Motorsport Beyond F1: Le Mans, WRC, MotoGP, Formula E — 2026-09-14
Marc Márquez has seized the MotoGP championship lead after a dominant victory at the San Marino GP, overtaking Jorge Martín in points. In endurance racing, Toyota secured its 10th WRC manufacturers' title, matching Lancia’s record, while BMW leads the WEC drivers' standings despite Ferrari's Lone Star Le Mans victory. IndyCar saw Scott McLaughlin end his winless streak at the season finale, and NASCAR team Alpha Prime Racing announced a major manufacturer switch for 2027.
Motorsport Beyond F1: Le Mans, WRC, MotoGP, Formula E — 2026-09-14
Top developments
Márquez Clinches MotoGP Championship Lead in San Marino GP
On September 13, Marc Márquez won the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano, taking the championship lead from Jorge Martín. Márquez finished ahead of brother Alex and Pedro Acosta, while local favorite Marco Bezzecchi crashed out early. This victory marks Márquez's fourth perfect weekend of the year, allowing him to tie Martín on points but lead on count-back due to more race wins.
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Toyota Matches Lancia with 10th WRC Manufacturers' Title
Toyota Gazoo Racing has secured its 10th World Rally Championship manufacturers' title, equalling the all-time record held by Lancia. This achievement comes during a six-year dominance period for Toyota, solidifying their status as the most successful manufacturer in the modern WRC era. The title was clinched following strong results in recent rallies, including the ongoing Chile Rally.
BMW Leads WEC Drivers' Standings After Lone Star Le Mans
Following the Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of the Americas, the BMW duo of Robin Frijns and René Rast lead the FIA WEC drivers' championship. Although Ferrari won the race with the #50 Hypercar, Toyota remains at the top of the manufacturers' standings. The close battle between BMW and Toyota continues to define the Hypercar class, with strategy playing a crucial role in the Austin result.
McLaughlin Ends Winless Streak in IndyCar Finale
Scott McLaughlin won the final race of the 2026 IndyCar season at Laguna Seca, ending a winless streak that dated back to the 2024 season. While Álex Palou had already clinched the championship, McLaughlin's victory was a significant morale booster for Team Penske. Honda was crowned the 2026 manufacturers' champions, securing their 12th open-wheel title.
Alpha Prime Racing Switches to Ford for 2027 NASCAR Series
Alpha Prime Racing confirmed it will switch from Chevrolet to Ford for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. This move ends a 34-year streak of running Chevrolet machinery for the organization. The partnership with Ford is expected to bring new technical resources and competitive opportunities to the team.
Local view
Italian media heavily focused on the dramatic turn of events at Misano, where Marco Bezzecchi's crash was seen as a devastating blow to local hopes. Gazzetta dello Sport highlighted how Márquez "dominated" the race, noting that six Spanish riders finished in the top six positions, a rare occurrence in MotoGP history.
In Japan, Autosport Web reported on the emotional moment when Toyota Racing president Akio Toyoda (Morizo) presented the Le Mans trophy, while also covering Takamoto Katsuta's resilience in the WRC Chile rally after a Day 1 setback.
Context & numbers
The MotoGP championship is now tied at 274 points between Marc Márquez and Jorge Martín, with Márquez leading on wins.
In the FIA WEC, BMW holds the driver's lead, but Toyota maintains the manufacturer's advantage, reflecting the tight competition in the Hypercar category.
Honda secured its 12th open-wheel manufacturers' title in IndyCar, marking 30 years since their first such achievement.
On the radar
The MotoGP paddock moves immediately to Austria for the next round, where Márquez will defend his new lead against Martín and Bezzecchi.
Robert Shwartzman is set to join Peugeot for the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027, transitioning from his recent IndyCar stint.
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing will return to full-time IndyCar competition in 2027 with Conor Daly and Honda engines, their first full season since 2012.
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