This weekend, Motogp will host the Brazilian Grand Prix for the first time since 1992, and will race in Brazil since hosting the last Rio Grand Prix in 2004. Here’s some things to look out for as we head back to Goiania.

Can Marquez bounce back from Thai disappointment to challenge Aprilia?

Aprilia were on fire in Buriram, with Bezzecchi, Martin, Fernandez and Ogura all fast and inside the top 6 during the weekend. The pace of the RS-GP26 has everyone intrigued as to whether this is track specific, or is the Aprilia really the bike to be on in 2026.

If anyone is going to stand in their way this year, it is Marc Marquez. The Ducati man is searching for a record breaking 10th world championship this year (drawing him level with Giacomo Agostini), and his 8th in Motogp.

The No 93 however had a potential sprint victory ruined by a controversial run in with Pedro Acosta, and a potential Sunday podium ruined by a broken wheel rim, causing a rear tyre failiure.

If anyone is going to adapt to a new track however, it will be the reigning champ.

Can Yamaha find any pace this weekend?

Buriram was a race that confirmed Yamaha’s worst fears, a bike not good enough to compete for high points, and a new V4 that isn’t much of an improvement compared to last seasons inline 4.

While it is a new project for the Japanese manufacturer, and will take time to get the engine up to front running pace, it appears to be too little to late as they look to be set to lose star man Fabio Quartararo at the end of the season, with the Frenchman the top Yamaha last weekend, but only in 14th place.

Can any KTM get close to Acosta?

For the second Motogp season running, it is looking like a case of the Pedro Acosta show at KTM, with every other rider on the bike seeming to struggle except for the young spaniard.

Just like in the case of Quartararo at Yamaha, KTM look to be losing their star man for 2027, meaning it is time for the others to step up for a number 1 status next season.

But with Binder 7th and 12 seconds off Acosta, Bastianini in 12th and Vinales only able to fight the Yamaha’s, it could be too much to ask for with the bikes current state.

Any potential surprises for a new track?

With Goiania a new track for the riders to navigate, mistakes are an almost certainty during the first race here, opening up opportunities for those who keep it clean to have a big points finish.

Undoubtedly home hero and rookie Moreira is one to watch this weekend, with the Brazilian able to feed off of the energy from a very eager and passionate home crowd this weekend.