MotoGP 2026 heads to Motegi for the 16th round of the season, the Japanese Grand Prix, set to take place on 2-4 October. This race kicks off a five-round Asia-Pacific swing over the next six weeks, marking a crucial phase of the championship.
Francesco Bagnaia arrives as the defending winner at Motegi after taking victory in the 2025 Japanese GP with Ducati. However, the track has been completely resurfaced since then, making any comparisons to last year meaningless. The stop-and-go nature of the circuit is expected to still suit the Ducati, making Marc Marquez one of the favorites for the win.
KTM is also expected to perform well at Motegi. The Austrian manufacturer has momentum after Pedro Acosta broke through at the Red Bull Ring to claim his maiden MotoGP win. The track's heavy braking zones and traction demands could play into the strengths of the RC16.
Practice and Qualifying Schedule
Here is the full session schedule for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix (local time, JST):
- Friday, 2 October: FP1 10:45, Practice 15:00
- Saturday, 3 October: FP2 10:10, Qualifying 10:50, Sprint 15:00
- Sunday, 4 October: Race 14:00
Note that qualifying will set the grid for both the sprint race on Saturday and the main race on Sunday. The sprint format adds extra intensity from the very first day.
Global Viewing Times
For fans around the world, here are the converted times for key sessions (in each region's local time):
- FP1: 02:45 BST / 03:45 CEST / 21:45 ET (Thu) / 18:45 PT (Thu) / 11:45 AEST / 10:45 JST / 07:15 IST
- Practice: 07:00 BST / 08:00 CEST / 02:00 ET / 23:00 PT (Thu) / 16:00 AEST / 15:00 JST / 11:30 IST
- FP2: 02:10 BST / 03:10 CEST / 21:10 ET (Fri) / 18:10 PT (Fri) / 11:10 AEST / 10:10 JST / 06:40 IST
- Qualifying: 02:50 BST / 03:50 CEST / 21:50 ET (Fri) / 18:50 PT (Fri) / 11:50 AEST / 10:50 JST / 07:20 IST
- Sprint: 07:00 BST / 08:00 CEST / 02:00 ET / 23:00 PT (Fri) / 16:00 AEST / 15:00 JST / 11:30 IST
- Race: 06:00 BST / 07:00 CEST / 01:00 ET / 22:00 PT (Sat) / 15:00 AEST / 14:00 JST / 10:30 IST
With significant time zone differences, fans in Europe and the Americas will need early alarms or late nights to catch the action. Meanwhile, viewers in Asia-Pacific will enjoy more convenient viewing times.
The Japanese Grand Prix always delivers a unique atmosphere with passionate local support, especially for Japanese riders and manufacturers. The battle at Motegi often shapes the title fight, given its strategic position in the latter half of the season.
Baca Juga
Jadwal lengkap MotoGP Jepang 2026 di Motegi: sesi latihan, kualifikasi, sprint, dan race. Simak favorit seperti Bagnaia, Marquez, dan Acosta.
Johann Zarco tunda operasi lutut hingga pensiun demi karier MotoGP dan masa tua yang sehat. Simak rencana dan kondisi terbarunya.
Marco Bezzecchi akui peluang gelar MotoGP 2026 mulai pudar setelah gagal finis di lima dari delapan balapan terakhir. Kini tertinggal 42 poin dari Jorge Martin dan Marc Marquez.
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