MotoGP returns to Italy for round 14 of the 2026 season, and all eyes are on Misano. Marc Marquez, the defending champion with Ducati, arrives in unusual territory: he is no longer the championship leader. Jorge Martin now holds a 19-point advantage, while Marquez's Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi sits just 24 points behind. With three riders in such close contention, this weekend at Misano could dramatically reshape the title fight.
The San Marino round runs from 11-13 September and promises to be one of the most emotional weekends of the year. It marks the final Italian appearance for Pecco Bagnaia with Ducati before he moves on in 2027. Additionally, Fabio di Giannantonio (VR46) and Alex Marquez (Gresini) will bid farewell to their local Ducati teams at Misano.
Full 2026 Misano MotoGP Schedule
Two free practice sessions take place on Friday, 11 September, with the afternoon Practice session feeding directly into Saturday's qualifying. Saturday is a crucial day with FP2, qualifying, and the Sprint race. Sunday concludes with warm-up and the main race starting at 14:00 local time.
| Session | Friday (11 Sep) | Saturday (12 Sep) | Sunday (13 Sep) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 | 10:45 local (09:45 UK) | - | - |
| Practice | 15:00 local (14:00 UK) | - | - |
| FP2 | - | 10:10 local (09:10 UK) | - |
| Qualifying | - | 10:50 local (09:50 UK) | - |
| Sprint | - | 15:00 local (14:00 UK) | - |
| Warm-up | - | - | 09:40 local (08:40 UK) |
| Race | - | - | 14:00 local (13:00 UK) |
The main race will be a true test of mental and physical strength. Last year, Bezzecchi started from pole and won the Sprint after a rare mistake from Marquez, but in the grand prix the pair duelled fiercely until Marquez took victory by just half a second. Alex Marquez finished third, nearly eight seconds behind. With a similar scenario on the cards, who will emerge victorious this time?
How to Watch the 2026 Misano MotoGP
All sessions will be broadcast live via the official MotoGP Video Pass. The streaming service offers a season package for i148.99 (including Timing Pass) or i139.99 without live data. A monthly pass is also available at i29.99. For UK fans, TNT Sports is showing every session live, with subscriptions starting from £27.99 per month via HBO Max.
With three riders separated by just 24 points in the standings, Misano could be a turning point. Will Marquez close the gap to Martin, or will Bezzecchi steal the show on home soil? One thing is certain: this weekend will be full of drama.
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Full 2026 MotoGP San Marino schedule at Misano: 13-lap Sprint Saturday, 27-lap race Sunday. See practice, qualifying, and broadcast times.
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