: To qualify for a race, a rider must set a lap time within 105% of the fastest lap in any practice or qualifying session. Grid Placement :
Qualifying is split into two 15-minute sessions, and Q2 , used to establish the grid for the entire weekend. Entry Requirements :
: All other riders compete in this session. The top two fastest riders from Q1 earn "promotion" into the Q2 session.
: The 12 remaining riders compete for Pole Position (1st place) and the first four rows (positions 1–12).
: Riders who finish 3rd or lower in Q1 take their positions from 13th place backward based on their best lap times. MotoGP Races: Sprint vs. Main Race MotoGP Qualifying Explained - updated for the 2026 season
: To qualify for a race, a rider must set a lap time within 105% of the fastest lap in any practice or qualifying session. Grid Placement :
Qualifying is split into two 15-minute sessions, and Q2 , used to establish the grid for the entire weekend. Entry Requirements : MotoGP Main Race | MotoGP Qualifying
: All other riders compete in this session. The top two fastest riders from Q1 earn "promotion" into the Q2 session. : To qualify for a race, a rider
: Riders who finish 3rd or lower in Q1 take their positions from 13th place backward based on their best lap times. MotoGP Races: Sprint vs. Main Race MotoGP Qualifying Explained - updated for the 2026 season