MotoGP World Championship
The FIM MotoGP World Championship is the premier class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, contested on 1000cc prototype machines capable of speeds exceeding 350 km/h. Five manufacturers — Ducati, Aprilia, Honda, KTM, and Yamaha — field factory and satellite teams across 21 rounds on circuits worldwide.
History
The FIM Road Racing World Championship was established in 1949, making it one of the longest-running motorsport series in existence. The 500cc two-stroke era produced legends like Giacomo Agostini (15 titles), Valentino Rossi (9 titles), and Mick Doohan before the switch to four-stroke MotoGP machinery in 2002. The 2026 season is the final one under 1000cc / Michelin regulations before switching to 850cc engines and Pirelli tyres in 2027. Ducati's dominance has been a defining storyline of the recent era; in 2026, Marc Marquez (nine world titles) joins Francesco Bagnaia at the factory Ducati team. A new 'Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup' support class debuts at selected European and North American rounds.
Teams & Drivers — 2026
| Team | Manufacturer | Rider 1 | Rider 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati | Marc Marquez | Francesco Bagnaia |
| Prima Pramac Yamaha | Yamaha | Toprak Razgatlıoğlu | Jack Miller |
| Gresini Racing | Ducati | Alex Márquez | Fermin Aldeguer |
| VR46 Racing Team | Ducati | Franco Morbidelli | Fabio Di Giannantonio |
| Aprilia Racing | Aprilia | Jorge Martín | Marco Bezzecchi |
| Trackhouse Racing | Aprilia | Raúl Fernández | Ai Ogura |
| Red Bull KTM Factory | KTM | Pedro Acosta | Brad Binder |
| Tech3 KTM | KTM | Maverick Viñales | Enea Bastianini |
| Monster Energy Yamaha | Yamaha | Fabio Quartararo | Alex Rins |
| Honda HRC | Honda | Luca Marini | Joan Mir |
| Castrol Honda LCR | Honda | Johann Zarco | Diogo Moreira |
Marco Bezzecchi leads the 2026 championship after early rounds. Grid uses 1000cc / Michelin regs for the final time — 850cc + Pirelli from 2027.
2026 Calendar
