Five riders, 24 points: MotoGP’s mouth-watering, record-breaking 2026 title race

After 11 MotoGP Grands Prix in the 2026 season, only 24 points separate the top five riders in the World Championship standings, marking a modern-era record for closeness at this stage. Marco Bezzecchi leads ahead of Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin, with Fabio Di Giannantonio third, followed by Pedro Acosta and Ai Ogura. The tight battle emerged after several rounds of shifting results following Bezzecchi's victory at the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello.