MotoGP heads to Austria for 2026 Austrian Grand Prix weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

The 2026 MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix takes place from September 18-20 in Spielberg, Austria. Free Practice 1 begins today at 10:45 CEST, followed by further practice and qualifying sessions leading up to the main race on Sunday at 14:00 CEST. KTM's Pol Espargaro supports Pedro Acosta, with Ducati favored due to Marc Marquez's recent victories. The event concludes the European leg of the MotoGP season before moving to Asia-Pacific for five rounds.
- •Free Practice 1 starts today at 10:45 CEST
- •Main race scheduled for September 20 at 14:00 CEST
- •Ducati emerges as a favorite for the race
- •Marquez and Martin are tied in points
- •Championship shifts to Asia-Pacific after this event
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
"MotoGP travels to Spielberg on 18-20 September for the 15th round of the season. Here's the full schedule for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
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