{"id":4801,"date":"2026-05-25T09:20:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotvnow.com\/read\/?p=4801"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:20:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:20:26","slug":"5-fun-facts-ahead-of-2026-italian-grand-prix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotvnow.com\/read\/5-fun-facts-ahead-of-2026-italian-grand-prix\/","title":{"rendered":"5 fun facts ahead of 2026 Italian Grand Prix"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a dramatic and injury-hit Catalan Grand Prix, MotoGP heads to one of its most iconic venues as the 2026 season rolls into Mugello for the Italian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the action, live on SPOTV NOW, here are five key facts to know.<\/p>\n

Ducati\u2019s home fortress<\/h2>\n

Ducati Lenovo Team finally ended their lengthy Sunday podium drought at the Catalan Grand Prix when Francesco Bagnaia was promoted to third, offering a timely boost ahead of their home race.<\/p>\n

Few circuits have been kinder to Ducati than Mugello. The Italian manufacturer has won seven of the last eight premier-class races at the Tuscan venue, with Fabio Quartararo\u2019s 2021 victory for Yamaha the only interruption to that dominant run. Bagnaia himself has been especially formidable at Mugello, winning multiple times in front of his home fans, making this an ideal opportunity for Ducati to build momentum after a difficult start to 2026.<\/p>\n

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