Time schedule: red bull grand prix of san marino and the rimini riviera
Time flies when you are having fun, and the MotoGP paddock is ready to descend upon the Adriatic Coast for Round 14 of this record-breaking season. The stunning views of Misano play host to the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera, where (Aprilia Racing) arrives holding a 19-point advantage in the championship standings. Lurking right behind him is title-chasing (Ducati Lenovo Team), who also happens to be last year's race winner. It is a gorgeous machine of a championship fight, and the schedule is packed.
Now, media day mania kicks off the weekend on Thursday afternoon. Jack Appleyard and Louis Suddaby take the air for MotoGP GearUp at 15:30 Local Time (UTC +2) to break down the latest paddock stories. Right after that, the pre-event press conference starts at 16:00 with Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team), and (Aprilia Racing) all taking the stage to lay out their expectations.
Friday brings the roar of the engines back to life. Moto3 FP1 gets the track festivities rolling at 09:00, followed by Moto2 at 09:50, before the premier class finally tastes the asphalt for MotoGP FP1 at 10:45. After a lunch break, Moto3 returns at 13:15, Moto2 tackles Practice at 14:05, and the premier class stars fight for direct entry into Q2 during MotoGP Practice at 15:00.
Saturday morning gets started early with Moto3 at 08:40 and Moto2 FP2 at 09:25. MotoGP hits the track at 10:10 for FP2, building straight into qualifying at 10:50. After lunch, the grids take shape: Moto3 qualifying begins at 12:45, and Moto2 battles for pole position at 13:40. The absolute peak of Saturday arrives at 15:00 with the MotoGP Sprint, a fierce 13-lap dash across the Adriatic Coast.
Sunday morning wakes up with MotoGP Warm Up at 09:40. Then comes the racing: Moto3 kicks off the proper action with a 20-lap battle at 11:00, and Moto2 follows with lights out for their 22-lap race at 12:15. Finally, the main event arrives at 14:00 with the San Marino GP, where the MotoGP riders face 27 laps of pure intensity. Once the dust settles, After the Flag starts at 15:20, and the top three riders head to the Sunday press conference at 15:50.
