MOTEGI’S 2026 MOTOGP WEEKEND DELIVERS DRAMA BEYOND MARQUEZ’S 37 POINTS
5 Oct 2026·
Marc Marquez’s 37-point weekend at Motegi was only part of the story. The Japanese Grand Prix also featured last-corner penalties, first-lap crashes and a newly resurfaced track. Honda experienced mixed fortunes at its home race, while Michelin barred use of one of its own products. Together, those twists made the weekend more eventful than the points haul alone suggested.