The MotoGP 2026 season continues with round 18 of 22: the Grand Prix of Australia, October 23–25. After this one, 4 rounds remain.
Schedule
ThursdayOctober 22
- 23:45Free Practice 1
FridayOctober 23
- 04:00Practice
- 23:10Free Practice 2
- 23:50Qualifying 1
SaturdayOctober 24
- 00:15Qualifying 2
- 04:00Sprint
- 22:40Warm Up
SundayOctober 25
- 03:00Race
All times are UTC.
Jorge Martín arrives as championship leader on 355 points, 2 ahead of Marc Márquez. Completing the top five: Marco Bezzecchi (309), Ai Ogura (259) and Pedro Acosta (258).
With 185 points still available, 8 can still be champion: Jorge Martín (355), Marc Márquez (353), Marco Bezzecchi (309), Ai Ogura (259), Pedro Acosta (258), Fabio Di Giannantonio (245), Raúl Fernández (236) and Álex Márquez (172).
2026 winners so far: Marc Márquez (6), Marco Bezzecchi (5), Ai Ogura (1), Álex Márquez (1), Fabio Di Giannantonio (1) and Jorge Martín (1). At the previous round, the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia: Sprint, Marc Márquez won; Race, Marco Bezzecchi won.
What they said before the weekend:
Marc Márquez (Ducati Lenovo Team): “Phillip Island is an extraordinary circuit, racing here for the last time will be emotional. It is a track with a unique, breathtaking layout. Here I won one of my first races with Ducati and we are motivated to do well, ready to fight right away for the positions that matter.” (via Ducati)
Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team): “It will be the last time on this track, a circuit where I haven't managed to win yet, but which holds an incredible charm, an extraordinary layout, and pure adrenaline. Let's work hard from Friday and get the most out of our package.” (via Ducati)
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