MotoGP returns to Goiania this week for the first Brazilian Grand Prix since 1992 with Marc Marquez eyeing his first win of 2026, so our experts have made their predictions.
Goiania last hosted a premier class World Championship race in the 1989 500cc season when Kevin Schwantz won for Suzuki. Interlagos in Sao Paulo had a brief appearance on the 500cc calendar in 1992, but Wayne Rennie’s win on a Yamaha was Interlagos’ only event.
The Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix was the Brazilian round of the calendar from 1995 to 2004. But the Premier League will now return to Goiania for the second round in 2026. MotoGP seasonAs part of a five-year contract with the circuit named after F1 legend Ayrton Senna.
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Who will win the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix?
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KTM ace Pedro Acosta It leads to the beginning Brazilian GP Leading the 2026 MotoGP rider rankings since 1989 in Goiania. The Spanish Aprilia leads it Marco Bezecchi With seven points, 32 and 25 respectively, he is the 2025 champion. Marquez He is only placed in eighth place with nine points.
While “I didn’t feel like a winner,” Acosta said after winning the Buriram Sprint.the victory and P2 at the 2026 season-opening Thai Grand Prix left him as the championship leader. Bezecchi crashed in the sprint race, while Marquez suffered a furious injury in the Thai GP.
How strongly Marquez will return to the Brazilian GP is up for debate ahead of the race. Márquez, Acosta and Bezecici could be the favorites for the Brazilian GP.But the circuit’s nine right-hand corners into four left-hand turns have been dubbed the anti-Marquez track.
So with that in mind, MotoGP News professional team of writers They have given their predictions for the 2026 Brazilian GP! Be sure to join the conversation TalkingPoints With your predictions!
Who will take pole position for the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix in Goiania?
Kyle Archer – Marco Bezeci: The ability to convert the Aprilia RS-26 will see Marco Bezechin set fast in Goiania and score points for Saturday’s Brazilian Grand Prix. While still finding their feet, Ducati showed at Buriram how quickly the RS-GP can corner.
Ashley Hambly – Marc Marquez: A new circuit means instincts will be key in the opening sessions. And there’s no one better than Marc Marquez to get on and off the bike so I see him taking his first pole position of the season in Brazil.
Luke Newman – Marc Marquez: A new circuit needs experience to get up to speed in time to qualify on Saturday morning. I believe this plays into the hands of Marc Marquez as he is no stranger to finding the limit quickly and successfully.
David Comerford – Marco Bezeci: Michelin are bringing their solid rubber grips to Brazil.and that has historically been Ducati’s kryptonite. So, I’m off to Aprilia’s Marco Bezecchi to take pole again.
Tyler Rowlinson – Marco Bezeci: It’s hard to call Goiania with the new track and unpredictable conditions. It will be close at the front, but I’m backing Marco Bezecic to take the baton in Brazil.
MotoGP experts predict who will win the Sprint race at the 2026 Brazilian GP.
Kyle Archer – Pedro Acosta: Pedro Acosta won the Sprint race in Thailand only after Marc Marquez was ordered to drop, but the KTM RC16 showed it could fight against the likes of the Ducati GP26 and Aprilia RS-GP. So, the Sprint in Brazil could very well deliver Acosta’s first victory.
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Ashley Hambley – Mark MarquezWe are used to seeing Marc Marquez disappear after the lights out last year, and I think the Sprint Race stage in Goiania will be the first time he sees it at the top level in 2026. He came very close to ruining Pedro Acosta’s party last time, and he won’t make the same mistake twice.
Luke Newman – Marc Marquez: It may be a common and boring answer, but I believe that the experience of Marc Marquez will play again in the Sprint Race. After losing the victory in the Sprint Race in Thailand, Marquez will have a point to prove in Brazil. Marquez is the only rider who can stop Marquez on Saturday.
David Comerford – Marco Bezeci Marco Bezecchi may have crashed out of the sprint race in Thailand, but I think he’ll change pole position this time. Although Marc Marquez is not at 100%, it is important to pick up every point.
Tyler Rowlinson – Mark Marquez The sprint in Buriram didn’t show promise, and I feel Goiania will be more interesting. This will be a very tight sprint to call, but Marc Marquez will want revenge after losing to Pedro Acosta last time out. He will win on Saturday.
Which MotoGP rider has been tipped to win the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix?
Kyle Archer – Marco Bezeci: The Sprint Race format could help Pedro Acosta and Marc Marquez upset Marco Bezcicci’s rhythm on Saturday. But Bezecichi will be the favorite to win the Brazilian GP on Sunday, changing pole and away from the start.
Ashley Hamby – Pedro Acosta: Marc Marquez may have to wait to add Autodromo Internacional Goiania – Ayrton Senna to the list of victories in the Grand Prix format, I think that Pedro Acosta will benefit from the complete lack of fitness of his future Ducati team-mate who is expected to take his first real victory in MotoGP.
Luke Newman – Marco Bezeci The Italian was outstanding in Thailand and will carry his efforts to Brazil. If Marco Bezecchi gets into a rhythm at the front in the early stages, I don’t see anyone stopping him in the 31-lap Grand Prix.
David Comerford – George Martin I’m actually going to go a little outside the box here. George Martin. It didn’t even have a platform with the Aprilia, but the unfamiliarity of the circuit could make up for the mileage deficit with the RS-GP26.
Tyler Rowlinson – Pedro Acosta: This is the weekend that Pedro Acosta actually gets his first MotoGP win this time around. The KTM rider has been impressive so far in 2026, and it looks like that win is coming this year. Given the tumultuous nature of the Brazilian GP, ​​a few retirements and some bad tricks would finally give Acosta the victory he was longing for.
MotoGP experts predict the stage of the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix in Goiania.
What is your podium prediction for the Brazilian Grand Prix?
Kyle Archer – Bezecicci, Acosta, Martin: Pedro Acosta will use what he learned from the Sprint to reach the podium at the Brazilian Grand Prix behind Marco Bezcicci. And Goiania will see another non-Ducati podium from 2021 in Thailand, after Ducati riders will not make the rostrum for the first time. Instead, the RS-GP will see George Martin get his first Aprilia podium.
Ashley Hamby – Acosta, Bezeci, Alex Marquez Marco Bezecchi will definitely be in contention this week after his win in Thailand. And I can see P2 taking the back of Pedro Acosta Alex Marquez He completes the podium positions on his new factory Ducati.
Luke Newman – Bezcicci, Marc Marquez, Martin Although he missed out on the Grand Prix victory again, Marc Marquez puts in an injury-limit ride and brings home the Ducati in second place behind Marco Bezecchi. However, I can see Jorge Martin securing his first podium as an Aprilia rider this weekend after his performance in Thailand.
David Comerford – Martin, Bezcicci, Marc Marquez Marco Bezecchi makes it one-two behind Jorge Martin, followed by Marc Marquez who finishes third – almost always up there. If it’s a wet race, you can probably throw everything I’ve said out the window, though!
Tyler Rowlinson – Acosta, Bezecchi, Mark Marquez: KTM’s Pedro Acosta, Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi and Ducati’s Marc Marquez will be at the forefront again this weekend, and it should be an entertaining battle. But I’d back Acosta to get ahead of Bezecic, with Marquez not far behind in third.
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