The 2026 MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix began at Lusail International Circuit on Friday, November 6, marking the start of a three-day racing weekend.
Ducati Lenovo Team’s Marc Márquez topped the opening MotoGP practice session with a fastest lap of 1:52.278, ahead of Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio.
The action continues on Saturday, November 7, with qualifying and the MotoGP Sprint at 7pm. The main Grand Prix race takes place on Sunday, November 8, at 7pm, alongside Moto2, Moto3 and the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup.