Action stations on the race track
The on-track action already starts as early as nine in the morning (09:00) as Moto3 gets underway with the first practice session in perfect weather conditions for motorsport, followed by Moto2.
The premier class of motorbike racing flexes its muscles from 10:45 onwards. Pedro Acosta, Álex Márquez and the other MotoGP aces will have 45 minutes to perfect their setup for the Red Bull Ring. The 4.3-kilometre circuit makes heavy demands in terms of tyres and brakes. From 15:00 to 16:00, things will get much more serious in MotoGP Practice, as the Top Ten from this session will go straight through to Q2.
MotoGP 2026: The Sprint format, Q1, Q2 and more explained
Fast facts:
- Track length: 4,348 kilometres
- Sprint: 14 laps
- Grand Prix: 28 laps
- Lap record: 1:29.519 min (set by Francesco Bagnaia in 2024)
MotoGP Tickets 2026
Tickets for the MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF AUSTRIA 2026 will be available at all box offices from 8:00 a.m. on Friday*. Please note that tickets sales on the day are subject to availability.
The online presale ends on Friday, 18. September, 12:00 noon.
*Opening hours ticket offices: 08:00 to 18:00
A relaxed journey to the Red Bull Ring
If you want to watch the practice sessions live, you should set off in good time. From Friday onwards, the tried-and-tested traffic management system around the Red Bull Ring will be in operation. Arriving before 8:00 a.m. is recommended. The best way to get there is by bus, train or bike—it’s quick and saves you the hassle. The car parks open at 7:00 a.m. and are within easy walking distance of the Red Bull Ring.
The biker changing rooms at P4 allow you to leave your motorcycle clothing, as well as larger bags—which are not permitted in the grandstands—for a fee (€15.00 per day or €35.00 for the whole weekend). If there are no spaces left at P4, the police and event stewards will direct you to the nearest available car park.
Arrival at the campsite is recommended before 9:00 a.m. on Friday. To help distribute traffic efficiently, you will be guided by signs on the S36 Murtal expressway.
Busy programme of entertainments
While the first laps are being completed on the Red Bull Ring, the MotoGP Fan Zone will already be buzzing: the gates open to ticket holders at 08:00.
For the first time, the Fan Zone features three different experience areas: the Rock Area, the VibeSphere and the Steirer Stadl. Look forward to DJs, live acts and spectacular freestyle and BMX shows.
Music that rocks
In the evening, the Rock Area, VibeSphere and Steirer Stadl have something for every musical taste! The headliners are Glockenbach, SAD – Metallica Tribute, Just Fränds and BÄÄM&Brass.
Don’t miss out and save the key programme points in the Red Bull Ring app. Don’t have the app yet? Then it’s time to get it!
