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2026 MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix Schedule: Where to watch, start times, qualifying

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15:15, 17 Mar

Updated: 15:18, 17 Mar

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byAndrew McLarney

The Brazilian Grand Prix makes its return to the MotoGP calendar this weekend with the Ayrton Senna Autodrome in Goiania set to host its first premier class race since 1989.

The stage is set for another dramatic weekend of action after Marco Bezzecchi took victory in the opening round in Thailand while Pedro Acosta took victory in the sprint race.

Many will be keen to see how Marc Marquez is able to bounce back from a disappointing weekend, and also whether or not Ducati's reliability issues will show up once again.

The new circuit, named after the Brazilian Formula 1 legend, should act to somewhat 'level the playing field' between newer and experienced riders, and it also seems that the weather might play a role in the outcome of the weekend.

Check out the full MotoGP schedule for the weekend here:

Friday 20 March

FP1: 14:05-15:05 GMT (CET+1)
Timed Practice: 18:20-19:35 GMT

Saturday 21 March

FP2: 13:10-13:40 GMT
Qualifying 1: 13:50-14:05 GMT
Qualifying 2: 14:15-14:30 GMT
Tissot Sprint: 18:00 GMT

Sunday 22 March

Moto3 Race: 15:00 GMT
Moto2 Race: 16:15 GMT
MotoGP Race: 18:00 GMT

Many fans were initially surprised to see the removal of the Argentinian Grand Prix from the calendar, but it is set to make a return next year at a potential Buenos Aires track.

Where to watch the Brazilian Grand Prix:

United Kingdom & Ireland:

TNT Sports
Discovery+
Quest (Free-to-Air)
Prime Video

United States:

Fox Sports
The MotoGP Channel (FAST)
Prime Video

Global & Other Regions:

Australia: FOX Sports
Italy: Sky Sport
Germany: Sky Sport
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport
India: Eurosport India
South Africa: SuperSport

Qatar GP officially postponed as Portugal and Valencia rescheduled

The Qatar Grand Prix has officially been rescheduled for a November date as Portugal and Valencia also change dates in order to make way.

As uncertainty over the stability of the Middle East continues, the Qatar Grand Prix, which was initially booked for the 10 - 12 April, has been moved to the 6 - 8 November weekend instead.

This will mean that the race will fit in just behind the Malaysian Grand Prix and will push both Portugal and Valencia further back to the 20 - 22nd November and 27 - 29 November respectively.