Bezzecchi Reclaims MotoGP Lead After Thrilling US Grand Prix
Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing has surged back to the top of the MotoGP championship standings following a dominant victory at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. The Italian rider now holds a narrow four-point lead over his Aprilia teammate, Jorge Martin.
Bezzecchi secured the win on Monday, March 30, 2026, adding 25 valuable points to his tally, bringing his total to 81. Martin’s second-place finish earned him 20 points, placing him at 77. KTM’s Pedro Acosta follows in third with 60 points.
The Championship Landscape
The top five in the championship are now comprised of Bezzecchi, Martin, Acosta, Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina VR46 Ducati) with 50 points, and Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo) with 45 points. Di Giannantonio currently leads the Ducati contingent in the standings.
Further down the order, Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse Aprilia) sits in sixth with 40 points, whereas Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Aprilia) is seventh with 37. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Ducati) is eighth with 28 points, followed by Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo) with 25, and Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) completing the top ten with 23 points.
Razgatlioglu Scores First MotoGP Points
A notable achievement came from Toprak Razgatlioglu, who secured his first MotoGP point with a 15th-place finish. This single point places him 20th in the championship.
Looking Ahead: Jerez on the Horizon
The MotoGP circus now moves to Jerez, Spain, for the next round of the championship, scheduled for April 24-26.
Current MotoGP 2026 Standings
| No | Nama Pebalap | Negara | Tim | Poin | Selisih |
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| 1 | ^1 | Marco Bezzecchi | ITA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | 81 | |
| 2 | ˅1 | Jorge Martin | SPA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | 77 | (-4) |
| 3 | = | Pedro Acosta | SPA | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | 60 | (-21) |
| 4 | = | Fabio di Giannantonio | ITA | Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP26) | 50 | (-31) |
| 5 | ^1 | Marc Marquez | SPA | Ducati Lenovo (GP26) | 45 | (-36) |
| 6 | ^1 | Raul Fernandez | SPA | Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26) | 40 | (-41) |
| 7 | ˅2 | Ai Ogura | JPN | Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26) | 37 | (-44) |
| 8 | ^1 | Alex Marquez | SPA | BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26) | 28 | (-53) |
| 9 | ˅1 | Francesco Bagnaia | ITA | Ducati Lenovo (GP26) | 25 | (-56) |
| 10 | = | Luca Marini | ITA | Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V) | 23 | (-58) |
FAQ
Q: Who currently leads the MotoGP championship?
A: Marco Bezzecchi currently leads the MotoGP championship with 81 points.
Q: What was Jorge Martin’s finishing position at the US Grand Prix?
A: Jorge Martin finished second at the US Grand Prix.
Q: Where is the next MotoGP race being held?
A: The next MotoGP race will be held at the Circuit of Jerez in Spain from April 24-26.
Q: Did any new riders score points at the US Grand Prix?
A: Yes, Toprak Razgatlioglu scored his first MotoGP point with a 15th-place finish.
