The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team are excited to start the next challenge: for the Grand Prix of Brazil they will be competing at a circuit that Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins are not yet familiar with. The teammates are keen to get to grips with the Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna as fast as possible during Round 2 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship.

As MotoGP returns to Brazil after a 21-year absence, Quartararo is excited to get to experience a new country, culture, and track. He is curious to see how quickly he can adapt to the Ayrton Senna circuit. He currently holds 16th position in the championship standings.

Rins is back in full work-mode. The Spaniard is in 17th place in the championship standings and eager to make some steps with the team during the back-to-back GPs in Brazil and the US. He aims to quickly find a good rhythm this Friday, as that is vital to having a good weekend.

The Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia hosted the Brazilian GP from 1987-1989 but underwent modernization ahead of its return to the MotoGP calendar in 2026. The circuit features a 3.84km layout (9 right corners, 5 left corners) that has been completely reconstructed and resurfaced, including new asphalt and fully upgraded safety features, to meet FIM and FIA international standards. As the Brazilian GP makes its long awaited return to Goiânia, none of the current MotoGP riders have race experience at the revamped track, setting the stage for an excitingly level playing field when the action gets underway.

The Grand Prix of Brazil is held in the GMT-3 time zone. FP1 will take place on Friday from 11:05-12:05 local track time and Practice will be held from 15:20-16:35. On Saturday, FP2 will be held from 10:10-10:40, and the qualifying sessions from 10:50-11:30, followed by the 15-lap Sprint that starts at 15:00. On Sunday, Warm Up is held from 10:40-10:50 and the 31-lap Race starts at 15:00.