VR46 Ducati has confirmed Franco Morbidelli will stay with the team for the 2026 MotoGP season after a strong comeback year marked by podiums and consistent performances.

Yamaha will debut its new V4 MotoGP prototype at the 2025 San Marino Grand Prix with test rider Augusto Fernández, marking a pivotal shift from its traditional inline-four engine as it seeks to close the performance gap to rivals.

The 2026 MotoGP calendar will feature 22 rounds from February to November, highlighted by the Brazilian Grand Prix replacing Argentina and a reshuffled European schedule for better balance.

Luca Marini has signed a contract extension with Honda’s MotoGP factory team through 2026, securing his place alongside Joan Mir as Honda focuses on stability and development.

Marc Márquez dominated the 2025 Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, fending off early challenges to take his first Mugello win since 2014 and secure a family one–two with brother Álex.

Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu will make his MotoGP debut in 2026 with Prima Pramac Yamaha, becoming the first Turkish rider in the premier class.

Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martín has confirmed he intends to leave Aprilia at the end of 2025 by invoking a performance clause, though the team insists he remains under contract through 2026.

Marco Bezzecchi stunned the 2025 British Grand Prix by taking a shock victory at Silverstone, ending his win drought and giving Aprilia a much-needed triumph.

Johann Zarco ended France’s 71-year wait for a home MotoGP victory with a stunning wet-weather masterclass at Le Mans, dominating the 2025 French Grand Prix and reigniting Honda’s fortunes.

Álex Márquez claimed his first-ever MotoGP victory at the Spanish Grand Prix after Marc Márquez crashed out early, taking the championship lead and delivering Ducati yet another milestone win.

Jorge Martín’s MotoGP comeback at the Qatar Grand Prix ended in disaster after a violent crash left him with 11 fractured ribs and a pneumothorax, forcing hospitalization and delaying his return to racing.

Maverick Viñales lost his Qatar GP podium after a post-race tyre-pressure penalty dropped him from second to 14th, overshadowing an otherwise standout performance for Tech3 KTM.

MotoGP champion Jorge Martín will attempt a comeback at the Qatar Grand Prix after injury, though his participation and performance depend on passing final medical checks and gradually regaining fitness.

Pirelli will replace Michelin as MotoGP’s exclusive tyre supplier from 2027, ushering in a new era for the championship after more than a decade with the French brand.

Marc Márquez made a dream debut with Ducati by winning the Thailand Grand Prix after a late overtake on his brother Álex, leading a Ducati 1–2–3 finish.

LCR Honda unveiled its 2025 MotoGP liveries in Bangkok, with Johann Zarco’s bike featuring Castrol red-white-green colours and rookie Somkiat Chantra’s machine carrying Idemitsu branding.

Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martín was taken to hospital after a heavy Sepang test crash, suffering pain in his left foot and right hand.

The 2025 MotoGP season is set for an explosive rivalry between Ducati teammates Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez, as the reigning champion defends his dominance against the aggressive six-time titleholder, with equal machinery, contrasting styles, and intense on-track battles poised to define the championship.

Gresini Racing revealed its 2025 MotoGP livery featuring iconic baby blue and chrome accents, alongside a strong rider lineup with Alex Marquez and Moto2 graduate Fermin Aldeguer aiming for a standout season.

Aprilia Racing begins a new era in 2025 with World Champion Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi, a revamped RS-GP25, and ambitious goals to dominate MotoGP.