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2026 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: Schedule, Viewing Info, and Key Updates

The MotoGP season heads to Losail for its 20th round from November 6 to 8, 2026. Marc Marquez of Ducati is close to clinching the championship, boasting a 44-point lead after his win at Sepang.

Despite regional tensions, the race will proceed as planned, with assurances from Qatar's government about safety for riders and teams. Yet, Yamaha has withdrawn both its factory and Pramac satellite teams from the event due to travel policies related to conflict zones. Jorge Martin's participation depends on his recovery from a recent wrist injury sustained at Phillip Island.

Event Schedule by Date

  • Friday, Nov 6: Free Practice 1 at 14:45 AST, followed by Practice at 19:00 AST
  • Saturday, Nov 7: Free Practice 2 at 14:00 AST, Qualifying starting at 14:40 AST, Sprint race at 19:00 AST
  • Sunday, Nov 8: Warm-up at 14:40 AST, Main Race at 19:00 AST

Session Times Across Various Time Zones

  • Friday - FP1: 11:45 GMT / 12:45 CET / 06:45 ET / 03:45 PT / 22:45 AEDT / 20:45 JST / 17:15 IST
  • Practice: 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 11:00 ET / 08:00 PT / 03:00 AEDT / 01:00 JST / 21:30 IST
  • Saturday - FP2: 11:00 GMT / 12:00 CET / 06:00 ET / 03:00 PT / 22:00 AEDT / 20:00 JST / 16:30 IST
  • Qualifying: 11:40 GMT / 12:40 CET / 06:40 ET / 03:40 PT / 22:40 AEDT / 20:40 JST / 17:10 IST
  • Sprint: 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 11:00 ET / 08:00 PT / 03:00 AEDT / 01:00 JST / 21:30 IST
  • Sunday - Race: 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 11:00 ET / 08:00 PT / 03:00 AEDT / 01:00 JST / 21:30 IST

Detailed Session Timings by Region

  • Arabia (AST): FP1 14:45-15:30, Practice 19:00-20:00, FP2 14:00-14:30, Qualifying 14:40-15:20, Sprint 19:00, Race 19:00
  • UK & Portugal (GMT): FP1 11:45-12:30, Practice 16:00-17:00, FP2 11:00-11:30, Qualifying 11:40-12:20, Sprint 16:00, Race 16:00
  • Europe (CET): FP1 12:45-13:30, Practice 17:00-18:00, FP2 12:00-12:30, Qualifying 12:40-13:20, Sprint 17:00, Race 17:00
  • US Eastern (EDT): FP1 06:45-07:30, Practice 11:00-12:00, FP2 06:00-06:30, Qualifying 06:40-07:20, Sprint 11:00, Race 11:00
  • US Pacific (PT): FP1 03:45-04:30, Practice 08:00-09:00, FP2 03:00-03:30, Qualifying 03:40-04:20, Sprint 08:00, Race 08:00
  • Australia (AEDT): FP1 22:45-23:30 (Nov 6), Practice 03:00-04:00 (Nov 7), FP2 22:00-22:30 (Nov 7), Qualifying 22:40-23:20 (Nov 7), Sprint 03:00 (Nov 8), Race 03:00 (Nov 9)
  • Japan (JST): FP1 20:45-21:30, Practice 01:00-02:00, FP2 20:00-20:30, Qualifying 20:40-21:30, Sprint 01:00, Race 01:00
  • India (IST): FP1 17:15-18:00, Practice 21:30-22:30, FP2 16:30-17:00, Qualifying 17:10-17:50, Sprint 21:30, Race 21:30

Watching the Qatar GP Live

MotoGP offers an on-demand streaming service called the Video Pass, which broadcasts practice sessions, qualifying, the Sprint race, and highlights live. The annual subscription costs 139.99 euros. Various local broadcasters also stream races on their official platforms.

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