Welcome to our San Marino Grand Prix live blog!
There’s been plenty of action so far at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, with echoes of the 2025 Misano rivalry between Marc Márquez and home hero Marco Bezzecchi. In Saturday’s sprint, a win for Márquez and podium spots for Bezzecchi and Martín has left the top three championship contenders with just 22 points between them.
Bezzecchi starts on pole, with both Márquez brothers lining up alongside him on the front row. MotoGP Legend, Valentino Rossi, has been present across the weekend to support both his team and his protégés, but there’s an added challenge for Franco Morbidelli as he will have to serve a Long Lap Penalty for slow riding during yesterday’s Practice session. Meanwhile, Raúl Fernández will be hoping to make up places for Trackhouse, who are running with just one rider as Ai Ogura is still out injured.
Off track, there have been three new inductees to the MotoGP Hall of Fame, as Loris Caparossi, Umberto Masetti and Libero Liberati were all given the title of MotoGP Legend. There’s also been plenty of rider market news over the weekend so far. Jack Miller and Brad Binder have both confirmed they will be leaving MotoGP to join the WorldSBK paddock, with Morbidelli rumoured to be heading the same way. Álex Rins announced that he will be retiring from two-wheel racing, with an “exciting project” lined up. Meanwhile, possibly the worst-kept secret in motorcycle racing was confirmed, as VR46 will be welcoming WorldSBK championship leader Nicolò Bulega to the team in 2027.
With so much excitement already happening, we can’t wait to see what action unfolds in the 2026 San Marino Grand Prix.
MotoGP – Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera
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That’s a wrap on the action in Misano
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Race Results
- Marc Márquez
- Álex Márquez
- Pedro Acosta
- Fermín Aldeguer
- Jorge Martín
- Raúl Fernández
- Fabio Di Giannantonio
- Enea Bastianini
- Luca Marini
- Fabio Quartararo
- Brad Binder
- Toprak Razgatlıoğlu
- Franco Morbidelli
- Pol Espargaró
OUT – Álex Rins, Francesco Bagnaia, Joan Mir, Diogo Moreira, Jack Miller, Marco Bezzecchi
Marc Márquez wins the San Marino Grand Prix!
Álex Márquez crosses the line to take 2nd, whilst Pedro Acosta takes the final podium spot
Mission accomplished for @marcmarquez93 in Misano 📌#SanMarinoGP 🇸🇲 pic.twitter.com/GcrGe5EBpF
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) September 13, 2026
Aldeguer passes Martín on Lap 20
If the race finishes in this order, then Marc Márquez will be tied with Martín on points, but would lead the championship on the race win countback.
The Shark is on the hunt!
Pedro Acosta comes from a long way back to get past Martín – the other Gresini of Fermín Aldeguer is closing in on the sole remaining Aprilia rider. If Martín relinquishes any more positions, he is at risk of losing the championship lead.
🦈 @37_pedroacosta takes 3rd from @88jorgemartin! #SanMarinoGP 🇸🇲 pic.twitter.com/717DWe4jeV
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) September 13, 2026
Marc Márquez takes the lead on Lap 12
Martín is now at risk from Álex Márquez
🔃🔃🔃 @marcmarquez93 GETS @88jorgemartin BACK!#SanMarinoGP 🇸🇲 pic.twitter.com/VXGAesrrf4
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) September 13, 2026
Jorge Martín takes the lead on Lap 7
Márquez is now having to chase down the championship leader. Further back, Joan Mir has also crashed out of the race.
COMING FROM A LONG WAY BACK! 🤯@88jorgemartin HITS THE FRONT 🚨#SanMarinoGP 🇸🇲 pic.twitter.com/Ev1NvceoA1
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) September 13, 2026
Pecco Bagnaia crashes out!
Lap 6 and Bagnaia has brought out the yellow flags at Turns 1, 2 & 3
Another tough day at the office for @PeccoBagnaia, who has crashed out in front of his home crowd 💔#SanMarinoGP 🇸🇲 pic.twitter.com/Z5tjssOZXC
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) September 13, 2026