Bagnaia suggests sprint fastest laps for grand prix grid positions
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Francesco Bagnaia has proposed a new approach to qualifying in MotoGP during the Austrian Grand Prix on September 19, 2026. He suggests that the fastest laps from sprint races could be used to determine the grid for grand prix events. This idea comes as MotoGP considers separating qualifying sessions for sprint races and traditional grands prix, reflecting ongoing discussions about the current qualifying format.
- •Bagnaia proposes using sprint fastest laps for grand prix grid placements.
- •Discussion on qualifying system changes is ongoing in MotoGP.
- •Current system combines qualifying for both sprints and grand prix races.
- 4:51 PMMotorsport.com — Francesco Bagnaia: 'Use sprint fastest laps to set grand prix grids'
"Francesco Bagnaia has provided a radical suggestion for the new qualifying system under discussion for 2027. On Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix, Motorsport.com revealed that MotoGP is working on plans to separate qualifying for sprint races and grands prix. Under the current system, Saturday morning's qualifying session determines the grid for both the afternoon sprint and the Sunday grand ...Keep reading
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