Pecco Bagnaia’s Brazil nightmare started in qualifying, where he crashed and damaged his Ducati, and ended with a race DNF at Turn 1 on lap 11. The two time world champion admitted he was completely at the mercy of what the bike was doing before going down without really doing much. He has yet to finish higher than eighth across the opening four races of 2026.
Alex Rins took top Yamaha honours in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Goiania, but paid a price. The Spaniard told media his finger was hurt after a piece of broken asphalt struck him on the opening lap, blaming the Moto2 race for the low grip conditions. He was not alone. Enea Bastianini took a hit to the shoulder and Joan Mir copped a heavy one to the knee. Goiania’s track surface was brutal.
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Fabio Di Giannantonio delivered a determined ride to finish third in Brazil. The VR46 Ducati rider defended strongly against Marc Marquez in the closing laps. He said, “I tried to stay focused and control the gap. This podium gives us confidence for the next races.”
MotoGP organisers reduced the race distance of the Brazil Grand Prix shortly before the start after identifying serious track surface degradation at the Goiania circuit. The late decision came following…
Race distance for the Brazil MotoGP Grand Prix was reduced shortly before the start after officials detected track surface degradation at the Goiania circuit. Heavy rain earlier in the week damaged parts of the newly resurfaced track, raising safety concerns. Riders also reported loose debris and grip issues during the race as organisers acted to minimise risk.
The podium finishers from the Brazil MotoGP Grand Prix supported organisers after a weekend dominated by track surface controversy. Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martin and Fabio Di Giannantonio all praised the…
Marc Marquez said a loose and degrading track surface cost him a MotoGP podium during the Brazil Grand Prix after a late race mistake dropped him down the order. The Ducati rider had been fighting inside the leading group but struggled for grip in the closing laps as conditions worsened at the Goiania circuit.
The Brazil MotoGP main race lap distance was reduced shortly before the start after officials raised concerns about track surface degradation at Goiania. Heavy rain earlier in the week damaged sections of the circuit following MotoGP return to Brazil after 22 years. Organisers chose to shorten the race to ensure rider safety.