The 2026 MotoGP season features 22 races across five continents, running from February 27 to November 29. The championship is currently underway with three rounds already completed and 19 races remaining on the calendar.
Hungary and Brazil are notable new additions this season, while fan favourite circuits like Mugello, Silverstone, Assen, and Phillip Island return. The Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on April 24 to 26 is the next race on the schedule as the season heads into a packed European swing featuring eight consecutive races from April through July.
Each race weekend follows a three day format with free practice on Friday, qualifying and Tissot Sprint on Saturday, and the main Grand Prix on Sunday.
Complete MotoGP 2026 Race Calendar
The MotoGP 2026 calendar spans 10 months across 22 rounds with a summer break between the German GP in mid-July and the British GP in early August. Three rounds have been completed so far.
| Round | Date | Grand Prix | Venue | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 27 to Mar 1 | Thailand GP | Buriram International Circuit | Thailand | Completed |
| 2 | Mar 20 to 22 | Brazil GP | Goiania Circuit | Brazil | Completed |
| 3 | Mar 27 to 29 | Americas GP | Circuit of the Americas, Austin | USA | Completed |
| 4 | Apr 24 to 26 | Spanish GP | Circuito de Jerez | Spain | Upcoming |
| 5 | May 8 to 10 | French GP | Le Mans | France | Upcoming |
| 6 | May 15 to 17 | Catalan GP | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | Spain | Upcoming |
| 7 | May 29 to 31 | Italian GP | Mugello | Italy | Upcoming |
| 8 | Jun 5 to 7 | Hungarian GP | Balaton Park Circuit | Hungary | Upcoming |
| 9 | Jun 19 to 21 | Czech GP | Automotodrom Brno | Czechia | Upcoming |
| 10 | Jun 26 to 28 | Dutch TT | TT Circuit Assen | Netherlands | Upcoming |
| 11 | Jul 10 to 12 | German GP | Sachsenring | Germany | Upcoming |
| — | Jul 13 to Aug 6 | Summer Break | — | — | — |
| 12 | Aug 7 to 9 | British GP | Silverstone Circuit | Great Britain | Upcoming |
| 13 | Aug 28 to 30 | Aragon GP | MotorLand Aragon, Alcaniz | Spain | Upcoming |
| 14 | Sep 11 to 13 | San Marino GP | Misano World Circuit | San Marino | Upcoming |
| 15 | Sep 18 to 20 | Austrian GP | Red Bull Ring, Spielberg | Austria | Upcoming |
| 16 | Oct 2 to 4 | Japanese GP | Twin Ring Motegi | Japan | Upcoming |
| 17 | Oct 9 to 11 | Indonesian GP | Mandalika Circuit | Indonesia | Upcoming |
| 18 | Oct 23 to 25 | Australian GP | Phillip Island Circuit | Australia | Upcoming |
| 19 | Oct 30 to Nov 1 | Malaysian GP | Sepang International Circuit | Malaysia | Upcoming |
| 20 | Nov 6 to 8 | Qatar GP | Lusail International Circuit | Qatar | Upcoming |
| 21 | Nov 13 to 15 | Portuguese GP | Autodromo do Algarve, Portimao | Portugal | Upcoming |
| 22 | Nov 20 to 22 | Valencia GP | Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Cheste | Spain | Season Finale |
How Does the MotoGP 2026 Points System Work?
MotoGP awards points to the top 15 finishers in the main Sunday Grand Prix and the top 9 in Saturday’s Tissot Sprint race. The combined points from both races determine the championship standings.
Grand Prix Points (Sunday — Full Race)
- 1st place: 25 points
- 2nd place: 20 points
- 3rd place: 16 points
- 4th place: 13 points
- 5th place: 11 points
- 6th place: 10 points
- 7th place: 9 points
- 8th place: 8 points
- 9th place: 7 points
- 10th place: 6 points
- 11th place: 5 points
- 12th place: 4 points
- 13th place: 3 points
- 14th place: 2 points
- 15th place: 1 point
Sprint Race Points (Saturday — Half Distance)
- 1st place: 12 points
- 2nd place: 9 points
- 3rd place: 7 points
- 4th place: 6 points
- 5th place: 5 points
- 6th place: 4 points
- 7th place: 3 points
- 8th place: 2 points
- 9th place: 1 point
Key Details:
Team standings combine points from both riders within each team across all rounds
A maximum of 37 points (25 GP + 12 Sprint) can be earned per race weekend
Riders finishing outside the top 15 in the Grand Prix and outside the top 9 in the Sprint receive zero points
Constructor standings take the best result from each manufacturer’s riders per round
Who Leads the MotoGP 2026 Rider Championship?
The championship battle is intensely competitive after three completed rounds with the top riders separated by narrow margins.
| Pos | # | Rider | Team | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing | 81 | — |
| 2 | 89 | Jorge Martin | Aprilia Racing | 77 | -4 |
| 3 | 37 | Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | 60 | -21 |
| 4 | 49 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 50 | -31 |
| 5 | 93 | Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo Team | 45 | -36 |
| 6 | 25 | Raul Fernandez | Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 40 | -41 |
| 7 | 79 | Ai Ogura | Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 37 | -44 |
| 8 | 73 | Alex Marquez | BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 28 | -53 |
| 9 | 63 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo Team | 25 | -56 |
| 10 | 10 | Luca Marini | Honda HRC Castrol | 23 | -58 |
Who Leads the MotoGP 2026 Constructor Championship?
The constructor standings reflect the best result from each manufacturer’s riders at every round.
| Constructor | Points |
|---|---|
| Aprilia | 101 |
| Ducati | 69 |
| KTM | 65 |
| Honda | 28 |
| Yamaha | 9 |
Who Leads the MotoGP 2026 Team Championship?
Team standings combine points from both riders within each team across all completed rounds.
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Aprilia Racing | 158 |
| Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | 77 |
| Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 77 |
| Ducati Lenovo Team | 70 |
| Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 64 |
| BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 41 |
| Honda HRC Castrol | 26 |
| Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 22 |
| LCR Honda | 22 |
| Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team | 9 |
| Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP | 1 |
What Are the Key Highlights of the MotoGP 2026 Calendar?
The European stretch from April through July features eight consecutive races, the densest block of racing on the calendar. The Asian and Oceanian flyaway leg runs from October through November with five races in six weeks across Japan, Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia, and Qatar. The season finale takes place at Valencia on November 20 to 22.
- New venues: Hungary (Balaton Park Circuit) is a completely new addition. Brazil returns at a new circuit in Goiania after years of absence
- European block: Eight races in 12 weeks from Jerez (April 24) to Sachsenring (July 12)
- Summer break: Nearly four weeks between the German GP (July 12) and British GP (August 9)
- Asian flyaway: Five races in six weeks from Motegi (October 2) to Lusail (November 8)
- Season finale: Valencia GP at Circuit Ricardo Tormo on November 20 to 22
- Weekend format: Friday (FP1 + Practice), Saturday (Qualifying + Sprint), Sunday (Grand Prix)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 MotoGP calendar features 22 races across five continents from February 27 to November 22.
The Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on April 24 to 26 is the next race as the season enters its European swing.
Hungary (Balaton Park Circuit) is a completely new venue. Brazil (Goiania) returns to the calendar at a new circuit after years of absence.
The season finale takes place at the Valencia GP at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste, Spain on November 20 to 22.
The top 15 finishers in the Sunday Grand Prix earn points (25 for 1st down to 1 for 15th). The top 9 in Saturday’s Sprint earn points (12 for 1st down to 1 for 9th). Maximum 37 points per weekend
