The MotoGP 2026 season continues with round 18 of 22: the Grand Prix of Australia, October 23–25.
Thursday, October 22: Free Practice 1 at 23:45.
Friday, October 23: Practice at 04:00, Free Practice 2 at 23:10, Qualifying 1 at 23:50.
Saturday, October 24: Qualifying 2 at 00:15, Sprint at 04:00, Warm Up at 22:40.
Sunday, October 25: Race at 03:00.
All times are UTC.
Jorge Martín arrives as championship leader on 355 points, 2 ahead of Marc Márquez. Marco Bezzecchi is third on 309.
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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