Marquez Backs FIM Homologation Process Despite Brazil MotoGP Track Chaos

Marc Marquez has defended the FIM’s circuit homologation process despite the Brazil chaos, saying the system works but circuits must follow through. MotoGP’s return to Goiânia was wrecked by a sinkhole on the main straight Saturday and asphalt breaking apart at Turns 11 and 12 Sunday, cutting the race from 31 laps to 23. Final homologation was only confirmed the Thursday before the race, with the entire paddock already on site. Marquez says the process is sound. Others disagree.

Bagnaia Calls for Mandatory Testing After Brazil MotoGP Issues

Francesco Bagnaia wants MotoGP to make pre-event test sessions mandatory at new circuits, speaking ahead of the US Grand Prix at COTA. Brazil’s return after 22 years ended in chaos, with the race shortened by eight laps due to surface degradation at Goiânia.  Bagnaia pointed to Indonesia 2022 as proof that testing works, with tyre problems identified and fixed before race weekend.  He confirmed factory test riders would be sufficient, with Buenos Aires and Adelaide joining the calendar next season. 

Ducati Boss Admits Brazil Was Below Expectations but Tells Team Not to Panic

Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna branded Brazil as below expectations despite pole position and a Sprint win, urging the team to keep working without panicking. He praised Di Giannantonio’s performance but pointed directly to Bagnaia’s qualifying crash as critical, noting that at Goiania, where overtaking was almost impossible, recovering from 11th was an enormous ask. Marquez finished fourth despite riding on the defensive all race.

Martin in Pain at COTA but Insists He Is Better Than His 2024 Title Season

Jorge Martin arrives at COTA carrying the physical toll of back to back race weekends. He told media in Texas he is feeling pain after Brazil, admitting consecutive rounds are not ideal for his body right now. He puts his current fitness at 95% and expects to hit peak condition by Jerez. Despite that, he believes he is a better rider now than during his 2024 title winning season. The Martinator is back.

Marc Marquez Dominates Austin Record Books

Marc Marquez heads to the Americas Grand Prix as the most successful rider at Austin, holding seven MotoGP wins from ten starts. The Spaniard ruled the circuit with a six-race winning streak between 2013 and 2018 and added another victory in 2021. All his Austin wins resulted in podium finishes, his main setbacks were crashes while leading in 2019 and again in 2024.

Rossi Text Gave Bezzecchi the Boost He Needed Before Brazil MotoGP Victory

Marco Bezzecchi arrived in Brazil on Friday, struggling for motivation and two seconds off the pace. By Sunday he led from lights to flag for his fourth straight Grand Prix win. The boost he needed came from Valentino Rossi, who texted him race morning to tell him he was on a roll and to go for it.

Marquez Without a Grand Prix Podium Yet Biaggi Still Calls Him Title Favourite

Max Biaggi has backed Marc Marquez to win the 2026 MotoGP title despite the Spaniard failing to reach the Grand Prix podium in either of the opening two rounds. The Aprilia ambassador told La Gazzetta dello Sport that Ducati and Marquez remain the favourites, adding that beating Marquez is difficult and becomes even harder if he has the best bike. Bezzecchi leads by 11. COTA starts Friday.

MotoGP Completes Brazil Investigation and Vows to Fix Goiania Before 2027

MotoGP Race Direction has completed its investigation into the Brazil track chaos at Goiania, confirming all issues will be rectified before the 2027 return. Saturday’s sinkhole was caused by an undocumented old sewage system collapsing beneath the surface, while Sunday’s asphalt degradation at Turns 11 and 12 resulted from significant heat and track activity after the Moto2 race. The circuit had not even wanted to host MotoGP until 2027.