The 2026 MotoGP season kicks off in Buriram, Thailand from Friday, 27 February to Sunday, 1 March. Here’s the full schedule in Malaysia Time (MYT, UTC +8), making it easy for Malaysian fans to plan their viewing.
Friday, 27 February: Practice Day
- 10:00 – 10:35 – Moto3 Free Practice 1
- 10:50 – 11:30 – Moto2 Free Practice 1
- 11:45 – 12:30 – MotoGP Free Practice 1
- 14:15 – 14:50 – Moto3 Free Practice 2
- 15:05 – 15:45 – Moto2 Free Practice 2
- 16:00 – 17:00 – MotoGP Free Practice 2
Saturday, 28 February: Qualifying & Sprint
- 09:40 – 10:10 – Moto3 Free Practice 3
- 10:25 – 10:55 – Moto2 Free Practice 3
- 11:10 – 11:40 – MotoGP Free Practice 3
- 11:50 – 12:05 – MotoGP Qualifying 1
- 12:15 – 12:30 – MotoGP Qualifying 2
- 16:00 – MotoGP Sprint Race (13 laps)
Sunday, 1 March: Race Day
- 05:40 – 05:50 – MotoGP Warm Up
- 06:00 – Moto3 Race (19 laps)
- 07:15 – Moto2 Race (22 laps)
- 09:00 – MotoGP Race (26 laps)
The weekend offers non-stop action across three classes. Saturday’s Sprint race provides bonus points, while Sunday’s main event crowns the first MotoGP winner of the season. Riders will tackle Buriram’s fast straights and challenging corners, making tyre strategy and bike setup crucial.
