We’re just 3 GPs away from the end of 2026 and it’s our first match point under the unique floodlit setting of the Lusail International Circuit. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) needs to outscore chief title rival Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) by 30 points and his teammate Marco Bezzecchi by 8 if he’s to leave Qatar with the Tower of Champions – but as Marquez himself says, “3 GPs but many moments” remain.
“It WAS over, but…” – Marc Marquez reveals all as title looms
Going for title #8 may seem a formality for one of the greatest ever but it’s not quite the full picture
MARTIN NOT OUT: the #89 isn’t done yet
The 2024 World Champion is still believing in taking the title – will he bit fit enough to ruffle Championship feathers this weekend when he faces a medical check on Friday?
2026 WRAPPED (NEARLY): the #93 goes to retain his title
A sensational season of highs and lows has culminated in a first match point for Marc Marquez – but it’s been far from straightforward
Tardozzi on never giving up title beliefs
Ducati Lenovo team manager Davide Tardozzi brings insight into the mentality to keep believing that the title was in reach for the #93 corner
PRESS CONFERENCE: Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi
As they did in Malaysia, both the #93 and #72 take centre stage on Thursday evening
RIDERS ON MARQUEZ TITLE CHANCE: will he or won’t he?
The MotoGP grid have their say as match point 1 hones into view and whether it’ll be all wrapped up this weekend
Dixon returns to MotoGP at Honda
WorldSBK star and 7-time Moto2 Grand Prix Jake Dixon will replace 2020 World Champion Joan Mir at Lusail – his first MotoGP appearance in 5 years