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MotoGP | 21 April 2026

The European season kicks off for the Ducati Lenovo Team at historic Jerez

The Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto, a classic on the MotoGP calendar, hosts the fourth race of 2026 this weekend, the first of the long European season that will last until mid-September. In Andalucia, the Desmosedici GP has won six times: from Capirossi's triumph in 2006 to the five consecutive victories in the last five editions with Miller first then Bagnaia with 3 in a row, and A. Márquez's first Premier Class win last year.

With a remarkable comeback and a top-five finish at COTA, Marc Márquez is back at work for closing the gap to the guys in front and fight for his first podium in the long race of 2026 in front of all his fans. At his home race in 2025, he took P1 in the Sprint, completing a list of three MotoGP victories at the Spanish GP.

Pecco Bagnaia, a true star from 2022 to 2024 and a double third last year, also achieved the same number of victories. He is also seeking his first podium of the season after a convincing second place in the Sprint in America and on the eve of the first official post-race test of 2026, scheduled for next Monday for both riders.

Marc Marquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team)
"A three-week break that I made the most of to recover for the first European race of the season and the first home Grand Prix just around the corner. I'm happy; Jerez is a track I like, historic, complete, and where there will be lots of fans. Winning the Sprint here last year was special, a unique feeling. I can't wait to get back at work, especially in preparation for Monday's test".

Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team)
"Jerez is a track I really like. One of the classics on the calendar: technical, fast, and complete. I have so many great memories here, including the one from Moto3 and Moto2: podiums, placings, and three MotoGP wins. I can't wait to get back on track and feel the passion of the many fans and motorcycle enthusiasts who always come to visit us here in Andalucia".

Circuit Information
Country: Spain
Name: Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto
Circuit record: Quartararo (Yamaha), 01:35.610 – 2025
Maximum speed: Bezzecchi (Aprilia), 301.6 km/h – 2025
Track length: 4,42 km
Sprint race distance: 12 laps
Race distance: 25 laps
Turns: 13 (8 right, 5 left)

2025 Results
GP Podium: 1° A. Márquez (Ducati); 2° Quartararo (Yamaha), 3° Bagnaia (Ducati)
Sprint winner: M. Márquez (Ducati)
Pole Position: Quartararo (Yamaha) - 01:35.610
GP Fastest Lap: A. Márquez (Ducati) - 01:37.349

Racing Statistics

Marc Márquez
GPs Starts: 288 (210 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: 16
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 237 (132 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) - 45 points - 5°
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 25 points - 9°

Constructors Standings
Ducati - 69 points - 2°

Team Standings
Ducati Lenovo Team – 70 points - 4°