MotoGP Malaysia 2026: Sepang Weekend Starts Friday, Sunday Race at 3pm

MotoGP Malaysia 2026 takes place at Sepang International Circuit from 30 October to 1 November, with the official timetable confirming a 3pm start for both Saturday’s Sprint and Sunday’s MotoGP race. All times below are Malaysian time, so local fans do not need to convert the schedule. motogp.com

Latest News: Track Action Begins Friday

Friday’s programme starts with Moto3 Free Practice 1 at 9am, followed by Moto2 at 9.50am. The premier-class riders take to the circuit for their first free practice session at 10.45am.

MotoGP Practice is scheduled for 3pm later that day.

The opening sessions give teams time on track before Saturday’s qualifying and Sprint, making Friday the first opportunity to follow how the weekend develops at Sepang.

Latest Update: Saturday Sprint Starts at 3pm

Saturday’s MotoGP programme begins with Free Practice 2 at 10.10am. Qualifying follows from 10.50am, before attention turns to the Sprint at 3pm.

Moto3 and Moto2 qualifying also take place on Saturday.

For fans attending MotoGP Malaysia 2026, the timetable means there is significant track action throughout the day, rather than only during the afternoon race. motogpsepang.com

Current Status: Championship Fight Reaches Malaysia

MotoGP’s official pre-event update says Marc Marquez arrives at Sepang with a 10-point championship advantage.

That narrow margin adds interest to the Malaysian round as riders prepare for another weekend of competition. The Sprint and Grand Prix results remain undecided ahead of the event; no winner has yet been confirmed for either race. motogp.com

Sunday Schedule: Three Races to Follow

On 1 November, the Moto3 race is scheduled for noon. Moto2 follows at 1.15pm, before the main MotoGP race begins at 3pm.

The premier-class Grand Prix is scheduled for 20 laps.

Sunday’s programme therefore offers Malaysian fans three different categories to follow from lunchtime into the afternoon, with the main event closing the race programme. motogpsepang.com

What Happens Next: Sepang Prepares for Crowds

Police will deploy 649 officers and personnel across the three-day event to support visitor safety and traffic movement.

Circuit officials expect attendance to increase over the weekend as the main races approach. With the MotoGP Malaysia 2026 timetable announced, the immediate focus now turns to Friday’s first sessions and the riders’ preparations at Sepang. Awani

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