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2026 Japanese MotoGP Grand Prix: the best and worst of the Motegi weekend
The Japanese GP grades show who stood out and who disappointed at Motegi.
6 October 2026 1 min read 2 views
At Motegi, the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix reshuffled the MotoGP pecking order, with some riders making the most of their package and others falling behind.
The weekend ratings highlight the strongest performers and the riders who struggled, in a round that also mattered for the championship and for each team’s ambitions.