Catalan Grand Prix

Pedro Acosta acknowledged being caught off guard by Marc Márquez's initial speed during the Balaton Park sprint race, where Acosta secured a second-place finish. The result marks a significant improvement for KTM after a challenging weekend in Mugello.

Aprilia factory rider Jorge Martin will compete in this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Mugello despite a foot ligament injury sustained during a high-speed crash at the Barcelona tests. The Spanish rider has also firmly refuted claims of a concussion following the incident.

Francesco Bagnaia disclosed he experienced dizziness following a multi-rider incident at the Catalan Grand Prix, raising concerns about the decision to conduct three race starts.

LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco will undergo a delayed knee surgery following his crash at the Catalan Grand Prix, as medical professionals prioritize the healing of other injuries before intervention. His participation in the upcoming Italian Grand Prix is now highly uncertain.

Maverick Viñales is set to make his highly anticipated return to MotoGP this weekend at the Catalan Grand Prix in Barcelona, following a period of recovery from shoulder surgery. The Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider missed the last two rounds of the championship.

Defending champion Marc Marquez trails leader Marco Bezzecchi by 71 points after five rounds and faces an extended absence due to a foot injury from Le Mans. Ducati's strategic priorities for 2027 cast further doubt on his 2026 championship bid.