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Lusail Grand Prix Dates and Format
The 2026 Qatar Grand Prix is planned to be held this coming weekend at Lusail Circuit, with the event scheduled to run from 6 to 8 November 2026. Websites for MotoGP and Lusail International Circuit present the Qatar Grand Prix across three days of track action, culminating in the premier-class main race on Sunday night, 8 November, timed according to Western Indonesia Time (WIB).
Middle East Calendar Shift and Security Debate
The Lusail round was originally scheduled to take place in April. However, the geopolitical situation in the Middle East led MotoGP to decide on shifting the race to November. The rescheduled fixture now unfolds under the shadow of security polemics. While Yamaha will not participate, MotoGP organizers have maintained the staging schedule after conducting coordination with related parties.
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Friday Practice Schedule
Track activities commence on Friday, 6 November, dedicated to practice sessions across each Grand Prix category. Proceedings open with Moto3 Free Practice 1 at 17:00 WIB, followed by Moto2 Free Practice 1 at 17:50 WIB and MotoGP Free Practice 1 at 18:45 WIB. Later that evening, contenders return for timed Practice outings, beginning with Moto3 at 21:15 WIB, continuing with Moto2 at 22:05 WIB, and concluding with MotoGP at 23:00 WIB.
Saturday Qualifying and Sprint Schedule
Saturday, 7 November, combines secondary practice periods, qualifying shootouts, and the sprint format. Moto3 Free Practice 2 gets underway at 16:30 WIB, before Moto2 Free Practice 2 at 17:15 WIB and MotoGP Free Practice 2 at 18:00 WIB. Qualifying follows for the premier class, featuring MotoGP Qualifying 1 at 18:40 WIB and MotoGP Qualifying 2 at 19:05 WIB. Lower-category grid sessions take place next, with Moto3 Qualifying 1 at 20:50 WIB, Moto3 Qualifying 2 at 21:15 WIB, Moto2 Qualifying 1 at 21:45 WIB, and Moto2 Qualifying 2 at 22:10 WIB. Saturday's timetable finishes with the 11-lap MotoGP Sprint contest at 23:00 WIB.
Sunday Warm Up and Race Timetable
The Grand Prix weekend concludes on Sunday, 8 November, delivering main races across all tiers after a brief MotoGP Warm Up at 18:40 WIB. The Moto3 race is scheduled for 20:00 WIB, followed by the Moto2 race at 21:15 WIB. Finally, the weekend reaches its conclusion with the headline 22-lap MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix main race scheduled to start at 23:00 WIB.
