The flyaways are officially underway as the MotoGP paddock lands at Motegi for the Motul Grand Prix of Japan. Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) arrives holding the title advantage following an incredible weekend in Austria, leaving the championship fight too close to call.
Thursday kicks off the weekend's entertainment at 15:30 Local Time (UTC +9) with MotoGP GearUp, where Jack Appleyard and Louis Suddaby bring the latest paddock news. That leads directly into the pre-event Press Conference at 16:00, featuring Jorge Martin, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), and home hero Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team).
Friday morning sees engines roar to life from 09:00 with Moto3 action, followed by Moto2 FP1 at 09:50. The premier class hits the circuit for the first time at 10:45 for MotoGP FP1. Afternoon sessions begin at 13:15 with Moto3 Practice, then Moto2 at 14:05, and round out with a crucial MotoGP Practice at 15:00 where riders fight for direct entry into Q2.
Saturday morning gets started early at 08:40 with Moto3 FP2, followed by Moto2 at 09:25. MotoGP FP2 runs at 10:10 before qualifying gets underway at 10:50 to decide pole position. Moto3 qualifying starts at 12:45, and Moto2 sets the grid from 13:40. The first racing action follows at 15:00 as the MotoGP Tissot Sprint goes lights out for 12 laps of Motegi.
Sunday begins track activity with MotoGP Warm Up at 09:40. Moto3 racing starts at 11:00 across 17 laps, followed by Moto2 at 12:15 across 19 laps. The main event arrives at 14:00 for the Japanese GP. Finally, After the Flag broadcasts at 15:20, concluding with the post-GP Press Conference at 15:50.
