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MotoGP | 8 July 2026

Ducati Lenovo Team at Sachsenring before the summer break

The MotoGP paddock moves to Germany for the eleventh round of the 2026 season, at the twisty and fascinating Sachsenring circuit, which this year marks the final crucial stage before the usual summer break. Ducati boasts an extraordinary poker of victories on this track: starting from the first historic triumph signed by Casey Stoner in 2008, passing through the success of Jorge Martín in 2023, the splendid affirmation of Francesco Bagnaia in 2024, up to the triumph signed by Marc Márquez in 2025.

The Factory Team from Borgo Panigale arrives on German soil on the wave of the overwhelming enthusiasm of World Ducati Week (WDW). This year's edition rightfully entered history as the most extraordinary ever with 118 thousand attendees: a spectacular event and an unforgettable crowd pleaser to best celebrate the prestigious milestone of 100 years of Ducati history.

On this very particular track, Marc Márquez is historically the undisputed King, boasting a record of no less than 9 overall victories in the premier class, 8 of which were achieved consecutively. Although the challenge promises to be extremely fierce, Marc knows he can count on a unique feeling with this layout.

Pecco Bagnaia, on the podium last season, also aims to maintain consistency in his performance. The main objective of the weekend will be to continue closing the gap before the summer holidays.

Marc Márquez (#93, Ducati Lenovo Team)
"At Assen we knew from the start that we would have to grit our teeth and suffer, but we still managed to handle the situation and bring home important points for the Championship. Here at the Sachsenring the scenario is different: from a physical standpoint I will certainly struggle, but the layout of this track requires less energy. We can be right in the slipstream of the fastest riders".

Francesco Bagnaia (#63, Ducati Lenovo Team)
"The weekend at Assen was complicated, and finishing Sunday with a retirement really disappointed me, especially for the work done with the Team. The Sachsenring is historically not among my favorite tracks, but we are facing this weekend with the utmost determination. It will be crucial to achieve a good result to close this first part of the season in the best possible way before the summer break".

Circuit Information

Country: Germany
Name: Sachsenring
Circuit record: Di Giannantonio (Ducati) 01:19.071 – 2025
Maximum speed: Bagnaia (Ducati), 306.8 km/h – 2025
Track length: 3,67 km
Sprint race distance: 15 laps
Race distance: 30 laps
Turns: 13 (3 right, 10 left)

2025 Results
GP Podium: 1° M. Márquez (Ducati); 2° A. Márquez (Ducati), 3° Bagnaia (Ducati)
Sprint winner: M. Márquez (Ducati)
Pole Position: M. Márquez (Ducati) 01:27.811
GP Fastest Lap: M. Márquez (Ducati) - 01:20.704

Racing Statistics

Marc Márquez
GPs Starts: 294 (216 x MotoGP, 32 x Moto2, 46 x 125cc)
Wins: 101 (75 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 10 125cc)
Podiums: 167 (128 MotoGP + 25 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
Sprint wins: 18
Pole positions: 104 (76 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 244 (138 x MotoGP, 36 x Moto2, 69 x Moto3)
Wins: 41 (31 MotoGP + 8 Moto2 + 2 Moto3)
Podiums: 86 (63 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 7 Moto3)
Sprint wins: 14
Pole positions: 35 (28 MotoGP + 6 Moto2 + 1 Moto3)
World Titles: 3 (MotoGP 2023, MotoGP 2022, Moto2 2018)

Info Championship

Rider Standings
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) -153 points - 5°
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 130 points - 8°

Constructors Standings
Ducati – 282 points - 2°

Team Standings
Ducati Lenovo Team – 283 points - 3°