{"id":4938,"date":"2026-11-04T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=4938"},"modified":"2026-11-03T19:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T22:06:17","slug":"what-time-is-the-qatar-motogp-in-the-uk-india-and-australia-full-2026-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/what-time-is-the-qatar-motogp-in-the-uk-india-and-australia-full-2026-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"What time is the Qatar MotoGP in the UK, India and Australia? Full 2026 schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Qatar MotoGP race starts at 4pm GMT on Sunday, November 8<\/strong>, equivalent to 9:30pm IST in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Australian fans will watch the Grand Prix early on Monday, November 9<\/strong>, with a 3am AEDT start in Sydney and Melbourne and 5am NZDT in Auckland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marc M\u00e1rquez arrives with his first opportunity to secure the 2026 MotoGP world championship<\/strong>, while Yamaha&#8217;s withdrawal has reduced the expected field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MotoGP returns to Lusail International Circuit for the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix on November 6\u20138, with the main race beginning at <strong>4pm GMT on Sunday in the United Kingdom, 9:30pm IST in India and 3am AEDT on Monday in Sydney and Melbourne<\/strong>. The event remains scheduled despite the controversy surrounding regional security, with championship leader Marc M\u00e1rquez seeking to clinch the world title before the final two rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weekend includes Friday practice, Saturday qualifying and an 11-lap sprint, followed by Sunday&#8217;s 22-lap Grand Prix under the floodlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is the Qatar MotoGP race in the UK, India, Australia and New Zealand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grand Prix begins at 7pm local time in Qatar, which operates on UTC+3 throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Country \/ City<\/th><th>Race date<\/th><th>Local start time<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>United Kingdom \u2014 London<\/td><td>Sunday, Nov 8<\/td><td><strong>4:00pm GMT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ireland \u2014 Dublin<\/td><td>Sunday, Nov 8<\/td><td>4:00pm GMT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>India \u2014 New Delhi \/ Mumbai<\/td><td>Sunday, Nov 8<\/td><td><strong>9:30pm IST<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia \u2014 Sydney \/ Melbourne<\/td><td>Monday, Nov 9<\/td><td><strong>3:00am AEDT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia \u2014 Brisbane<\/td><td>Monday, Nov 9<\/td><td>2:00am AEST<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia \u2014 Adelaide<\/td><td>Monday, Nov 9<\/td><td>2:30am ACDT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia \u2014 Perth<\/td><td>Monday, Nov 9<\/td><td>12:00am AWST<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Zealand \u2014 Auckland \/ Wellington<\/td><td>Monday, Nov 9<\/td><td><strong>5:00am NZDT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference in dates is important for Australian and New Zealand viewers, as the main race takes place after midnight locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qatar MotoGP 2026 \u2014 Full weekend schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Session<\/th><th>UK (GMT)<\/th><th>India (IST)<\/th><th>Sydney (AEDT)<\/th><th>Auckland (NZDT)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Friday, Nov 6 \u2014 FP1<\/td><td>11:45am Fri<\/td><td>5:15pm Fri<\/td><td>10:45pm Fri<\/td><td>12:45am Sat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday, Nov 6 \u2014 Practice<\/td><td>4:00pm Fri<\/td><td>9:30pm Fri<\/td><td>3:00am Sat<\/td><td>5:00am Sat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday, Nov 7 \u2014 FP2<\/td><td>11:00am Sat<\/td><td>4:30pm Sat<\/td><td>10:00pm Sat<\/td><td>12:00am Sun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday, Nov 7 \u2014 Q1<\/td><td>11:40am Sat<\/td><td>5:10pm Sat<\/td><td>10:40pm Sat<\/td><td>12:40am Sun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday, Nov 7 \u2014 Q2<\/td><td>12:05pm Sat<\/td><td>5:35pm Sat<\/td><td>11:05pm Sat<\/td><td>1:05am Sun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday, Nov 7 \u2014 Sprint<\/td><td><strong>4:00pm Sat<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>9:30pm Sat<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3:00am Sun<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5:00am Sun<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunday, Nov 8 \u2014 Race<\/td><td><strong>4:00pm Sun<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>9:30pm Sun<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3:00am Mon<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5:00am Mon<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>All times are converted from the published Qatar MotoGP timetable. Session times remain subject to official changes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can fans watch the Qatar MotoGP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the United Kingdom and Ireland, MotoGP is available through TNT Sports, with streaming access through eligible HBO Max packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian viewers can use MotoGP&#8217;s official VideoPass service, subject to local availability and subscription requirements. Other local broadcast arrangements should be checked against current listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Australia, Fox Sports and Kayo Sports carry MotoGP coverage, while New Zealand viewers can follow the championship through the locally available rights-holder services or MotoGP VideoPass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official VideoPass service offers live sessions and replays in supported territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M\u00e1rquez could secure the world championship in Qatar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marc M\u00e1rquez arrives at Lusail with a 44-point lead over Jorge Mart\u00edn following his victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ducati rider needs to extend his championship advantage to at least 74 points by the end of the weekend to secure the title before the final two rounds, subject to the relevant championship countback scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mart\u00edn is recovering from a wrist injury sustained in Australia and missed the Malaysian Grand Prix, while Marco Bezzecchi remains another mathematical contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/what-does-marc-marquez-need-to-win-the-2026-motogp-title-at-qatar-gp\/\">The complete title permutations explain what M\u00e1rquez needs in Qatar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The championship fight could also be affected by the number of riders available to compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qatar grid reduced as Yamaha withdraws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yamaha has withdrawn both its factory team and Pramac operation because of company-wide travel restrictions linked to the security situation in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c1lex M\u00e1rquez will also miss the weekend, while other riders face medical assessments and possible substitutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/how-many-riders-will-race-in-qatar-motogp-grid-shrinks-after-yamaha-withdrawal-and-injuries\/\">The latest Qatar grid report explains the confirmed absences and outstanding uncertainties<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MotoGP continues to maintain that the Grand Prix will proceed, with Ducati, Aprilia, KTM and Honda indicating their intention to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Lusail circuit like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lusail International Circuit measures 5.380km and features 16 corners, comprising ten right-handers and six left-handers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its 1.068km main straight creates one of the most important overtaking opportunities, while the flowing corners demand strong front-end confidence and careful tyre management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grand Prix is scheduled for 22 laps, covering 118.36km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the sprint taking place over 11 laps, both races offer opportunities to gain championship points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong> is following every session of the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend, with breaking news, full coverage and real-time updates in its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/\">MotoGP section<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Qatar MotoGP race starts at 4pm GMT on Sunday, November 8, with Marc M\u00e1rquez chasing the world title. 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