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2026 MotoGP Season
Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar
Round 20
Lusail
Doha, Qatar
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Pedro Acosta arrives at the Qatar MotoGP determined to take victory after a standout performance in Malaysia.
Most recent race
At the Malaysian MotoGP on 1 November, the Spanish rider enjoyed a superb weekend, winning the Sprint race and securing a strong second-place finish.
Acosta mastered the wet-dry conditions on Saturday to take the Sprint win, then rode brilliantly on Sunday to grab runner-up honours for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
MotoGP ambitions
The 22-year-old sits fourth in the 2026 MotoGP riders’ standings with 295 points and remains one of only four mathematically remaining title contenders,
To remain in mathematical contention after the Qatar MotoGP, Acosta must drastically outscore Marc Márquez (399 pts) and prevent the championship leader from extending his lead beyond 74 points.
Why Acosta could win the Qatar MotoGP
The 2021 Moto3 World Championship winner has proven his top-tier consistency this year, claiming one victory and racking up seven podium finishes across the 2026 season.
Coming off a brilliant second-place finish in the most recent race in Malaysia, Acosta carries sharp form and huge momentum into Qatar.
Quotes
“We tried our best. Alex was super-fast in the beginning and it was difficult to make a pass. There was a risk of burning the tires” Acosta said after his second-place finish at the 2026 Malaysian MotoGP.
“Anyway, P2 again, and so happy for the boys in the team. We are making a great end to the season. We keep going. We are making good results and this will only help for the future. We’ll try and take the maximum we can from these final three races.”
2025 Qatar MotoGP
Winner: Marc Márquez – Ducati Lenovo Team
Runner-up: Francesco Bagnaia – Ducati Lenovo Team
Third place: Franco Morbidelli – Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
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