The MotoGP 2026 title fight is heating up. After a string of European rounds, the paddock heads to two more races in Europe before the flyaway trips. One of them is the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and Rimini Riviera at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli this weekend.
The Adriatic coastline venue is set to witness just how tight the championship is. Only 24 points separate the top three in the standings: Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), and Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing). With 37 points on offer each weekend, the door remains open for anyone.
Marc Marquez arrives at Misano on a high. After scoring a perfect 37 points at Aragon and closing to within 19 points of Martin, he now heads to a track where he has won six times in MotoGP, including the last two editions. If you recall the fierce battle between Marquez and Bezzecchi at the San Marino GP before, we could be in for another three-way showdown this weekend.
For Bezzecchi, this is a home race with extra meaning. A double podium at Aragon, despite still recovering from injury, was a massive confidence boost. He now sits only 7 points behind Martin, and Misano could be his chance to take the championship lead. Martin, meanwhile, played it smart at Aragon with two fifth-place finishes. The 2024 world champion knows consistency is key, but he also understands that fifth place alone won't be enough to keep the crown.
Behind the leading trio, Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) is desperate to bounce back after a tough Aragon weekend. Trailing Martin by 48 points, he needs a strong result at Misano, a circuit he enjoys, to stay in the title hunt. Ai Ogura (Trackhouse) is still recovering from injury, while Pedro Acosta (KTM) impressed at Aragon, fighting hard against his future teammate. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse), who shone at Silverstone, lost ground due to technical issues and now sits 70 points behind.
There is good news from Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR), who made a stunning comeback after missing six GPs. He went straight into Q2 and scored points despite a double long lap penalty. His teammate, Diogo Moreira, also impressed with a ninth-place finish, making him the top HRC rider in the rookie standings. Yamaha is showing signs of recovery through Jack Miller's consistent top-12 finishes, and Franco Morbidelli is determined to return to the top ten for the first time since Catalunya.
Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo) arrives at Misano with a heavy heart. Three DNFs in the last four races have cost him dearly. But the support of the home crowd in Italy could reignite his season. Similarly, Enea Bastianini (KTM Tech3) has fond memories here, having won in 2024 and taken his first MotoGP podium in 2021. With competition this tight, every corner at Misano will be a decisive step toward the world title. Don't miss it!
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Fabio di Giannantonio siap tempur di MotoGP Misano, balapan kandang terakhirnya bersama VR46 sebelum pindah ke KTM. Bisakah ia hentikan tren negatif?
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Marc Marquez mengunggah foto kondisi bahu kanannya yang memar, sebuah strategi komunikasi baru di tengah keterbatasan fisik yang memengaruhi performanya di MotoGP.
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