Misano MotoGP Tickets

History of the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix

The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli is a purpose-built Italian venue that has grown into a modern staple of the MotoGP calendar. Designed at the end of the 1960s and opened in 1972, Misano first hosted a motorcycle Grand Prix in 1980 and became a regular home of the Italian and San Marino Grand Prix’s through the 1980s and early 1990s. After a series of major upgrades, including an extension of the layout in 1993 and a complete rebuild in 2006 that reversed the direction of racing to clockwise and brought the facilities up to full FIM Grand Prix standards, MotoGP returned in 2007 with the San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix and has never left. In 2012 the circuit was renamed in honour of local hero Marco Simoncelli, and its place on the calendar is now secured until at least 2031.
Located just inland from the Adriatic coast near Misano Adriatico and the resort city of Rimini, the circuit sits in the heart of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, a traditional stronghold of motorcycle racing. Its proximity to San Marino, as well as easy access from major hubs such as Bologna and Ancona, draws passionate Ducati and Aprilia supporters and international MotoGP fans alike, all keen to experience the unique atmosphere of the San Marino Grand Prix on the Riviera di Rimini.

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San Marino Grand Prix Information

2026 San Marino GP dates

The 2026 San Marino Grand Prix runs from September 11-13th. Times provided are local:

• Friday 11th: Practice 1
• Saturday 12th: Practice 2
• Saturday 12th: Qualifying
• Saturday 12th: Sprint Race
• Sunday 13th: Race

Previous GP Winners

Previous Sprint Race Winners

2025 San Marino Grand Prix Summary

Marco Bezzecchi began the San Marino Grand Prix from pole position, leading the field through the opening laps ahead of Álex Márquez and Fabio Quartararo, with Marc Márquez starting from fourth on the grid. As the race settled, Bezzecchi and Marc Márquez broke away from the rest, trading fastest laps while Álex Márquez gradually lost touch in third. On lap 12, Bezzecchi ran slightly wide at Turn 8, allowing Marc Márquez to dive through into the lead, with the Aprilia rider locking onto the rear of the Ducati for the remainder of the race.
Marc Márquez held on to take victory at Misano, his 11th Grand Prix win of the 2025 season and another important step towards the championship. Bezzecchi finished just over half a second behind in 2nd, backing up his Sprint win on Saturday and demonstrating Aprilia’s strength at their home round. Álex Márquez completed the podium in 3rd, while Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio rounded out the top five. Francesco Bagnaia’s difficult year continued with a crash and retirement, on a day when Ducati still celebrated a home win in front of a packed Misano crowd.

Repeat winners (premier class)

• 5 – Marc Márquez (2015, 2017, 2019, 2024, 2025)
• 3 – Jorge Lorenzo (2011, 2012, 2013)
• 3 – Valentino Rossi (2008, 2009, 2014)
• 2 – Francesco Bagnaia (2021, 2022)
• 2 – Eddie Lawson (1985, 1986)
• 2 – Randy Mamola (1984, 1987)
• 2 – Dani Pedrosa (2010, 2016)

Circuit information

Location: Via Daijiro Kato 10, 47843 Misano Adriatico (RN), Italy

Length: 4.23 km (2.63 mi)

Turns: 16

Direction: Clockwise

Capacity: 60,000

Best grandstands at the San Marino Grand Prix

Centrale Grandstand

• Considered the main grandstand at Misano, it sits along the start/finish straight with a direct view of the grid and team garages
• Perfect for watching pre-race build up, the race start, pit stops and the podium ceremony
• One of the covered grandstands at the circuit, with big screens in view to follow the rest of the lap

Grandstand B

• Curves around Turn 15, the penultimate corner, where riders set up their final attack onto the main straight
• A real overtaking hotspot and a great place to see late braking, mistakes and last-lap moves
• Covered seating with good nearby facilities and a strong view of the final sector

Tramonto Grandstand

• Overlooks the Tramonto and Curvone section in the middle of the lap
• Offers a wide view of riders braking hard, changing direction and fighting for drive onto the back straight
• A favourite for fans who want to see race pace and mid-race battles up close rather than just the start and finish

Travelling to San Marino

Key information

• Rimini Airport (RMI) ~10 km, limited international connections
• Bologna Airport (BLQ) ~130 km, ~1.5 hours by car
• Ancona Airport (AOI) similar distance, sometimes cheaper regional flights
• Taxis for Bologna-Misano expensive; car rental recommended

Train

• Frequent trains along Adriatic line between Bologna, Rimini, and Misano Adriatico (or nearby stations)
• Bologna-Rimini journey ~60–90 mins, local trains continue to Misano
• Tickets generally affordable, especially if booked in advance

Bus

• Local buses connect Rimini, Riccione, Cattolica, Misano; extra services on major events
• Bus from Rimini/Riccione to circuit area short ride; cheaper than taxis, but can be busy

Drive

• From Bologna Airport ~1.5 hours via A14, then local roads
• From Rimini Airport ~20–25 mins
• Rental cars widely available; parking near circuit fills quickly, arrive early