News Summary
- The 2026 Indonesian MotoGP takes place at Mandalika from October 9-11
- Saturday’s Sprint and Sunday’s Grand Prix both start at 15:00 local time, 08:00 in the UK and 03:00 ET in the US and Canada
- MotoGP VideoPass carries every session live, with local broadcasters providing coverage in major markets
MotoGP moves directly from Japan to Indonesia for round 17 of the 2026 season, with the Indonesian GP taking place at Mandalika from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11.
The premier-class action begins with FP1 at 10:45 local time on Friday, followed by Practice at 15:00. Saturday features FP2, qualifying and the Sprint, while Sunday’s Grand Prix begins at 15:00 WITA — 08:00 BST in the UK, 03:00 ET in the United States and Canada and 12:30 IST in India.
The weekend arrives with virtually nothing separating the championship leaders. Jorge Martín leads Marc Márquez by only two points, while the Ducati rider heads to a circuit where he has never finished the Sunday MotoGP race.
2026 Indonesian MotoGP: full Mandalika schedule
Mandalika uses Central Indonesia Time — WITA, UTC+8. That is important because Lombok is one hour ahead of Jakarta.
| Session | Mandalika | UK | US/Canada ET | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 — Fri, Oct 9 | 10:45 | 03:45 | Thu 22:45 | 08:15 |
| Practice — Fri, Oct 9 | 15:00 | 08:00 | 03:00 | 12:30 |
| FP2 — Sat, Oct 10 | 10:10 | 03:10 | Fri 22:10 | 07:40 |
| Q1 — Sat, Oct 10 | 10:50 | 03:50 | Fri 22:50 | 08:20 |
| Q2 — Sat, Oct 10 | 11:15 | 04:15 | Fri 23:15 | 08:45 |
| Sprint — Sat, Oct 10 | 15:00 | 08:00 | 03:00 | 12:30 |
| Warm-up — Sun, Oct 11 | 10:40 | 03:40 | Sat 22:40 | 08:10 |
| Grand Prix — Sun, Oct 11 | 15:00 | 08:00 | 03:00 | 12:30 |
North American viewers need to pay particular attention to the dates. FP1 takes place on Thursday evening at 22:45 ET, while FP2 and qualifying are also held on Friday evening in the US and Canada.
On the West Coast, the Sprint and Grand Prix both begin at midnight PT.
Indonesian MotoGP times in Australia and New Zealand
Mandalika’s location makes the Indonesian GP considerably easier to follow live in Australia and New Zealand than the European rounds.
| Session | Sydney/Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 | 13:45 Fri | 12:45 Fri | 10:45 Fri | 15:45 Fri |
| Practice | 18:00 Fri | 17:00 Fri | 15:00 Fri | 20:00 Fri |
| FP2 | 13:10 Sat | 12:10 Sat | 10:10 Sat | 15:10 Sat |
| Q1 | 13:50 Sat | 12:50 Sat | 10:50 Sat | 15:50 Sat |
| Q2 | 14:15 Sat | 13:15 Sat | 11:15 Sat | 16:15 Sat |
| Sprint | 18:00 Sat | 17:00 Sat | 15:00 Sat | 20:00 Sat |
| Warm-up | 13:40 Sun | 12:40 Sun | 10:40 Sun | 15:40 Sun |
| Grand Prix | 18:00 Sun | 17:00 Sun | 15:00 Sun | 20:00 Sun |
That puts Sunday’s Indonesian GP at 18:00 AEDT in Sydney and Melbourne, 17:00 AEST in Brisbane, 15:00 AWST in Perth and 20:00 NZDT in New Zealand.
How to watch the Indonesian MotoGP
The simplest global option is MotoGP VideoPass, which provides live coverage of the complete Grand Prix weekend, including practice, qualifying, the Sprint and Sunday’s race in supported territories.
In the UK, TNT Sports carries the Indonesian GP, including all MotoGP sessions. The main race begins at 08:00 BST on Sunday.
Broadcast availability differs by country, so viewers should check MotoGP’s official broadcaster directory for the service available in their territory. The championship’s own streaming platform is also available across numerous markets.
Martín and Márquez arrive just two points apart
The unusual viewing hours in Europe and North America coincide with one of the most important weekends of the season.
Márquez swept the Japanese GP at Motegi, collecting the maximum 37 points from the Sprint and Grand Prix. Martín finished second in both races, reducing his championship advantage to just 333 points to 331.
That means the championship lead could change as early as Saturday. If Márquez wins the Mandalika Sprint and Martín finishes second, the Ducati rider would move ahead by one point before Sunday’s Grand Prix.
Indonesia also presents a fascinating historical contrast between the two contenders. Márquez has never finished a MotoGP Grand Prix at Mandalika, while Martín won the Sunday race in 2024 during his successful championship campaign.
Espargaró adds another storyline at Mandalika
Honda will also field a different line-up in Indonesia.
Aleix Espargaró returns to MotoGP to replace Joan Mir after the 2020 world champion was advised to continue his recovery. It will be Espargaró’s first race weekend since Valencia in 2025.
His appearance also produces an unusual statistical milestone: Espargaró becomes the 32nd different rider used during the 2026 MotoGP season, leaving the championship four additional participants away from establishing a new MotoGP-era record.
The main focus, however, remains Martín against Márquez, separated by only two points with six rounds remaining. Sunday’s race covers 27 laps and 116.13km of the 4.3km Mandalika International Circuit.
GRANDE PRÊMIO provides full coverage of the MotoGP season and the Indonesian GP.
MotoGP today: FAQ
Who won the Japanese MotoGP race today?
Marc Márquez won the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, finishing 1.363s ahead of Jorge Martín. Marco Bezzecchi completed the podium, while Márquez secured a weekend double after also winning Saturday’s Sprint.
Who leads the MotoGP championship after the Japanese GP?
Jorge Martín remains the MotoGP championship leader with 333 points, just 2 ahead of Marc Márquez on 331. Márquez’s two victories in Japan reduced the gap from 12 points at the start of the weekend.
When is the next MotoGP race?
The next MotoGP race is the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika on Sunday, 11 October 2026. The weekend runs from 9–11 October.
What time does the 2026 Indonesian MotoGP start?
The Indonesian MotoGP starts at 15:00 local time on Sunday, October 11. That is 08:00 in the UK, 03:00 ET in the US and Canada, 12:30 in India, 18:00 in Sydney and Melbourne and 20:00 in New Zealand.
