And just like that, we’ve switched into Barcelona mode following another spellbinding weekend in Le Mans. Round 6 brings us to the wonderful Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, and as we touch down at another venue soaked in history, Aprilia Racing’s Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin are split by a single point in the early championship chase. It’s also a circuit where home heroes, such as 2025 Catalan GP winner Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), want to make it a weekend to remember – and one that poses a very different challenge to last weekend.
Before track action begins on Friday morning at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya, here’s a few bits and pieces you might have missed from Thursday’s media day. Enjoy!
Ducati’s Tardozzi shares update on Marc Marquez
“Based on what the doctors told us, Marc is a superhero”
Has Di Giannantonio vs Acosta rolled over into Barcelona?
The VR46 and KTM pair chat about Sunday’s last lap pass and subsequent look over the shoulder from the Italian ahead of engaging in battle again this weekend
Welcome back, Maverick!
After a lengthy injury lay-off, Top Gun returns to the fold on home turf – but he won’t know how fit he is until jumping on the bike
Bez, Martin & Alex Marquez discuss Marc Marquez’s absence
The Press Conference trio, understandably, aren’t ruling out the reigning World Champion in the 2026 title chase yet
Alberto Puig to take a step back in 2027
The long-standing Honda HRC Castrol Team Manager will be taking up an advisory role at HRC at the end of the season
2026 Catalan GP Press Conference: Bezzecchi, Martin & Alex Marquez
The top two in the title race are joined by last year’s Barcelona hero on Thursday as the trio preview the weekend ahead.
