MotoGP Japanese GP 2026 Qualifying Schedule: Live Stream and Practice Results

Fans tracking the Jadwal Siaran Langsung Kualifikasi MotoGP Jepang 2026 Hari Ini can catch the qualifying sessions live starting at 08:50 local WIB on Saturday, October 3, 2026, through the streaming platform Vidio. The 16th round of the 2026 MotoGP season takes place at Mobility Resort Motegi in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, setting up a high-stakes grid battle following a competitive Friday practice session.

Alex Marquez Leads Motegi Practice Ahead of Acosta and Marc Marquez

Gresini rider Alex Marquez set the pace during Friday’s practice sessions at Motegi, clocking the fastest time ahead of Austrian Grand Prix winner Pedro Acosta and reigning world champion Marc Marquez. Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia and Red Bull KTM’s Enea Bastianini rounded out the top five positions. VR46 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio and Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo followed in sixth and seventh place respectively.

Current championship leader Jorge Martin faced notable difficulties during Friday’s track running. Despite those hurdles, the Aprilia rider secured an eighth-place finish to guarantee direct passage into Q2. LCR Honda teammates Diogo Moreira—who bounced back from a crash—and Johann Zarco claimed the final two direct spots in the top ten.

Bagnaia and Local Hope Ogura Forced Into Q1

Several high-profile contenders missed the top ten cutoff and must fight through the opening qualifying phase. Francesco Bagnaia managed only the 16th-fastest time in practice, marking the sixth time since the German Grand Prix that he has had to race in Q1. Japanese home favorite Ai Ogura also dropped into the Q1 field after finishing Friday’s practice in 15th position.

Motegi Layout Features Heavy Braking and High Speeds

Mobility Resort Motegi presents a distinct technical test characterized by heavy braking zones linked to low- and medium-speed corners. The layout features notable sections including hairpin bends, V-corners, 90-degree turns, and the Victory Corner leading onto the 762-meter main straight. Data from previous events shows Marc Marquez reaching top speeds of 320.4 kilometers per hour at the venue, while Bagnaia logged a fast race lap of 1 minute 44.412 seconds during the 2025 Grand Prix.

Indonesian Round Follows Immediately After Motegi

The Asian leg of the 2026 calendar moves rapidly from Japan to Southeast Asia. Following the conclusion of race weekend activities at Motegi on October 4, teams and riders travel directly to Indonesia for the MotoGP Mandalika 2026, scheduled for October 9 through 11, 2026.