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How to Watch the 2026 Austrian MotoGP at Red Bull Ring
The 15th round of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship takes place at the Red Bull Ring from September 18th to 20th. Below, you’ll find the schedule for all MotoGP sessions throughout the weekend, with times listed both locally and for the UK.
Marc Marquez arrives at the Red Bull Ring leading the championship for the first time this year after securing a flawless double victory at Misano last weekend. Despite being tied on points with reigning Ducati world champion Jorge Martin, Marquez officially holds the lead thanks to his five Grand Prix wins compared to Martin’s single victory.
In the recent Misano race, Martin briefly overtook Marquez but later struggled due to arm pump issues, a condition that might require surgery if it worsens in Austria. Meanwhile, Martin’s teammate Marco Bezzecchi suffered the biggest setback after crashing from the lead and losing 33 championship points.
Both Martin and Bezzecchi are aiming for Aprilia’s first-ever win at the Red Bull Ring—a track historically dominated by Ducati. However, the Aprilia RS-GP outperformed Ducati’s Desmosedici earlier this season on the stiffer rear tire, hinting at a possible upset this weekend.
Pedro Acosta, who secured podium finishes in Aragon and Misano, is another strong contender as he makes his final Austrian appearance with the KTM team. Additionally, last year’s Red Bull Ring podium featured Gresini riders Alex Marquez in the Sprint and Fermin Aldeguer in the Grand Prix.
Following the race weekend, a private Pirelli/850cc test involving race riders will take place at the circuit on Monday, marking the second such test this year.
Event Dates and Schedule
The Austrian MotoGP round at the Red Bull Ring runs from September 18-20. On Friday, two free practice sessions are scheduled. Saturday will feature final practice, qualifying, and the Sprint race, while Sunday’s agenda includes warm-up and the main Grand Prix.
Friday, 18 September:
- 10:45am local (9:45am UK) – MotoGP FP1
- 3:00pm local (2:00pm UK) – MotoGP Practice
Saturday, 19 September:
- 10:10am local (9:10am UK) – MotoGP FP2
- 10:50am local (9:50am UK) – MotoGP Qualifying
- 3:00pm local (2:00pm UK) – MotoGP Sprint
Sunday, 20 September:
- 9:40am local (8:40am UK) – MotoGP Warm-up
- 2:00pm local (1:00pm UK) – MotoGP Race
How to Watch the 2026 Austrian MotoGP
All sessions will be streamed live via the official MotoGP Video Pass streaming service. The full season Video Pass costs €148.99 (including Timing Pass) or €139.99 without live data, with a monthly option available for €29.99.
For viewers in the UK, TNT Sports will broadcast every session of the Austrian MotoGP. Subscriptions to TNT Sports via HBO Max start at £27.99 monthly, depending on the plan. Like the Video Pass, TNT Sports will also cover all Moto2 and Moto3 sessions live.
For live text updates during all MotoGP sessions except warm-up, fans can follow Crash.net.
Fan Take:
This update is crucial for racing enthusiasts, as the intense title battle between Marquez and Martin is entering a pivotal phase at a track that could shift momentum. With Aprilia showing promising form and new contenders emerging, the Austrian GP might bring surprises that could impact the championship outcome and keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Source: www.crash.net
