MotoGP qualifying and the main race represent the ultimate spectacles in premier-class motorcycle racing, blending absolute speed with high-stakes strategy.
To ensure safety, all riders must achieve a lap time within 105% of the fastest rider in at least one session to be allowed to race. 🏁 MotoGP Main Race: The Ultimate Test
Qualifying is a split, high-intensity knockout system held on Saturdays to determine the starting order for both the Saturday Sprint and the Sunday Main Race. It is divided into two distinct 15-minute sessions: The Split (Q1 & Q2)
The Main Race, traditionally held on Sunday afternoon, is the climax of the race weekend. This is where the big championship points are awarded and race legends are made. Rules and Dynamics How Does MotoGP™ Qualifying Affect the Race?
The remaining riders compete in Q1. Only the top 2 fastest riders from this session get promoted to Q2.