Fabio Quartararo advocates for more MotoGP sprint races
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 8:12 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Fabio Quartararo of Yamaha suggests MotoGP should adopt the same number of sprint events as Formula 1. This proposal is part of upcoming changes to MotoGP's format, aimed at enhancing race weekends starting in 2027. Stakeholders are expected to agree on a new structure that would include a dedicated qualifying session for half-distance races, likely reducing practice sessions. These changes are designed to improve competitiveness and engage fans more effectively. The announcement aligns with ongoing discussions about the sport's evolution.
- •Quartararo proposes equal sprint events as F1
- •MotoGP weekend changes planned for 2027
- •New format may include more qualifying sessions
- •Focus on reducing practice time to enhance races
- •Changes aim to increase fan engagement and competitiveness
- 8:12 AMMotorsport.com — Fabio Quartararo: MotoGP should have the same number of sprints as F1
- 8:12 AMYahoo Sports — Fabio Quartararo: MotoGP should have the same number of sprints as F1
"Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo believes MotoGP should have the same number of sprint events as Formula 1, amid plans to introduce a dedicated qualifying for half-distance races. MotoGP’s stakeholders are set to agree on a new weekend format for 2027 that would see each round feature two qualifying sessions, likely in favour of less practice time. While riders currently start the sprint and ...Keep reading
"Fabio Quartararo reopens debate over whether MotoGP should have a sprint at every round as the series prepares to shake up the weekend format again in 2027
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 26, 2026, 8:12 AMFabio Quartararo: MotoGP should have the same number of sprints as F1
Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo believes MotoGP should have the same number of sprint events as Formula 1, amid plans to introduce a dedicated qualifying for half-distance races. MotoGP’s stakeholders are set to agree on a new weekend format for 2027 that would see each round feature two qualifying sessions, likely in favour of less practice time. While riders currently start the sprint and ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 8:12 AMFabio Quartararo: MotoGP should have the same number of sprints as F1
Fabio Quartararo reopens debate over whether MotoGP should have a sprint at every round as the series prepares to shake up the weekend format again in 2027
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