MotoGP is the premier class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing and the FIM World Championship's fastest, most-watched motorcycle series, contested by 1000cc prototype machines built with cutting-edge electronics and aerodynamics.
The series sits atop a three-class ladder — MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 — where the two support classes run single-supplier parameters specifically to develop rider talent before promotion to the premier class. The 2026 calendar features a record 22 Grand Prix races spanning five continents, with each race running 40-43 minutes over 110-120km depending on track, weather, and lap count. Since 2023, every Grand Prix weekend has included a Saturday sprint race in addition to the traditional Sunday race, doubling the on-track action per event. Factory teams from manufacturers including 📝Ducati compete alongside Yamaha, KTM, and other legacy motorsport brands, making the championship as much a proving ground for manufacturer engineering as for rider skill.