The MotoGP 2026 season is one of the most exciting years in motorcycle racing. Here is all you need to know about the new season.

The 2026 championship will have 22 races. The season starts in Thailand at the Chang International Circuit with the Thai Grand Prix. After that, the riders will travel around the world. They will race in countries such as Spain, Italy, France, Great Britain, the United States, Japan and Australia. The season will finish in Spain at the famous Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia in November.

One special event in 2026 is the return of Brazil. MotoGP will race at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna. It is the first time in many years that the championship goes back to Brazil, and many South American fans are very happy about this.

There are many big names on the grid this year. Marc Marquez rides for the factory Ducati team. He is an eight-time world champion and one of the most famous riders in the sport. His team-mate is Francesco Bagnaia, a former MotoGP world champion.

A new and exciting rider in MotoGP is Toprak Razgatlioglu. He moves from World Superbike to race in MotoGP with Prima Pramac Yamaha. Many people want to see how fast he can be against the best riders in the world.

Other strong riders include Fabio Quartararo, who won the world title in the past, and young star Pedro Acosta, who continues to impress fans with his speed and talent.

The competition between manufacturers is expected to be very close. Ducati has been very strong in recent years, but Yamaha, Aprilia, KTM and Honda are all working hard to fight at the front. Pre-season testing in Malaysia and Thailand showed that the performance gap between teams may be smaller than before, which could lead to closer racing.

Sprint races will continue in 2026. On most race weekends, there is a shorter sprint race on Saturday and the full Grand Prix on Sunday. This format gives fans more action and gives riders more chances to score points during the weekend.

The 2026 season is especially important because it is the final year before new technical regulations arrive in 2027. These new rules will change the bikes significantly. Because of this, teams want to finish this current era with success. Every point will matter in the championship fight.

With 22 rounds, world-class riders and major stories on and off the track, the 2026 MotoGP season promises high speed, close battles and unforgettable moments. Fans around the world are ready for another thrilling year of racing.