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| Full schedule of MotoGP Brazil 2026 in Goiania from March 20–23. Check practice, qualifying, sprint race, and the main MotoGP race schedule. |
MotoGP will return to Brazil in the 2026 season, marking a historic moment after more than two decades without a race in the country. The event will take place at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna circuit in Goiania.
The MotoGP Brazil 2026 round is scheduled to run from March 20–23, 2026. Fans in Indonesia should pay close attention to the timetable, as several sessions will take place late at night and in the early hours of the morning due to the time difference.
Several riders are expected to be competitive in this round after showing promising performances in the season opener held in Buriram, Bangkok.
Tight Competition Among Teams
At the start of the 2026 season, Aprilia and KTM have emerged as two of the most competitive teams. Both teams delivered strong performances in the opening round.
Riders such as Marco Bezzecchi, Raul Fernandez, and Pedro Acosta impressed early in the season and are expected to be strong contenders again in Brazil. Their performances could put pressure on other top teams.
However, Ducati remains a major threat on the grid. Marc Marquez, who rides for the Italian manufacturer, still has the potential to deliver a stronger performance after a less-than-perfect result in the opening race.
The rider nicknamed The Baby Alien is widely expected to push harder in Goiania as he looks to make up for mistakes made in Buriram.
MotoGP Brazil 2026 Schedule
Here is the full schedule for MotoGP Brazil 2026 (WIB / Western Indonesian Time):
Friday, March 20, 2026
19:00–19:45 WIB – Moto3 Free Practice 1
20:00–20:50 WIB – Moto2 Free Practice 1
21:05–22:05 WIB – MotoGP Free Practice 1
23:15–00:00 WIB – Moto3 Practice
Saturday, March 21, 2026
00:15–01:05 WIB – Moto2 Practice
01:20–02:35 WIB – MotoGP Practice
18:40–19:10 WIB – Moto3 Free Practice 2
19:25–19:55 WIB – Moto2 Free Practice 2
20:10–20:40 WIB – MotoGP Free Practice 2
20:50–21:05 WIB – MotoGP Qualifying 1
21:15–21:30 WIB – MotoGP Qualifying 2
22:45–23:00 WIB – Moto3 Qualifying 1
23:10–23:25 WIB – Moto3 Qualifying 2
23:40–23:55 WIB – Moto2 Qualifying 1
Sunday, March 22, 2026
00:05–00:20 WIB – Moto2 Qualifying 2
01:00 WIB – MotoGP Sprint Race (15 Laps)
20:40–20:50 WIB – MotoGP Warm Up
22:00 WIB – Moto3 Race (24 Laps)
23:15 WIB – Moto2 Race (26 Laps)
Monday, March 23, 2026
01:00 WIB – MotoGP Grand Prix (31 Laps)
Main Race Takes Place Early Morning
Unlike races held in Asia or Europe, MotoGP rounds in the Americas are typically scheduled in the evening local time. As a result, fans in Indonesia will need to watch the main race in the early hours of the morning.
The main MotoGP race in Brazil is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026 at 01:00 WIB and will consist of 31 laps.
The return of MotoGP to Brazil is one of the highlights of the 2026 MotoGP calendar. With tight competition among top teams and the rising performance of several young riders, the Goiania round is expected to deliver an exciting weekend of racing.