2026 MOTOGP: All you need to know
The MotoGP championship heads to the legendary Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for the Australian Grand Prix, with the championship battle between Jorge Martin, Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi entering a decisive phase.
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CHAMPIONSHIP PICTURE
Fresh from the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika, Jorge Martin reclaimed the championship lead and now holds a slender two-point advantage over Marc Marquez. Meanwhile, Marco Bezzecchi's victory in Indonesia has kept him within striking distance, ensuring a three-way battle remains alive heading into Australia.
WHY PHILLIP ISLAND IS SPECIAL
Located on Victoria's spectacular coastline south of Melbourne, Phillip Island is widely regarded by riders as one of MotoGP's finest venues.
The circuit is famous for its fast, flowing corners, minimal heavy braking zones and unpredictable coastal weather, where strong winds can dramatically affect bike setup and race strategy.
The venue has long been a fan and rider favourite, rewarding bravery, smooth riding and commitment through its high-speed layout.
RIDERS TO WATCH
Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing): Arrives with momentum after extending Aprilia's excellent recent form.
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo): Just two points off the lead and determined to hit back immediately.
Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing): Comes off a commanding Mandalika victory and Aprilia's historic 1-2-3-4 finish.
Pedro Acosta (KTM): Continues to impress and remains a genuine podium threat.
Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Aprilia): Has emerged as one of the championship's standout performers and could challenge for another top result.
CALENDAR 2026 (all times CAT, GMT+2)
UP NEXT
Australian GP (Phillip Island), 25 Oct
Saturday, 24 October. SS Motorsport, Motorsport Africa, Maximo 3
Practice 2: 1am
Qualifying: 1:40am
Sprint: 5:55am
Sunday, 25 October. SS Motorsport, Motorsport Africa, Maximo 1
Race: 4:55am
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UPCOMING RACES
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
3. UNITED STATES GP - 29 March
4. SPANISH GP - 26 April
5. FRENCH GP - 10 May
6. CATALUNYA GP - 17 May
7. ITALIAN GP - 31 May
8. HUNGARIAN GP - 7 June
9. CZECH GP (Brno)- 21 June
10. Dutch TT (Assen) - 28 June
11. German GP (Sachsenring) - 12 July
12. British GP (Silverstone) - 9 August
13. Aragon GP (MotorLand Aragón) - 30 August
14. San Marino GP (Misano) - 13 September
15. Austrian GP (Red Bull Ring) - 20 September
16. Japan GP (Motegi) - 4 October
17. Indonesian GP (Mandalika) - 11 October
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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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