MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix 2026: Circuit and Event Details
The upcoming 2026 San Marino Grand Prix will feature several notable riders. The 2026 San Marino Grand Prix will feature practice sessions, the qualifying rounds, and the main race. Each team will give its full effort to ensure its riders perform at their best on the track. It will mark the 14th round of the MotoGP 2026 season. Local fans are eager to see how their front-runner performs on the track.
Event Details for San Marino Grand Prix 2026
Race
Details
Main Event
San Marino Grand Prix
Date
September 11-13, 2026
Venue
Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano Adriatico, Italy
Looking Back at Past MotoGP Rivals
Marc Marquez finished on the podium in the last race. He earned 25 points with the Ducati Lenovo Team. Pedro Acosta claimed second place for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Marco Bezzecchi overtook Alex Marquez and finished third for Aprilia Racing.Alex Marquez finished fourth for BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP. He earned 13 points after finishing +8.687 seconds behind the winner.
Jorge Martin and Fermin Aldeguer finished in fifth and sixth positions for Aprilia Racing and BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP, respectively. Fabio Di Giannantonio claimed seventh position for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. He earned nine points in the race. Enea Bastianini finished eighth for Red Bull KTM Tech3. Diogo Moreira and Brad Binder finished ninth and tenth for Pro Honda LCR and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, respectively.
Jack Miller finished in 11th position for the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP. He earned five points. Joan Mir and Alex Rins finished 12th and 13th for Honda HRC Castrol and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team, respectively.Luca Marinifinished 14th for Honda HRC Castrol and earned two points. Johann Zarco finished 15th for Castrol Honda LCR and earned one point.
Pol Espargaro and Lorenzo Savadori finished in 16th and 17th position, respectively. Fabio Quartararo finished in last position for the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team. All of these riders finished the race without retiring. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia retired due to an accident. He escaped injury in the accident. Franco Morbidelli retired after crashing out, while Raúl Fernández suffered unspecified technical or mechanical issues. Toprak Razgatlıoğlu retired after crashing out of 15th place with just three laps remaining in the race.
MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix 2026: Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli was founded in 1972. It first hosted a MotoGP race in 1980 and returned to the permanent MotoGP calendar in 2007.
It is located on the Romagna Riviera and serves as a famous home track for many Italian riders. The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli features 16 challenging corners and runs clockwise in accordance with safety regulations.
Circuit Length
4.23 km
Total Distance
114.1 km
Number of Laps
27
Marc Márquez finished on the podium last year. He rides for the Ducati team. This time, which rider will clinch a victory at the San Marino Grand Prix?
Marc Márquez also set the fastest lap last year. He recorded a lap time of 1:31.290 on lap 25. The circuit’s average speed is typically between 166 and 169 km/h. Who will claim a triumph in the upcoming race?
Live Stream for the San Marino Grand Prix 2026
NOW TV and Sky Sport MotoGP will air the MotoGP in Italy. This event will be free-to-air on TV8, with session highlights on television.
Fox Sports will broadcast the 2026 San Marino Grand Prix in the United States. This race will also be available on FS1 and FS2 via YouTube TV, Sling TV, or Fubo.
Canal+ will air the MotoGP race for viewers in France. It will also air all practice sessions and the sprint race. Canal+ will air the main Grand Prix.
In Germany, the MotoGP event will be broadcast on Sky Sport / WOW. This platform will provide Sky Deutschland, which holds the pay-TV broadcasting rights.
Fans can watch the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix on DAZN or the global MotoGP VideoPass in Spain. This platform will provide every practice, qualifying session, sprint, and main race.
The 2026 San Marino Grand Prix will be aired on SuperSport in South Africa. Other viewing options include subscription services on DStv Premium and live broadcast sessions on motorsport channels.
The MotoGP race will be broadcast on Kayo Sports in Australia. Other streaming options include Foxtel or Foxtel Now and Fox Sports through the Foxtel streaming app. The official international MotoGP VideoPass platform provides live streams of every session.
S Sport/S Sport Plus networks will air the San Marino Grand Prix 2026 in Turkey. This platform will hold the official regional broadcasting rights for the MotoGP championship.
In India, the MotoGP race will be available on FanCode. This platform will offer live coverage, highlights, and full replays of MotoGP races.
MotoGP Schedule for the San Marino Grand Prix 2026
September 10, 2026 (Thursday)
Event
Session
Local Time
MotoGP™
GearUp
15:30-16:00
MotoGP™
Pre-Event Press Conference
16:00-16:30
September 11, 2026 (Friday)
Event
Session
Local Time
Moto3™
Free Practice Nr. 1
09:00-09:35
Moto2™
Free Practice Nr. 1
09:50-10:30
MotoGP™
Free Practice Nr. 1
10:45-11:30
Moto3™
Practice
13:15-13:50
Moto2™
Practice
14:05-14:45
MotoGP™
Practice
15:00-16:00
September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Event
Session
Laps
Local Time
Moto3™
Free Practice Nr. 2
08:40-09:10
Moto2™
Free Practice Nr. 2
09:25-09:55
MotoGP™
Free Practice Nr. 2
10:10-10:40
MotoGP™
Qualifying Nr. 1
10:50-11:05
MotoGP™
Qualifying Nr. 2
11:15-11:30
MotoGP™
MotoGP Legend Induction: Loris Capirossi
12:00-12:20
Moto3™
Qualifying Nr. 1
12:45-13:00
Moto3™
Qualifying Nr. 2
13:10-13:25
Moto2™
Qualifying Nr. 1
13:40-13:55
Moto2™
Qualifying Nr. 2
14:05-14:20
MotoGP™
Tissot Sprint
13 Laps
15:00
September 13, 2026 (Sunday)
Event
Session
Laps
Local Time
MotoGP™
Warm Up
09:40-09:50
MotoGP™
Rider Parade
10:00-10:40
Moto3™
Race
20 Laps
11:00
Moto2™
Race
22 Laps
12:15
MotoGP™
Grand Prix
27 Laps
14:00
MotoGP™
After the Flag
15:20-15:50
MotoGP™
Sunday Press Conference
15:50-16:30
MotoGP 2026 Riders Rankings
Position
Rider
Team
Points
Wins
Podiums
1
Jorge Martin
Aprilia Racing
256
1
6
2
Marc Marquez
Ducati Lenovo Team
237
4
4
3
Marco Bezzecchi
Aprilia Racing
232
4
8
4
Fabio Di Giannantonio
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
208
1
3
5
Ai Ogura
SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team
203
1
4
6
Pedro Acosta
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
189
0
4
7
Raul Fernandez
SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team
186
1
4
8
Francesco Bagnaia
Ducati Lenovo Team
143
0
4
9
Alex Marquez
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
128
1
1
10
Fermín Aldeguer
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
90
0
1
11
Luca Marini
Honda HRC Castrol
88
0
0
12
Enea Bastianini
Red Bull KTM Tech3
84
0
0
13
Brad Binder
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
78
0
0
14
Diogo Moreira
Pro Honda LCR
64
0
0
15
Fabio Quartararo
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team
55
0
0
16
Franco Morbidelli
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
53
0
0
17
Johann Zarco
Castrol Honda LCR
36
0
0
18
Joan Mir
Honda HRC Castrol
33
0
0
19
Jack Miller
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
28
0
0
20
Alex Rins
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team
24
0
0
21
Toprak Razgatlioglu
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
14
0
0
22
Maverick Viñales
Red Bull KTM Tech3
10
0
0
23
Iker Lecuona
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
9
0
0
24
Augusto Fernandez
Yamaha Factory Racing
6
0
0
25
Pol Espargaro
Red Bull KTM Tech3
3
0
0
26
Cal Crutchlow
Castrol Honda LCR
0
0
0
27
Jonas Folger
Red Bull KTM Tech3
0
0
0
28
Lorenzo Savadori
SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team
0
0
0
29
Michele Pirro
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
0
0
0
MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix: Overviews
Marc Marquez
Marc Marquez earned his fourth podium finish in the recent race. He delivered strong performances in both the sprint and the main Grand Prix. He delivered a consistent performance throughout the race, highlighting his impressive form. After a struggling period, Marquez bounced back with a victory at his home circuit. His team played a crucial role in his performances. He suffered a big error in a Sunday race due to mechanical issues. Marc Marquez bounced back and claimed first place in the next race. Based on his recent performances, Marc Marquez will aim to secure another victory in the upcoming race.
Pedro Acosta
Pedro Acosta is a rising young talent in the MotoGP world. Acosta earned an excellent second-place finish in the main Grand Prix and fourth place in the sprint. He also delivered consistent performances throughout the 2026 MotoGP season. Pedro Acosta’s strong performances have helped strengthen his standing with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. His team has provided strong support throughout his campaign, although his momentum dipped slightly after missing out on another podium. Pedro Acosta will look to improve his strategy in the upcoming race.
Marco Bezzecchi
Marco Bezzecchi is one of the leading contenders in MotoGP. Bezzecchi clinched a third-place finish in the last race. His major strengths include single-lap pace, stunning practice performances, and consistency in podium contention. Marco Bezzecchi’s main drawback is losing podium positions due to intense on-track battles. Marco Bezzecchi will have a home-ground advantage and will look to capitalize on it at the San Marino Grand Prix.