MotoGP Returns to Brazil: 2026 Schedule and Details
After a 37-year absence, MotoGP is set to return to Brazil in 2026, with the event taking place at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia. The Brazilian Grand Prix will be held from March 20-23, marking a significant moment for motorsport fans in the country.
Venue: Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna
The Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna, located in Goiânia, Goiás state, previously hosted the Brazilian motorcycle Grand Prix from 1987 to 1989. The track is currently undergoing resurfacing and upgrades to meet the required FIA/FIM Grade standards for MotoGP racing. Official MotoGP Calendar
2026 Brazilian MotoGP Schedule
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the schedule for the 2026 Brazilian MotoGP, as of March 7, 2026:
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 (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)
Teams and Riders to Watch
Aprilia and KTM have demonstrated strong performances in recent races, with riders like Marco Bezzecchi, Raul Fernandez, and Pedro Acosta showing impressive speed and skill. Paddock GP Ducati, with Marc Marquez, is expected to be a strong contender, aiming to capitalize on their momentum.
Contract Details
A five-year contract has been signed between Dorna Sports and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), securing the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Autódromo Ayrton Senna from 2026 to 2030. Paddock GP