MotoGP Sunglasses: Eyewear Style from the 2026 Season
MotoGP is one of the fastest and most exciting sports in the world. Bikes race at speeds of up to 300 kilometres per hour, and races are often decided by fractions of a second. The 2026 MotoGP season is already shaping up to be highly competitive, with a mix of experienced champions and talented younger riders battling for the top spots.
Among the key names to watch this year are Italian champion Francesco Bagnaia, Spanish legend Marc Márquez, French star Fabio Quartararo and South African rider Brad Binder. With teams refining their bikes and strategies, every race weekend brings new storylines and intense competition.
MotoGP also continues to grow globally, with races attracting large crowds across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The sport’s mix of engineering, athletic skill and personality makes it a favourite among motorsport fans.
Sunglasses in the MotoGP Paddock
While riders wear helmets and visors during races, sunglasses are a key part of their off-track look. During track walks, interviews and team meetings in the paddock, riders often rely on performance eyewear to protect their eyes from bright sunlight and glare.
Sport brands such as Oakley are popular thanks to lightweight frames and lens technologies designed to improve clarity and contrast. At the same time, luxury labels like Cartier and statement designs from Police add a stylish edge during arrivals, media appearances and podium celebrations. For many riders, sunglasses combine practicality with personal style.
MotoGP of Thailand, 27 February - 1 March 2026
The 2026 PT Grand Prix of Thailand opened the MotoGP season at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram. Marco Bezzecchi delivered a dominant performance for Aprilia Racing, converting pole position into victory, while Pedro Acosta finished second for Red Bull KTM and Raul Fernandez secured third. The result marked a dream start to the season for Aprilia, with its riders claiming two of the three podium positions and Bezzecchi setting the tone for the championship campaign.
With such a strong start, the 2026 season is already proving to be an exciting championship to follow. Sunglasses spotted in the Thailand leg include:
Italian rider Franco Morbidelli was seen wearing white Oakley Lateralis OO9431 sunglasses. His lenses appear to be either prescription or a discontinued version.
However, we currently stock the Oakley Lateralis in white featuring Prizm Ruby Polarised and Prizm Sapphire lenses.
Australian rider Jack Miller also wore the Oakley Lateralis OO9431, this time in a new Matte Moss colourway with Prizm Tungsten lenses. This version is available for pre-order through our team.
Italian rider Enea Bastianini was spotted in Police Supernova 9 SPLU71 sunglasses in black, which are also available for pre-order through our team.
Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu wore black Cartier CT0539S 003 rectangular sunglasses with brown lenses.
Spanish rider Álex Rins wore black Oakley Permian OO9520 01 Prizm sunglasses.
Spanish rider Izan Guevara who competed in Moto2 was seen in Oakley Radar EV Path OO9208 52 sunglasses with Prizm black lenses, a popular best-selling model that works well both on and off the track.
MotoGP of Brazil, 20-22 March 2026
The 2026 MotoGP of Brazil marked the championship's long-awaited return to the country after a 22-year absence, taking place at the Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna. Marco Bezzecchi claimed a commanding victory in the 31-lap main race for Aprilia Racing, finishing more than three seconds ahead of Jorge Martin, while Marc Marquez completed the podium in third. Marquez also triumphed in Saturday's Tissot Sprint, securing his 16th career sprint race victory.
Franco Morbidelli wore Oakley Heliostat sunglasses in transparent green with Prizm Black lenses.
While we currently stock Oakley Heliostat in transparent frame with Prizm Sapphire lenses, the exact colourway worn by Morbidelli is available for pre-order through our team.
Fabio Di Giannantonio of Italy wore matte black Oakley Frogskins Range XL OO9503 06 sunglasses with Prizm black lenses during the qualifying.
Diogo Moreira of Brazil wore Oakley Eye Jacket Redux in matte teal featuring Prizm Snow lenses.
We currently stock this best-selling style in matte black with prizm grey lenses and matte vapor with prizm tungsten polarised lenses, with just one last piece in-stock remaining in each! However, the exact colourway that Diogo Moreira wore is available for pre-order through our team.
MotoGP of the United States, 27-30 March 2026
The 2026 MotoGP of the Americas took place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, serving as the third round of the World Championship. Marco Bezzecchi claimed victory at COTA ahead of Jorge Martin in second and Pedro Acosta in third. The weekend carried added anticipation as the paddock returned to what many consider Marc Márquez's backyard, although the reigning champion's challenge was disrupted by a high-speed crash during practice.
Spain's Marc Márquez wore Carrera x Ducati CARDUC 033/S shield sunglasses in matte black with grey lenses, a colourway that is now discontinued.
Fortunately, this popular style is still available in stock in matte black with red flash mirror lenses, alongside matte black and white with grey lenses.
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia wore Carrera x Ducati CARDUC 063/S sunglasses in transparent grey featuring blue flash mirror lenses.
We currently stock this style in black (last piece available in-stock!), however the exact colourway that Francesco Bagnaia wore is available for pre-order through our team.
Johann Zarco of France wore rose gold Ray-Ban Hexagonal RB 3548N 9202/AF sunglasses with purple polarised lenses.
Joan Mir of Spain wore black Oakley Radar EV Path OO9208 55 sunglasses with Prizm deep h2o polarised lenses.
Italy's Celestino Vietti who competed (and triumphed) in Moto2 for Speed Up Racing wore white Oakley Highland OO9522 02 wraparound sunglasses with Prizm black lenses.
MotoGP of Spain, 24-26 April 2026
The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix took place from 24–26 April at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, marking another dramatic chapter in the MotoGP season. Álex Márquez claimed victory in the 25-lap race, finishing ahead of Marco Bezzecchi in second and Fabio Di Giannantonio in third. Although Marc Márquez set a blistering pole position time of 1:48.087 during qualifying, the Ducati star's hopes of victory came to an early end after crashing out of Sunday's main race.
Jack Miller of Australia wore special-edition Oakley HSTN OO9242 11 sunglasses in navy featuring Prizm 24k Polarised lenses.
MotoGP of France, 8-10 May 2026
The 2026 Michelin Grand Prix of France took place at Le Mans' Bugatti Circuit, marking MotoGP's return to European soil for the fifth round of the championship. Jorge Martin led an Aprilia podium sweep in the main race, taking victory ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Ai Ogura. Earlier in the weekend, Francesco Bagnaia secured pole position with a lap time of 1:29.634, while Martin also claimed his 18th career Tissot Sprint victory. The event was not without drama, as reigning world champion Marc Marquez suffered a heavy crash during the Sprint Race but fortunately walked away uninjured.
Fabio Di Giannantonio of Italy wore black Oakley Hydra OO9229 15 sunglasses featuring Prizm jade lenses.
Brazil's Diogo Moreira wore matte black Oakley Permian OO9520 07 sunglasses featuring Prizm road with red mirror lenses.
MotoGP of Catalonia, 14-17 May 2026
The 2026 Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia took place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Spain, serving as the sixth round of the MotoGP season. Fabio Di Giannantonio secured a thrilling victory for VR46 Racing, while Fermín Aldeguer finished second and Francesco Bagnaia third after post-race tyre pressure penalties reshuffled the original podium order.
Catalonia leg's champion Fabio Di Giannantonio of Italy wore the new Oakley HSTN Sq OO9533 sunglasses in transparent grey featuring Prizm bronze lenses.
This special edition colourway, in collaboration with MotoGP, is available for pre-order through our team.
Enea Bastianini of Italy wore Police SPLU77 Unlocked sunglasses in black, available for pre-order through our team.
MotoGP of Italy, 28-31 May 2026
The 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Mugello delivered a landmark result for Aprilia, with Marco Bezzecchi leading the manufacturer to a historic 1–2 finish on home soil. Starting from pole position, Bezzecchi controlled the race and crossed the line 3.559 seconds ahead of teammate Jorge Martin, securing Aprilia's first premier-class victory at Mugello. Francesco Bagnaia completed the podium for Ducati Lenovo after edging out Ai Ogura by just 0.034 seconds in a dramatic battle for third. The victory also allowed Bezzecchi to extend his lead in the 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings.
France's Fabio Quartararo opted for Oakley Terraforma OO9530 01 sunglasses in black featuring Prizm grey lenses.
English racer Cal Crutchlow wore the new Oakley HSTN Sq OO9533 07 sunglasses in matte white featuring Prizm 24k Polarised lenses.
It is always refreshing to see riders step away from performance-focused eyewear off the track. Spain's Álex Rins did exactly that, opting for Ray-Ban Wayfarer Puffer RB4940 6833/87 sunglasses in a striking blue colourway that still captures the spirit of racing.
Fermin Aldeguer of Spain opted for Oakley Sutro Lite Sweep OO9465 04 sunglasses in matte white featuring Prizm jade lenses. Limited pieces available in-stock for this athlete-favourite frame!
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MotoGP style is always evolving, both on the track and in the paddock. Throughout the 2026 season, we’ll keep updating this blog with the latest race highlights and the sunglasses worn by riders during each Grand Prix weekend.
Check back regularly to discover the eyewear styles spotted across the MotoGP circuit!
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