MotoGP, Sportrik Media - The final pre-season preparation for the 2026 FIM MotoGP World Championship takes place this weekend at Buriram on 21–22 February, ahead of the season-opening Thai Grand Prix on 1 March.
The pre-season began at Sepang earlier this month, where Alex Marquez led the overall standings for Gresini Racing. All riders are expected to be on track in Buriram except Fermin Aldeguer, with Michele Pirro stepping in for Ducati. Jorge Martin is also set to make his on-track return for Aprilia Racing after being declared fit.
Below is the official 2026 Buriram MotoGP test schedule in local Thailand time (ICT, GMT+7) and United Kingdom time (GMT).
Saturday, 21 February 2026
| Session | Local Time (Thailand) | UK Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 10:00 – 13:00 | 03:00 – 06:00 |
| Session 2 | 13:20 – 18:00 | 06:20 – 11:00 |
Sunday, 22 February 2026
| Session | Local Time (Thailand) | UK Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 09:30 – 13:00 | 02:30 – 06:00 |
| Session 2 | 13:20 – 17:30 | 06:20 – 10:30 |
There will be no live television coverage of the Buriram test. MotoGP’s official website will air a 90-minute “After the Flag” programme at the end of each day, running from 10:30am to 12:00pm GMT.
With just two days of running remaining before the championship begins, teams will focus on final aerodynamic validation, race simulations and long-run consistency as preparations intensify for the 2026 Thai Grand Prix.
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