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Luca Marini gives Michelin “advice” after unexpected Japanese MotoGP breakthrough
Luca Marini thinks the Japanese MotoGP could be a breakthrough for Michelin after the unexpected way the weekend unfolded.
Official: Franco Morbidelli swaps MotoGP for factory Ducati WorldSBK seat
Franco Morbidelli officially confirmed as leaving MotoGP for WorldSBK in 2027.
Bagnaia picks Marc Marquez, Martin strongholds in “fantastic” MotoGP title fight
Pecco Bagnaia predicts tracks where Marc Marquez or Jorge Martin will have the advantage in MotoGP title fight.
The winless Ducati “in my heart” as Marc Marquez delivers Dall’Igna's 100th MotoGP victory
Ducati has won 100 MotoGP races under Gigi Dall’Igna, but the bike "in my heart more than the others" didn't take a victory.
Aprilia “pushed” for changes after “clear safety issue” at Motegi MotoGP
Aprilia says it had to push for action over Motegi MotoGP tyre risk, felt the medium should also have been banned.
Why Jack Miller’s Yamaha was “unrideable” in Motegi MotoGP: “So safe it’s ridiculous”
Jack Miller says conservative tyre-pressures left his Pramac Yamaha “unrideable” during the Japanese MotoGP.
Why Fabio Di Giannantonio “struggled to do the normal things” in Japanese MotoGP
Fabio Di Giannantonio says he was hampered by his physical condition in the Japanese MotoGP after his crash in the Sprint with Alex Marquez.
Fabio Quartararo brands MotoGP riders “stupid” for ignoring Motegi’s “best tyre”
Fabio Quartararo says MotoGP riders were “stupid” to ignore the hard-option tyre at Motegi.
Johann Zarco “forgot” MotoGP rule that landed him double long-lap penalty
Johann Zarco says instinct took over when trying to restart his Honda after a Motegi MotoGP warm-up crash
The “selfish” reason behind Marc Marquez’s Japanese MotoGP stunt double
Marc Marquez says he needs to be “selfish” at the moment after having a body double replace him in an event at the Japanese MotoGP.
Tech3 star shows everyone why he’s still MotoGP’s tyre whisperer in Japan
Enea Bastianini narrowly misses out on a first podium finish of 2026 at the Japanese MotoGP
Marco Bezzecchi clarifies pace difference between sprint and Japan MotoGP
Enea Bastianini’s late race pace gave Marco Bezzecchi “extra motivation” in the battle for third at the Japanese MotoGP
Marc Marquez MotoGP title battle "a privilege" for Jorge Martin
Jorge Martin says beating Marc Marquez in the 2026 MotoGP title fight will be “really difficult” after losing Japanese grand prix win to his rival
Pecco Bagnaia: MotoGP riders at fault after Motegi hard-tyre “surprise”
Pecco Bagnaia says MotoGP riders were "at fault" for overlooking Michelin’s hard rear before its surprise Motegi race performance on Sunday.
Marc Marquez gives worrying outlook for title rivals after Japanese MotoGP win
Marc Marquez says the Aragon MotoGP provided a breakthrough in his season that helped shaped today’s victory at Motegi
Alex Marquez explains foot “mistakes” behind Motegi MotoGP crashes
Alex Marquez admitted to making the same gear-shifting error twice on Sunday at the Japanese MotoGP.
Pedro Acosta confronted with “strange” KTM characteristics in Japanese MotoGP
Pedro Acosta says his lack of performance in the Japanese MotoGP was “strange”.
When is the next MotoGP race after the Japanese Grand Prix?
Full details of the next MotoGP race in 2026
Marc Marquez passes Jorge Martin for Japanese MotoGP victory
Marc Marquez closes the championship gap two just two points behind Jorge Martin following another Japanese MotoGP win
Aprilia: “Nobody knows” if hard tyre solves Motegi blistering
Aprilia backed Michelin’s emergency MotoGP tyre measures at Motegi but warned the hard rear remains unproven over a full race distance.
Johann Zarco penalised for breaking MotoGP engine restart rule
Johann Zarco’s attempt to restart his Honda after a Motegi MotoGP warm-up crash has resulted in a double long-lap penalty.
Marc Marquez fastest on hard rear in extended Japanese MotoGP warm-up
Marc Marquez topped an extended Japanese MotoGP warm-up as riders completed their first laps of the weekend with the reinforced hard rear tyre.
Starting grid for the 2026 Motegi MotoGP race
The full starting grid for Sunday’s 2026 Japanese MotoGP Sprint race.
2026 Japanese MotoGP race today at Motegi: Start times and how to watch
Information below on how to watch this weekend’s 2026 Japanese MotoGP round at the Motegi, including timings and schedule.