Giacomo Agostini has named a surprising rider as a contender for the 2026 MotoGP title

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But later Martin took out Bezecic And two other riders allowed in Hungary, Apria Ducati To re-enter the title picture. Mark Marquez At Balaton Park he got his first win since Misano last year.

Although he has tried to play down expectations, many now see Marquez as a championship contender. But Augustine He also supports his teammates Bagnaya Being in the picture.

Giacomo Agostini has named Francesco Bagnaia as Marc Marquez and Aprias for the 2026 MotoGP title.

The last 18 months have been difficult for Bagnaia, with 2025 a disastrous year in GP25. Things improved in 2026, the Italian finished third in the last three races.

But the pace still lags behind the front runners, with Bezeci leading by 81 points. Andrea Dovizioso says Bagnaia still could not accept that it is not the fastest DucatiDespite missing two races due to injury, Marquez is now ahead of him.

Pedro Acosta said Bagnaia has no excuses As the number one rider in the team in 2025, he was defeated by Marquez at Ducati. The results are improving, but it is struggling to keep up with other desmosedicis.

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But Agostini still has faith in Bagnaia, despite the obvious points and lack of pace for Bezecchi and Martin.

to speak GPONThe MotoGP legend thinks that the two factory Ducati and Aprilia riders will play a ‘great battle’ for the 2026 championship.

“Well, he looks set to be a great world champion who will fight hard. Marquez seems to be getting back to his old form, so between him, Bezeci, Martin, Bagnaia, there will be – well, that’s what we expect.”

“The crowd is expecting a great battle and an entertaining show. So I think we will have a great show until the end of the season.”