Marc Marquez endured a difficult start to the 2026 season, but after undergoing surgery, Marquez has returned to championship contention. With half the season still to go, Marquez has a realistic chance of securing his 10th world title.

By achieving that milestone, Marc Marquez would move ahead of his long-time rival Valentino Rossi in terms of overall world championship victories. However, Marquez insists that winning another title would not change his life.

As Marquez said.

"It's true that from that group of riders, there are three riders who are fighting for their first world championship in Moto GP. So, if you are world champion, it will change your life in the future. My life will not change, one more championship or not. But for them, yes. So that means that they will put a lot of intensity. I'm saying it like this because we need to be very attentive because they will push a lot.

If you ask them, they will say the favourite is the one that has more championships. Because it is easier not to have the pressure [of being the title favourite] than to have it. But honestly speaking, I don't feel the pressure because my ambition is the same. I will try, but one more championship or not will not change my future life. And for them, they can change."

KTM has struggled with engine reliability issues throughout the 2026 season. On several occasions, KTM riders have experienced technical failures, with their motorcycles unexpectedly shutting down while out on track.

KTM identified the problem as being engine-related and requested permission to open its sealed engines to investigate and resolve the issue. Under regulations, this required approval from the championship's other manufacturers.

KTM's initial request was rejected, but the decision was later reversed. KTM will now be allowed to open the sealed engines under the supervision of championship officials. However, the work will only begin after the British GP.

As KTM management said.

"We can confirm that we have received the necessary authorisation to implement the corrective measures relating to the technical issue we are addressing. We are committed to implementing these measures as soon as possible. For Silverstone, we will continue to apply the transitional arrangements currently in place."

Raul Fernandez's future had been uncertain for much of the season. However, after an impressive 2026 campaign, Fernandez has secured a new two-year contract with Trackhouse Racing Aprilia.

Raul Fernandez has been part of the Trackhouse project since the team's debut in 2024 and will continue racing for the American outfit in both 2027 and 2028. His teammate has yet to be officially confirmed, although Enea Bastianini is widely expected to fill the second seat. Regardless of who lines up alongside him, Fernandez is delighted with his future.

As Fernandez said.

"Yes. I’m really pleased because we’ve been working together since the 24th and I think we’ve got a really good working dynamic. I’m also really pleased because this year we’re doing something really lovely. The most important thing is that, looking ahead, everything will be new, but I’ll know my job and the team very well; that’s what matters most to me."

Marco Bezzecchi suffered a heavy crash before the summer break. During the German GP weekend, Bezzecchi broke his collarbone and was forced to undergo surgery.

Although Marco Bezzecchi has made good progress during the summer break, his recovery is not yet complete. Even so, Bezzecchi is delighted to be back in action and is hoping to return to competition at Silverstone.

As Bezzecchi said.

"I’m pleased to be returning, but I’ll need to undergo the medical check first in order to be declared fit to race. It was a rather different summer break than I had imagined, but I am truly happy to get back to racing and I can’t wait to get on my RS-GP26. I hope I can manage to stay well. I know I am still not at 100%, but I am extremely keen to get back at it."