Grand Prix of San Marino
Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
Circuit Highlights
Home race for two legends
The circuit is named after Marco Simoncelli, who grew up in nearby Coriano and died racing in 2011. It also sits a short drive from Tavullia, Valentino Rossi's hometown — the combination gives race weekend a strong home-crowd atmosphere.
No parking at the circuit
Unlike most rounds, there is no dedicated car park at Misano World Circuit. Official guidance is to drive to Rimini or Riccione and cover the last leg by shuttle, bus, or the little train from the Simoncelli roundabout.
A beach holiday with a race attached
Most fans stay in Rimini, Riccione, or Cattolica on the Adriatic coast and combine the race weekend with a seaside holiday rather than treating it as a standalone trip.
Sprint weekend format
Saturday sprint race + Sunday main event, same as every 2026 round. Two chances to see MotoGP at race pace.
Covered vs. uncovered grandstands
Grandstand C at Curva del Carro is covered; the grandstand near Curva del Rio, overlooking the end of the main straight, is not. Worth factoring in before you pick a seat for a mid-September afternoon.
Two airport options, one clear winner for international fans
Rimini Federico Fellini Airport is closest (about 12 km) but mostly seasonal and charter routes. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, about 2 hours by car, is a major Ryanair hub with direct flights to most European capitals.
Race Weekend Schedule
Friday, Sep 11
- — Moto3 Free Practice
- — Moto2 Free Practice
- — MotoGP Free Practice 1 (FP1)
- — MotoGP Practice
Saturday, Sep 12
- — Moto3 Qualifying + Race
- — Moto2 Qualifying + Race
- — MotoGP Qualifying
- — MotoGP Sprint Race
Sunday, Sep 13
- — Moto3 Race
- — Moto2 Race
- — MotoGP Warm-Up
- — MotoGP Race
Exact Sunday MotoGP race start time was not confirmed at time of writing — check the official schedule closer to race week.
Quick FAQ
Can I park at Misano World Circuit?
There is no dedicated parking at the circuit itself. The advice from official and tourism-board sources is to drive to Rimini or Riccione and use the shuttle, a public bus (route 55 from Riccione/Misano or 124 from Rimini), or the €5 "little train" from the Simoncelli roundabout for the last leg.
What is the nearest train station to Misano World Circuit?
Misano Adriatico station is closest, about 2 km from the circuit (roughly a 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive), with regional trains from Rimini taking about 15 minutes. Some sources cite Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce station (about 5 km) as an alternative — both are plausible options depending on where you're coming from.
What time do the gates open at Misano?
Gate times are listed as around 07:00 on Friday and Saturday and 06:30 on Sunday, closing around 19:30 — confirm these against the official race-week schedule before you travel, as this detail hadn't been independently re-verified at time of writing.
Is Misano MotoGP a beach weekend or a race weekend?
Both, for most fans. The circuit sits on the Adriatic coast between Rimini and Riccione, and the standard pattern is to book a seaside hotel or B&B and treat the race as part of a longer coastal stay rather than a dedicated race-only trip.