2026 British MotoGP Schedule at Silverstone: Qualifying, Sprint, and Main Race
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At a glance
- The 2026 British MotoGP will be held at Silverstone Circuit from August 7-9.
- The schedule includes practice sessions, qualifying, a sprint race, and the main race.
- Indonesian viewers will need to adjust for the 6-7 hour time difference with UK local time.
The iconic Silverstone Circuit will host the 2026 British MotoGP from August 7-9, marking a significant event in the ongoing championship season. This prestigious event will feature a packed schedule across three days, including practice sessions, crucial qualifying rounds, a high-octane sprint race, and the main Grand Prix race.
Fans in Indonesia can follow the action, but will need to account for the time difference. With the UK operating on British Summer Time (BST), Indonesian viewers in Western Indonesia Time (WIB) will be approximately 6 to 7 hours ahead of the local schedule.
Friday, August 7, kicks off the weekend with free practice sessions for Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP classes. MotoGP riders will have their first practice from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM WIB, followed by Moto2 and another MotoGP practice session later in the evening.
Saturday, August 8, intensifies the competition with the final practice session, followed by qualifying. The day culminates in the highly anticipated MotoGP sprint race, scheduled for 10:00 PM WIB. This shorter race offers valuable championship points and often sets the stage for Sunday's main event.
Sunday, August 9, concludes the British MotoGP weekend. After a brief warm-up session, the main MotoGP race will commence at 7:00 PM WIB. The race, set over 20 laps, promises thrilling action on one of the MotoGP calendar's legendary tracks, known for its fast pace and demanding technical corners.
Originally published by Tempo. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.