Marc Marquez
Marc Marquez Reuters

Defending champion and Honda rider, Marc Marquez, who was unstoppable in the first five races of the season, comes into the Italian MotoGP Grand Prix as the favourite to win at the Mugello Circuit.

Where to Watch Live

The first practice session of the Italian MotoGP Grand Prix starts at 8am BST, with BT Sport 2 and BT Sports 2 HD providing live coverage in the UK.

Live coverage of the second practice session starts at 12pm BST. Real-time internet updates are available on MotoGP's official website.

Track Facts

  • Circuit Name: Mugello Circuit
  • First MotoGP Race: 1976
  • Circuit Length: 5.245 km
  • Number of Laps: 23
  • Race Distance: 120.6 km
  • Most Wins: Valentino Rossi (7)
  • 2013 Winner: Mugello Circuit (Yamaha)
  • 2013 Pole: Marc Marquez (Honda)

Rider's Champions Review

By winning the first five races of the season, Marquez has bagged the maximum points. The Spaniard is leading the rider's championship leader board with 125 points, ahead of teammate Dani Pedrosa, who is in the second place with 42 points.

Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi is third with 81 points while Andrea Dovizioso is fourth, trailing the Italian by 28 points.