Overview
- Honda HRC unveiled Joan Mir and Luca Marini’s 2026 RC213V, positioning the year as a continuation of the technical gains made in 2025.
- Gresini confirmed Alex Márquez will ride Ducati’s current GP26 in 2026, while Fermín Aldeguer continues recovery from a broken left femur and will miss Sepang with a hoped‑for return around Brazil or Austin not yet set.
- LCR presented updated designs for Johann Zarco and rookie Diogo Moreira, confirmed Moreira on a two‑year deal with an option, and reported steady progress from the Brazilian in the Sepang shakedown.
- Test rider Aleix Espargaró set the quickest shakedown time at Sepang, offering an early but provisional benchmark ahead of the official three‑day test.
- Multiple outlets report Alex Márquez is in late talks to join KTM for 2027 and link Fabio Quartararo to Honda for 2027, though both moves remain unconfirmed and leave Mir and Marini’s longer‑term seats uncertain.