SACHSENRING: THE LAST STOP BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK FOR MOTOGP
The MotoGP World Championship heads to the Sachsenring in Germany for the final race weekend before the summer break.
When people think about the Sachsenring, they often think about Marc Márquez. The Spanish rider has enjoyed great success at this circuit, winning 12 races here across all classes, including nine victories in MotoGP. If he wins again this weekend, he will match Giacomo Agostini’s record of 13 wins at the same track. The Sachsenring is one of Márquez’s favorite circuits because it is slow, technical, and has mostly left-hand corners, which suits both his riding style and his current physical condition as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.
However, the competition will be strong. Championship leader Jorge Martín wants to protect his advantage, while his Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi is looking to bounce back after a difficult period. Bezzecchi lost the championship lead after crashing at Assen, although he escaped without injury. After three straight races without scoring on Sunday, he needs a clean weekend to return to the fight.
Several other riders are also in the title battle. Fabio Di Giannantonio is only 16 points behind the championship lead after showing strong speed at the Sachsenring last year before crashing. Ai Ogura arrives with confidence after taking his first MotoGP victory for Trackhouse Aprilia at Assen and is now 25 points behind the leader. Francesco Bagnaia is also hoping for a better result after a technical problem forced him to retire in the Netherlands, but his recent performances suggest he is getting back to his best.
The Sachsenring is located in the German region of Saxony and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The current circuit was built in 1996 a few kilometers away from the original track and was first used as a training center for riders. It hosted its first MotoGP race in 1998, and the layout was significantly changed in 2001 to create the modern version used today.
The Sachsenring is the shortest circuit on the MotoGP calendar, but it is also one of the most demanding. The track runs in an anti-clockwise direction and features 13 corners, with 10 of them turning left. This unique layout makes it one of the most challenging tracks for riders and one of the reasons why Marc Márquez has enjoyed so much success there throughout his career.
Because the circuit is short, the race distances are longer in terms of laps. The MotoGP Sprint Race on Saturday will last 15 laps, while Sunday’s German Grand Prix will be held over 30 laps, bringing the first half of the 2026 MotoGP season to an exciting close before the summer break.
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