MotoGP 2026 liveries: Part 2
- Isha Reshmi Mohan
- 7 hours ago
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Written by Isha Reshmi Mohan, Edited by Dhara Dave
The wait is over and here is the second set of liveries for the season. Be sure to check out Part One in case you missed it. We are just days away from seeing them all together in Buriram, but for now, here is a quick look at the latest designs.
Trackhouse Team
Riders: Ai Ogura and Raul Fernandez
The Trackhouse team unveiled two liveries: one featuring the classic blue, yellow, and black color scheme, and another following the Gulf branding.
The "special" Gulf livery will appear for five rounds only, including the season opener in Thailand, followed by Brazil, Italy, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
“Our great results at the end of the year were the consequence of the work we did during the season,” Raul Fernandez shared during the launch. He enjoyed an impressive end to the season, standing on the podium in Valencia.
“Last season, we could be competitive during the race, but the grid position has usually not been the best, and we really need to work on that, especially during the test days. I’m sure we can improve our starting positions a bit, and hopefully we can be better at most races,” Ogura shared while reflecting on his debut season last year.
KTM Factory and Tech 3
Factory riders: Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder
Tech 3 riders: Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales
The two KTM teams had decided to go in together for their launch, so it definitely was a bit crowded with the four stunning bikes on stage.
While the start of the season wasn’t the best, and the team consistently saw mishaps with the riders, Acosta tied with KTM’s highest standing in the riders' championship standings (also held by Binder in 2023) as he came in fourth behind Marco Bezzecchi.
“Last year I felt like I was thinking the whole time on the motorbike, instead of letting just my natural ability take over, and that's one thing that I want to change for this season. Just really enjoy riding the bike a bit more,” Binder shared, acknowledging that he had also taken a few weeks off due to injuries, much like Viñales did last season.
Gresini Racing
Riders: Àlex Márquez and Fermín Aldeguer
Gresini took their launch to Malaysia, where the second edition of the MotoGP Launch event was held.
Following Álex’s incredible performance last season, where he went head-to-head with his brother and cemented second place in the championship, he earned a Factory Ducati model for the upcoming season.
Additionally, Aldeguer bagged the "Rookie of the Year" title in Sepang. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury in early January; while there are no updates yet on whether he will be on track in Buriram, we hope to see him fighting at the front again soon.
“I miss the team, and I miss the bike; unfortunately, we need to do things properly and recover. That is the only goal at the moment: to get back to 100%, and then we will think about getting back on the bike. One step at a time. The bike is even more beautiful than last year’s, and there is a strong desire to return,” Aldeguer shared via video call during the event.
Honda LCR
Riders: Diogo Moreira and Johann Zarco
The LCR team revealed their split liveries, featuring the iconic Castrol-branded look for Zarco and a new Pro Honda design for the rookie, Diogo Moreira.
“2026 marks LCR’s 30th anniversary. Since 1996, we’ve earned 133 podiums, 41 wins, and 36 pole positions. As Team Principal, I cannot wait to see those numbers grow. We are fully committed and motivated to fight for it,” Lucio Cecchinello shared at the launch.
In case you missed it, Honda will not be exempt from the engine freeze this season. After their performance in Valencia, they moved up to Rank C in the concessions standings, leaving Yamaha as the only manufacturer permitted to develop their engine throughout the year.
Honda HRC
Riders: Luca Marini and Joan Mir
Finally, Honda HRC unveiled their familiar red livery. Star riders Marini and Mir are beginning their second season as teammates, a year that also marks the team's 60th anniversary in the championship.
The team dominated headlines last year amid discussions surrounding Toprak, and they remain at the centre of attention this year with rumours of signing Fabio Quartararo. While there has been no confirmation from Quartararo’s camp so far, the rider himself offered a cheeky response to the speculation: “Too much talking.”
Given these high-profile links, it is increasingly possible that the team is working hard to return to the front of the pack.
“Our objectives are clear: to be there fighting near the front and take full advantage of any and all opportunities which are presented to us,” Marini said at the showcase.
“In 2026, we need to find the consistency we struggled with last year, we showed that both myself and the Honda RC213V have the speed and ability to make Honda HRC proud…. There is no time to wait around, we need to be working from the first lap to achieve our maximum and return Honda HRC to where it belongs,” noted Mir regarding the team’s 2026 objectives.
And that’s a wrap. Once the final test sessions conclude, the riders will be ready for action as the season officially gets underway in Buriram. Be sure to catch the first race on March 1st, with the main event starting at 8 am GMT.
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