The San Marino MotoGP race weekend remains a headline-grabbing showdown as Aprilia and Ducati lock in a thin margin of victory.
Key Rivalry Drives the Calendar
Aprilia stormed to victory at Silverstone after the mid‑season break, while Ducati bounced back at Aragon to level the scores, leaving the championship gap at 19 points between Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez.
Marco Bezzecchi, who secured pole at Misano last year, also closes the gap, setting the stage for a tight contest on Saturday and Sunday.
Session Schedule Overview
Below are the official times for the San Marino GP, broken down by region for quick reference.
UK & Portugal (BST / CET)
- Friday: FP1 09:45‑10:30, Practice 14:00‑15:00
- Saturday: FP2 09:10‑09:40, Qualifying 09:50‑10:30, Sprint 14:00
- Sunday: Race 13:00
United States (ET / PT)
- Friday: FP1 04:45‑05:30 ET / 01:45‑02:30 PT, Practice 09:00‑10:00 ET / 06:00‑07:00 PT
- Saturday: FP2 04:10‑04:40 ET / 01:10‑01:40 PT, Qualifying 04:50‑05:30 ET / 01:50‑02:30 PT, Sprint 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT
- Sunday: Race 08:00 ET / 05:00 PT
Australia (AEST)
- Friday: FP1 18:45‑19:30, Practice 23:00‑00:00
- Saturday: FP2 18:10‑18:40, Qualifying 18:50‑19:30, Sprint 23:00
- Sunday: Race 22:00
Japan (JST)
- Friday: FP1 17:45‑18:30, Practice 22:00‑23:00
- Saturday: FP2 17:10‑17:40, Qualifying 17:50‑18:30, Sprint 22:00
- Sunday: Race 21:00
India (IST)
- Friday: FP1 14:15‑15:00, Practice 18:30‑19:30
- Saturday: FP2 13:40‑14:10, Qualifying 14:20‑15:00, Sprint 18:30
- Sunday: Race 17:30
Live Coverage Options
MotoGP’s proprietary video platform streams every session live and on demand. A MotoGP Video Pass grants access to practice, qualifying, sprint races, and highlights for a yearly fee of €139.99.
National broadcasters also stream the event on their official sites, offering alternative viewing choices for fans across the globe.
What It Means for the Standings
A close finish between Martin and Marquez keeps the championship picture fluid. The upcoming Misano rounds will amplify pressure, as Ducati’s well‑founded track record allows them to challenge Aprilia swiftly.
Beyond the riders, the meticulous scheduling across six time zones reflects MotoGP’s commitment to a worldwide audience, ensuring that fans in Europe, the Americas, and the Asia‑Pacific can follow the action without pause.
Forward Look
As the double header approaches, focus will sharpen on Aprilia’s resurgence post‑Silverstone and Ducati’s response. The race data suggests that both teams will push the limits on Saturday’s sprint and Sunday’s main event, continuing the tightly contested duel that dominated the early season.
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