Grand Prix of Qatar
The Grand Prix weekend at Lusail marks the 22nd edition of a MotoGP World Championship round at this venue since its debut in 2004. The circuit is globally recognized for hosting the season's only full night race and providing a unique backdrop for high-level competition under its iconic lights. The track features a main straight over one kilometre in length and a good mix of medium and high-speed corners. The format includes a Sprint Race on Saturday, adding a second layer of competitive action and contributing critical points to the riders' standings. The race takes place from November 6 to 8, 2026, continuing a legacy of world-class, high-octane racing spanning over two decades. Qatar's Grand Prix is the only event in the entire MotoGP calendar to be held at night. The circuit's iconic lights enable the unique spectacle of night racing.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:45 | Free Practice Nr. 1 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| 16:00 | Practice | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| 11:00 | Free Practice Nr. 2 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| 11:40 | Qualifying Nr. 1 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| 12:05 | Qualifying Nr. 2 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| 16:00 | Tissot Sprint | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| 16:00 | Grand Prix | 8 Nov 2026 |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 8 Nov 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- DF1 free to air 🇩🇪 Germany Zwölf ausgewählte Rennen im Free-TV
- SRF zwei free to air 🇨🇭 Switzerland Rennen live
- ServusTV free to air 🇦🇹 Austria Alle Rennen live
- ServusTV On free to air 🇩🇪 Germany Zwölf ausgewählte Rennen im Livestream
- Sky Sport pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Alle Sessions live
- MotoGP VideoPass subscription international 🇦🇹🇦🇺🇨🇦🇩🇪🇬🇧🇺🇸 Serieneigener Dienst
- WOW subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Streaming-Angebot von Sky
Tickets
Race result
The race result will appear here once the race has finished.
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo Team | 374 | 6 |
| 2 | Jorge Martin | Aprilia Racing | 355 | 1 |
| 3 | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing | 322 | 5 |
| 4 | Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | 275 | 1 |
| 5 | Ai Ogura | SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 265 | 1 |
| 6 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 257 | 1 |
| 7 | Raul Fernandez | SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 236 | 1 |
| 8 | Alex Marquez | BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 181 | 1 |
| 9 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo Team | 170 | 0 |
| 10 | Fermin Aldeguer | BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 125 | 0 |
| 11 | Enea Bastianini | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 123 | 0 |
| 12 | Brad Binder | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | 111 | 0 |
| 13 | Luca Marini | Honda HRC Castrol | 108 | 0 |
| 14 | Diogo Moreira | Pro Honda LCR | 78 | 0 |
| 15 | Fabio Quartararo | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team | 74 | 0 |
| 16 | Franco Morbidelli | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 59 | 0 |
| 17 | Johann Zarco | Castrol Honda LCR | 51 | 0 |
| 18 | Joan Mir | Honda HRC Castrol | 33 | 0 |
| 19 | Jack Miller | Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP | 31 | 0 |
| 20 | Alex Rins | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team | 25 | 0 |
| 21 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP | 18 | 0 |
| 22 | Maverick Viñales | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 12 | 0 |
| 23 | Iker Lecuona | BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 10 | 0 |
| 24 | Augusto Fernandez | Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP | 6 | 0 |
| 25 | Pol Espargaro | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 5 | 0 |
| 26 | Somkiat Chantra | Honda HRC Castrol | 3 | 0 |
| 27 | Takaaki Nakagami | Honda HRC Castrol | 3 | 0 |
| 28 | Cal Crutchlow | Castrol Honda LCR | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Jonas Folger | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Lorenzo Savadori | SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Michele Pirro | BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Aleix Espargaro | Honda HRC Castrol | 0 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aprilia Racing | 677 | 0 |
| 2 | Ducati Lenovo Team | 544 | 0 |
| 3 | SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 501 | 0 |
| 4 | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | 386 | 0 |
| 5 | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 316 | 0 |
| 6 | BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 316 | 0 |
| 7 | Honda HRC Castrol | 147 | 0 |
| 8 | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | 140 | 0 |
| 9 | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team | 99 | 0 |
| 10 | Pro Honda LCR | 78 | 0 |
| 11 | Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP | 55 | 0 |
| 12 | Castrol Honda LCR | 51 | 0 |
About this race
Grand Prix of Qatar is a round of the MotoGP 2026 season, scheduled for Friday, 6 November 2026. 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, SRF zwei 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 16:00 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, ServusTV On, WOW, Sky Sport carry the broadcast. It is free to air on DF1, ServusTV On.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Moto2 Grand Prix of Qatar 6 Nov 2026
- Moto3 Grand Prix of Qatar 6 Nov 2026
- F2 Lusail - Feature 27 Nov 2026
- F1 Qatar Grand Prix 27 Nov 2026