The first stop on our flyaway trip this season brings us to the historic Mobility Resort Motegi – and as many will know, it signals the first match point weekend for World Championship leader Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team). Outscore Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) by three points come Sunday afternoon, and his seventh MotoGP title will be his – and it’s been a Thursday of hearing how the 93 is feeling as the comeback loads in Japan.
Thursday takeaways and talking points
Marc Marquez opens up on title chance and being given a “second life” in MotoGP
“Super happy for me and the team”: Alex Marquez talks factory-spec reward in 2026
Martin: Marc’s example can help me return to winning ways
“It’s one of my favourite circuits” – Ogura previews special homecoming
Meanwhile, the Pre-Event Press Conference saw Marc Marquez joined by his Misano sparring partner Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) and home hero Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team). Watch the trio debrief and take questions from the floor HERE.
You can also catch up on the GearUP show to hear from Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Ducati Lenovo Team Manager Davide Tardozzi ahead of the weekend kicking off on track on Friday. And did you hear we took Tokyo by storm? On Wednesday afternoon a host of riders descended on Shinjuku for an awesome fan event in the city – check out highlights HERE and watch our exclusive Marc Marquez interview from Tokyo HERE.
Plus, find This Week in MotoGP, covering all the key events and goings on, below! See you on Friday for track action from Motegi.
