Grand prix motorcycle racing is set for a thrilling shake-up as MotoGP officially unveils a radical new weekend schedule format that borrows heavily from modern Formula 1 principles. Traditionally, the premier class relied on a single qualifying session to determine the starting grid for both the Saturday sprint and the Sunday grand prix. That long-standing tradition is now being consigned to the history books, paving the way for a streamlined, highly competitive structure designed to captivate both hardcore enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Under the newly ratified framework approved by the Grand Prix Commission, action on track will kick off with a 45-minute Free Practice 1 session on Friday morning. This will be followed immediately by a 30-minute Free Practice 2 session on the same day. Crucially, the old format where combined practice times determined direct progression into the second phase of qualifying has been entirely eliminated, making way for a high-stakes, all-in 15-minute Sprint Qualifying session on Friday afternoon.
Saturday's intense program gets underway with a brief 20-minute Free Practice 3 hit-out before the main qualifying showdown begins. Grand Prix qualifying adopts a classic two-part knockout format, starting with all 22 riders contesting Q1, from which only the 12 fastest advance to battle it out in Q2. Saturday's adrenaline-fueled schedule then concludes with the eagerly anticipated sprint race, utilizing the distinct starting grid established during Friday's qualifying session.
In a further effort to optimize track time and reduce physical strain, the traditional Sunday morning warm-up session has been permanently dumped in favor of a concise 10-minute window for riders to complete multiple sighting laps. MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta emphasized that the sweeping changes are aimed squarely at injecting an extra layer of competitive urgency right from the opening day of track action.
"I think obviously this will add that layer of competitiveness on Friday," said Carlos Ezpeleta regarding the strategic overhaul. He further noted that having separate, distinct grids for the sprint and the grand prix will ultimately deliver a better experience for fans and a more efficient use of the riders' time on track. With teams and management fully aligned on the decision, the new-look weekend promises to redefine how fans engage with the sport moving forward.
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