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2026 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix kicks off Asia-Pacific leg of the season

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:31 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

2026 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix kicks off Asia-Pacific leg of the season
Summary

The 2026 MotoGP season's Asia-Pacific leg begins in Japan, featuring five races over the next six weeks. Francesco Bagnaia is the previous winner of the Japanese Grand Prix, but significant track resurfacing renders last year's performance comparisons ineffective. The race is anticipated to favor Ducati, given the track's stop-and-go layout, particularly benefiting riders like Marc Marquez. Further details about the race weekend will be available as it progresses.

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  • •Five MotoGP races are scheduled in the Asia-Pacific region over six weeks.
  • •Francesco Bagnaia won the 2025 Japanese GP riding for Ducati.
  • •The track has been completely resurfaced since last year's race.
  • •The stop-and-go nature of the track may favor Ducati's performance.
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Japan marks the start of the Asia-Pacific leg of the 2026 MotoGP season, with five races scheduled over the next six weeks. Francesco Bagnaia won the 2025 Japanese GP aboard the factory Ducati, but the track has been completely resurfaced since then, making any comparisons to last year meaningless. The stop-and-go nature of the track should continue to suit the Ducati, making Marc Marquez ...Keep reading

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