The 2026 MotoGP continues in Australia this weekend, with Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin separated by only two points in the race for the Championship.
With only five races left before the end of the season, the sprint and the race could prove pivotal as both men battle for the 2026 title.
This weekend's action at Phillip Island could see the top two trade places for the ninth time, in an increasingly competitive and unpredictable season of MotoGP.
Don't write off Italy's Marco Bezzecchi however, who is lurking just behind the leading pair in third place, just 46 points shy of the lead.
Weekend Schedule & Timings
Race Start Time
The Australian Grand Prix is due to start at 03:00 (GMT) on the morning of Sunday 25th October, which will see the drivers take to the track at 13:00 local time.
Sprint Start Time
A staple of a MotoGP weekend, the sprint in Victoria will begin at 05:00 (BST) on Saturday 24th October, which is 15:00 in local time.
Qualifying Start Times
Qualifying will take place on Saturday 24th October, scheduled at the times below:
- Qualifying 1 - 00:50 BST
- Qualifying 2 - 01:15 BST
Practice Start Times
- Free Practice 1 - Friday 23rd October 00:45 BST
- Free Practice 2 - Saturday 24th October 00:10 BST
How to Watch and TV Channel
TNT Sports is the home of MotoGP in the UK, and the Australian Grand Prix weekend, in it's entirety, is being broadcast live on TNT Sports 2.
Live streaming and on-demand viewing will be available via HBO Max.
Who won the Australian Grand Prix last year?
Spaniard Raúl Fernández prevailed in 2025's Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Marco Bezzecchi also climbing the podium for Aprilia.
2025 Australian Grand Prix Podium
- Raúl Fernández (Aprilia)
- Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ducatio)
- Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia)
Weather
It is set to be a wet and unsettled weekend at the Phillip Island Circuit in Victoria, Australia, this weekend.
Rain is forecast across both Saturday and Sunday, with highs of 16°C forecast for race day on Sunday; there is expected to be a chance of isolated storms developing in the region across the weekend.
