Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia has successfully undergone arm surgery for compartment syndrome during the MotoGP summer break, aiming for a return at Silverstone.

Marc Marquez claimed the 2026 MotoGP World Championship lead with a dramatic sprint victory at Mandalika, overtaking a struggling Jorge Martin amid first-lap chaos.

Marc Marquez swept the weekend at Motegi, claiming victory in both the Saturday sprint and Sunday's grand prix to reduce Jorge Martin's lead to two points.

Alex Marquez set a new lap record during Friday practice at Motegi to lead Ducati, while Pedro Acosta demonstrated formidable race pace.

Fermín Aldeguer will miss the upcoming MotoGP round at Silverstone due to an injury, with Iker Lecuona stepping in to pilot the Gresini Ducati.