2026 MOTOGP: All you need to know
MotoGP shifts into its European phase this weekend as the Spanish Grand Prix takes centre stage at the Circuito de Jerez–Ángel Nieto, with racing taking place from Friday to Sunday.
The Spanish MotoGP is widely regarded as one of the championship’s most important events, serving as the first true performance benchmark of the season. Held on a technical 4.4km circuit in southern Spain, Jerez prioritises rider skill, braking stability and tyre management over outright power, often producing tightly fought races.
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CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEXT
Aprilia arrive in dominant form, with Marco Bezzecchi leading the championship after three Grand Prix victories from three races.
Along with Jorge Martín, Aprilia have locked out multiple 1‑2 finishes and currently occupy the top two spots in the standings.
This puts the Noale factory in the unusual position of arriving at Jerez as the team to beat — something Ducati hasn’t allowed for years.
THE CIRCUIT
The Circuito de Jerez–Ángel Nieto, located near Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain, is one of the most iconic and influential venues in world motorcycle racing.
Revered by riders, teams and fans alike, it is widely considered MotoGP’s spiritual home and a definitive test of rider skill and machine balance.
Jerez is a rider’s circuit. Overtaking opportunities exist, but only for those willing todecisive under braking and accurate on corner exit.
Consistency is critical, particularly in race trim, where rear‑tyre degradation often decides the outcome.
CALENDAR 2026 (all times CAT, GMT+2)
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Spanish GP (Jerez), 26 April
Friday, 24 April. SS Motorsport, Maximo 1
Practice 1: 10:40am
Practice 2: 2:55pm
Saturday, 25 April. SS Motorsport, Maximo 1
Qualifying: 10:40am
Sprint: 2:55pm
Sunday, 26 April. SS Motorsport, Maximo 1
Race: 1:55pm
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UPCOMING RACES
Qatar GP (Lusail), 12 April (postponed)
French GP (Le Mans), 10 May
Catalan GP (Barcelona‑Catalunya),17 May
Italian GP (Mugello), 31 May
Hungarian GP (Balaton Park) 7 June
Czech GP (Brno), 21 June
Dutch TT (Assen), 28 June
German GP (Sachsenring) 12 July
British GP (Silverstone), 9 August
Aragon GP (MotorLand Aragón), 30 Aug
San Marino GP (Misano), 13 Sept
Austrian GP (Spielberg), 20 Sept
Japanese GP (Motegi), 4 Oct
Indonesian GP (Mandalika), 11 Oct
Australian GP (Phillip Island), 25 Oct
Malaysian GP (Sepang), 1 Nov
Portuguese GP (Portimão), 15 Nov
Valencia GP (Circuit Ricardo Tormo), 22 Nov
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COMPLETED RACES
1. THAILAND - 1 March
2. BRAZIL - 22 March
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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
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