More from a press release issued by Ducati:

Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team take a dominant victory in the Sachsenring race. Francesco Bagnaia sixth. 

The Ducati Lenovo Team enjoyed the perfect weekend at the Sachsenring with Marc Márquez, who won the Grand Prix of Germany after securing pole position and the Sprint victory yesterday. Francesco Bagnaia finished the race in sixth position.

Márquez made an excellent start and dictated the pace from the opening laps. Once his brother Alex was out of contention, Marc managed the lead perfectly and gradually pulled away to secure the victory. Bagnaia gained two positions at the start before battling with Martín for fifth in the closing stages, ultimately unable to edge his opponent.

As the eleventh Grand Prix of the season draws to a close, Marc Márquez is third in the championship standings with 190 points. Francesco Bagnaia is eighth, 47 points behind his teammate. The Ducati Lenovo Team is third in the teams’ standings (333 points), while Ducati sits second in the constructors’ championship.

The Ducati Lenovo Team will be back in action on Friday, August 7th, for the opening day of the Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone.

Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 1st: “The goal for the weekend was to attack in order to recover as many points as possible. We managed to do so on a track that suits my riding style very well. I’m happy, but not completely happy: I would have loved to see Alex (Márquez) on the podium given the pace he had. Now it’s time for the summer break. I’d like to rest because this first half of the season was very demanding, but at the same time we need to make a step forward with my right arm. Maybe some people have forgotten because the results have been good, but the difference between left- and right-hand corners is huge.”

Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 6th: “Sixth place is not too bad, given how much we struggled. Unfortunately, the issue is still the same and, at this track, it was especially significant. We’ll continue to work and I hope that, during the summer, we can find something that will help me. Having said that, we improved a lot in several areas. We’re still missing the most important one, but it’s not easy. It’s key for us to be able to use the rear-end of the bike without skidding so much. The goal is to be able to win and be consistent in terms of results.”

More from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM:

Resilient 4th for Pedro Acosta after strong German MotoGP performance.

Red Bull KTM closed the first half of the 2026 MotoGP world championship with a top four result at a packed, warm and breezy Sachsenring circuit today. Pedro Acosta gained 13 points at the German Grand Prix, held at the series’ shortest track and after a demanding and strategic 30-lap race.

Highlights and key moments from race day at Sachsenring:

• Pedro Acosta adds 13 world championship points to his tally to maintain 7th place in the standings as the lead Red Bull KTM runner so far in 2026
• Three KTM RC16s finish inside the top ten as Enea Bastianini classifies 9th in Germany with Brad Binder just behind in 10th. Maverick Viñales retires from the race
• Moto3™ acclaim for Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarte who wins a close duel for his second Grand Prix victory of the year and his third podium appearance

More than 261,000 spectators crowded the Sachsenring over the weekend and one of the most characteristic layouts on the calendar. The 13-corner, 3.6km trajectory emphasized the agility of the Grand Prix prototype machinery, strained the left side of the Michelin tires and was tight for overtaking opportunities. Pedro Acosta started from P8, Brad Binder from P15, Enea Bastianini P16 and Maverick Viñales from P20 for the 30-lap chase.

Acosta made good ground in the early stages and profited from the mistakes of others to move into the top four. By mid-race distance the Spaniard was circulating with a gap to the podium places but with a comfortable margin over P5. Pedro crossed the line for his best result since a podium appearance at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Both Bastianini and Binder were also proactive. Brad’s bright start took him into the top ten and Enea built a rhythm that eventually drove him up and past his brandmate. His 9th place delivered 7 championship points while Binder pocketed six for his efforts and for the progression in his competitiveness across the weekend. Maverick sought consistency despite his weakened left shoulder. He managed to circulate until three laps to go and was then forced into the pits. The Spaniard will now use the three-week summer break to work on more strength and conditioning in his left shoulder.

MotoGP will reconvene for round twelve with a trip to the flat, fast climes of Silverstone for the Grand Prix of Great Britain on the first weekend of August.

Pedro Acosta, 4th and 7th in the championship: “Super-happy. We were struggling with the front yesterday and it looks like we made a step. Our strategy was to push to lap 10-11 and then see where we were with the tires and for that I was pushing a lot in the beginning. The [tire] drop came later than we expected, so, happy with that but there is still some more performance to come. Happy with the season so far. I have not made a lot of mistakes and, although we have lost some points, KTM has been working hard.”

Enea Bastianini, 9th and 12th in the championship: “A lot of overtakes, so I got something today. It was difficult with the front tire getting hot and everything moving. Lap-by-lap I found a better feeling though, and I could do the last ten laps at a good pace. I’m not really happy with the weekend because it was quite complicated, anyway we managed to save the top ten.”

Brad Binder, 10th and 13th in the championship: “I felt like I was being so kind to my rear tire and I would have something at the end of the race but with two laps to go it completely went. I’ve never felt a [tire] drop like it and somehow we managed to get home. I can’t believe I got 10th place. We still need to find some extra speed and some extra performance although the bike package improved over yesterday. We still have some work to do.”

Maverick Viñales, DNF and 22nd in the championship: “Physically I could not give the best. We need to work and try to recover. Sometimes I feel normal but clearly I have not fully recovered. I am training – and I am trying – but braking today I had to put my arms straight otherwise I could not manage. We need to find a solution because this is taking forever. It’s a difficult moment because I cannot give the maximum and I cannot ride in the right way. It’s not a perfect match. The most important thing now is to use this summer break to recover.”

Aki Ajo, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “A positive Sunday at Sachsenring after a challenging weekend for us. We had some limitations here for our performance but after the race today I have to say we have to be happy with results of three riders in the top ten with Enea and Brad and, of course, Pedro did an incredible job; he was really strong at the beginning of the race and kept his position. Generally, I want to say that we started the season super-well and we saw improvements and developments in many areas but we cannot be completely happy. Everyone here and at the factory has worked really hard to keep the level…but we know MotoGP is so close track-by-track. Anyway, we’re pleased with some of the Sunday results while knowing there is plenty of work to do for the second half of the season.”

More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:

Fifth place for Aprilia Racing in the Sachsenring race. Jorge Martin fifth, successful operation on Marco Bezzecchi’s left clavicle. Podium for the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team with Ogura and Fernandez third.

The Sachsenring weekend closed out with three RS-GP26 bikes in the top five for Aprilia Racing.

After starting from the seventh spot on the grid, Jorge Martín rode a faultless race, defending fifth place with determination all the way to the chequered flag. The Spanish rider maintains the championship lead with 208 points.

Marco Bezzecchi has undergone successful surgery performed by Dr. Giuseppe Porcellini at the University Hospital of Sassuolo; the fracture of his left clavicle was reduced and stabilized. Although it is too early to define a precise recovery timeline, we hope to see Marco return to racing at the next GP at Silverstone. However, a more definitive prognosis will be delivered in the coming days based on the evolution of his clinical condition.

Also worth a mention is the performance by the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team riders who, after the one-two in Assen, both finished on the Sachsenring podium as well, with Ai Ogura second and Raúl Fernández third, contributing to taking three RS-GP26 machines into the top five.

Jorge Martin: “We struggled with the front for the entire weekend. I was unable to turn the bike and that cost me time on every corner. We need to take a step forward, but I did feel competitive in the early stages of the race, despite my starting position. However, from about the tenth or twelfth lap, I began to lose a lot. I managed to keep Pecco at bay, who put pressure on me for the entire race. I know that if I didn’t make any mistakes, it would be extremely difficult for him to overtake me. At the end of the day, these are important points and we need to continue accumulating experience. Every race gives me more and more confidence, but I need to find a bit more speed.” 

Massimo Rivola – CEO Aprilia Racing: “Aprilia was competitive once again this weekend, with another podium achieved by both the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team riders, who deserve our congratulations, and with Jorge battling shrewdly, bringing home an outstanding fifth place. This morning, Marco — to whom we send a big hug — underwent a successful surgery. We hope to have him back on the track as early as Silverstone. We have four competitive Aprilias, which is a sign of the hard work done in Noale, and we want to see all four battling for the top positions.”

More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Secure P7 and P14 in Sachsenring Race. The Grand Prix of Germany MotoGP Race was a long and demanding challenge for the MotoGP field. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP teammates Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins pushed to P7 and P14.

The Grand Prix of Germany was a test of finding the perfect middle ground between pushing and conserving tyres. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins persevered and finished in P7 and P14 respectively.

Quartararo started from P6 but lost some positions on the busy opening lap. He settled in ninth place but had climbed to P7 by lap 9 due to two crashes by rivals. The last twenty laps were uneventful for El Diablo, who continued to circulate in P7. He crossed the finish line 17.560s from the winner.

Launching from P17 on the grid, Rins emerged from the busy first lap in 18th place. The number-42 rider gradually climbed up the standings as a result of misfortunes of rivals, reaching P14 by lap 9. The Spaniard was chasing Franco Morbidelli throughout the remainder of the race and took the chequered flag 31.511s from first.

After today’s Race, Quartararo remains in 14th place in the championship standings with 55 points, while Rins stays in 19th with 21 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are in 10th position in the team classification with 76 points, and Yamaha is 5th in the constructor rankings with 69 points.

The team will now enjoy a three-week summer break before returning to action at the Silverstone Circuit for the Grand Prix of Great Britain, held from 7-9 August.

Fabio Quartararo: “I had a few moments on the opening lap: I nearly crashed in Turn 3, then I touched with [Jorge] Martín in Turn 5, and he went in a bit optimistic in Turn 8 – but I’m not complaining, it’s part of racing. But we exited badly from Turn 7 and three rivals overtook me there, and then I sort of remained in that same position all the race. P7 is a good result.”

Alex Rins: “In hindsight, I have some thoughts on this Race. If we could start again, I would try to push more in the middle part of the race to stay with [Franco] Morbidelli, because I was taking a lot of care of the tyres and thinking of the end of the race. But in the end my tyres were all used up, so at least I would have been able to stay with him.”

Massimo Meregalli – Team Director: “It was a long race, where tyre management was crucial, especially since the Sachsenring layout stresses the left side of the tyre in a very severe manner. Races are very tough here, so we had adjusted our expectations accordingly, but we were actually pleasantly surprised at times with the pace Fabio and also Jack found at this track during today’s Race. Fabio had a good start, minimised the places lost in the opening stages, and rode a consistent race to secure seventh place and collect important points. Álex worked hard all weekend to recover a better feeling. Ultimately, his hard work was rewarded with 2 points. We leave Sachsenring with good data that we will use during the summer break to come back stronger at Silverstone.”

More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda HRC:

Positive end to Sachsenring weekend as Marini captures eighth. 

A weekend of work from Honda HRC Castrol was rewarded with an eighth place finish by Luca Marini who continued his perfect run of points on Sunday while Joan Mir suffered his seventh Grand Prix DNF of 2026.

Having remained steadfastly focused on maximising their performance for Sunday, the Honda HRC Castrol team lined up on the new-look MotoGP grid ready to deliver. Conditions remaining as perfect as when the weekend began, a record-breaking German GP crowd were on the edge of their seats.

Starting the 30-lap Grand Prix with his usual speed off the line, Luca Marini was immediately able to capture ground as he and his Honda HRC Castrol teammate tussled through the opening corner. Gaining an early advantage, the #10 led the hunt for Jack Miller and Fabio Quartararo just ahead of the factory Honda HRC duo. Keeping Miller within a few tenths for the majority of the race, Marini moved ahead with just a handful of laps to go and worked to catch Quartararo before the chequered flag. Crossing the line in eighth sees the Italian continue his run of point-scoring finishes on Sunday and move to within just eight points of Alex Marquez in the battle for ninth in the World Championship standings.

Joan Mir’s race would last just seven laps after closing in on his teammate and battling for the top ten early on. Falling alone at the final corner, Mir was unharmed in the fall.

The MotoGP World Championship will now enter the ‘Summer Break’, the three-week gap before the British GP, August 07 – 09. A chance for riders and team members to refresh their mind and bodies before an intense end to the season and the 1,000cc era.

Luca Marini: “We did the best that we could, at the moment this is the potential we have so I am satisfied with what we have done. As in Assen, the team and I worked well to end the week in a better place than when we started it and the learnings from the Sprint race helped a lot. In this first half of the season I think we have tried everything, every setting, every piece and every detail, I have to thank my guys for their work on this. I remain optimistic that we can find something in the second half of the year to make a step because we should not be happy with eighth place. Now just one race in the next six weeks, a good chance to focus on the body and mind and see what the engineers can discover for the second half of the season.”

Joan Mir: “A shame to end the weekend like this. I started the race well and was right with Luca, just waiting for a moment to make a move and then attack the Yamaha riders. I lost the front in the last corner and that was our Sunday over. Fortunately, I am OK, but of course this situation is really frustrating. Now we have some time to reset and come back after the break with our heads clear.”

More from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM Tech3:

Enea Bastianini’s consistency on used tyres came to the fore as he rose from 16th to ninth at the close of the German Grand Prix, while Maverick Viñales retired with four laps remaining.

An attendance of 98,423 packed into the grandstands around the Sachsenring to watch the eleventh MotoGP™ race of 2026, with ambient temperatures at a weekend high of 29 degrees. With the layout featuring ten left-hand corners, managing the left side of both front and rear tyres over 30 laps was crucial.

Passes on Alex Rins and Franco Morbidelli put the #23 KTM bike within reach of an exciting fight for eighth place, which included three other riders. A strong, consistent second half of the race saw Bastianini pass Brad Binder on lap 25 and Jack Miller on the following lap to secure a strong ninth place – just 1.5s back of seventh.

It was a difficult afternoon for Viñales. The Spaniard struggled to find an ideal feeling with his KTM RC16 around the tight Sachsenring layout and was fighting with Cal Crutchlow and Toprak Razgatlioglu for the final point in 15th. As the race wore on, ‘Top Gun’ found the strength in his left shoulder fading, which resulted in him retiring from the race with four laps to go.

After an exhaustive run of seven Grand Prix in the past ten weeks, Bastianini and Viñales will enjoy a three-week summer break before resuming at Silverstone for the Grand Prix of Great Britain from 7-9 August.

Enea Bastianini: “You can overtake here but it’s very difficult, especially at the start of the race. The bike was shaking a lot when I was in the slipstream of other riders in the first ten laps, and we had a lot of understeer. After that I found a good feeling and with each lap my bike felt better. It was possible to do the last ten laps with good pace. The tyre life wasn’t so bad. I now know that rather than sit behind a rider and study them I must overtake straightaway. If you wait, it’s already too late! I’m not happy about the weekend as a whole. It’s been very complicated coming from a positive race at Assen, but we gave our maximum and saved a top ten with this ninth place.” 

Maverick Viñales: “Obviously, I didn’t have a good feeling with the bike this weekend but physically I couldn’t give any more. Today on the brakes I needed to go completely straight because I couldn’t hang off the bike. It’s difficult to take because I’ve given my maximum. I don’t understand the bike or how to ride it, plus I’m riding with a handicap so it’s not the perfect match. I really want to recover over the summer and do good races rather than just riding around. That’s the objective now over the coming weeks.” 

Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “Mixed feelings for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad today here at the Sachsenring. We know this isn’t Enea’s favourite track but this P9 is a good reward for the team. He was able to pass four riders, at a tough track to overtake, which showed he had some good pace, so we’re happy with the result. On the other side of the garage, it has probably been one of the most difficult weekends since Maverick started with our team. He could never feel comfortable with the bike and he struggled with his shoulder strength through the weekend. Finally, he decided to pull in during the race. This is obviously very disappointing, and the summer break comes at the right moment. The holiday is well deserved for the whole crew, who have worked incredibly hard in this first half of the season.”

More from a press release issued by Pro Honda LCR:

Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP completed the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring with both riders scoring points, as Jack Miller crossed the line in 12th place and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu secured 15th. On one of the most demanding circuits of the calendar, particularly for tyre management, the team collected valuable data while confirming positive signs over race distance.

Starting from 11th on the grid, Miller once again demonstrated the strong affinity he has always had with the Sachsenring. The Australian produced a determined opening phase, climbing to eighth position and successfully defending against the riders behind for much of the race. However, with four laps remaining, significant tyre degradation forced him to change his approach, focusing on bringing the bike home rather than continuing to fight for position. Although he eventually dropped to 12th, his performance confirmed the competitiveness shown throughout the weekend.

For Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the race represented another important step in his MotoGP learning process. The Turkish rider finished 15th to collect another championship point on a circuit he had not raced at for many years and whose unique layout places exceptional stress on the left side of the tyres. Continuing to build experience with both the Yamaha and Michelin tyres, Toprak approached the race with maturity, adding another valuable chapter to his adaptation to the premier class.

The German Grand Prix therefore provided further confirmation of the direction taken by the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP project. While Miller once again demonstrated the potential to compete close to the top ten, Razgatlıoğlu continued to expand his understanding of the bike and race management under particularly demanding conditions. With another round completed, the team now shifts its attention to analysing the data gathered at Sachsenring as development work continues into the second half of the season.

Jack Miller: “It was a really good race until the final few laps. I was able to stay with Fabio for most of the distance, but I was having to use the rear tyre a little more than the riders around me to achieve the same lap time. Once the tyre dropped, I started to struggle with grip and had to switch to a different engine map just to bring the bike home.

It’s disappointing because a top-ten finish was definitely within reach, but at the same time we showed we had the pace to fight in that group for most of the race. We didn’t want to make big changes to the bike after yesterday because it was already working quite well, and overall I think we were competitive throughout the weekend.

The progression is there. We’re getting closer step by step, and hopefully the team can use the summer break to find a little more performance before the second half of the season. I knew this project would have difficult moments when I signed up, so it’s about taking the small gains, keeping our heads down and continuing to work. That’s the only way we’ll keep moving forward.”

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu: “It was a very difficult race and, to be honest, I didn’t really enjoy it because tyre management was such a big part of it. I tried my best from the beginning, but after making a small mistake in the opening laps I lost the group I was following and had to ride on my own for most of the race.

This circuit has been one of the toughest for me so far. Every weekend I’m learning more about the MotoGP bike and the tyres, but here the tyre characteristics were very different from what I’d been getting used to, and that made things especially challenging. The other riders already know this track, the tyres and how to manage them in these conditions, while for me it was all completely new.

The positive side is that I’ve learned a lot, and that experience will be valuable when we come back here next year because I’ll already know what to expect and how to approach the race. I’d like to thank all the fans, especially those who came to support me with the Turkish flags. I’m sorry I couldn’t give them a better result today, but their support means a lot and motivates me to keep working harder for the next races.” 

Gino Borsoi – Team Director: “Overall, it was a very positive weekend for Jack. He was competitive from Friday onwards and, although qualifying wasn’t quite as strong as we had hoped and the Sprint proved difficult, today he delivered an excellent race. Until the final five laps he was running just behind Quartararo with a very strong pace, but unfortunately tyre degradation eventually caught up with him.

It’s a real shame because a top-ten finish was within reach, and it would have been a deserved result for both Jack and the team. Even so, being consistently close to the top ten is another positive sign that confirms Yamaha is moving in the right direction, and that’s something we can build on.

For Toprak, we always knew this would be one of the toughest weekends of the season. Sachsenring is a unique circuit and tyre management is absolutely critical here. Having never raced a MotoGP bike at this track, it’s impossible to fully understand how to manage the tyres until you experience the race itself. It was another valuable learning opportunity, and we’ll keep working together to help him continue his progress and move closer to the group he deserves to be fighting with.”

More from a press release issued by Pertamina Enduro VR46 Team:

Fabio Di Giannantonio crashes out of the German GP while fighting for the podium. Franco Morbidelli finishes 13th.

The German GP – the final race weekend before the summer break – ended on a bittersweet note for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team: Fabio Di Giannantonio crashed out on lap three, recording his first Sunday retirement of the season. He ends the first half of the year just 24 points behind the championship leader. It was also a challenging Sunday for Franco Morbidelli, who crossed the finish line in 13th place.

A difficult start from the front row prevented Di Giannantonio from holding on to his third place. Fabio was fifth after the opening metres, and immediately began his comeback, showing strong pace right away. However, his German GP came to an early end when he crashed on lap three while running in fifth place. He remains on 184 points in the World Standing but drops to fifth overall, 24 points behind the championship leader.

It was also a demanding Sunday for Morbidelli, who started from tenth on the grid after serving a grid penalty. Franco lost a few positions when the lights went out but began fighting back from the opening corners. The Italian-Brazilian rider showed great determination, climbing back to 13th place, a position he held until the chequered flag. With today’s result, Morbidelli sits 16th in the World Standing with 46 points.

The German GP, which set a new attendance record this year, marks the end of the first half of the 2026 season and the beginning of the summer break. The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team will return to action in four weeks’ time, when MotoGP resumes with the British GP at Silverstone, scheduled from 7th to 9th August.

FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO: “I’m okay, just a bit bruised. It’s a pity because the Sunday had started well and I had a really good feeling with the bike. But I crashed this morning in Warm Up and then again in the race, which wasn’t ideal, although these things can happen. I think we had great potential to fight for the podium, but unfortunately we didn’t get the chance to show it. We have to be happy with this first half of the season. We’ve worked really well as a team and there are plenty of positives to take away. We’re only 24 points behind the championship leader in a very tight World Standing, so we have to keep believing and continue working the way we have been so far. Now we have the summer break, which will give me the chance to work hard on my body and focus on coming back at 100%.”

FRANCO MORBIDELLI: “It was a very difficult race. I started three places further back than in the Sprint and I just couldn’t find the performance I was looking for. It’s a pity, but this summer break comes at the right time. It will be important to reset, regain some peace of mind and recharge the right energy so I can get back to being competitive with this bike, which has great potential. I’ll use this time to regroup and arrive ready for the second half of the season. We’ve had some encouraging performances in the first half of the championship, even if the results haven’t matched our expectations.”

PABLO NIETO: “Whenever you don’t finish the race, it’s always a difficult weekend. Diggia’s crash is a real pity, but that’s part of this sport. It wasn’t what we wanted, but we’ll analyse what happened to avoid making the same mistakes again. We end the first half of the championship with another Sprint podium and just 24 points behind the championship leader, so we can be very satisfied with the work we’ve done so far. With Franco, we’re continuing to make small steps forward, and his direct Q2 qualification proves that. We’ll keep working together with him and Ducati throughout the summer break so we can return after the holidays fighting where he belongs. The summer break now gives us an important opportunity to recharge our batteries and come back ready for Silverstone.”

More from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:

ALEX MARQUEZ #73: “I made a small mistake, but it was one that ultimately cost me the race and left me with zero points. I was probably riding with a little too much confidence, and unfortunately it ended in the worst possible way. Still, we have to keep smiling and stay positive. After my crash in Barcelona, I never imagined I’d be this competitive already at the Sachsenring, fighting with my brother at a track like this. We’ll keep working hard, even during the summer break, with the aim of being back to 100% physically by Silverstone, or at the latest Aragón. Those are two circuits I really enjoy, and we want to prove that we’re back where we belong, just as we showed here in Germany—hopefully with a bit more luck on our side.”