Francesco Bagnaia said that MotoGP must be more careful when it goes to new tracks. He spoke after a very difficult weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2026.

The race in Brazil was special because MotoGP returned there after many years. It took place at a new or updated circuit in Goiânia. But the weekend had many problems, especially with the track surface.

During the event, riders faced serious issues. There was damage to the asphalt, and even a hole appeared in the track because of a broken pipe under the surface. Because of this, the sprint race was delayed, and the main race was made shorter for safety reasons.

Bagnaia said that situations like this should not happen. He believes MotoGP should test new circuits properly before racing on them. In his opinion, test riders should go first and check the track, instead of regular riders discovering problems during a race weekend.

He explained that testing is important because every circuit is different. The asphalt, weather, and design can all affect safety and performance. If there is no proper testing, unexpected problems can appear, like in Brazil.

Even though Bagnaia said he felt quite safe during the race, he still thinks improvements are needed. He made it clear that safety must always come first in MotoGP.

MotoGP officials also investigated the problems after the race. They found that the issues were caused by a mix of extreme weather, construction problems, and the failure of an old system under the track.

In the end, the Brazilian Grand Prix still went ahead, but the weekend showed that new venues need better preparation. Bagnaia’s message is simple: testing before racing can help avoid dangerous surprises and make the sport safer for everyone.