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2026 MotoGP World Championship
2026 Hungarian Grand Prix
Round 8
Balaton Park Circuit
Balatonfőkajár, Hungary
Sunday, 7 June 2026
The 2026 Hungarian MotoGP will take place at the brand-new Balaton Park Circuit on 5-7 June, marking Hungary’s return to the calendar after more than 30 years.
What to know about the Hungarian Grand Prix
First held in 2026 at the modern Balaton Park Circuit, this will be MotoGP’s debut on the flowing 4.1km track near Lake Balaton.
The layout features fast corners, elevation changes and wide run-offs, promising close racing and high speeds in one of the season’s newest venues.
The event brings passionate Hungarian fans and a festival atmosphere to central Europe.
Most recent race
The Italian Grand Prix at Mugello (Round 7) saw Marco Bezzecchi dominate for Aprilia, leading every lap to take victory ahead of teammate Jorge Martin.
Francesco Bagnaia completed the podium for Ducati after a strong recovery.
Standings
Marco Bezzecchi leads the Riders’ Championship with 173 points, Jorge Martin sits second with 156 points, and Fabio Di Giannantonio follows in third.
Aprilia Racing heads the Constructors’ Championship ahead of Ducati and KTM.
Favourites
All eyes will be on the title contenders in Hungary: Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martin, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Pedro Acosta, Ai Ogura, Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez.
Aprilia’s dominant duo of Bezzecchi and Martin arrive with momentum, while Ducati (Bagnaia & Márquez) and KTM (Acosta) bring updates hoping to challenge the Italian manufacturer on the new circuit.
Quotes
“It was a very intense race. I gave it everything, as I should, and maybe a little more as well," Bagnaia said after the 2026 Italian MotoGP.
"This morning, we made a step forward with the start and improved an aspect of the electronics that helped me a lot. The goal from the beginning was to take the lead and manage the race, and I was able to do so for half the race.
"Then the rear grip started to fade and when Bezzecchi overtook me, I chose not to push too hard, and I believe it was the right decision. Despite the improvements, we still struggle with grip and tyre wear, especially mid-corner, but we need to keep working in this direction.”
2025 Hungarian Grand Prix results
Winner: Marc Márquez – Ducati Lenovo Team
Runner-Up: Pedro Acosta – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
Third-Place: Marco Bezzecchi – Aprilia Racing
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