Overview
- After standout weekends in Indonesia and Australia, Rivola declares that fighting for the 2026 championship "must be" Aprilia’s objective.
- Marco Bezzecchi heads to Sepang after a Sprint win and a Grand Prix third at Phillip Island despite a double long-lap penalty, climbing to third in the standings.
- Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez claimed his maiden MotoGP win at Phillip Island, leaving Aprilia aiming for a first three‑race Sprint streak in Malaysia.
- Jorge Martin remains sidelined by a fractured right collarbone from the Motegi Sprint, with Lorenzo Savadori continuing as replacement as plans focus on a full pre-season for Martin.
- Ducati still leads the constructors’ table 671–345 with three rounds left, and analysts note Marc Marquez’s form tempers claims that Aprilia is the 2026 favorite despite the RS‑GP’s current pace.