2026 MOTOGP: all you need to know

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