2026 MOTOGP: All you need to know

motorsport08 August 2026 16:18

The MotoGP paddock returns from its summer break for Round 12 of the 2026 World Championship at the legendary Silverstone Circuit in the UK.

The championship battle is incredibly tight, with just 24 points covering the top five riders, making this one of the most open title fights in recent years.

SuperSport.com looks at some key storylines heading to Silverstone

MARC MARQUEZ HUNTING THE LEAD

Marquez heads to Silverstone only 18 points behind Martin after a strong first half of the season. Another big result could bring him right into championship contention.

APRILIA'S STRONG SILVERSTONE RECORD

Aprilia arrives with momentum. Marco Bezzecchi won at Silverstone last year, while the manufacturer has enjoyed several strong performances at the fast-flowing British track.

THE AI OGURA FACTOR

Rookie sensation Ai Ogura continues to impress and sits second in the standings. A strong weekend could see him challenge Martin for the championship lead.

SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT

Known for high-speed sequences such as Maggotts-Becketts-Chapel. One of the fastest and most demanding circuits on the MotoGP calendar.

CALENDAR 2026 (all times CAT, GMT+2)

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British GP (Silverstone), 9 August

Sunday, 9 August. SS Motorsport, Motorsport Africa, Maximo 1

Race: 1:55pm

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UPCOMING RACES

Aragon GP (MotorLand Aragón), 30 Aug

San Marino GP (Misano), 13 Sept

Austrian GP (Spielberg), 20 Sept