When does the MotoGP Japanese GP 2026 start?

The MotoGP Japanese GP weekend begins on October 2, 2026 with Free Practice 1 at 01:45 UTC. The main race is scheduled for October 4, 2026.

Where is the MotoGP Japanese GP held?

The MotoGP Japanese GP is held at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, Japan. It is Round 16 of 22 in the 2026 season.

What is the full schedule for the MotoGP Japanese GP 2026?

Free Practice 1: Fri Oct 2, 01:45 UTC. Practice: Fri Oct 2, 06:00 UTC. Free Practice 2: Sat Oct 3, 01:10 UTC. Qualifying 1: Sat Oct 3, 01:50 UTC. Qualifying 2: Sat Oct 3, 02:15 UTC. Sprint: Sat Oct 3, 06:00 UTC. Warm Up: Sun Oct 4, 00:40 UTC. Race: Sun Oct 4, 05:00 UTC. All times can be viewed in your local timezone on the event page.

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Japanese GP

MotoGP • Twin Ring Motegi

Motegi, Japan

Race Date

Oct 4

2026

The MotoGP Japanese GP is Round 16 and takes place at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, Japan, running from October 2 to October 4. This event features 8 sessions: Free Practice 1, Practice, Free Practice 2, Qualifying 1, Qualifying 2, Sprint, Warm Up, Race. All times are displayed as live countdown timers in your local timezone.

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Free Practice 1

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Weekend Schedule

Free Practice 1

Oct 2, 01:45 UTC

Practice

Oct 2, 06:00 UTC

Free Practice 2

Oct 3, 01:10 UTC

Qualifying 1

Oct 3, 01:50 UTC

Qualifying 2

Oct 3, 02:15 UTC

Sprint

Oct 3, 06:00 UTC

Warm Up

Oct 4, 00:40 UTC

Race

Oct 4, 05:00 UTC

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Event Info

Country: Japan
Circuit: Twin Ring Motegi
Race Date: October 4, 2026
Sessions: 8
Round: 16 / 22

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