Sports
Séamus Coleman deja el Everton... 17 años después: "He superado mis sueños más salvajes"
Séamus Coleman se despide del Everton después de 17 años en el club.
Marca1 min read
SportsPreview
2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
TL;DR
The 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix is set to take place soon, following the French GP. Ducati aims to continue its winning streak at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where it has won the last three races.
Key points
- 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix scheduled soon
- Ducati has won the last three races at Barcelona
- Catalan GP moved earlier to form a double header with Le Mans
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has low grip surface
Catalan Grand PrixCircuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaDucatiMotoGP
Motorsport photo
Less than a week after the French GP, MotoGP is back in action, with the Catalan GP moved earlier in the year to form a double header with Le Mans.
The surface at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya offers little in terms of grip, in stark contrast to the Bugatti Circuit MotoGP riders raced last weekend.
Ducati has a strong track record in Barcelona, having won the last three races at the Spanish circuit, including the 2024 Solidarity GP.
But it was also at this track where Aprilia scored its first 1-2 finish in MotoGP, as Aleix Espargaro led factory team-mate Maverick Vinales in a historic result in 2023. The Noale-based manufacturer is again the favourite for the top spot this weekend.
Ducati's attack has been weakened by the absence of Marc Marquez, who is currently recovering from a double surgery following his sprint crash last Saturday. No replacement was announced, with Francesco Bagnaia the only rider to represent the factory team this weekend.
The Catalan GP will be followed by an in-season test on Monday, giving manufacturers another chance to trial important updates for the final year of the 1000cc rules era.
Your time
| | | | Catalan GP | May 17 14:00 | | FREE PRACTICE 1 | May 15 10:45 | | PRACTICE | May 15 15:00 | | FREE PRACTICE 2 | May 16 10:10 | | QUALIFYING 1 | May 16 10:50 | | QUALIFYING 2 | May 16 11:15 | | SPRINT | May 16 15:00 | | RACE | May 17 14:00 |
MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix session timings
| | | | Friday | | | | | | | | | FP1 | 09:45 | 10:45 | 04:45 | 01:45 | 18:45 | 17:45 | 14:15 | | Practice | 14:00 | 15:00 | 09:00 | 06:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 | 18:30 | | Saturday | | | | | | | | | FP2 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 04:10 | 01:10 | 18:10 | 17:10 | 13:40 | | Qualifying | 09:50 | 10:50 | 04:50 | 01:50 | 18:50 | 17:50 | 14:20 | | Sprint | 14:00 | 15:00 | 09:00 | 06:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 | 18:30 | | | | | | | | | | | Race | 13:00 | 14:00 | 08:00 | 05:00 | 22:00 | 21:00 | 17:30 |
Q&A
What are the session times for the 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix?
The session times for the 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix can be found on the official MotoGP website or through broadcasting networks covering the event.
How can I watch the 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix live?
You can watch the 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix live on various sports networks that have broadcasting rights, as well as through streaming services that offer MotoGP coverage.
Why was the Catalan Grand Prix moved earlier in the year?
The Catalan Grand Prix was moved earlier in the year to create a double header with the Le Mans race, optimizing the racing schedule.
What is Ducati's recent performance at the Catalan Grand Prix?
Ducati has a strong performance history at the Catalan Grand Prix, having won the last three races held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.