News summary
- Marc Márquez dominated the Aragon weekend, winning both the Sprint and the main Grand Prix at MotorLand Aragón.
- Marco Bezzecchi showed that Aprilia remains a serious threat, despite the Italian’s recent injury concerns.
- Diogo Moreira enjoyed his best weekend of his rookie MotoGP season, scoring points in both races for LCR Honda.
The Aragon GP confirmed Marc Márquez’s reign at MotorLand, even after Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia made a strong start to the weekend. The #72 led the practice sessions and secured pole position, but in both the Sprint and the Grand Prix, the #93 showed why he is considered the king of the venue and secured all 37 points on offer.
The result moved Márquez into second place in the MotoGP World Championship, 19 points behind leader Jorge Martín. Bezzecchi sits third, just 24 points off the championship lead.
In addition, Jorge Martín opted for caution and protected his championship lead by finishing fifth on Sunday, although he saw both Márquez and Bezzecchi close the gap.
Meanwhile, Diogo Moreira had his best weekend of his rookie MotoGP season, finishing an excellent seventh in the Sprint and ninth in the main race. The Brazilian was also the highest-placed Honda rider in Sunday’s Grand Prix.
GRANDE PRÊMIO has selected five things we learned from the Aragon GP, the 13th round of the 2026 MotoGP season.
Marc Márquez reigns at the “anthill” and enters the title fight for good
Nothing was capable of stopping Marc Márquez at the “anthill” known as MotorLand Aragón. In front of more than 50,000 fans and under intense heat in Aragón, the #93 was aggressive from the very first moment to overcome the threat posed by Marco Bezzecchi and secure all 37 points available from the Spanish round.
Márquez’s victory completed a perfect weekend at MotorLand, as he also won Saturday’s Sprint. It was his third consecutive MotoGP victory at the Spanish venue.
The result — already expected by many — puts the Catalan rider firmly into the fight for the 2026 World Championship, with just 24 points separating the top three riders. The final stretch of the season is shaping up to be particularly exciting.
Even injured, Marco Bezzecchi shows he will be a factor
Bezzecchi’s condition was a major question mark heading into Aragón, particularly because of the injuries the Italian has recently suffered, especially to his left knee. However, the #72 was competitive from his first laps on track and secured pole position at MotorLand with a new lap record.
In the races, Bezzecchi was surprised by Marc Márquez at Turn 1 and, on Sunday, managed to defend his position for a while. However, the #93’s pace around the Spanish circuit was simply on another level.
Even so, the overall outcome of the weekend is highly positive for Bezzecchi and Aprilia, particularly given the physical concerns surrounding the rider before the event.
Jorge Martín uses his head and protects the championship lead
Martín knew he would not have the pace to stop Marc Márquez in Aragón and was cautious and cerebral, securing valuable points to maintain his lead in the World Championship. Still, it is worth noting that the #89 has endured some unusual weekends during the 2026 season, with performances well below expectations.
Even so, the next races will be decisive. Unlike in previous years, Martín appears more mature when it comes to avoiding crashes and securing points even when victory is out of reach. That is an encouraging sign for the championship leader.
Johann Zarco returns and scores points heroically
Johann Zarco left the Aragon GP with plenty of reasons to celebrate. The Frenchman returned to serve the penalty resulting from the Catalan GP and regain his feel for the bike, but he managed to score points in both the Sprint and the Grand Prix.
Zarco had spent months away from MotoGP after suffering a serious accident at Montmeló. In his first race back, he immediately scored two symbolic points, giving him an important boost in confidence during his comeback. The Frenchman’s return was a strong result for LCR Honda.
Diogo Moreira delivers best weekend of the year and carries Honda
Diogo Moreira secured ninth place and another top-10 finish in 2026. After taking seventh in the Sprint, the #11’s Sunday result was another brick in the wall of strong performances he has built throughout the year, strengthening his case for a potential Honda seat in 2027.
Without a doubt, this was the Brazilian’s best weekend of the season and another round in which Diogo practically carried Honda on his shoulders in MotoGP.
MotoGP returns from September 11 to 13 at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera GP, the 14th round of the 2026 season. GRANDE PRÊMIO will cover the entire weekend schedule, as well as all other categories of the Motorcycle World Championship.
FAQ
1. Who dominated the 2026 MotoGP Aragon GP?
Marc Márquez dominated the weekend, winning both the Sprint and the main Grand Prix at MotorLand Aragón and taking all 37 available points.
2. How did Diogo Moreira perform at the Aragon GP?
Diogo Moreira finished seventh in the Sprint and ninth in the main race, marking his best weekend of his rookie MotoGP season and making him the highest-placed Honda rider in the Grand Prix.
3. How close is the 2026 MotoGP championship after Aragón?
Jorge Martín leads with 256 points, followed by Marc Márquez on 237 and Marco Bezzecchi on 232. Márquez is therefore 19 points behind the leader, while Bezzecchi trails Martín by 24 points.
