Ducati Lenovo Team Heads to Brno for MotoGP Round 9
Marc Márquez and Pecco Bagnaia aim to build on recent success at the demanding Brno circuit in the Czech Republic.
- 108
- 99
- 100
What Happened
The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives in the Czech Republic for the ninth round of the 2026 MotoGP season at the historic Automotodrom Brno. The circuit, known for its technical layout and iconic uphill final sector, has been a happy hunting ground for Ducati, which has won there four times previously.
Loris Capirossi wins
Casey Stoner wins
Andrea Dovizioso wins
Marc Márquez wins
“The feelings in Hungary were incredible: a full result with pole, Sprint, and Sunday's race. Here in Brno, the situation will be different: it's a beautiful track that I like a lot and where I have already won with Ducati in the past, but it's also really tough and demanding. We will approach the weekend step by step, to find our 100% every single day.”
“We arrive in Brno in a positive moment, with three consecutive podiums that give us a great boost. I like the track very much; it has a fantastic layout, just like the Assen track which will host the next GP right after this weekend. I am convinced that I can make the most of the steps forward made with the Desmosedici GP on these two circuits; the goal is to confirm the good feelings and be consi”
- Marc Márquez: 108 points (5th)
- Francesco Bagnaia: 99 points (7th)
- Ducati: 225 points (2nd in Constructors)
- Ducati Lenovo Team: 207 points (4th in Teams)
Why this matters
The Brno round is a key mid-season race where Ducati's riders seek to close the gap in the championship standings.
Terms in This Story
- MotoGP
- The premier class of motorcycle road racing sanctioned by the FIM.
- Desmosedici GP
- Ducati's MotoGP racing motorcycle.
- Sprint
- A shorter race held on Saturday, half the distance of the main Sunday race.
- Pole position
- The first starting grid position awarded to the fastest qualifier.
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