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      MotoGP introduces new weekend format from 2027

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      Two grids. Two showdowns. One MotoGP. Fans can look forward to an even more spectacular weekend as Sprint qualifying arrives next season

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      MotoGP fans have even more to look forward to in 2027. Alongside the new bikes and technical regulations, the sport announces a new-look weekend for next year with the introduction of a qualifying session for the MotoGP Sprint – creating distinct grids for the Sprint and Grand Prix race at every round. The new format balances an incredible spectacle for fans and new stakes in each session with well-balanced track time for riders, teams and factories.

      AT A GLANCE: the new 2027 MotoGP format

      Take a look at how a race weekend will look next year as Sprint qualifying lands in MotoGP

       

      The new Friday format begins with a 45-minute Free Practice 1, as now, before a 30-minute Free Practice 2 replaces Practice. This new, shorter FP2 is not timed for entry into any other session. Friday’s action then concludes with the new 15-minute Sprint qualifying for all riders that decides the starting positions for the Tissot Sprint on Saturday afternoon.

      Saturday for MotoGP begins with FP3, a 20-minute free practice session, before qualifying for the Grand Prix race. All riders will take part in Grand Prix Qualifying 1, and the top 12 will go through to GP Q2. The Sprint then provides the perfect Saturday crescendo, racing with the grid from Friday’s Sprint qualifying session.

      Sunday’s action will now begin with the Moto3 and Moto2 races. The track time previously used for MotoGP Warm Up will move to ahead of the MotoGP Grand Prix as pitlane opens for ten minutes for multiple sighting laps, giving riders the opportunity for a shakedown ahead of lights out. The race then gets underway with the grid set from GP Q1 and GP Q2.

      Carlos Ezpeleta talks new 2027 format

      The MotoGP Deputy CEO weighs in on the exciting changes set to debut next season alongside our all-new technicaly regulations

       

      MotoGP in 2027: two different grids, two incredible showdowns and the introduction of our all-new technical regulations. Watch 2026 reach its crescendo in the closest title fight in history and then get ready for even more spectacular MotoGP, coming soon.

      2027 GRANDS PRIX AT A GLANCE

      FRIDAY: FP1 – 45 minutes FP2 – 30 minutes Sprint Qualifying – 15 minutes

      SATURDAY:FP3 - 20 minutesGrand Prix Q1 - 15 minutes - all ridersGrand Prix Q2 - 15 minutes - top 12 from Q1MotoGP Sprint – grid from Sprint Qualifying

      SUNDAY:Moto3 Grand PrixMoto2 Grand PrixMotoGP Grand Prix - grid from Grand Prix qualifying

      Read HERE the decisions of the Grand Prix Commission confirming the format.

      New format: some of the key names on the 2027 grid weigh in!

      Bezzecchi, Bagnaia, Martin, Marquez, Toprak and more give their verdict on the new weekend format, with separate Sprint and Grand Prix qualifying set to arrive in 2027

       
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