Marc Marquez arrives at the Red Bull Ring as the MotoGP championship leader for the first time this season. He secured the top spot after a dominant double victory at the San Marino GP, drawing level on points with Jorge Martin at 274 but ahead on win count.
A Fierce Battle at the Top
The duel between Marquez and Martin enters a new chapter. Both have 274 points, but Marquez holds the advantage due to more wins. The pressure is on Martin, who struggled at Spielberg last year with Aprilia. However, he now knows the circuit and is determined to turn his fortunes around.
Red Bull Ring: A Challenging Circuit
The Red Bull Ring is known for its stop-and-go nature, demanding hard acceleration and braking. Theoretically, it's not Marquez's favorite track, yet he swept both the Sprint and the main race here in 2025. His teammate, Marco Bezzecchi, also has extra motivation after a disappointing Misano GP. He scored a pole and a podium in Austria last season and aims to repeat that feat.
KTM and Acosta: A Home Threat
KTM comes to Austria on a mission to impress on home soil. Although its three riders still struggle for consistency at the front, Pedro Acosta is becoming a regular podium contender. Full support from Mattighofen could provide extra fuel for Acosta and his teammates to perform at their best in front of home fans.
Full Schedule for the Austrian GP
Here is the session schedule for the Austrian GP (local time):
| Day | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 18 | Moto3 FP1 | 09:00-09:35 |
| Moto2 FP1 | 09:50-10:30 | |
| MotoGP FP1 | 10:45-11:30 | |
| Moto3 Practice | 13:15-13:50 | |
| Moto2 Practice | 14:05-14:45 | |
| MotoGP Practice | 15:00-16:00 | |
| Saturday, 19 | Moto3 FP2 | 08:40-09:10 |
| Moto2 FP2 | 09:25-09:55 | |
| MotoGP FP2 | 10:10-10:40 | |
| MotoGP Q1 | 10:50-11:05 | |
| MotoGP Q2 | 11:15-11:30 | |
| Moto3 Q1 | 12:45-13:00 | |
| Sunday, 20 | MotoGP WUP | 09:40-09:50 |
| Moto3 Race | 11:00 | |
| Moto2 Race | 12:15 | |
| MotoGP Race | 14:00 |
How to Watch for Free
In Spain, DAZN is the main broadcaster for MotoGP live coverage. Subscribers of Movistar, Vodafone, and Orange can watch if they have the motor package. Another option is the MotoGP VideoPass with an annual fee, or free coverage via Astra satellite on Servus TV for Germany. For the latest updates, follow our MotoGP coverage.
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