The MotoGP 2026 season continued with the long‑awaited return of the Brazilian Grand Prix at the renovated Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia, marking the sport’s first visit to Brazil since 2004 and a fresh challenge for all riders.
On Day 1, Fabio Di Giannantonio set the benchmark among Ducati contenders, showcasing consistent pace and strong early form as the Italian topped practice‑session times for Ducati teams. His performance positioned him ahead of his factory and satellite peers as the Brazilian weekend got underway.
Italian ace Marco Bezzecchi, fresh off victory in the season opener in Thailand, continued to impress on the unfamiliar 3.84 km circuit, maintaining competitive lap times that underline his status as one of the early championship favourites.
Spanish talent Fermín Aldeguer made a noteworthy return to action after missing the opening round due to injury, taking part in the first practice sessions after being declared fit and garnering positive reactions from his team and supporters.
Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta arrived in Brazil as the championship leader, carrying momentum from strong results in Thailand, including podiums and a Sprint victory. Acosta’s consistency early in the campaign has placed him at the top of the standings heading into the second round of the season.
With no modern MotoGP data available for the Goiânia layout — a track that hasn’t hosted premier‑class competition in decades — teams and riders are focused on fine‑tuning setups and readjusting strategies ahead of qualifying and the Sprint race later in the weekend.
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