MotoGP 2026 Mid-Season Standings
The MotoGP 2026 season has seen Jorge Martin lead the riders' championship midway through, despite recent struggles, while Marco Bezzecchi's suspension and Marc Marquez's comeback have added to the competition. The season runs from March 1 to November 29.
Key points
- Jorge Martin leads the MotoGP 2026 riders' championship, with Marco Bezzecchi suspended after slapping a track marshal.
- Reigning champion Marc Marquez has overcome a fractured foot to reaffirm his ambitions.
- The MotoGP 2026 season runs from March 1 to November 29.
- MotoGP 2026 has seen a Japanese rider win a race for the first time in 22 years, with Ai Ogura's victory in the SuperFile Trackhouse.
The 2026 MotoGP season has been marked by unexpected twists and turns. Jorge Martin, who reigned supreme two years ago but had to sit out much of the last campaign due to injuries, is currently leading the riders' championship. However, his recent form has not been great, and Marco Bezzecchi's suspension after slapping a track marshal has added to the competition.
Reigning seven-time champion Marc Marquez has overcome a fractured foot to reaffirm his ambitions. Fabio Di Giannantonio has been consistent, while Ai Ogura is hoping to pull off something more extravagant. The SuperFile Trackhouse rider became the first Japanese rider to win a MotoGP race in 22 years.
The season schedule runs from March 1 to November 29, with every MotoGP 2026 race, qualifying, and practice session available to stream for free in some regions. Viewers can access these streams using services like NordVPN.
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