-year-old Marc Márquez come back once again and take another title? Or after a career-best runner-up spot, is it time for Álex to take over the family business?
BINDER REBUILDS WITH NEW CHIEF MECHANIC
Toprak Razgatlioglu WSBK crew chief, Phil Marron, is also making the move and will team up with Brad Binder at KTM.
The South African is another to have a disappointing season, with fourth in Indonesia his best finish of the year. He’s hoping that Marron can help him rediscover his winning touch, and the early signs are promising. “He seems like a really, really nice dude,” Binder said of the Northern Irishman. “For sure, he seems really excited to jump [back] into the MotoGP™ paddock. I think he's full of cool ideas.”
The arrival of Marron is also a demonstration of the faith Red Bull KTM boss Pit Beirer has in the South African, who has risen through the ranks on KTM machinery, scoring the team’s first win in 2020.
CONTRACT CHAOS AHEAD OF 2027
Most riders are out of contract at the end of 2026, with only three confirmed for 2027. Expect major moves as factories plan for the 850cc ruleset.
DUCATI UNDER PRESSURE
After years of dominance, rivals (Aprilia, KTM, Honda) appear to be closing the gap in both testing pace and development intensity.
YAMAHA’S V4 GAMBLE
A radical shift that could reset the brand's trajectory—but early engine issues raise concern
CALENDAR 2026 (all times CAT, GMT+2)
1. Thailand GP (Buriram), 1 March
Friday, 27 February. SS Motorsport, Maximo 1
- Practice 1: 9:55am.
Saturday, 28 February. SS Motorsport, Maximo 1
- Practice 2: 5am.
- Qualifying: 5:45am.
- Sprint: 9:55am
Sunday, 1 March, SS Motorsport, Maximo 1
- Race: 9:55am
2. Brazilian GP (Goiania), 22 March – SS Motorsort
3. Grand Prix of the Americas (Austin), 29 March
4. Qatar GP (Lusail), 12 April
5. Spanish GP (Jerez), 26 April
6. French GP (Le Mans), 10 May
7. Catalan GP (Barcelona‑Catalunya),17 May
8. Italian GP (Mugello), 31 May
9. Hungarian GP (Balaton Park) 7 June
10. Czech GP (Brno), 21 June
11. Dutch TT (Assen), 28 June
12. German GP (Sachsenring) 12 July
13. British GP (Silverstone), 9 August
14. Aragon GP (MotorLand Aragón), 30 Aug
15. San Marino GP (Misano), 13 Sept
16. Austrian GP (Spielberg), 20 Sept
17. Japanese GP (Motegi), 4 Oct
18. Indonesian GP (Mandalika), 11 Oct
19. Australian GP (Phillip Island), 25 Oct
20. Malaysian GP (Sepang), 1 Nov
21. Portuguese GP (Portimão), 15 Nov
22. Valencia GP (Circuit Ricardo Tormo), 22 Nov
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