After a three-weekend hiatus, we’re back. And what a place to land at for the beginning of the bulky European leg of the season. The one and only Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto hosts Round 4 of the season, with everyone chasing Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing as MotoGP fires back into life. Here’s a few bits and pieces of what you might have missed from Thursday’s media day, ahead of Jerez’s hills being filled with the sound of MotoGP once more on Friday.
Let’s talk about six: Bezzecchi aims to keep good times going
Five wins in a row, 121 consecutive laps led, the Championship leader expects to have a battle on his hands at the iconic Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto
Marc Marquez: “Aprilia and Marco are clear favourites”
After an inconsistent start to the season, the #93 has firmly handed the title favourite's tag over to the Noale factory and Bezzecchi as he bids for a return to form and full fitness on home soil in Jerez
Rins confirms Yamaha exit after 2026 season
The #42 spoke openly to media in Jerez about his future, confirming he won’t be continuing with the factory Yamaha squad next season
What does it mean to race in Jerez?
Three home heroes talk how special it is to ride the iconic circuit, and how it inspired them to pursue careers in MotoGP
PRESS CONFERENCE: Jorge Martin, Pedro Acosta, Alex Marquez
Our first outing in Europe for 2026 and the traditional pre-event press conference welcomed three of the home heroes to the spotlight