News Summary
- Austrian MotoGP qualifying begins with Q1 at 09:50 UK time on Saturday.
- The Sprint starts at 14:00 in the UK, 09:00 ET and 18:30 in India.
- Sunday’s Austrian GP begins at 13:00 UK time and 08:00 ET.
The starting grid for the 2026 Austrian GP will be decided on Saturday morning at the Red Bull Ring.
After the final free-practice session, the riders who failed to secure direct passage into Q2 will contest Q1. The two fastest will advance and join the ten riders already qualified for the pole-position shootout.
Q1 begins at 09:50 in the United Kingdom, followed by Q2 at 10:15. The MotoGP Sprint is scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday.
For viewers in the United States and Canada’s Eastern time zone, qualifying begins early: Q1 starts at 04:50 ET, with Q2 following at 05:15. The Sprint gets under way at 09:00 ET.
The main Austrian GP takes place on Sunday at 13:00 in the UK, 08:00 ET, 22:00 AEST and 17:30 IST.
The start of the 2025 Austrian MotoGP Sprint at the Red Bull Ring (Photo: AFP)
Austrian MotoGP qualifying and Sprint times
| Session | UK | US/Canada ET | Australia AEST | New Zealand NZST | India IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 2 | 09:10 | 04:10 | 18:10 | 20:10 | 13:40 |
| Q1 | 09:50 | 04:50 | 18:50 | 20:50 | 14:20 |
| Q2 | 10:15 | 05:15 | 19:15 | 21:15 | 14:45 |
| MotoGP Sprint | 14:00 | 09:00 | 23:00 | 01:00 Sunday | 18:30 |
Austrian MotoGP race-day schedule
| Session | UK | US/Canada ET | Australia AEST | New Zealand NZST | India IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moto3 race | 10:00 | 05:00 | 19:00 | 21:00 | 14:30 |
| Moto2 race | 11:15 | 06:15 | 20:15 | 22:15 | 15:45 |
| MotoGP race | 13:00 | 08:00 | 22:00 | 00:00 Monday | 17:30 |
How to watch the Austrian MotoGP
UK viewers can follow the Austrian GP weekend live on TNT Sports and through the broadcaster’s streaming service.
In the United States, MotoGP coverage is available through Fox Sports, while Canadian viewers can follow the weekend on Sportsnet. Broadcast channels may vary between sessions, so viewers should check their local listings.
Australian coverage is available through ESPN on Foxtel and Kayo Sports. In New Zealand, sessions can be streamed through ThreeNow.
MotoGP VideoPass also provides live coverage of every session in territories where the service is available. Indian viewers should consult VideoPass and their local television or streaming listings before the sessions begin.
Pedro Acosta set the pace in Friday morning’s FP1 with a lap of 1min29.851s, leading KTM test rider Pol Espargaró by 0.233s. Jorge Martín and Marc Márquez, who arrived in Austria level on championship points, finished third and fourth respectively.
MotoGP today: FAQ
Who was fastest in Indonesian MotoGP Practice at Mandalika?
Raúl Fernández topped Friday’s Practice with a new Mandalika lap record of 1:28.725, leading an Aprilia 1-2-3 ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín. Marc Márquez finished fifth, 0.220s behind championship rival Martín. All four qualified directly for Q2.
Can Marc Márquez take the MotoGP championship lead in Saturday’s sprint?
Yes. Márquez trails Jorge Martín by just two points, 331 to 333. The Ducati rider can move ahead by scoring at least three more points than Martín during Saturday’s sprint. A Márquez victory would guarantee the championship lead regardless of Martín’s result.
What time is Indonesian MotoGP qualifying and the sprint on Saturday?
Qualifying begins at 10:50 local time on Saturday, October 10, equivalent to 03:50 BST in the UK and 22:50 EDT on Friday in the United States and Canada. The sprint starts at 15:00 local time, equivalent to 08:00 BST and 03:00 EDT on Saturday.
What time is Austrian MotoGP qualifying in the UK?
Q1 starts at 09:50 BST on Saturday, followed by Q2 at 10:15.
