MEDIA DAY DISPATCH: a three-way shootout as MotoGP hits Misano

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10 Sep 2026

The San Marino GP brings round 14 of 22 in 2026 and with nine GPs remaining, it’s looking like a three-rider scrap for the title

The most exciting sport on Earth has criss-crossed Europe throughout Spring and Summer and now, we just have to more stops until we pack the bags for the flyaways. Misano has hosted some of the most memorable moments in MotoGP and after last year’s tense stand-off for victory, 2026 is set to deliver the goods again with three riders covered by 24 points. There’s plenty to get stuck into ahead of the weekend so make sure you’re up to date before we go green on Round 14.

Marquez vs Bezzecchi mind games: a repeat of 2025’s Misano GP?

Both riders state whether or not this is the most important Grand Prix of the season with contrasting answers

Misano mind games: Pressure builds before the track

How important is this weekend in the title race? Martin, Marquez and Bezzecchi play their cards close to their chest as the first battle of Misano unfolds in the press room

Martin gives his verdict on Misano favourite

Is it teammate Bezzecchi or nearest rival Marquez who is stronger coming into Round 14? The Martinator spills all

Martin, who’s the bigger threat: Marc or Marco?

Just 24 points cover MotoGP’s top three as the Championship leader weighs up the threat posed by Marc Marquez and Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi

Bezzecchi X Antonelli: an all-Italian Monza weekender

Kimi Antonelli had good company on his way to one of the most memorable F1 victories last weekend at Monza; go behind the scenes with Marco Bezzecchi who was with him throughout

When MotoGP met F1: behind the scenes with Bez and Kimi at Monza

Two wheels meet four at Monza as Bezzecchi catches up with Antonelli, visits his box, gets a lesson on the steering wheel and even tries the F1 cockpit for size

Ogura out of Misano action

The Japanese star continues his recovery from an injury sustained before Aragon and will now hope to be back for Austria next week

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Back where it began: Bulega returns to VR46 to chase MotoGP glory

From his Grand Prix debut with VR46 to WorldSSP glory and WorldSBK success, Bulega’s remarkable journey brings him back home for a full-time MotoGP ride

Rins signs off from two wheels

Multiple MotoGP wins, a title challenger in his year and unbeatable on his day, Alex Rins will hang up his motorcycle racing leathers at the end of this year

PRESS CONFERENCE: talking tough on Misano Thursday

Jorge Martin, Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi: the top 3 in the title, the three-way scrap this weekend

2026 San Marino GP Press Conference: Martin, Marc Marquez and Bezzecchi

Hear from the three Championship leaders ahead of the 14th round of the 2026 MotoGP season