MotoGP riders are returning to Europe to spend two-week breaks in training or resting in their home countries. During this preparation period, KTM rider Pedro Acosta is preparing for the last five Grand Prix of this year by doing Motocross training in Spain. Meanwhile, riders remaining in Asia are staying to avoid long journeys and to take a vacation.
Rider Travel Plans
MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia) chose to stay in Lombok with his girlfriend Maria. This region is also where the MotoGP race weekend takes place. The champion's biggest rival, Marc Marquez (Ducati), has settled on the island of Bali in Indonesia. Marc Marquez is training on his racing bike in Bali. Additionally, Marc Marquez is preparing for the Australian Grand Prix. The champion spends time with his girlfriend Gemma nine times. To maintain fitness, Marquez trains in the gym and also works on his racing bike. All riders will travel to Australia this week; this journey can occur with or without jet lag. The Grand Prix will take place on Phillip Island, and it is stated that the MotoGP will be held in Adelaide starting from 2027.
Race Calendar
Rider travel plans, such as the accommodation choice of MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez's preparations in Bali, are determined in this manner. These preparations allow riders to utilize their time to rest or train in their home regions. During this process, riders optimize both their physical and social time. These preparations are carried out before the upcoming races.
Statistics
- Pedro Acosta races in 5th place with 258 points in the 2026 MotoGP season (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).
- Archive: Pedro Acosta's strong reaction to the MotoGP tire pressure rule: "We looked like donkeys!" (October 12, 2026)
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