After a brief pause in the MotoGP calendar, the excitement revs back up at one of the most renowned racing locations—Silverstone. The Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Great Britain marks Round 12 of the 2026 season, initiating the thrilling continuation of this year’s championship battle. This weekend promises an exciting lineup, starting from Thursday’s Media Day to the final race on Sunday. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the event schedule!
THURSDAY: MEDIA DAY ADDS ANTICIPATION
Thursday at Silverstone kicks off with a much-anticipated Pre-Event Press Conference at 11:00 Local Time, held at London’s iconic Outernet. Top riders such as Marco Bezzecchi from Aprilia Racing, Pedro Acosta of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, home favorite Cal Crutchlow from Castrol Honda LCR, Ai Ogura of SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, and Diogo Moreira from Pro Honda LCR will all be present. This event is designed to generate excitement among fans and media alike as these athletes discuss their preparations and expectations for the upcoming races. Later in the afternoon at 16:00, the MotoGP GearUp segment will feature Jack Appleyard and Louis Suddaby, providing crucial updates on various developments that unfolded during the summer break.
FRIDAY: THE SOUND OF ENGINE ROARS
As the weekend kicks into high gear on Friday, fans can expect to see bikes hit the track starting with Moto3, which will begin its Free Practice 1 (FP1) at 10:00. Following shortly will be Moto2 FP1 at 10:50, leading up to the premier class, MotoGP, which sets off with FP1 at 11:45. After a much-needed break for lunch, the Moto3 contingent will return at 14:15 for another practice session, followed by Moto2 at 15:05. Finally, as teams vie for spot in Q2, MotoGP will have its Practice session starting at 16:00. A new addition this weekend is the Baggers, who will also be making their presence felt with FP1 at 13:40, followed by FP2 later in the evening at 18:05.
SATURDAY: A DAY OF QUALIFYING AND SPRINTS
Saturday presents an early start with Moto3 FP2 kicking off at 09:40. Shortly after, Moto2 will follow at 10:25, paving the way for MotoGP’s first action of the day with FP2 at 11:10. The tension builds as the premier class then goes head-to-head for pole position starting at 11:50. Moto3 will establish their grid at 13:45, closely followed by Moto2, who will battle for front-row qualifications from 14:40. As the day progresses, the excitement peaks with the Tissot Sprint commencing at 16:00, promising high-octane competition. The Baggers won’t miss out either, with their qualification at 13:10 and Race 1 scheduled for 17:10.
SUNDAY: RACE DAY EXCITEMENT
Finally, Sunday brings an exhilarating array of races, beginning with the MotoGP Warm-Up at 09:40, setting the tone for an unforgettable race day. The excitement kicks off with the Moto2 race at 11:15, featuring a fierce 17-lap contest at Silverstone. The highlight of the weekend, the MotoGP race, will take center stage at 13:00, as the riders go all out for victory. Following this, Moto3 will engage in a thrilling 15-lap showdown beginning at 14:30. To cap off an eventful weekend, the Baggers will take to the track once more for Race 2, which starts at 16:00, ensuring that fans leave with lasting memories of the British GP.