MotoGP 2026 Season

Brilliant battle between Acosta and future team mate Marquez, pity that it was decided by a call by the stewards but it was the right call imho.

Fernandez has been on a roll since late last season and Aprillas believe in him is starting to come good. Ogura is coming back from an injury and was strong all race long.

Unfortunately an Alex Marquez error took Diggia out of the battle, while Bez crashed for the third time on the day.

Main race starts at 8am , expect Bez to be favourite and for another Aprilla to join him on the podium. Medium tyres should benefit the Ducati.

Buriam Thailand delivered some classic racing.

Moto 3 saw Almansa winning by .0003 after a race long battle with Quilles, Casey Gorman finished 11th only 2 seconds off the podium , an excellent debut.

Moto 2 - Two red flags,Delighted to see Davide Alonso sitting up in his hospital bed with no broken bones after a particularly nasty collision which saw Alonso being hit by another bike when Senna Ageis slowed with a technical issue. A classic battle at the end seeing Gonzalez winning by inches.

MotoGP : Sprint , Bez.....an early error saw the door left open for Marc and an impressive Acosta on his KTM, the battle between the two was a classic, Acosta taking the lead before being pushed off by Marc , race steward Simon Crafar issuing the instruction to Marc to give the place back. Fernandez and Ogura finished 3rd and 4th.

MotoGP : Bez made no mistakes this time and took his 3rd win in a row. Marc still suffering from his shoulder injury couldn't keep pace and was promptly passed by Fernandez and then Acosta.

Marc found pace but an error led to him going over a high kerb which broke the wheel rim and his rear tyre deflated. (A number of publications have missed the point that the rim was destroyed leading to the tyre deflation and not a 'tyre issue'). Late pace saw Acosta passing Fernandez to get 2nd. Jorge Martin finished an impressive 4th.

3 weeks now to Brazil.

The other big change is Pirelli tyres.

Historically one team will get the changes right from Day 1 and others will be playing catch up. Changes were needed, the bikes were out growing the circuits , aerodynamics were/are getting ridiculous and the ride height devices are a safety concern.

Riders will be key which is perhaps why the 2027 contracts are being finalised now (if not yet confirmed). I don't think you can look at each team without looking at the expected rider line up.

Ducati look very strong with Marquez, Acosta and Aldeguair and probably Alonso. Thats probably the strongest possible single bike line up for outright speed and the skill to ride around problems. And then there is GiGi - Ducati should be leading the way in '27.

Honda have Fabio Quartararo, Moreira and noted development riders in Zarco ,Marini and Aleix. Another strong line up but with the added advantage of development skills.Fabio and Honda could dominate in '27.

Aprilla have now proven development rider Bez ,Fernandez is starting to show potential but is Pecco the rider to develop a bike and ride around problems? The smallest of the teams, '27 will be a reset and they may struggle initially.

KTM - it looks like they are putting their faith in Vinales with Alex Marquez, Few would pick Vinales to lead a team, notorious for struggling with bikes that are not to his liking , KTM also have financial constraints which will have impacted the development of the '27 bike.

That leaves Yamaha, the V4 lacks power ,Martin will probably replace Fabio but is he the rider to develop a bike?,Fast and he did show Pecco how to set up the GP24, Toprak will have Pirelli knowledge ,Miller is known for developing a bike but the fundamentals haven't changed, Yamaha are spending a lot of money but they are riding two horses ,if Fabio is gone ,maybe its time to switch to '27 development.

Casey O'Gorman qualifies 2nd at COTA !

Another brilliant weekend of racing across all classes ,Jorge Martin the star of the weekend, with Bez joining the even more elite group of 5 victories in a row and ,against all the odds, leading the most consecutive laps in the modern era.

A special mention for Casey O'Gorman, a bad get away and ultimately an high side didn't do justice to a second place on the starting grid and some fabulous racing.

Sprint:

If you are the only rider on the grid to pick a medium rear while everyone has a soft ,then as a rule of thumb, you have made a mistake.

Jorge Martin made a deal with Aprilla , if I get this wrong I will forever more follow your advice...Jorges pass on Pecco was fine and precise ,Jorges crash on the slow down lap was unfortunate, but Jorge is clearly now a contender for the World Championship.

Bez and Marc crashing made little difference to the overall result, Diggia been taken out by Marc was unfortunate.

Sunday

Normal service resumed !,despite a 2 place penalty ,Bez was in the lead from fourth by the first lap, Acosta going wide, lucky not to be out on the spot after colliding with Bez as he returned to the track.

Bez was never challenged again but behind was some close on the limit racing, Ai Ogura cut through the field on his way to a certain podium before an electronics malfunction. Marc ,who had a long lap penalty after taking out Diggia in the Sprint ,had a great battle with Bastinnea , yes the Beast was back ! (3rd in the Sprint) ,Pecco also involved in this titanic battle.

Overall another great week for Aprilla, Ducati on the backfoot and Acosta having a bit of support from the Beast in the KTM ranks.

Honda - another crash for Mir....,Yamaha stuck at the back of the grid.

4 weeks to Jerez (which may already be sold out).

Moto 2, Agies to the fore ,two nasty accidents but thankfully no serious injuries*

Moto 3 - a 4 way battle to the end (including the last corner !)

MotoGPs 'Concorde' agreement is nearing completion so expect some rider announcements shortly.

*Since confirmed that Angel Piqueras (#36) has suffered a broken left femur.