News Summary
- The next MotoGP race is the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Phillip Island hosts practice on Friday, qualifying and the sprint on Saturday, and the Grand Prix on Sunday.
- Jorge Martín leads Marc Márquez by 355 points to 353, with five rounds remaining.
The next race of the 2026 MotoGP season is the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island on Sunday, October 25, following the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika.
The Australian round takes place from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, October 25, giving riders a weekend off after the Indonesian race.
Jorge Martín arrives in Australia leading the World Championship by just two points over Marc Márquez, while Marco Bezzecchi remains third following his victory in Indonesia.
Australian MotoGP 2026 schedule
All times below are local to Phillip Island, Australia (AEDT).
| Date | Session | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | Free Practice 1 | 10:45 |
| Friday, October 23 | Practice | 15:00 |
| Saturday, October 24 | Free Practice 2 | 10:10 |
| Saturday, October 24 | Qualifying 1 | 10:50 |
| Saturday, October 24 | Qualifying 2 | 11:15 |
| Saturday, October 24 | sprint | 15:00 |
| Sunday, October 25 | Warm-up | 10:40 |
| Sunday, October 25 | Australian GP race | 14:00 |
The Australian Grand Prix is scheduled for 27 laps, while Saturday’s sprint will cover 13 laps.
What time is the Australian MotoGP race in the UK, US and India?
The Australian Grand Prix starts at 14:00 AEDT on Sunday, October 25.
| Country / region | Race start |
|---|---|
| Australia (Melbourne/Sydney) | Sunday 14:00 |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | Sunday 03:00 |
| United States / Canada (ET) | Saturday 23:00 |
| United States (PT) | Saturday 20:00 |
| India (IST) | Sunday 08:30 |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | Sunday 16:00 |
The United Kingdom returns to GMT on October 25, while most of the United States remains on daylight saving time until November 1.
MotoGP championship standings before Australia
| Position | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Martín | 355 |
| 2 | Marc Márquez | 353 |
| 3 | Marco Bezzecchi | 309 |
Martín reclaimed the championship lead after finishing third in Indonesia, while Márquez took sixth place on a difficult weekend for Ducati.
Aprilia dominated the Indonesian Grand Prix, taking all four leading positions through Bezzecchi, Raúl Fernández, Martín and Ai Ogura.
The Australian Grand Prix is the 18th round of the 2026 championship. After Phillip Island, the series travels to Malaysia, Qatar, Portugal and Valencia.
FAQ
When is the next MotoGP race in 2026?
The Australian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, October 25, at Phillip Island.
What time does the Australian MotoGP race start?
The race begins at 14:00 local time in Australia, corresponding to 03:00 GMT in the United Kingdom.
Who leads the MotoGP championship before Australia?
Jorge Martín leads Marc Márquez by two points, with Marco Bezzecchi third.
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