What can happen in MotoGP in 2026

MotoGP in 2026 promises to be one of the most defining seasons in the history of the sport. As an era comes to an end, records are set to tumble as the grid gets turned upside down behind the scenes. At the centre of it all stands Marc Marquez, a rider already etched into legend, now chasing immortality. Seven is a special number across motorsport. Valentino Rossi, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and the defending MotoGP king all sit on seven world crowns. Meaning the Spaniard has one goal in 2026, surpass those modern icons and draw level with the great Giacomo Agostini on eight MotoGP titles. Something that hasn't been achieved for more than half a century. But that's not all. The number 93 trails Valentino Rossi's record of 89 career MotoGP wins by 16. To catch him, he'd need nothing short of the greatest winning season the sport has ever seen. When has history ever come easy though? The battlefield, bigger and broader than ever before. 22 circuits, 18 countries and for the first time since 2004, MotoGP returns to Brazil, a nation ready to erupt. Marquez has already conquered 22 different circuits in his career, but three remain untouched. Goiania, Lombok and Portimao conquer them all and he surpasses Mick Doohan's record of MotoGP victories across 24 unique venues. But this isn't a one man story. Far from it. Every team on the grid has now tasted MotoGP success. The margins have never been tighter, meaning Ducati's dominance with now 88 consecutive podium finishes is under serious threat in their centenary year. The Ducati Lenovo team hold the keys to the kingdom and enter the season sat on 99 MotoGP victories. But how long will the champagne be put on ice? Aprilia are rising fresh off their greatest ever season in 2025, finishing in the top three for the first time. Can they go two places better and fight for the ultimate prize in 2026? Then there's Pedro Acosta and KTM. 42 MotoGP races, no wins. The podiums keep coming, but victory remains elusive. Three more rostrums and Acosta claims an unwanted record for most MotoGP podiums without a single win. Pressure is building. Across the paddock, giants are rebuilding. Honda's factory team hunting a first victory in five long years, whilst Yamaha, armed with a bold new V4 engine, believes 2026 could finally end their own four season drought. And keep your eyes on the rookies too, including three-time world superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu. If the Turkish superstar wins a race, he becomes the first superbike champion to triumph in MotoGP since Ben Spees in 2011. Back in Brazil, hope rides with Diogo Moreira, aiming to deliver the nation's first MotoGP victory since Alex Barros in 2005. And off track, things are going to get real interesting, real quick. Contracts expiring, new regulations looming, we look set to see the biggest shake-up the sport has ever seen. Records, redemption, revolution. This isn't just another season. This is MotoGP 2026.