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ROUND 6 / MAY 29-31, 2026 MUGELLO CIRCUIT / SCARPERIA E SAN PIERO, ITALY ROAD RACE I FIM MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP P90 another marker down in what will be a mouth-watering fight in 2027. Plus, Ogura's spectacular late charge toward Bagnaia's final podium place went right the way to the final corner. After Mugello served up forgettable MotoGP outings in '23, '24 and '25, this encounter had plenty to get the 88,625 in attendance on their feet. day the pressure will be super high for another target." This latest result was a formal - ity from the moment early leader Pecco Bagnaia (Lenovo Ducati) was swept aside on lap 13. Yet this was no staid affair. For large chunks, future teammates Marc Marquez (Lenovo Ducati) and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM) seemed intent on laying yet 20 FABIO QUARTARARO 14TH/18TH MOTOGP "It was a really difficult weekend in general," Fabio Quartararo said. "I felt that I could push a bit in the first laps, but then the feeling got worse in some corners. To avoid crashing, I de- cided to slow down a bit and reduce the risks I was taking. It was a tough weekend, but I am hopeful that the good feeling with the bike will return at other circuits so we can have a more fun GP." 10 LUCA MARINI 13TH/13TH MOTOGP "An amazing start and first few corners this race meant I was able to gain a lot of positions," said Luca Marini, "and I was feeling comfort- able on the bike, my position on track, everything because it wasn't easy. On lap four or so I got sent into the gravel by Fernandez, and I had to do every- thing again, pushing a lot to catch Mir and Moreira. When I arrived to them, the front right of the tire was finished, and no matter what I tried, I couldn't do more. It's a pity because before the incident I was in a good position; this is racing, and the positive is that we were able to recover twice." MYOWNRACE Raul Fernandez was impeccable in the Sprint race. Incredibly, it looks as if he will lose his seat with Trackhouse at the end of the year.