More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia Racing makes history in Mugello. One-two in the Home race: Marco Bezzecchi wins, Jorge Martin second.
Aprilia Racing finished out the weekend at the Mugello Circuit with a historic result. Marco Bezzecchi, starting from pole position, rode a smart and a strong race, executing the deciding overtake on the fourteenth lap which gave him is first victory in Mugello. This is the Italian rider’s tenth win in the top class and his fourth of the season – a result that makes 2026 his most victorious season since his MotoGP debut. Bezzecchi also took those ten wins in the top class on ten different circuits, which is an undertaking that has only ever been achieved before by Wayne Gardner, Freddie Spencer, and Casey Stoner. The Mugello triumph is also his twenty-fourth podium in the top-class.
Jorge Martín also had a top-level performance. After an outstanding start, the Spanish rider maintained a competitive pace throughout the race, finishing second and completing the Aprilia Racing one-two. This closes out a weekend for the Spanish rider where he was consistently in the top positions after his second-place finish in the sprint race.
Today’s victory represents another historic milestone for the manufacturer from Noale. This is Aprilia Racing’s first win in Mugello – the eleventh circuit on which the brand has taken a MotoGP win. It is also the thirteenth win in their top-class history and the seventh of the year – a new record for Aprilia Racing in a single MotoGP season. Mugello is also the fifth one-two finish for the factory riders in the top-class after Montmeló 2023, Goiânia 2026, Austin 2026, and Le Mans 2026. With this result, Aprilia Racing is now at 307 overall wins in FIM Grand Prix World Championship.
The result is completed by another two RS-GP26 machines in the top ten, thanks to Ai Ogura’s comeback ride to fourth place, and Raúl Fernández, who finished ninth. In addition to all this, Jorge set the speed record at 368.6 km/h in FP2, as well as by Marco in the sprint race, not to mention the new track lap record of 1:43.921, set by Marco Bezzecchi in Q2.
Marco Bezzecchi: “The win in Mugello was fantastic – a dream that I’ve had since childhood. I used to always come here with my father, my mother, and my sisters to see MotoGP, and I dreamed of being there someday. Over time, that dream became a desire to win right here. Winning in Mugello was an indescribable emotion, as well as seeing all the fans and the team happy and emotiona”
Jorge Martin: “I’m extremely happy for Aprilia and for Marco as well. Seeing all the fans below the podium was truly spectacular. I had a few difficulties in the race, but I still gave one hundred percent. The bike is working, the team is working extremely well, and the work method is the right one. It is a combination of all these factors which is allowing us to achieve such significant results.”
Massimo Rivola – CEO Aprilia Racing: “This is a weekend that we’ll remember for a long time. In our first GP partnered with Monster, Aprilia practically broke every record possible, thanks to our extraordinary riders, thanks to an extremely talented satellite team, thanks to a one-of-a-kind factory, and to a group filled with Italian pride. Setting all the records on a track like Mugello has a unique flavour. Both Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi will go down in Aprilia history for the record speed of 368.6 km/h. Both Marco’s pole position and race were particularly emotional, also thanks to the helmet dedicated to Alex Zanardi, an example of life and determination for everyone.”
More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo Team:
Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team on the Mugello podium in third place. Marc Márquez seventh at the flag.
The Ducati Lenovo Team stepped onto the podium at the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy with Francesco Bagnaia, who secured third place at the line at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. Marc Márquez completed the race in seventh position, showing very encouraging signs aboard the Desmosedici GP after missing the previous two Sunday races.
Bagnaia got an excellent launch from the second row and took the race lead at the start of lap three. After leading the MotoGP field for more than half the race distance, Pecco suffered a drop in rear grip, but still managed to grit his teeth and successfully defend third place at the chequered flag. Márquez maintained fourth position at the start and skilfully fended off his rivals’ attacks until lap sixteen, eventually finishing seventh.
As the seventh Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, Francesco Bagnaia is seventh in the championship standings with 82 points. Marc Márquez is eighth, 11 points behind his teammate. The Ducati Lenovo Team is fourth in the teams’ standings (153 points), while Ducati sits second in the constructors’ championship (188 points).
The Ducati Lenovo Team will be back in action on Friday, June 5th, for the opening day of the Grand Prix of Hungary at Balaton Park.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 3rd: “It was a very intense race. I gave it everything, as I should, and maybe a little more as well. This morning, we made a step forward with the start and improved an aspect of the electronics that helped me a lot. The goal from the beginning was to take the lead and manage the race, and I was able to do so for half the race. Then the rear grip started to fade and when Bezzecchi overtook me, I chose not to push too hard, and I believe it was the right decision. Despite the improvements, we still struggle with grip and tyre wear, especially mid-corner, but we need to keep working in this direction.”
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 7th: “I’m very happy with how the weekend went. I managed to show my speed at times, but I knew that I would struggle a bit more over race distance. I was still able to battle for fourth place for most of the race and that’s a positive. I had a hard time in the right-handers and, towards the end, also with the changes of direction, but I think it’s normal as this is one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar. I tried to use all the tricks up my sleeve, but the others were simply quicker. I’m happy because this is a very important first step in my recovery and we’ll see how much we can improve in the upcoming races.”
More from a press release issued by KTM:
Top six as Acosta brings the heat to the Italian MotoGP.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the fast and busy climes of the Mugello circuit with a best result of 6th position today. Pedro Acosta’s battling efforts were rewarded with 10 points for the seventh round of the 2026 world championship and the first of four Grands Prix in five weeks.
Highlights and key moments from race day at Mugello:
- Pedro Acosta fights long and hard for the top five and defeats world champion Marc Marquez for P6 at Mugello
- The Spaniard maintains his top four ranking in the championship standings with his sixth top ten result of the season
- Brad Binder takes points with P11 after starting from 14th on the grid and acing his own on-track scrap
- Maverick Viñales makes further steps in his shoulder rehab by completing the full race distance and classifies P17 as Red Bull KTM Tech3 teammate Enea Bastianini crashes out
- First Moto3™ victory for Brian Uriarte as Alvaro Carpe also finishes on the podium for a Red Bull KTM Ajo 1-2 in Mugello
Mugello cooked in more high temperatures as the current European heatwave created stuffy, breezy and demanding race conditions for the 5.2km, 15-corner Mugello layout, surrounded by a record 178,700 event attendance. Pedro Acosta, Enea Bastianini, Brad Binder and Maverick Viñales rolled their KTM RC16s into 10th, 11th, 14th and 19th positions on the starting grid for the 23-laps.
Acosta and Bastianini – the latter pushing for the best possible speed at his home Grand Prix – made some bright early moves inside the top ten as the field set their rhythm to preserve optimum tire performance. Binder also tried to gain ground from the off.
Pedro engaged in a series of moves and counter-overtakes with Marc Marquez and two other riders for the top five. His punches provided some of the action highlights of the Grand Prix. He buzzed past the flag with P6 and was just 7.4 seconds from the winner.
Binder gained and then faced an onslaught of attention from three riders behind him as the quartet circulated closely for P10 in the final laps. Brad strived to bank the highest amount of points and finished 11th. Enea had a view of the top eight before he fell in Turn 10 with 12 laps to go and Viñales kept consistent with his lap-times to record P17.
Acosta leads the way in terms of championship rankings by sitting in 4th place. He is followed by Binder and Bastianini in P12 and P13. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are lodged into 5th spot from the 11 in the paddock. MotoGP now moves east to the Balaton Park circuit for the Grand Prix of Hungary.
Pedro Acosta, 6th and 4th in the championship: “I hope the fans enjoyed that one. It was good from the inside also; some nice passes. I’m satisfied. Today we knew what we were missing and now it is time to check the data again and work out why. It is always nice to battle with Marc! I was trying to understand what he was doing different to me and his lines. I recovered and could pass him but then I was struggling a bit in another area of the track. Overall, everything went well.”
Brad Binder, 11th and 12 in the championship: “Two 11th positions to write-off the weekend and far from what I was expecting. We had some highs and lows here but generally we missed some pace. I was not able to roll enough, especially through sector three and onto the main straight. It was difficult to find what we missed to go with the group in front of me. We were stuck a bit in No Man’s Land. We need to find some speed soon.”
Aki Ajo, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “Today was finally positive after some challenging days in Mugello. Unfortunately our performance here was not what we expected. On the positive side I think Pedro had one of the best races of his MotoGP career and fought all the way; it was incredible. We will analyze and regroup in these few days before Hungary and I think we will be back to more competitiveness at Balaton Park.”
More from a press release issued by VR46 Team:
Di Giannantonio fifth in the Italian GP and confirms the Top3 in the Championship. The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team secures the Top5 with Fabio Di Giannantonio, who is fifth in Sunday’s race at Mugello and he’s third in the World Championship. Franco Morbidelli is fourteenth.
The Italian GP ended on a positive note for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, which got a fifth place with Fabio Di Giannantonio in Sunday’s race. On home soil, the rider from Rome had a great come back, confirming his Top3 in the World Standing. Franco Morbidelli crossed the finish line in fourteenth place.
A difficult start from the second row affected Di Giannantonio’s race, and he was eleventh in the opening lap. Fabio showed a great pace throughout the race, setting a come back which allowed him to gain positions lap by lap. The rider from Rome has a key role in the race, and he crossed the finish line in fifth place. With his Top5 at Mugello, Di Giannantonio confirmed his third place in the World Standing with 134 points.
Difficult Sunday for Morbidelli, who was far behind in the opening laps after a tough start. Franco showed a great determination, trying to bounce back and showing the consistency of his work and the steps forward. The Italian Brazilian crossed the finish line in fourteenth place and gained a position in the World Standing: he now sits in fourteenth with 38 points.
After an Italian GP that set a new attendance record – 178.723 spectators – the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racin Team is back on track in few days for the Hungarian GP, which will take place at Balaton Park Circuit from 5th to 7th June.
FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO: “Unfortunately, my race was hard right from the start, I was packed in the group and I had to close the gas. But we had to believe it, we had a strong pace, especially in the second half of the race. Weh ad a great race, we must be happy. It’s always satisfying and fun to overtake many riders. Obviously, I wanted something more here at Mugello, it was my home race. I tried to do my maximum, I would have loved to be on the podium, but it was a great weekend overall, we must be happy!”
FRANCO MORBIDELLI: “I was expecting a race like this. On Friday we were strong, then we couldn’t improve even more. But the weekend was not bad overall. We must keep all the positives: we started well, we were directly on Q2, it means we are there. About the negatives, we’re working and we will overcome them. But it was a great weekend overall, especially for the atmosphere, here at Mugello is always amazing. I felt the energy of the Italian fans, this year more than ever!”
PABLO NIETO: “I think we always have to look the positives and one of these is the fact that Diggia is in great shape. We must keep working in this direction, because we saw that he has been very competitive during all the weekend. It’s a pity for that little mistake in Qualifying, starting behind in this MotoGP is the 70% of the weekend. But we are happy because yesterday’s Sprint was amazing with the third place. In today’s race we struggled at the start, but Diggia bounced back. It’s always a bit bittersweet because we had the pace to fight for the podium, but we are happy with the weekend overall. With Franco we struggled more, we are working on giving him the confidence back. But we are seeing the steps forward, and that means we’re going in the right direction to come back stronger.”
More from a press release issued by Gresini Team:
- RACEDAY
FERMIN ALDEGUER 8º
MICHELE PIRRO 19º
- GENERAL STANDINGS
ALEX MARQUEZ 9º (67 points)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 10º (59 points)
FERMIN ALDEGUER #54: “It was a positive weekend. At the beginning of the race today, we were really fast and able to stay with Marc and Pedro’s group. From that battle onwards, I started having some issues with the front tyre. The bike became more difficult to turn, and I had to rely heavily on the rear tyre to make it corner, which caused us to struggle. Physically, we’re feeling good, although I have to say this race was an important test from that point of view. We need to learn how to manage the front tyre better. Without that issue, we could have fought for a stronger result.”
MICHELE PIRRO #51: “It was an emotional weekend. Racing in Italy with Team Gresini is not something that happens every day, and experiencing these feelings again 14 years later was truly special. I would like to thank Nadia for the opportunity and the entire team for the great work they did. Yesterday’s crash affected me a little in terms of confidence and also mentally—I honestly didn’t want to make any more mistakes. Today the bike was perfect, with excellent balance, and I really enjoyed the race. Perhaps with a slightly better start we could have finished a bit further up the order; our pace was not far off that of the three or four riders ahead of us.”
More from a press release issued by Pro Honda LCR:
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira finished 10th on Sunday at Mugello Circuit.
- Starting from 8th on the grid, Moreira made a determined start, aiming to secure a strong points finish.
- The Brazilian rider struggled with tyre wear throughout the race but managed it intelligently, adopting a smart strategy to maintain the highest possible level of performance until the chequered flag.
- In the end, he crossed the line in 10th place after several battles on track, securing his best Sunday result so far.
More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Points for Mir and double-recovering Marini in Mugello.
Spirited rides from Joan Mir and Luca Marini saw them take the fight to the top ten, offering points and positive data after a tough weekend for Honda HRC Castrol.
A record-breaking crowd flocked to Mugello for a hotly anticipated Italian Grand Prix, the Honda HRC Castrol team expecting a hard race in the hot conditions. Engineers from Honda HRC had continued to work busily through the night to find improvements for both Joan Mir and Luca Marini, morning Warm Up giving the pair an opportunity to assess the changes.
From 15th on the grid, Joan Mir maintained his position in the melee of the opening laps, battling early on with his teammate and several of the Yamaha riders. Finding some clean air and space on track, the #36 settled into his race rhythm and was able to make steady progress towards Moreira and Binder battling for the top ten. A three-way battle for top Honda honours erupted between Mir, Marini and Moreira with the LCR rider grabbing an advantage right at the end of the race. Ending in 12th, Mir leaves Mugello with another race finish and a wealth of data heading to Hungary.
A rocket ship start saw Luca Marini gain seven positions from 19th on the grid over the course of just a single lap as he immediately set his sights on the top ten. Unfortunately, he would be sent wide just a few laps later by Raul Fernandez, running into the gravel at Turn 10 and having to restart his comeback again. Head down, the #10 joined his teammate and Diogo Moreira in battling for top Honda honours but would ultimately have to settle for 13th as his charges through the field took the best of his tyre life.
The dash to Hungary starts straight away for Honda HRC Castrol and the rest of the MotoGP World Championship, another race weekend right around the corner.
Joan Mir: “We’ve had a tough weekend, so we can take some positives from the end of today. I kept my cool at the start and worked on settling into my own pace, avoiding any crazy risks. Step by step I was able to move forward and close in on the top ten which I knew was our maximum given the overall feeling of the weekend. Like this I reached the group battling for the top ten and started battling with them, but I didn’t quite have enough tyre left under me to take the maximum from this battle. Diogo and I had a good battle, and I am happy to bring the bike home.”
Luca Marini: “An amazing start and first few corners this race meant I was able to gain a lot of positions and I was feeling really comfortable on the bike, my position on track, everything because it wasn’t easy. On lap four or so I got sent into the gravel by Fernandez and I had to do everything again, pushing a lot to catch Mir and Moreira. When I arrived to them the front right of the tyre was finished and no matter what I tried I couldn’t do more. It’s a pity because before the incident I was in a good position, this is racing and the positive is that we were able to recover twice. We try again in Hungary.”
More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Tough Home Race for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP as Quartararo Enters Hard Battles and Rins Crashes Out.
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo wrapped up a physically demanding 23-lap Brembo Grand Prix of Italy Race in P18. Álex Rins suffered a luckless crash in Turn 1 on lap 11. Though unhurt, it ended his challenge prematurely.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had been looking forward to their home race, the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy, but it came with its trials. Fabio Quartararo wrapped up the physically demanding 23-lap contest in P18. Álex Rins was riding in P15 when a crash in Turn 1 on lap 11 ended his quest for points.
Quartararo commenced from P17 and held the same position after some battles in the opening stages. As Rins and Enea Bastianini crashed ahead of him, he temporarily moved into the points. Quartararo overtook Jack Miller but was in turn overtaken by Franco Morbidelli, which kept him in P15. A late battle with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu with four laps to go and with Miller and Maverick Viñales on the last lap had El Diablo take the chequered flag in P18, 34.335s from first.
Starting from P12, Rins climbed as high as P10 in the opening laps but then lost ground and fell back to P14. A battle with Luca Marini and Joan Mir resulted in the number 42 rider yielding a place. He was keen to retaliate but a crash in Turn 1 on lap 11 ended his race prematurely.
After today’s Race results Quartararo holds 15th place in the championship standings with 37 points and Rins stays in 19th with 9 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are in 9th position in the team classifications with 46 points, and Yamaha is 5th in the constructor rankings with 41 points.
The team will be back in action at the Balaton Park circuit next weekend for the Grand Prix of Hungary, held from 5-7 June.
Fabio Quartararo: “It was a really difficult weekend in general. I felt that I could push a bit in the first laps but then the feeling got worse in some corners. To avoid crashing, I decided to slow down a bit and reduce the risks I was taking. It was a tough weekend, but I am hopeful that the good feeling with the bike will return at other circuits so we can have a more fun GP.”
Alex Rins: “I lost the front. I mean, I went into the box to analyse what happened, but it’s difficult to understand the reason for a crash in five minutes. I didn’t feel like I did anything different from the laps before and, honestly, I’m a bit disappointed to finish the weekend like this. This weekend was not bad for me: I was riding in a good way. Today, I was struggling a bit more with turning, but the setting was the same as yesterday, so the only things that were different were the tyre and the temperature.”
Massimo Meregalli – Team Director: “It was a challenging Grand Prix for us. Starting further back on the grid meant it was always going to be a tough race for Fabio – and indeed it was, as it was a weekend in which he never felt fully comfortable with the bike. Álex unfortunately saw his race end early. It’s a shame, but the main thing is that he is unhurt, especially considering the high speeds at which the riders approach Turn 1. Despite the negative results, we know that these challenging GPs are valuable as they are the best for learning and development: these negative weekends can turn into a positive on the long term. We now turn our attention to Hungary, where we aim to refocus and come back stronger.”
More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Miller claims a point as Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP battles strongly at Mugello.
What was expected to be one of the most challenging races of the season turned into a solid Sunday for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP, with Jack Miller scoring a point in 15th place and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu narrowly missing out after a strong race performance.
Heading into Mugello, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP knew the Italian Grand Prix would be a demanding challenge. The characteristics of the circuit suggested that the full race distance could expose even further the areas where the Yamaha YZR-M1 is still developing. Instead, Sunday’s Grand Prix delivered a more encouraging outcome, with both Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu able to remain competitive within their group from start to finish.
Over the course of the 23-lap race, both riders showed consistent pace and were able to fight directly with several rivals around them. Among the highlights was a sequence in which both Miller and Razgatlıoğlu overtook Fabio Quartararo, one after the other, a move that underlined their confidence and determination in race conditions.
Perhaps most encouraging was the fact that both riders completed the race with a proportionally smaller gap to the winner than in Saturday’s Sprint, despite the Grand Prix being run over nearly twice the distance. It was a further indication that the package continues to evolve and that the progress seen in recent rounds is translating into stronger race performances.
Razgatlıoğlu crossed the finish line ahead of Miller, but a post-race penalty for exceeding track limits and gaining an advantage dropped the Turkish rider one position in the final classification. As a result, Miller was promoted to 15th and collected the final championship point, while Razgatlıoğlu was classified 16th. Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP now heads to the Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary aiming to build on the encouraging signs shown throughout the Mugello weekend.
Gino borsoi – Team Director: “We knew from the beginning that Mugello would not be an easy weekend for us, but I think we defended ourselves well in the race. The final result is obviously not the one the team is aiming for, but we continue to make small steps forward.
Both riders fought hard to bring home points, and the fact that we are now consistently battling around the points-paying positions is already a significant improvement compared to the start of the season. Our target now is to keep reducing the gap to the top ten little by little. We have started to follow the right path, and the important thing is to continue building on the progress we have shown in recent races.”
Jack Miller: “Overall, I‘m happy with the weekend. It was another weekend of progression and we continue to understand both the strengths and the limitations of our package. We were right there with the other Yamahas throughout the race, and unfortunately Toprak lost a position on the final lap because of the track limits penalty, but that‘s part of racing. The reality is that when you‘re fighting in a group like that, even a couple of tenths can make a huge difference, especially here at Mugello. If you can‘t close the gap before the final corner, the long straight makes it very difficult to defend or attack. I had to be very patient with the bike today, particularly on corner exit. At times that left me a little vulnerable in the battles around me, but we managed to stay in the fight and recover positions when opportunities came. We continue to work hard and we tried some new things this weekend. The important thing is that we keep moving forward, gathering information and making progress. We know where we need to improve and we‘re all pushing in the same direction.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “The final position is not the most important thing for me today. Of course, without the penalty I would have finished 15th and scored a point, but what matters most is the progress we made during the weekend. This morning we changed something on the bike and immediately I felt much better. The bike was stopping better, I could carry more corner speed and, most importantly, I finally had the engine braking feeling I had been missing. That made a big difference and allowed me to ride more naturally. In the race I was able to stay with the group and my pace was much closer to the other Yamaha riders than it had been on Friday. I could close the gap in the corners, but it was still very difficult to overtake because we were losing time on the straights and on corner exit. I also lost some time during the race with an issue related to the start device, and later I spent several laps battling with Fabio Quartararo. Those fights cost me a bit of rear tyre performance for the final laps, but overall I am happy because we made a clear step forward. The most positive thing is that we finally understood something important about the bike. My crew chief and the team worked very well, and I think we found a direction that can help us continue improving in the next races.”
More from a press release issued by Tech3:
Viñales just shy of the points at red-hot Mugello.
Maverick Viñales passed through one of the most physically demanding challenges of the season by finishing the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday in 17th, after team-mate Enea Bastianini crashed out of tenth.
As 88,625 spectators watched on in sizzling ambient temperatures of 28 degrees, Viñales got a decent launch off the line from 19th and maintained his position around the first lap.
Keen to manage front tyre pressure and temperature in the pack, ‘Top Gun’ was quickly involved in an exciting six-rider fight for 15th place with Alex Rins, Jack Miller, Fabio Quartararo, Franco Morbidelli and Toprak Razgatlioglu – all covered by a matter of seconds.
As this was just the Viñales’ second full-distance race since corrective surgery on his left shoulder in March, this was always going to be a battle of endurance. The Spaniard managed to maintain a strong pace across the 23 laps as the muscles around his shoulder continue to gain strength. Come the chequered flag, the 31-year-old had gained two places for 17th and was just 0.4s back of a point-scoring position – further signs of the physical progress made over recent weeks.
Much like Saturday’s Sprint, Bastianini enjoyed a fantastic jump from eleventh on the grid as he gained three spots to sit eighth at the close of the first lap. The number 23 rider attempted to hold on to the bike ahead but began to struggle with the front of his KTM RC16 in the blistering afternoon temperatures.
Despite experiencing some instability before braking at the end of the front straight, Bastianini continued to push to maintain position, but his home race came to an unfortunate end on the twelfth lap when he crashed at Turn 10.
Both riders have just a few days to catch their breath as next up for Red Bull KTM Tech3 is the Grand Prix of Hungary at the Balaton Park Circuit next weekend (5-7 June).
Maverick Viñales: “Today the objective was to finish the race. After lap four I needed to slow down a little bit – otherwise, I wouldn’t have made it to the end. I couldn’t brake the way I normally do to really put the bike in the correct position in the middle of the corner. So, I had a lot of understeer because I couldn’t force the front. Apart from that, it was good, and the bike was working well. There were a few riders in front of me and, if I had more strength, I’m sure I could have taken some of those places at the end. It was a weekend when I finished all the sessions and the two races which is good training for me. Now we’ll move on to Balaton and try to get closer to the front.”
Enea Bastianini: “I was very ambitious in this race because my pace was good on Friday. I felt more confident with the medium rear tyre than the soft we used in the Sprint. The limit was the front tyre and after three laps we started to have a lot of movement. Also, on the straight I had some movement just before getting on the brakes. This was physically quite tough. The crash was in the same corner as yesterday, but it was a different crash. Yesterday it was on braking but today I fell when I released the brakes and was trying to get on the throttle. It’s a shame but I know Balaton Park will be a better track for us. Let’s try and find something so I feel better over the longer distance.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “It was a challenging weekend for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team, as this circuit puts a lot of demand on the front end – an area where we’re still working to improve. Both riders struggled to find the right setup and consistent pace. Enea made a strong start from P11 and was fighting inside the top ten before another crash, which shows the potential is there. Maverick faced similar issues and, on such a physically demanding track, it was difficult for him to compensate. Now the focus shifts quickly to Hungary, where we expect the package to suit the track better and aim to come back stronger.”
More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
- Starting from 22nd on the grid, Cal made a strong start and worked to maintain a consistent pace throughout the early stages of the race.
- During the morning warm-up session, the British rider experienced pain in his left shoulder. Further examination revealed a muscle tear near his left scapula.
- The race proved especially challenging for Cal, as he had to manage that situation while competing on one of the most physically demanding circuits on the MotoGP calendar.
- Despite his efforts to push through the discomfort, Crutchlow was ultimately unable to reach the finish.
More from a press release issued by ELF Marc VDS Racing Team:
Öncü digs deep for brilliant top ten comeback at Mugello. Deniz Öncü showed his class at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday by gaining twelve places to finish 10th after a tough first lap while Aron Canet crashed out at Turn 7.
- Saturday’s perfect conditions remained at the fabulous Italian venue on race day with the ambient temperatures hitting 27 degrees before the Moto2 race.
- The seventh race of the 2026 season kicked off at 12:15 local time and was held over 19 laps.
- A total of 88,625 spectators attended race day at the Italian Grand Prix with the hills around the track packed to capacity.
- Starting 23rd on the grid, Aron was keen to get away to a great start and made up some positions through the first corner.
- However, Aron had a crash at the downhill left hander at Turn 7 on the first lap. Thankfully he was physically okay despite the fast fall through the gravel.
- As a result, Aron drops to 17th in the championship standings with 13.5 points
Aron Canet: “A tough end to a tough weekend! Honestly, we never felt comfortable here at Mugello from Friday. I struggled a bit with front end feel and stopping the bike. When you aren’t comfortable in those areas, a track like Mugello is really difficult. We made some changes to the setting for today and I was confident we could have made some progress. But then I got tangled up with some other riders and crashed out at Turn 7. I want to say sorry to Xabi Zurutuza, because he fell as well and it wasn’t his fault. We’ll regroup before Hungary. I’m know better times aren’t far away.”
- Launching from 17th on the grid, Deniz picked off some places heading into the first turn. But entering Turn 4, he was caught between two riders and had to run off track. He rejoined in 22nd.
- But the Turkish rider resolved to not give up. He started recovering places, and showed an excellent rhythm as he recovered to 10th at the chequered flag.
- This result lifts Deniz into 16th in the championship standings with 15.5 points
Deniz Oncu: “We’ve finished the weekend here in Mugello. I’d say it was a positive weekend overall. I think everyone can see from today that the spirit is there, the progress is there. We are improving ourselves every day of each weekend. About the race, everything went well until Turn 4. I passed a few riders but unfortunately going into Turn 4 I got sandwiched between two other riders and couldn’t stop. So, I went off track and lost a lot of positions. I don’t know how many places I lost but after that I just got my head down and fought back. I tried to recover as many places as possible and ended up with a top ten. We need to keep this positivity, keep getting points and I’m sure even better results will come!”
