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MotoGP | 18 March 2026

Samba-beating: the Ducati Lenovo Team in Goiânia for the Brazilian GP

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A grand return at the rhythm of Samba and a new entry in the 2026 MotoGP calendar: the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Brazilian GP at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiânia. It's been 22 years since a Ducati raced for the last time in Brazil, in Rio in 2004, with the legendary duo consist of Loris Capirossi and Troy Bayliss. Further journeying into the past, we need to go back to 1992 for the last Grand Prix hosted in Goiânia. A very short track, less than 4 km long, with numerous right-hand turns, best tackled aboard the Desmosedici GP.

Marc and Pecco, who were little more than children in 2004 but already passionate about motorcycles, return to the track after the race in Thailand. A bittersweet weekend, where they achieved less than what they had hoped. Both are preparing for these two races in a row in America—first in Brazil and then at COTA in Austin—to close the gap and be protagonists again.

Marc Márquez #93 Ducati Lenovo Team - 8th
“Brazil will be a unique GP for everyone; we don't have any great references. I'm happy to arrive in a new country, where there are so many MotoGP fans. The track is very short, it will probably be very hot. We'll make the most of Friday to adapt without making mistakes”.

Francesco Bagnaia #63 Ducati Lenovo Team - 10th
“There's always a lot of curiosity before arriving at a new track. I can't wait; the track is really small, but we'll see the real values on Friday. It'll be a busy day. I'm also curious to see how the fans will welcome us; they seem to be truly passionate about MotoGP”.

Circuit Information

Country: Brazil
Name: Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna
Track length: 3,83 km
Sprint race distance: 15 laps
Race distance: 31 laps
Turns: 13 (9 right, 4 left)

Racing Statistics

Marc Márquez
GPs Starts: 286 (208 x MotoGP, 32 x Moto2, 46 x 125cc)
Wins: 99 (73 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 10 125cc)
Podiums: 165 (126 MotoGP + 25 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
Sprint wins: 15
Pole positions: 102 (74 MotoGP + 14 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
World Titles: 9 (MotoGP 2025, MotoGP 2019, MotoGP 2018, MotoGP 2017, MotoGP 2016, MotoGP 2014, MotoGP 2013, Moto2 2012, 125cc 2010)

Francesco Bagnaia
GPs Starts 235 (130 x MotoGP, 36 x Moto2, 69 x Moto3)
Wins: 41 (31 MotoGP + 8 Moto2 + 2 Moto3)
Podiums: 82 (59 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 7 Moto3)
Sprint wins: 13
Pole positions: 34 (27 MotoGP + 6 Moto2 + 1 Moto3)
World Titles: 3 (MotoGP 2023, MotoGP 2022, Moto2 2018)

Info Championship

Rider Standings
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo team) – 9 points - 8°
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 8 points - 10°

Constructors Standings
Ducati – 19 points

Team Standings
Ducati Lenovo Team – 17 points