Media Day Dispatch: kick-off in Czechia!

motogp.com

18 Jun 2026

Mix World Cup fever and MotoGP, and you've got yourselves a proper weekend of action - here's what you might have missed from Thursday as MotoGP bounces into Brno

Following a weekend’s break from MotoGP, the first of two mouthwatering Grands Prix arrives. Before a hop north to the Cathedral of Speed, a date with Brno awaits. And what a place it is. Brno, home of the Czech Adrenaline Factory and the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Czechia, sees us get stuck into Round 9 of the season.

There's plenty to sink our teeth into as well. World Cup fever is certainly in the air, but so is the excitement of seeing what Brno has in store after a drama-filled event last time out in Hungary. So, if you missed anything from Thursday, look no further:

Martin speaks after Balaton incident: "I won't change my essence of attacking"

The 2024 World Champion, who isn't 100% fit this weekend, apologised to the riders involved in the crash and stated that the most important thing was to learn from the incident

Martin speaks after Balaton Park pile-up: "I won't change my essence of attacking"

The 2024 Champion apologised to the riders involved in the crash, and stated that the most important thing was to learn from the incident

"It's already in the past" - Bezzecchi tight-lipped on Balaton incident

The World Championship leader chats about his physical condition after the crash, but doesn't want to dwell on what unfolded in Hungary

"It's already in the past" - Bezzecchi on Balaton Park crash

The Championship leader spoke about the Turn 1 pile-up in Hungary, while also speaking about how he's feeling physically after the crash

Marc Marquez plays down victory expectations after "fake" Balaton weekend

The reigning World Champion, despite the triple success in Hungary, is expecting a tougher weekend in Brno

Marc Marquez: "Balaton was there, but it was a bit fake because it was left corners"

The reigning Champion played down his chances of victory at Brno ahead of the weekend's action

Alex Marquez: "It's already a win to be here"

The #73 is back in action and will be reviewed after Friday morning's FP1 in Brno

Alex Marquez on his comeback: "It's already a win to be here"

The #73 will be reviewed after Free Practice 1, but is set to return to MotoGP action at Brno

10 years on: Crutchlow recalls famous Brno victory

At the scene of said win, the British rider delves into that special day back in 2016

10 years on: Crutchlow recalls first MotoGP victory at Brno

The British rider is returning to the venue where he claimed his first premier class victory, a decade on from that special day

Mikihiko Kawase appointed Honda HRC Castrol Team Manager from 2027

Honda HRC Castrol have announced their 2027 Team Manager, confirming that current Technical Manager Mikihiko Kawase will take on the role - more HERE

Francesco Guidotti announced as new SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team Manager

The Italian joins the team effective immediately, ready to make his debut in the House at Brno - more HERE

Press Conference: Bezzecchi, Acosta, Marc Marquez

The trio preview the weekend ahead at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Czechia

2026 Czech GP Press Conference: Bezzecchi, Acosta and Marc Marquez

Watch the press conference ahead of the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Czechia