The Austrian Grand Prix of MotoGP, which will be held at the Red Bull Ring, is the major event where KTM defends its honor at home. The brand’s rider, Pedro Acosta, will have the support of Pol Espargaro as they fight for the pole position this Sunday. While a good performance from the RC16 is expected, the fiercest competition will certainly emerge from the ranks of Ducati and Aprilia.
Ducati is presented as the favorite, especially due to the recent victories of Marc Marquez, which have placed him at the top of the standings. Marquez shares points with Jorge Martin from Aprilia, but his number of victories gives him an edge in the final tally.
On the other hand, Marco Bezzecchi will face a tough challenge after missing a great opportunity at Misano last week and will now seek to bounce back in Austria.
The Austrian Grand Prix will mark the end of the European phase of the championship before moving to the Asia-Pacific region for the next five events. However, the season will conclude in Europe with two consecutive races in November in Portugal and Valencia.
Schedules for the Austrian Grand Prix of MotoGP 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
FP1: 10:45 – 11:30 CEST
Practice: 15:00 – 16:00 CEST
Saturday, September 19, 2026
FP2: 10:10 – 10:40 CEST
Qualifying: 10:50 – 11:30 CEST
Sprint: 15:00 CEST
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Race: 14:00 CEST
Fans can follow the competition via MotoGP, which offers a live streaming service for practice sessions, qualifying, and the race, as well as highlights from the series. The price for the annual subscription is €139.99, and some national channels also broadcast the races.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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