Grand Prix of Qatar
The Grand Prix of Qatar 2026 takes place at the iconic Lusail International Circuit, continuing a legacy that began in 2004. The event features night racing under floodlights, a groundbreaking format that was first introduced in 2008. Located just outside the city of Lusail, north of Doha, the circuit is a permanent racing facility. The venue underwent extensive renovation in 2022 to welcome Formula One, with the restructured facilities now serving the motorcycle racing championship.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Free Practice Nr. 1 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| 14:15 | Practice | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| 09:30 | Free Practice Nr. 2 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| 13:50 | Qualifying Nr. 1 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| 14:15 | Qualifying Nr. 2 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| 13:00 | Race | 8 Nov 2026 |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 8 Nov 2026, 13:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
Tickets
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximo Quiles | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 351 | 10 |
| 2 | David Almansa | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 217 | 3 |
| 3 | Brian Uriarte | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 198 | 2 |
| 4 | Alvaro Carpe | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 189 | 0 |
| 5 | Adrian Fernandez | Leopard Racing | 148 | 0 |
| 6 | Marco Morelli | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 140 | 0 |
| 7 | Valentin Perrone | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 120 | 0 |
| 8 | Veda Pratama | Honda Team Asia | 111 | 0 |
| 9 | Hakim Danish | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 103 | 1 |
| 10 | Matteo Bertelle | LEVEL UP - MTA | 103 | 0 |
| 11 | Rico Salmela | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 89 | 0 |
| 12 | Adrian Cruces | CIP Green Power | 78 | 0 |
| 13 | Guido Pini | Leopard Racing | 77 | 1 |
| 14 | Joel Esteban | LEVEL UP - MTA | 68 | 0 |
| 15 | Casey O'gorman | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 66 | 0 |
| 16 | Joel Kelso | GRYD Racing | 64 | 0 |
| 17 | Eddie O'shea | GRYD Racing | 60 | 0 |
| 18 | David Muñoz | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 56 | 0 |
| 19 | Jesus Rios | Rivacold Snipers Team | 48 | 0 |
| 20 | Ryusei Yamanaka | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 41 | 0 |
| 21 | Scott Ogden | CIP Green Power | 33 | 0 |
| 22 | David Gonzalez | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 7 | 0 |
| 23 | Marcos Uriarte | CODE Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | Cormac Buchanan | CODE Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 25 | Leo Rammerstorfer | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | Kiattisak Singhapong | Rivacold Snipers Team | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Zen Mitani | Honda Team Asia | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Ruche Moodley | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Ryota Ogiwara | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Nicola Carraro | Rivacold Snipers Team | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Leonardo Abruzzo | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Eduardo Gutierrez | CODE Motorsports | 0 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 491 | 0 |
| 2 | Red Bull KTM Ajo | 387 | 0 |
| 3 | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 280 | 0 |
| 4 | Leopard Racing | 225 | 0 |
| 5 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 209 | 0 |
| 6 | LEVEL UP - MTA | 171 | 0 |
| 7 | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI | 144 | 0 |
| 8 | GRYD Racing | 124 | 0 |
| 9 | Honda Team Asia | 111 | 0 |
| 10 | CIP Green Power | 111 | 0 |
| 11 | SIC58 Squadra Corse | 68 | 0 |
| 12 | Rivacold Snipers Team | 49 | 0 |
| 13 | CODE Motorsports | 10 | 0 |
About this race
On Friday, 6 November 2026, Grand Prix of Qatar is on the Moto3 calendar. The venue is Lusail International Circuit.
The circuit is located in Lusail, Qatar and measures 5.419 kilometres, has 16 corners and opened in 2004.
The Lusail International Circuit is located approximately 20 kilometers north of Doha in Qatar and was constructed in just over one year in 2004. The 5.419-kilometer-long circuit was originally designed for motorcycle racing and is surrounded by artificial grass to prevent desert sand from reaching the track surface. The circuit is particularly renowned for its impressive floodlighting system, which enabled the first-ever night race in MotoGP history in 2008. Since then, it has regularly hosted MotoGP, Formula 1, and other major international motorsport events.
The race is shown free to air on ServusTV and DF1. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Tickets are sold by the organiser; the link is in the tickets section above.
Frequently asked questions
When does Grand Prix of Qatar start?
Grand Prix of Qatar starts on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 13:00 central European time.
Where does Grand Prix of Qatar take place?
The venue is Lusail International Circuit in Lusail.
Where can I watch Grand Prix of Qatar?
In Germany DF1, Sky Sport carry the broadcast. It is free to air on DF1.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Moto2 Grand Prix of Qatar 6 Nov 2026
- MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar 6 Nov 2026
- F2 Lusail - Feature 27 Nov 2026
- F1 Qatar Grand Prix 27 Nov 2026