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MotoGP is back this weekend with the 2026 season opener at Chang International Circuit (Buriram), Thailand — Feb 27 to Mar 1, 2026. The vibe coming in? Pre-season testing at Buriram hinted at a serious Aprilia threat (headline pace), while the grid’s big names roll in with storylines: Pedro Acosta looking sharper after a positive winter, and Marc Márquez arriving fast but coming off a crashy test he blamed on focus + stomach issues. It’s set up perfectly for chaos.

MotoGP just confirmed a huge Aussie shake-up: the Australian GP moves to a brand-new Adelaide Street Circuit from 2027. It’s a six-year deal (2027–2032) and will be MotoGP’s first-ever city-centre Grand Prix, with a purpose-built layout designed to meet modern safety standards. The first Adelaide edition is slated for November 2027, on a ~4.195 km, 18-corner street track with top speeds over 340 km/h.

New chapter for the blue squad — the V4 is here! Jakarta launch ✅ Quartararo + Rins itching to roll it out at Sepang next week. Fresh blue/white vibes and big acceleration/braking promises… we’re READY. Who else is buzzing for that first shakedown lap? 🏁🔥

Penalty drama headed for the Island! 🏁
FIM hands Marco Bezzecchi a DOUBLE Long Lap for the Mandalika clash with Marc Márquez—to be served this Sunday (Oct 19) at Phillip Island. With #93 recovering post-surgery, Michele Pirro steps in for Ducati. Aussie GP spice level: 🔥 Who still wins with two long laps on the card?

Pirro time at the Island! Ducati calls up Michele Pirro to cover for the injured Marc Márquez at Phillip Island (Oct 17–19). The #93 sits out Australia & Malaysia after that Mandalika tangle, while Pirro brings tons of Ducati mileage and calm hands for the fast stuff. Who’s your dark horse for the Island? 🏁🔥

Rookie masterclass in Mandalika! Fermín Aldeguer takes his first MotoGP win 🏁 with Pedro Acosta P2 and Álex Márquez P3 for a Gresini double podium. Lap‑1 fireworks as Bezzecchi clipped Marc Márquez at T7 — both out — while Bagnaia also DNF’d. Binder P4, Marini P5 showing serious Honda grit. Round 18, Pertamina GP of Indonesia. Who was your rider of the day?

BREAKING: Alex Márquez gets the factory-spec rocket for 2026 with Gresini! Ducati expands to four latest-gen bikes, putting Alex on the same kit as Marc & Pecco after a monster 2025. Game-changer for next year—who gains/loses from this call? 🏁🔥

MISANO MADNESS 🏁 Rueda steals it in the final corner! P1 Rueda, P2 Quiles, P3 A. Fernández after a six-rider brawl around the Adriatic. Kelso P4, Piqueras P5; Perrone in the mix all race before slipping to P6. Moto3, Round 16 at Misano—edge-of-seat stuff. Who was your rider of the day? 🔥

MISANO MAGIC 🇮🇹🏁 Vietti rules at home! P1 Vietti, P2 Baltus with a late push, P3 Holgado after a feisty mid-race scrap. Dixon’s T1/T6 drama, Moreira fierce in P4, Gonzalez P6 keeps the title tilt steady. Moto2, Round 16, Misano—what a vibe. Did you catch that late Baltus move? 🔥

MISANO MAGIC ⚡️ Marc Márquez does it again — P1 at the San Marino GP after a lap-12 strike and ice-cold defense to the end. Bezzecchi (P2) kept him honest, Alex Márquez (P3) seals a family double podium. After the Sprint drama yesterday, the comeback was PURE 🔥. Who’s your rider of the day? 🏁

🏁 Sprint stunner at Misano! Marco Bezzecchi snatches the Tissot Sprint win at home ahead of Alex Márquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio—after MM93 crashed while leading on the limit 🔥. Morbidelli pushed to the line, Acosta strong in P5. 📍Misano • MotoGP Sprint

Who was your rider of the Sprint?

📍Misano and the V4 finally roars. Yamaha’s new prototype hits the track with wildcard Augusto Fernández, flashing real pace but still wrestling the fast right at T11. Early days, big vibes. Meanwhile Marc led Friday—game on for the rest of the weekend. 🏁🔥