MotoGP Australian Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more
The 17th round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia as part of the amended 20-race calendar. Here is everything you need to know, including the full schedule and how to watch.
Joan Mir, Repsol Honda Team
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MotoGP is gearing up for the Australian Grand Prix. With just four races left in the season, the championship fight is hotting up between leader Jorge Martin just 10 ahead of second-placed Francesco Bagnaia.
A similar battle was unfolding between the pair last season and, by the 2023 Australian GP, Bagnaia was leading Martin in the championship by 18 points. Martin had taken pole position for the race and despite taking a comfortable lead at the start of the grand prix, he plummeted down to fifth on the last lap after taking a gamble on a soft rear tyre.
This helped Johann Zarco take his debut win on his 200th try and his first victory since his title win in the 2016 Moto2 championship. The Frenchman had been sitting at the back of a four-rider pack before climbing through the ranks over four laps, to begin chasing down the lead on the final lap. Bagnaia crossed the line in second place, extending his championship lead to 27 points for the final four races.
When is the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix?
• Date: Sunday 20 October 2024
• Start time: 4am BST | 5am CEST
The MotoGP Australian GP will take place between 18-20 October 2024. The race will start at 4am BST on Sunday 20 October and will last for 27 laps.
Saturday’s Sprint race will start at 5am BST on 19 October and will be a 13-lap race.
Maverick Viñales, Yamaha Factory Racing, Pol Espargaro, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Miller Australian MotoGP 2017
Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images
How to watch MotoGP Australian Grand Prix
MotoGP can also be watched via its own streaming service - MotoGP Videopass. This platform offers viewers the ability to watch live races, practices, qualifying and sprint events, as well as highlights and exclusive content. A subscription to MotoGP Videopass costs an annual fee of €199.99 (£170.97) or a monthly fee of €29.99 (£25.64).
The full 2024 MotoGP season is also available to watch on TNT Sports in the UK and the United States. Customers can subscribe to TNT Sports for £30.99 per month, which includes all four sport channels and Discovery+. This also allows viewers to watch via mobile, tablet or console devices.
Free to watch highlights will be available on ITVX, and MotoGP’s website and YouTube channel.
What are the timings for the Australian Grand Prix?
Here are the full timings for the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix:
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Session
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Date
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Start time (BST)
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Free Practice 1
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Friday 18 October | 12.45am - 1.30am |
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Free Practice 2
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Friday 18 October | 5am - 6am |
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Free Practice 3
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Saturday 19 October | 12.10am - 12.40am |
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Qualifying 1
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Saturday 19 October | 12.50am - 1.05am |
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Qualifying 2
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Saturday 19 October | 1.15am - 1.30am |
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Sprint Race – 13 laps
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Saturday 19 October | 5am |
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Race – 27 laps
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Sunday 20 October
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4am |
Where is the Australian Grand Prix being held?
Andrea Dovizioso, Ducati Team
Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images
What happened at the 2023 Moto2 and Moto3 races at the Australian Grands Prix?
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Session
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Date
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Start time (BST)
|
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Free Practice 1
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Thursday 17 October | 11.35pm - 12.30am |
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Free Practice 2
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Friday 18 October | 4.05am - 4.45am |
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Free Practice 3
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Friday 18 October | 11.25am - 11.55am |
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Qualifying 1
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Saturday 19 October | 3.45am - 4am |
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Qualifying 2
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Saturday 19 October | 4.10am - 4.25am |
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Race – 23 laps
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Sunday 20 October | 2.15am |
Moto3 Australian Grand Prix schedule:
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Session
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Date
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Start time (BST)
|
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Free Practice 1
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Thursday 17 October | 10.45pm - 11.20pm |
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Free Practice 2
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Friday 18 October | 3.15am - 3.50am |
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Free Practice 3
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Friday 18 October | 10.40pm - 11.10pm |
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Qualifying 1
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Saturday 19 October | 2.50am - 3.05am |
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Qualifying 2
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Saturday 19 October | 3.15am - 3.30am |
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Race – 21 laps
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Sunday 20 October
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1am |
Remaining 2024 MotoGP schedule
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Date
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Event
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Circuit
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Local Time
|
UK Time
|
|
25-27 October
|
Thailand GP
|
Chang International Circuit
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3pm
|
8am
|
|
1-3 November
|
Malaysian GP
|
Sepang International Circuit
|
3pm
|
7am
|
|
15-17 November
|
Valencian GP
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Circuit Ricardo Tormo
|
2pm
|
1pm
|
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