MotoGP Brazil reactions: Riders and team managers ...

Spherical Two – Brazil

MotoGP Rider Quotes

Marco Bezzecchi – P1

“It was a improbable race and an incredible day. I’m actually extraordinarily happy as a result of, given our begin on Friday, I truthfully by no means would have thought I might win. Saturday night we labored laborious, and I felt good right away this morning. I’d wish to dedicate this win to Roberto Lunadei, who handed away final week, and to his whole household.”

Jorge Martin – P2

“I’m not shocked by the consequence as a result of there was a whole lot of laborious work behind it. I knew that, as soon as I used to be again to full health, I might have the pace. The factor that surprises me probably the most is how shortly I’m adapting to the RS-GP26. Bezzecchi has taken 4 wins in a row, and that’s actually admirable. With him, we’re a workforce — within the briefings, we examine notes, and collectively we’re creating the bike by making an attempt to assist one another, which is crucial to maneuver the venture ahead.”

Fabio Di Giannantonio – P3

“I’m pleased with my race in Brazil, as a result of battling with skilled riders is demanding and really rewarding. At first, my objective in the present day was to win, however my rivals obtained off to a robust begin and the observe was very slippery: in these situations, we lose a whole lot of entrance grip, we battle so much, and we will’t benefit from our strengths, braking and entry nook. Additionally, after my crash this morning within the Heat Up, I harm my shoulder a bit and felt ache within the opening laps of the race. It was powerful, however then I discovered my rhythm and issues improved. In these situations, the ultimate objective was to safe a podium. We had a whole lot of enjoyable, we got here very shut, and we achieved an incredible third place. I’d wish to thank the workforce for his or her excellent work, and I additionally need to thank the Brazilian followers: it was improbable racing in such a festive ambiance!”

Marc Márquez – P4

“Proper from the beginning I knew that the sensation wouldn’t be the identical as yesterday. I struggled a bit extra, however I attempted to remain calm and never push too laborious with a view to keep away from carrying the tyres out an excessive amount of. When I discovered myself behind Jorge (Martín) and Fabio (Di Giannantonio), I used to be by no means capable of get shut sufficient for a snug go, however that is primarily as a result of observe’s traits. We’re not removed from the leaders and there are a few areas we have to work on. Sadly, I didn’t have the tempo to remain on the entrance in the present day, however total it was a constructive weekend.”

Ai Ogura – P5

“I believe it was a superb race, besides the primary two laps. I didn’t get a superb leap off the road and I misplaced a whole lot of positions. My tempo was OK, so I managed to go a few riders. After this begin it felt like fifth was the utmost, however I really feel like we might have had a greater race. I really feel a bit sorry for the workforce but it surely was one other weekend to be taught. We take the positives, the negatives as effectively however, total, it was a superb weekend. My transfer on Alex (Marquez) on the final lap wasn’t actually clear, I already stated sorry to him, but it surely was the final lap – you need to strive. I’m blissful to carry a P5 dwelling.”

Alex Marquez – P6

“The preliminary state of affairs was a bit complicated and perhaps we deserved a delayed begin to have extra time. The race wasn’t completely unfavorable, however in turns 10 and 11 the asphalt was actually lifting and at occasions it felt extra like a motocross race. It was essential to carry dwelling some factors; it’s a disgrace in regards to the high 5, however we undoubtedly had a superb Sunday. Trying on the weekend as an entire, we’re nonetheless lacking one thing in qualifying for the second.”

Pedro Acosta – P7

“The primary 8-9 laps have been fairly good however we weren’t so quick on the straight in the present day. I used to be lacking some factors to combat for the rostrum. We made the utmost with what we now have in our fingers. Austin will even be a tricky one with these two lengthy straights however now we should work on it.”

Fermin Aldeguer – P8

“We’re again, however I’m not utterly blissful. The potential was there to be additional forward, however bodily I would like extra time. I’m certain tomorrow I’ll get up with numerous ache throughout my physique and I’ll recognize in the present day’s consequence much more. Yesterday we obtained the beginning improper; in the present day I began extra calmly, however I misplaced floor. Possibly I believed an excessive amount of at first and I ought to have attacked extra.”

Johann Zarco – P9

“I’m blissful; in the present day’s result’s constructive. I attempted to handle every thing because the temperatures have been powerful. I battled a bit and targeted on holding my tempo. I used to be in a position to stick with the group and maximise our potential. Total, it’s been a constructive weekend, and we depart Brazil with excessive motivation for the following race in seven days, in Texas.”

Raul Fernandez – P10

“To begin with, it’s a very long time in the past I had this sense – I used to be not on the extent of the bike and of the workforce – I take full duty. I believe I used to be not capable of journey like I need, brought on by the work that I didn’t get executed throughout this GP. I believe we had extra, from the bike and from the workforce. Throughout the weekend I didn’t have a superb feeling with the bike, at all times, after I tried to push, I used to be broad. I used to be doing a whole lot of errors and I’m not pleased with the weekend. I couldn’t use the tires effectively in all periods and it’s irritating. Anyway, I attempted to avoid wasting the race as a lot as I can and managed to do a superb comeback from sixteenth to tenth. This was the goal, however I’m not blissful. We have to keep calm now – I’ve one, two days to relaxation effectively and are available again stronger in Austin. I believe COTA generally is a higher observe for us.”

Luca Marini – P11

“Once we take a look at the entire weekend, particularly the difficulties on Friday and Saturday morning that we had, eleventh place after beginning nineteenth is a extra constructive consequence than perhaps it appears. I made a superb begin in the present day, however the others began higher than yesterday so we couldn’t acquire these early positions to place us larger. Lowering the race distance didn’t change a lot for us. My tempo was just like that of sixth place, and I had an gratifying race battling with different riders. We nonetheless must hold working, we’re sooner however nonetheless want extra to enhance over the course of a weekend and stick with the opposite riders.”

Franco Morbidelli – P12

“Sadly, the truth that the race was shortened didn’t assist us: normally, we’re sluggish at first of the race, however the we will catch our rhythm and we’re very fast within the remaining levels. In the present day we had eight laps much less to make the distinction. I’m certain that if we had had all of the laps, we might have recovered extra positions than those I might do on this race. However anyway, it was an incredible weekend, I might meet up with the Brazilian followers and all my household, it was superb. The observe is improbable, the tarmac was difficult this weekend, however I’m certain that each one the Brazilian followers had a whole lot of enjoyable. Sadly, I couldn’t be within the entrance, however Diggia was on the rostrum in the present day. It’s the primary one on this season and it’s an incredible consequence for the workforce, so it’s constructive.”

Diogo Moreira – P13

“We loved the weekend; it was tremendous busy, however every thing went effectively! In the present day, the beginning was tough as I misplaced many positions, that was the principle problem, and I needed to make a little bit of a comeback, which was powerful. We had a superb tempo, and that’s essential. The important thing factor is that we scored factors and discovered so much. Due to everybody supporting me!”

Alex Rins – P14

“The replace on the shortened race size got here once we have been on the grid. I believe no person was anticipating this, but it surely’s nice that Race Route made this resolution as a result of it was for the security of the riders. I felt actually low grip in the present day, I believe due to the Moto2 race rubber. The race total was good. We did what we might and achieved two factors. It was not one of the best, however there have been some good overtakes and a little bit of combating with different riders after I made an incredible begin.”

Enea Bastianini – P15

“Throughout the warm-up lap, I obtained hit by many stones as a result of the asphalt right here is new, and I used to be pondering, ‘wow, to race like this will likely be laborious’. I truthfully wasn’t anticipating to complete, as a result of it was so painful in the beginning. Additionally, sectors two and three of the lap are a bit sluggish, however with a whole lot of acceleration, which is the place we’re presently struggling. It’s clear that we’re lacking one thing – I would like each time to reset and I don’t have the arrogance to push. In the present day, my tempo was fairly near Pedro [Acosta], however ranging from behind may be very tough and means you’ll be able to’t combat for good positions.”

Fabio Quartararo – P16

“The beginning was not so good as yesterday, after which we struggled a bit extra. We additionally had a problem with the rear grip. We have been knowledgeable on the discount of the race size only a few minutes earlier than the beginning, so it was fairly final minute, however I had deliberate to go together with the mushy rear anyway. In the present day one thing wasn’t proper, so I’m going to depart this GP behind me and enter the following spherical with an open thoughts. That stated, all in all I actually favored this circuit.”

Toprak Razgatlioglu – P17

“The race was a bit bit higher than yesterday, however rear grip remains to be a transparent challenge for us. In the mean time I‘m focusing primarily on the Yamaha riders, as a result of they’re my reference, and it‘s clear that in comparison with others we’re nonetheless lacking some grip, particularly on acceleration. In the present day my largest issue was when opening the throttle. I had a whole lot of spin and the bike was not accelerating because it ought to. After I was following Fabio, I might see that in some areas — particularly on the brakes and within the corners — I used to be in a position to stick with him and even shut the hole, however as quickly as we began accelerating, he had a transparent benefit. I additionally made a mistake within the first nook and went broad, and after that I misplaced my reference and was driving alone. In fact I‘m not pleased with the consequence, as we’re nonetheless on the again, however we did be taught one thing, particularly on the engine brake aspect, the place I now really feel extra snug on the brakes. Now we look forward to Texas. Will probably be a brand new observe for me, however I‘m wanting ahead to it and I need to hold working and enhancing step-by-step.”

Maverick Viñales – P18

“I believe some areas of the weekend have been fairly constructive, since they helped us to grasp sure issues, however there’s nonetheless a whole lot of work to do – not solely on the bike, but additionally on myself, as a result of I need to enhance as effectively. The primary challenge for me is that particularly with the softer tyre compound, the rear is pushing the entrance, which complicates nook turn-in. Even when I attempt to brake late, I am going a bit bit broad, so then I push an excessive amount of on the fuel and it’s all a consequence. Every time we placed on a mushy compound, I endure so much – I’m combating with the bike each metre of the observe – so we have to hold specializing in ourselves to ensure we overcome that.”

Francesco Bagnaia – DNF

“I didn’t have the suitable feeling within the race and couldn’t push, a lot in order that ultimately I crashed at flip one after continuously feeling on the restrict. I didn’t have a superb begin and, till the crash, I merely tried to do what I might. It’s a disgrace, as a result of the potential of the bike is larger, and it was clear additionally on this morning’s heat up. We’re working laborious to get well the pace, but it surely’s neither a straightforward nor an instantaneous path. I made a mistake in qualifying and paid the worth for it, however I don’t suppose I might have been capable of do significantly better within the race anyway.”

Joan Mir – DNF

“I made a robust begin and was already capable of make up three or 4 positions, placing myself within the high ten and settling into seventh place fairly early. Our tempo was good and the group forward was not escaping, saving my tyres behind Alex Marquez. At this observe the entrance is kind of crucial and after ten laps, we have been combating the suitable aspect. I misplaced the entrance with none warning, very unusual and unexcepted this sense. We have been being conservative, probably not pushing, however racing might be like this and now we put a tough weekend in Brazil behind us. The nice level is that we confirmed our pace and my bodily situation is enhancing already for Austin.”

Brad Binder – DNF

“Only a actually quick race. I began quick and handed a number of guys at first however then went into Flip 1, locked the entrance wheel and that was about it. I might undoubtedly have loved a number of extra laps. Onto America from right here and we’ll see how we line-up.”

Jack Miller – DNF

“Clearly it wasn‘t the weekend we have been hoping for. We had an digital challenge in the beginning — as quickly as I launched the clutch, the RPM dropped and I nearly stalled, so I needed to get well it and that left me final going into the primary nook. From there I knew I wanted to try to get well positions, so I began pushing and in search of overtakes. When Frankie and Enea ran broad, I attempted to stick with them, however going into Flip 2 I made the identical transfer as yesterday and the bike locked, which led to the crash. It‘s unlucky as a result of, regardless of every thing, the sensation with the bike was really a bit higher and we have been nearer to the others. I‘m very disenchanted, and I do know that each myself and the workforce must do a greater job.”

Staff Managers

Massimo Rivola – Aprilia Racing

“A improbable job by Marco who, alongside along with his workforce, managed to rework an advanced Friday a lot that he barely missed pole place and, with an ideal begin, took the lead right away for an undisputed win. It was an ideal Sunday with Jorge as soon as once more on the rostrum. It’s an emotional expertise to see him up there two days in a row after such a very long time. It’s additionally fantastic to see so many Aprilias on the entrance, with Trackhouse MotoGP Staff even in second place on the workforce standings. These are all constructive and robust indicators. It’s clearly straightforward to have illusions after two such constructive races, however I believe that the following two, Austin and Jerez, will give us a extra full image of the enjoying subject. We now have two extraordinarily sturdy riders and, as soon as once more, the laborious work executed in Noale has been rewarded, which deserves the sacrifices we’re all making collectively.”

Pablo Nieto – VR46 Staff Supervisor

“I’m very blissful – Brazil is at all times nice, and we had an nearly excellent weekend: a superb consequence for Diggia, who took pole place, completed second in yesterday’s Dash, and third in in the present day’s race. He was very sturdy all through the complete weekend, he’s working rather well, and he feels snug with the workforce and everybody round him. It’s a pity for Franco, with whom we struggled a bit extra in his second dwelling race. However we’re already engaged on learn how to enhance, as a result of I’m satisfied he has the potential to combat for the rostrum. Now it’s time to consider the following race: Austin awaits us, a observe that Diggia has at all times significantly favored. We’re in a superb second.”

Massimo Meregalli – Monster Vitality Yamaha MotoGP Staff Director

“In the present day’s Brazilian GP was a tough one for us. The race was shortened to 23 laps as a result of observe degradation, however we solely heard about this on the grid. We felt fairly assured on the time as we have been one of many solely groups utilizing the mushy rear, which ought to work for the shorter race distance. However then Fabio didn‘t handle to have a superb begin like yesterday, and he suffered from a giant lack of rear grip. That compromised his race outcomes, and now we now have to analyse the information to seek out out what prompted this. Álex, however, had a superb begin and was capable of be in a superb place halfway by way of the race. Nonetheless, he couldn‘t sustain the tempo as soon as he obtained riders in entrance of him, and it relegated him down the order. In the present day’s outcomes aren’t the place we need to be, which is particularly disappointing after a stable Saturday. Nonetheless, ups and downs are a part of the educational course of, particularly as we’re solely in our second race weekend with the brand new bike. The workforce labored laborious all weekend, and we gathered helpful information that we’ll take ahead. Our focus now shifts to Austin.”

Gino Borsoi – Prima Pramac Yamaha Staff Director

“It was a really complicated weekend total. The efficiency we confirmed on Friday in moist situations was actually constructive, particularly for Toprak, who achieved an excellent consequence for a newcomer — ending third and going instantly into Q2 after solely his second MotoGP race weekend. He confirmed that he can management the bike in tough situations, and as soon as once more confirmed the extent of his expertise. Sadly, expertise alone will not be sufficient. It must be supported by the suitable technical bundle, and in the intervening time we’re not but capable of give him every thing he wants. That stated, we made some modifications for in the present day‘s race, and we already noticed some small enhancements within the warm-up, which is a step in the suitable course even when the ultimate consequence doesn’t replicate it. It‘s clear that this isn’t one thing that may be solved from at some point to the following, however we imagine we now have began to higher perceive sure areas, and that offers us a base to construct on transferring ahead. As for Jack, I really feel sorry for him as a result of he’s placing in a whole lot of effort, and the outcomes don’t replicate the extent of his dedication. It has been a tough weekend for him and for the entire workforce. I’m satisfied that, once we are capable of put him in the suitable situations, he nonetheless has the potential to realize sturdy outcomes with Yamaha and with this workforce. nLooking on the larger image, the efficiency proven by the opposite Yamaha riders confirms that there’s potential on this venture. We all know this can be a lengthy journey, however we’re beginning to see some indicators that we’re transferring in the suitable course.”

Aki Ajo – Crimson Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing Staff Supervisor

“In fact, this weekend has not gone as anticipated, particularly after a superb Grand Prix in Buriram, however however, it has been a extremely difficult couple of days for all of us with the climate situations. Yesterday, our expectations have been a bit larger for Quali, and on this class, now when you don’t have the suitable begin positions, then it’s so tough. Additionally, we noticed some technical factors this weekend the place we have to make some enhancements however this can be a endless a part of the enterprise! Anyway, wanting ahead to COTA which is a extremely totally different observe and totally different situations as effectively. I imagine that we’re able to carry one thing dwelling in Austin, and one thing higher than what we skilled right here.”

Nicolas Goyon – Tech3 KTM Staff Supervisor

“It’s been a tough weekend. It looks as if this circuit structure doesn’t actually go well with our bike – it highlights a weak level we all know we have to concentrate on to enhance the bundle. Nonetheless, each riders fought with what they’d. Sadly, Maverick had wheelspin in the beginning, which left him final into the primary nook. He tried to get well a number of positions, however then he made a mistake and that was that. Enea obtained more and more aggressive all through the race, however beginning to this point again meant he got here away with only one level. Now, we transfer on to Austin, the place the bike ought to carry out a bit higher and we stay up for combating nearer the entrance.”

Piero Taramasso – Michelin

“This weekend in Goiânia was an actual problem for us, as we have been discovering a totally new circuit with none prior testing alternatives. The primary day, marked by very unstable climate situations, didn’t enable us to gather all the information we had hoped for. Nonetheless, preliminary rider suggestions was constructive, significantly relating to the behaviour of the rain tyres and the robustness of the slicks, even in far-from-ideal situations.

“From Saturday onwards, with a dry observe, we have been capable of validate the alternatives made based mostly on our simulations. Efficiency met our expectations, with lap occasions in keeping with our forecasts and a superb understanding of the behaviour of the totally different specs. The Laborious entrance tyre proved to be a really dependable race resolution, whereas on the rear, the Gentle and Medium choices provided fascinating strategic prospects for groups.

“The race confirmed the consistency and efficiency of our tyres, regardless of a really demanding observe and excessive temperatures. Even with the shortened race distance as a result of observe degradation, we noticed constant lap occasions from begin to end, which may be very constructive. This weekend allowed us to collect helpful information on this circuit, which will likely be important for the long run. We at the moment are wanting ahead to persevering with the season in Austin.”

MotoGP now heads straight to COTA subsequent weekend, which implies one other spherical of early mornings for Australian followers. On the proof of Brazil, they could even be getting an early-season title combat with a really totally different form to the one we could have anticipated.

Brazil MotoGP Race Outcomes

Pos	Rider	Bike	Time/Hole
1	M. Bezzecchi	Apr	30m19.760
2	J. Martin	Apr	+3.231
3	F. Di Giannantonio	Duc	+3.780
4	M. Marquez	Duc	+4.089
5	A. Ogura	Apr	+8.403
6	A. Marquez	Duc	+8.918
7	P. Acosta	KTM	+10.687
8	F. Aldeguer	Duc	+11.359
9	J. Zarco	Hon	+12.907
10	R. Fernandez	Apr	+16.370
11	L. Marini	Hon	+18.529
12	F. Morbidelli	Duc	+19.980
13	D. Moreira	Hon	+21.322
14	A. Rins	Yam	+22.699
15	E. Bastianini	KTM	+23.840
16	F. Quartararo	Yam	+26.403
17	T. Razgatlioglu	Yam	+30.287
18	M. Viñales	KTM	+36.397
Not Labeled
DNF	J. Mir	Hon	DNF
DNF	F. Bagnaia	Duc	DNF
DNF	B. Binder	KTM	DNF
DNF	J. Miller	Yam	DNF

Brazil MotoGP High Speeds

Pos	Rider	Bike	Common	High
1	M. Marquez	Duc	344.6	346.1
2	F. Bagnaia	Duc	340.4	343.9
3	A. Marquez	Duc	343.1	343.9
4	A. Ogura	Apr	341.3	343.9
5	J. Mir	Hon	342.1	342.8
6	F. Di Giannantonio	Duc	341.9	342.8
7	L. Marini	Hon	340.2	341.7
8	E. Bastianini	KTM	340.3	341.7
9	R. Fernandez	Apr	340.8	341.7
10	P. Acosta	KTM	341.7	341.7
11	A. Rins	Yam	339.4	341.7
12	M. Bezzecchi	Apr	340.7	341.7
13	J. Martin	Apr	341.1	341.7
14	J. Zarco	Hon	339.9	340.6
15	F. Morbidelli	Duc	340.0	340.6
16	F. Aldeguer	Duc	340.6	340.6
17	D. Moreira	Hon	337.7	339.6
18	F. Quartararo	Yam	338.3	339.6
19	M. Viñales	KTM	336.0	338.5
20	T. Razgatlioglu	Yam	334.9	336.4
21	B. Binder	KTM	–	330.2
22	J. Miller	Yam	–	285.7

2026 MotoGP Championship Standings

Pos	Rider	Bike	Factors
1	M. Bezzecchi	Apr	56
2	J. Martin	Apr	45
3	P. Acosta	KTM	42
4	F. Di Giannantonio	Duc	37
5	M. Marquez	Duc	34
6	A. Ogura	Apr	33
7	R. Fernandez	Apr	29
8	A. Marquez	Duc	13
9	B. Binder	KTM	13
10	F. Morbidelli	Duc	12
11	J. Zarco	Hon	12
12	L. Marini	Hon	11
13	F. Bagnaia	Duc	10
14	F. Aldeguer	Duc	8
15	D. Moreira	Hon	6
16	F. Quartararo	Yam	6
17	E. Bastianini	KTM	5
18	A. Rins	Yam	3
19	J. Mir	Hon	3
20	M. Viñales	KTM	0
21	T. Razgatlioglu	Yam	0
22	J. Miller	Yam	0
23	M. Pirro	–	0

2026 MotoGP Calendar

Rnd	Date	Occasion	Circuit
1	01 Mar	Thai	Chang Worldwide Circuit
2	22 Mar	Brazil*	Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna
3	29 Mar	US	Circuit of the Americas
4	26 Apr	Spain**	Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto
5	10 Could	France	Le Mans
6	17 Could	Catalonia	Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
7	31 Could	Italy	Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello
8	07 Jun	Hungary	Balaton Park Circuit
9	21 Jun	Czech	Automotodrom Brno
10	28 Jun	Netherlands	TT Circuit Assen
11	12 Jul	Germany	Sachsenring
12	09 Aug	GB	Silverstone Circuit
13	30 Aug	Aragon	MotorLand Aragon
14	13 Sep	San Marino	Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
15	20 Sep	Austria	Crimson Bull Ring-Spielberg
16	04 Oct	Japan	Mobility Resort Motegi
17	11 Oct	Indonesia	Pertamina Mandalika Worldwide Circuit
18	25 Oct	Australia	Phillip Island
19	01 Nov	Malaysia	Petronas Sepang Worldwide Circuit
20	08 Nov	Qatar	Lusail Worldwide Circuit
21	22 Nov	Portugal	Autodromo Internacional do Algarve
22	29 Nov	Valencia	Circuit Ricardo Tormo