The Austrian Grand Prix presents itself as a key moment for KTM, which will have the support of Pol Espargaró in its quest to position factory rider Pedro Acosta on the podium. Although the RC16 shows good potential at the Red Bull Ring, the fight for victory will be between Ducati and Aprilia.
Ducati positions itself as the main favorite, driven by the recent winning streak of Marc Márquez, which has catapulted him to first place in the standings. In a tie on points with Jorge Martín of Aprilia, Márquez sits at the top thanks to his higher number of victories.
Meanwhile, Marco Bezzecchi has to face a tough recovery after losing a great opportunity at Misano last week.
The Austrian Grand Prix will mark the end of the main European stage of the season, with the championship moving to Asia-Pacific after this weekend, where five consecutive races will take place. However, the season will conclude in Europe with two consecutive races in Portugal and Valencia in November.
Austrian MotoGP Grand Prix 2026 Schedule
Friday, September 18, 2026
- Free Practice 1: 10:45 – 11:30 CEST
- Practice: 15:00 – 16:00 CEST
Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Free Practice 2: 10:10 – 10:40 CEST
- Qualifying: 10:50 – 11:30 CEST
- Sprint: 15:00 CEST
Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Race: 14:00 CEST
How to follow the Austrian Grand Prix
MotoGP offers a streaming service that allows you to watch the practice sessions, qualifying, and Sprint live, as well as the best moments. The MotoGP Video pass costs an annual fee of 139.99 euros. Additionally, many local TV stations offer race broadcasts through their official websites.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
