MotoGP heads to Misano for the San Marino Grand Prix

There are circuits on the MotoGP calendar that exist to fill a slot. Misano is not one of them. The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli sits a short sprint from the Adriatic coast, named after the man who made it famous, and it carries weight every single time the premier class rolls through the gates. The San Marino Grand Prix on 13 September 2026 will be no different.

By mid-September, the championship picture is usually getting uncomfortable for someone. Riders who looked comfortable in the summer are starting to feel the pressure, while those who’ve been scrapping through the midfield are suddenly doing the maths. A tight points gap here, at a circuit that rewards commitment over caution, tends to produce exactly the kind of racing that reminds you why you got into this in the first place.

Misano itself is a technical, flowing track — low on long straights, high on corner-speed and rhythm. It suits riders who trust their front end and aren’t afraid to carry pace through the tighter, slower stuff. It’s also a circuit where Ducati has historically felt very much at home, which makes the Italian crowd — and there will be plenty of them, draped in flags, loud from Friday morning — even more invested in the outcome.

If you’re watching from the UK, MotoGP’s broadcast deal means you’ll need a subscription to follow the live action. Coverage details can shift season to season, so check what’s available ahead of the weekend. For the full calendar and ticketing, the official site has everything you need — link at the bottom. And if you’re seriously considering making the trip out to the Adriatic, Misano in September is genuinely one of the better ways to spend a week — warm evenings, decent food, and the kind of atmosphere that’s hard to replicate on a sofa.

More information at motogp.com.