MotoGP 2026
Round Eight – Balaton Park
Marc Marquez – 1st
“We did an incredible job. The secret, in my opinion, was managing our energy on Friday: this allowed me to arrive at Saturday, and especially today, in the best possible condition. Obviously, today I gave it my all and, fortunately, the choice of medium tyre paid off in the finale; it would have been much tougher. Now we’ll see how things go in Brno and Assen, because, I repeat, here it was easier given the greater number of left-hand turns. It’s a victory that comes after a difficult period, filled with operations and recovery, but it was worth it. As always, we must look ahead with optimism and continue our physical recovery.”
Pedro Acosta – 2nd
“We tried everything. It was a really good battle and I hope everyone at home enjoyed it. We tried to take the maximum out of our package. Back-to-back podiums here and I’m quite happy. Now I’m looking forward to chilling at home and then concentrate on Brno.”
Francesco Bagnaia – 3rd
“Today’s first goal was to get a better start than yesterday: fortunately, there was a bit of spinning when I first released the clutch, otherwise I probably would have been involved in the crash at Turn 1 as well. I was able to immediately pass Moreira and Marini and then tried to follow Pedro (Acosta), but unfortunately I wasn’t able to lap at their times because I continued to struggle for grip. When they started pushing harder, I focused mainly on managing my advantage over my pursuers. The podium is a good result, especially after the difficult start to the weekend, because these are important points. We need to continue working on grip and stability when changing direction in view of the next races.”
Ai Ogura – 4th
“P4 sounds OK but, performance-wise, it was far from good. First of all, my start was very good – I saw one black bike inside that was way faster into turn one and also the movement of the bike wasn’t really clean so I already thought something is going to happen. Luckily, I could react quite quickly and avoid all this mess but, I lost so many positions because I was on the outside. Then, as I was behind four, five riders, I couldn’t go as fast as I wanted to as the pace in the first half was very, very slow, so I lost so much time. After I managed to pass all these riders the pace was quite acceptable but it wasn’t really good.”
Luca Marini – 5th
“This was another dramatic race, always you risk a lot into Turn 1 and fortunately this time I was able to gain something – I hope all the other riders are OK. Overnight we made some setup changes which improved the bike and our race was good, of course we were helped by the situation at the start to gain some positions, but I think we could have made up some ground anyway. I tried everything I could to get back past Ogura at the end, but I couldn’t quite manage it. Still some good points in the championship overall so we must focus on this and come back strong in the next two races.”
Diogo Moreira – 6th
“Today I tried to handle the situation as best as I could, and I think we did a good race. Maybe we made the wrong choice with the tyre, going for the medium, as it wasn’t the ideal option. Even so, we managed to finish in a good position and with a consistent pace. I’m proud of the work we’ve done this weekend.”
Iker Lecuona – 7th
“It was an incredible weekend with a team that welcomed me in a fantastic way. We worked well, had fun, and brought home a great result. Despite the many mistakes during the race, we found excellent feeling with the bike, especially towards the end, and that’s where I really pushed. I wanted to catch my friend Moreira, but it’s fine like this. A huge thank you to everyone who made it possible for me to be here this weekend. It wasn’t a given that we would be this fast.”
Jack Miller – 8th
“It was a decent race for us and I feel we got the maximum out of what we had available today. We managed to stay out of trouble at the start and put ourselves in a position to fight for points right from the opening laps. From there, it was all about managing the race as well as possible. I had to be quite careful with the rear tyre, especially on corner exit, and spent much of the race trying to protect the soft tyre and make sure it lasted until the chequered flag.
“We were still missing a little bit compared to some of the riders around us, particularly when accelerating out of the corners, but overall it was a stronger weekend and another step in the right direction for us. Now the focus shifts to Brno. It will present different challenges, including a couple of long straights, but we‘ll keep working hard and try to make the most of the strengths we have shown in recent races.”
Enea Bastianini – 9th
“It was a strange race. When I saw the incident at Turn 1, I thought there might be a red flag. But we continued and I was well placed, fighting for a good result. Then I arrived in Turn 1 without any brakes after the bike was shaking coming out of the last corner. I went straight on and when I came back on the racing line, I saw Joan very late. There was some contact and I was given a Long Lap. After I tried to recover but cut the chicane. I lost the position to Toprak (Razgatlioglu) and tried to lose one second, but I probably didn’t. So, I had to do another Long Lap! After that, it was a crazy race, and it was very difficult to overtake the other riders ahead. The grip was lower than yesterday, and the wind changed through the race. When I was alone my lap times were good, and that’s important. I managed to overtake Brad in the last corner for ninth. I’m not happy because I didn’t achieve my full potential today, but we’ll go again in Brno.”
Brad Binder – 10th
“Strange race and I expected a lot more from this GP. I was missing pace. I can do one lap OK but the next too deep and I lose time. The average was not there. I was pushing too much to do something mediocre. I need to do something this week to work out how to improve because it is not much fun going for 10th. I’m hoping for a much better weekend at Brno.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu – 11th
“Overall, this was my best weekend so far in MotoGP. Finishing eleventh is a positive result, but more importantly, I felt that I had the pace to fight even closer to the top ten. During the race, I spent almost all my time in a group with other riders. The problem is that when I catch them, it is still very difficult for me to overtake because we lose too much on the straights. I can stay with them through the corners, but making the pass is another story. We also made a small adjustment to the engine brake during the race because I was experiencing too much rear locking. It helped in some areas, but in others, I lost some of the feeling I needed on corner entry, particularly in Turn 5, where I made a few mistakes. Even so, the pace was strong until the end of the race and the feeling with the bike continues to improve. We have made another step forward this weekend, and that gives me confidence that we can continue moving closer to the riders ahead in the coming races.”
Fabio Di Giannantonio – 12th
“Luckily, I’m ok. I just have some back pain. The important thing is that everyone is okay and has no fractures, even though the incident was very bad. If we look at our race after the crash, I had a very good pace, and it was possible to fight for the podium; we could have been in third place. We knew that everything we did was good, from the bike to the tyres. So, it’s a pity, and I am frustrated by this. In terms of points, we lost some ground, but we could still keep the top three. Now it’s time to rest a bit, and we will come back stronger in Brno.”
Alex Rins – 13th
“I did a great start – the same as yesterday – but as soon as I saw the bike of Jorge [Martin] starting to move, I tried to reduce the speed a bit more. I couldn’t do so much because there were some guys around me. It was a long race, but in general, I made a step forward compared to yesterday.”
Franco Morbidelli – 14th
“It was not a great day, in line with the whole weekend here at Balaton. In the end, we managed to score 2 points, but this is not where we belong. We need to keep working together with Ducati to regain good grip on the bike, because we’re struggling to find it, and I’m finding it very difficult. We’re working extremely hard to understand how to solve this issue, and we’ll continue analysing everything to find a solution during these 10 days before Brno. Hopefully, we’ll find it soon and get back to the positions we deserve.”
Maverick Viñales – 15th
“There were parts of the race which were quite good, and I could ride in the low 1’39s. That was the target. We were quite quick without gaining many positions. At this moment, I’m still trying to understand how to go fast with this bike, but I felt we could do that over the course of the race. Somehow, when I was alone, I could brake late and deep, and the lap time was coming. Toward the end of the race, I was behind (Franco) Morbidelli. I had to brake a little earlier, and the bike didn’t want to stop – I really had to put the load into the front. The feeling I have is that you have to ride the bike at the limit all the time on the brakes, and you must push over the limit physically. Still, I don’t quite have the strength to do that. I think I’ll be in good physical condition soon. The week off will help me build up more strength.”
Cal Crutchlow – 16th
“It was probably the most physically demanding race I’ve ever done. I’m happy with the result because we understand our current situation, but the lap times show that I’m making progress and getting more comfortable on the bike. It’s been tough, but I’m pleased with the work we’re doing. The racing spirit is still there despite the time I’ve spent away. The important thing is that we’re improving, understanding the bike better and better, and taking positive steps forward every time we go out on track.”
Fabio Quartararo – DNF
“Because of what happened in Turn 1, I was just behind Jack [Miller], and the position was not bad. But straight away I felt that something was wrong with the rear. I kept trying, but I was losing positions. I was going wide and to the gravel a few times. The team is looking into what happened.”
Joan Mir – DNF
“What a race! I think my footpeg got damaged when I had contact with Enea, but we need to check the exact cause. I was comfortable behind Diogo managing the front tyre pressure, so it came as a bit of a surprise. It’s a shame because I think today there was the possibility, obviously, to get a really nice result after all of the drama at the start of the race. I am OK, which is the most important. The good point of the weekend is that we were able to confirm a couple of points from the past that we had some doubts about with the setup, so we can now enter the second half of the year with a clearer idea about a few things.”
Fermin Aldeguer – DNF
“Honestly, I don’t really have much to say. In the end, the most important thing is that I didn’t get hurt, and I hope no other rider had any issues either. It was a weekend where I felt good and where we definitely could have aimed high, but you also need a bit of luck. Now it’s time to go home and rest.”
Raul Fernandez – DNF
“First of all, thanks to everyone for asking how I am – I feel almost good but have a lot of pain in my leg. Anyway, I hope that all the other riders that have been involved in the crash are fine. It’s part of the sport and something that can happen. During the weekend, we did our best, and today we just had bad luck. I’ll have to get my leg checked again at home and then recover well for Brno. I’m really motivated – I think we’re doing a good job, so let’s try to take the positives and see you in Brno.”
Team Managers
Luigi Dall’Igna – General Manager Ducati Corse
“There are no words to describe Marc’s achievement. I’m emotionally exhausted, as I expected a calmer race, but I’m obviously also very happy for him and the team. He’s truly a champion. Marc’s 100th World Championship victory and the 100th for the Ducati Lenovo Team—we couldn’t have asked for more. Now it’s time to celebrate this success in style, and then we’ll focus on Brno.”
Aki Ajo – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager
“Generally a positive weekend for us. Pedro taking two podium finishes was very good. I’m sure that people were dreaming of the first Sunday win and we are getting closer and closer all the time, so we just need to be patient and continue working for that goal. We also need to be pleased when we have three riders in the top ten. It’s progress and more will come in the next races.”
Davide Brivio – Trackhouse MotoGP Team Principal
“We have been very unlucky at the start. Raul could have done a great race I think but, unfortunately, he was involved in the accident in turn one. For sure, we lost an opportunity there – luckily, there is no big damage, he just hit his leg a bit but I think it shouldn’t be a problem. Anyway, he did a great job during the weekend and unfortunately, we couldn’t take an advantage in the race. On the other side, Ai was able to use the situation and recover on a track where it’s very difficult to overtake. He was in P10 and then, little by little, by little, overtaking everybody to arrive in fourth position. Another solid race, big recovery, fast pace at the end, so he did what he’s capable to do. A very good race for Ai – unfortunate with Raul, but once again at this circuit, we were quite competitive, so we can arrive to Brno, next time and try to recover what we lost here.”
Gino Borsoi – Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
“It was a very positive weekend for the team. Both yesterday and today, our riders delivered strong performances and achieved important results, which is a great reward for all the work being done by the team and Yamaha. At the beginning of the weekend, we felt that Balaton could be a circuit suited to the characteristics of the YZR-M1, and that proved to be the case. The layout allowed us to better exploit some of the strengths of the package, and both riders were able to show competitive pace throughout the event.
“From a chassis and electronics perspective, we are no longer far from our rivals. In certain areas and situations, we are already able to compete at a very similar level, which is an encouraging sign considering where we started the season. The progress is evident. We know there are still areas where we need to improve, but weekends like this confirm that we are moving in the right direction. When further performance arrives, the combination of these riders and this bike has the potential to take another significant step forward.”
Nicolas Goyon – Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team Manager
“There’s a bit of a bitter taste with Enea’s race. He finished inside the top nine, which is a strong result considering he started in 14th, but he had to serve two Long Lap Penalties. Without those, he would’ve fought for the top five, which was our target for the race today. I want to keep the positives of the weekend, which was Enea had strong pace since Friday. We must keep this in mind and carry this good feeling to the next race in Brno. On the other side of the garage, Maverick scored one point. It’s been another difficult weekend for him, but after some deep analysis with his team, he improved his pace through the weekend. He had the ninth fastest lap of the race, which is quite a decent result. Of course, his position is not what we’re aiming for, but we believe the next race will be another step for him. Let’s pack up everything and head to Brno, where we hope to improve on this weekend’s results.”
Pablo Nieto – Team Manager, Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
“It was a tough weekend, but the most important thing is seeing that Diggia is always consistent, we’ve been competitive throughout the weekend. This is a very positive aspect. It’s a pity for the race, because he had a strong rhythm and we had the pace to fight for the podium. But these are races and it can happen, unfortunately. We struggled a little more with Franco, but we keep working to give him even more confidence with his bike. We have a week to analyse all the data and come back with improving suggestions for Brno.”
Massimo Meregalli – Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team Director
“It was a tough Grand Prix for us overall. Álex avoided the chaos at the start and that moved him up the order. It was a long race for him, but he did feel more comfortable with the bike than yesterday. It was a disappointing race for Fabio. He made a strong start and initially capitalised on the Turn 1 incident, but he struggled to maintain his position due to an issue with the rear impacting his performance. We expect that the sensations he felt may have been caused by the medium rear tyre that, due to today’s track conditions and circumstances, did not suit our bike. It caused him to get two long lap penalties and ultimately led to the decision to retire from the race.”
Massimo Rivola – Aprilia Racing
“From the best Sunday and weekend in Mugello to the worst Sunday. After the emotions experienced in Mugello, this is a cold shower that we truly could have done without. I’m saddened by what happened – clearly, both Marco and Raúl were not at all at fault, and I also apologise to Team Trackhouse and the other riders involved. We know that there is always a dose of risk in racing, but I think knowing how to safely tackle the first turn is of utmost importance. Jorge’s mistake is a difficult one to digest.”
2026 MotoGP Grand Prix of Hungary Race Results
| Pos | Rider | Bike | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Marquez | Ducati | 42m55.325s |
| 2 | Pedro Acosta | KTM | +1.343 |
| 3 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati | +11.632 |
| 4 | Ai Ogura | Aprilia | +15.539 |
| 5 | Luca Marini | Honda | +18.669 |
| 6 | Diogo Moreira | Honda | +21.794 |
| 7 | Iker Lecuona | Ducati | +22.815 |
| 8 | Jack Miller | Yamaha | +23.283 |
| 9 | Enea Bastianini | KTM | +24.491 |
| 10 | Brad Binder | KTM | +24.601 |
| 11 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | Yamaha | +25.135 |
| 12 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Ducati | +28.386 |
| 13 | Alex Rins | Yamaha | +29.207 |
| 14 | Franco Morbidelli | Ducati | +31.333 |
| 15 | Maverick Viñales | KTM | +48.536 |
| 16 | Cal Crutchlow | Honda | +54.604 |
| NC | Fabio Quartararo | Yamaha | 4 laps |
| NC | Joan Mir | Honda | 12 laps |
| DNF | Fermin Aldeguer | Ducati | 0 laps |
| DNF | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia | 0 laps |
| DNF | Raul Fernandez | Aprilia | 0 laps |
| DNF | Jorge Martin | Aprilia | 0 laps |
MotoGP Championship Standings
| Pos | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Bezzecchi | 180 |
| 2 | Jorge Martin | 160 |
| 3 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | 138 |
| 4 | Pedro Acosta | 132 |
| 5 | Marc Marquez | 108 |
| 6 | Ai Ogura | 105 |
| 7 | Francesco Bagnaia | 99 |
| 8 | Raul Fernandez | 93 |
| 9 | Alex Marquez | 67 |
| 10 | Fermin Aldeguer | 64 |
| 11 | Luca Marini | 57 |
| 12 | Enea Bastianini | 48 |
| 13 | Brad Binder | 48 |
| 14 | Franco Morbidelli | 40 |
| 15 | Fabio Quartararo | 37 |
| 16 | Diogo Moreira | 36 |
| 17 | Johann Zarco | 34 |
| 18 | Joan Mir | 15 |
| 19 | Alex Rins | 12 |
| 20 | Jack Miller | 11 |
| 21 | Iker Lecuona | 9 |
| 22 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | 9 |
2026 MotoGP Calendar
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Rnd
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Date
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Event
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Circuit
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| 1 |
01 Mar
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Thai
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Chang International Circuit
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| 2 |
22 Mar
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Brazil*
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Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna
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| 3 |
29 Mar
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US
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Circuit of the Americas
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| 4 |
26 Apr
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Spain**
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Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto
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| 5 |
10 May
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France
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Le Mans
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| 6 |
17 May
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Catalonia
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Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
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| 7 |
31 May
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Italy
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Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello
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| 8 |
07 Jun
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Hungary
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Balaton Park Circuit
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| 9 |
21 Jun
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Czech
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Automotodrom Brno
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| 10 |
28 Jun
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Netherlands
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TT Circuit Assen
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| 11 |
12 Jul
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Germany
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Sachsenring
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| 12 |
09 Aug
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GB
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Silverstone Circuit
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| 13 |
30 Aug
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Aragon
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MotorLand Aragon
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| 14 |
13 Sep
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San Marino
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Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
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| 15 |
20 Sep
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Austria
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Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
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| 16 |
04 Oct
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Japan
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Mobility Resort Motegi
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| 17 |
11 Oct
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Indonesia
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Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit
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| 18 |
25 Oct
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Australia
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Phillip Island
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| 19 |
01 Nov
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Malaysia
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Petronas Sepang International Circuit
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| 20 |
08 Nov
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Qatar
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Lusail International Circuit
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| 21 |
22 Nov
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Portugal
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Autodromo Internacional do Algarve
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| 22 |
29 Nov
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Valencia
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Circuit Ricardo Tormo
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