Ducati Lenovo Team faces the Sepang challenge seeking the tenth win in red

19th race of 2026 with the MotoGP circus flying to the Sepang International Circuit. A demanding track and a scorching, very humid climate that will put everyone to the test. A track where the Desmosedici GP boasts a great tradition with 9 victories: from the first successes with Loris Capirossi (1) in 2005 and the dominance of Casey Stoner (2), to the wins of Andrea Dovizioso (2), up to the recent triumphs of Pecco Bagnaia (2) and Enea Bastianini (1). In 2025, the red bike from Borgo Panigale confirmed expectations with Pecco's victory on Saturday and Alex Márquez's (1) victory in Sunday's GP.

After the Sprint at Phillip Island that allowed him to return to first place in the general standings, Marc Márquez is ready to continue being a key player in a crucial weekend for the Championship. A track very different from the Australian one and weather conditions that need to be managed as best as possible.

Coming off a tough weekend in Australia, Pecco Bagnaia arrives in Malaysia ready to bounce back on one of his favorite overseas circuits, an iconic track where he has always been among the most competitive.

Marc Márquez (#93, Ducati Lenovo Team)
"Sepang is a completely different track compared to Phillip Island, and the weather here always makes everything more challenging. Saturday's race in Australia gave me a great boost, but we must stay focused: the goal is to keep playing a leading role and manage every session and effort as best we can".

Francesco Bagnaia (#63, Ducati Lenovo Team)
"In Australia it wasn't an easy weekend, but Sepang is one of the overseas tracks I love the most. Here the Desmosedici GP has been able to make the difference, and we have wonderful memories. We will work hard right from Friday to immediately find the right feeling and play our cards over the weekend".

Circuit Information

Country: Malaysia
Name: Sepang International Circuit
Circuit record: Bagnaia (Ducati) 01:56.337 – 2024
Maximum speed: Iannone (Ducati) 339.6 km/h – 2015
Track length: 5,54 km
Sprint race distance: 10 laps
Race distance: 20 laps
Turns: 15 (10 right, 5 left)

2025 Results
GP Podium: 1° A. Màrquez (Ducati), 2° Acosta (KTM), 3° Mir (Honda)
Sprint winner: Bagnaia (Ducati)
Pole Position: Bagnaia (Ducati) – 01.57.001
GP Fastest Lap: A. Márquez (Ducati) – 01:58.873

Racing Statistics

Marc Márquez
GPs Starts: 301 (223 x MotoGP, 32 x Moto2, 46 x 125cc)
Wins: 105 (79 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 10 125cc)
Podiums: 171 (132 MotoGP + 25 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
Sprint wins: 24
Pole positions: 105 (77 MotoGP + 14 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
World Titles: 9 (MotoGP 2025, MotoGP 2019, MotoGP 2018, MotoGP 2017, MotoGP 2016, MotoGP 2014, MotoGP 2013, Moto2 2012, 125cc 2010)

Francesco Bagnaia
GPs Starts 252 (147 x MotoGP, 36 x Moto2, 69 x Moto3)
Wins: 41 (31 MotoGP + 8 Moto2 + 2 Moto3)
Podiums: 86 (63 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 7 Moto3)
Sprint wins: 14
Pole positions: 35 (28 MotoGP + 6 Moto2 + 1 Moto3)
World Titles: 3 (MotoGP 2023, MotoGP 2022, Moto2 2018)

Info Championship

Rider Standings
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) -365 points - 1°
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 166 points - 9°

Constructors Standings
Ducati – 503 points - 2°

Team Standings
Ducati Lenovo Team – 531 points - 2°