Gresini’s Alex Marquez’s “watch out” for Goiania’s left-hand corners has given Ducati’s Marc Marquez the biggest reason to be hopeful for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
MotoGP returns to Goiania this week for the first time since 1989, as the series revives. Brazilian GP For the first time since 1992. Mark Marquez He can add a 23rd district win to his win on Sunday, which would be his 100th career win across all divisions.
But Goiania has been dubbed the anti-Marquez district.Only nine right corners and five left corners because of the track. The right-hand turn is so long, in fact, that it’s officially described as a two-corner, and riders only turn left between turns 5 and 10.
Who will win the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix?
Let us know why in the comments!
Alex Marquez says ‘watch out’ for left-hand corners gives Marc Marquez bright hopes for Brazilian Grand Prix.
Left corners are one of Marquez’s greatest strengths against his rival riders, and here’s why Ducati Star has been very dominant at the German Grand Prix throughout his career. Few riders were able to come close to the speed of Marquez when he turned left.
Read more: Everything you need to know about the Brazilian Grand Prix, including Goiania statistics

in order to, Gresini Pilot Alex Marquez The left corners in Goiania mean that you have to “be careful”, because they are “very difficult”, which can be a source of hope for his brother in the Brazilian GP. Alex especially expects the left-hander to be a top 10 key corner this week.
Alex Marquez said through quotes As: “The ones on the left are few. But the ones on the left, be careful, they’re important. They’re the hardest for me. There’s a left braking zone where you can enter a slow chicane where you can make a change.”
Marc Marquez doubts that Goiania is the ‘best’ for his attacking style as the track is similar to Barcelona.
Turn 10 is the slowest of the five left-hand corners at Goiania, and may be where Marc Marquez makes the biggest difference, judging by Alex Marquez’s predictions ahead of the Brazilian GP. Another left turn where Mark makes a change may be Turn 5.
Read more: Experts predict the Brazilian GP, including whether Marc Marquez can win
What is your podium prediction for the Brazilian Grand Prix?
But while Alex expects the left-hand turns to be the most challenging corners in Goiania this week, Marc doesn’t believe the Brazilian GP venue has the “best” setting for his riding style. The seven-time MotoGP champion thinks the number of right-hand bends could be a problem.
Additionally, Marc likens the Goiania track to the Cirque de Barcelona-Catalunya. Alex Marquez beat his brother to win the 2025 Catalan Grand Prix. Alex secured pole position over Marc with a 0.409s advantage on P3 in Montmelo, but Marc won the sprint after Alex crashed out.
Mark Marquez said, via The competitionI want to have more left angles. But the layout looks good. Admittedly, it’s not the best position for my riding style. These right angles are similar to Barcelona, and Barcelona is not a good district for me.
Receive competition news and updates twice a week to your mailbox


