MotoGP experts predict the 2026 season including the title winner and Toprak Razgatlioglu position.

After a bad season Francesco Bagnaia The garage is trying to rebuild the image on the other side, but the drivers like it Marco Bezecchi (Aprilia) and Pedro Acosta (KTM) have been named as possible challengers to Marquez.

under the grid, Toprak Razgatlioglu It is the biggest name to enter the fold. The three-time World Superbike champion will begin his MotoGP career at the age of 29 with the Pramac team.

Which riders will finish in the MotoGP championship?

David Comerford: Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia, Alex Marquez.

Unless Marquez misses a large part of the season due to injury, he won’t be beaten at Ducati. At full fitness only two riders beat him and one of those (George Martin) was riding a more advanced specification.

I think Bagnaia will be freed from the red team and give Luigi Daligi something to think about. The third place is difficult to call, but I choose Alex Marquez Over Marco Bezecchi because I think he’s probably a little more consistent.

Give us three for the 2026 MotoGP season.

Kyle Archer: In the year The 2026 MotoGP title cannot be looked beyond Marc Marquez, with the Spaniard still on the best bike on the grid and still the best rider in the field.

But the fight to be P2 should be an interesting fight, as Francesco Bagnaia looks very comfortable on the Ducati GP26 And Marco Bezecchi made plenty of progress with Aprilia last year to edge Gresini’s Ascendant Alex Marquez out of the top three.

Tyler Rowlinson: I don’t think he’ll be as dominant as 2025, but I can’t see Marc Marquez for the title. He is almost impossible to beat on the track and has the fastest bike, but I expect his competitors to be very close.

Francesco Bagnaia came back strong in GP26 and I like him to finish second and I’m backing Marco Bezecchi to finish third ahead of Alex Marquez. I think he will take that Aprilia to the absolute limit and give the Ducatis a hard time.

Ashley Hambly: Alex Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia, Mark Marquez. While I don’t doubt Marc’s talents this season, I think his ability to stay on the bike will be crucial.

I expect Alex to make another move on factory machinery this year, and Peco will be in contention most race weekends.

Luke Newman: Marc Marquez, Marco Bezecicci, Alex Marquez. I’ve never seen anyone beat Marc Marquez but himself. Marco Bezecchi and Alex Marquez will battle it out for the second time all year in what will be the biggest rivalry of the season.

Which rider will be the most surprising – positive or negative?

David Comerford: George Martin He’s largely been forgotten, but even during his injury-riddled 2025, he showed glimpses of his prowess. If he stays healthy this year, he could easily be a top-five rider in the standings, even if his mind starts drifting to Yamaha by the end of the season.

Joan Mir could be an option in this category if she stops tripping!

Kyle Archer: While Raul Fernandez won the first MotoGP race in Australia in 2025He could still be the biggest surprise in 2026. The Spaniard’s premier class career seemed to be going in the wrong direction, but he and Trackhouse found a way out on an Aprilia bike.

Who do you think will be the biggest disappointment of the 2026 MotoGP season?

Tyler Rowlinson: It may not be surprising given his improved form in the second half of last year, but I think so Raul Fernandez It can really freak some people out. In the year With Aprilia’s progress and obvious improvements, which have been confirmed for a maiden win in Australia in 2025, I can see the trackhouse rider often challenging at the front.

Ashley Hambly: Maverick Vinales He had a strong pre-season, both in testing and training with Jorge Lorenzo. The KTM crew is considering Pedro Acosta as the stable lead rider, so I think he can blow everyone away and break into the top five.

Luke Newman: No. Ogura It will be a big surprise. After being plagued with injuries throughout his rookie year, he will take a positive step this season and regularly feature in the top ten.

Where will Toprak Razgatlioglu finish in his first MotoGP season?

David Comerford: I am less optimistic now than I was before the exam. I expect Razgatlioglu to be between 16th and 20th, but that could still see him down from his Yamaha teammates Jack Miller and Alex Rins given how weak his bike is.

Kyle Archer: Everyone knows that Toprak Razgatlioglu will have a difficult first season at MotoGP Pramak Yamaha in 2026, as he comes in as a three-time World Superbike Champion but has a lot to learn. So, anything from P15 to P20 could be his limit.

Where do you think Toprak Razgatlioglu will finish in his MotoGP debut?

Tyler Rowlinson: Torak scrapes a top 15 finish, but just barely. I don’t see him having a good time on that Yamaha. It’s going to be a school year with a lot of problems, but I think P15 is honored under the circumstances.

Ashley Hambly: I can’t see Razgatlioglu finishing the season anywhere near the top ten in any category. He’ll definitely take advantage of the chaos in front of him, but somewhere around 17th-22nd is where I think he’ll be.

Luke Newman: Toprak Razgatlioglu finishes the year in 21st place. He could struggle due to his adaptation from Superbikes to MotoGP, and since he’s on Yamaha, it’s hard to picture him fighting for the points too often.