2027 MotoGP World Championship: Separate qualifying sessions for the Sprint and Grand Prix
In addition to the technical regulations, the weekend format in MotoGP will also be overhauled in 2027. There will be a separate qualifying session for both the Sprint and the Grand Prix – resulting in two starting grids.
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2027: Das Wochenend-Format wird umgekrempelt
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2027: Das Wochenend-Format wird umgekrempelt
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2027 will bring many changes to MotoGP. The new technical regulations will come into force next year. For the motorcycles, the engine capacity will be reduced from 1,000 to 850 cc, the suspension height adjustment systems (devices) will be abolished and aerodynamics will be reduced. In addition, there will be a switch from Michelin to Pirelli tyres.
On 7 October, the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group announced a further change for next year: the weekend format is being revised. The most significant change is the introduction of a separate qualifying session for Saturday’s sprint race – this will take place on Friday afternoon.
This means that Friday’s MotoGP schedule, in particular, will be completely overhauled: it will begin, as before, with a 45-minute free practice session (FP1) in the morning. In the afternoon, there will now be a 30-minute second free practice session (FP2) – this replaces the previous qualifying session. FP2 will not count towards participation in other sessions. Friday will then conclude with the new 15-minute sprint qualifying session – this will determine the starting positions for the MotoGP sprint on Saturday afternoon.
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