Marc Marquez aims to secure his ninth world championship and seventh MotoGP title this Sunday at the 2025 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix by outscoring his brother and closest rival Alex Marquez by at least three points. The race will take place at Motegi, Japan, where Marquez hopes to extend his commanding lead in the championship standings.
Leading the table with 182 points, Marquez needs to increase his advantage to 185 points to clinch the title at this event, held at the circuit once home to his former team, Honda. His history at Motegi is impressive, boasting five wins there, including three premier class victories riding for Honda.
Additionally, since the return of the Japanese Grand Prix in 2022 following a multi-year COVID-19 hiatus, the Ducati team has maintained an unbroken winning streak at Motegi, with Jack Miller, Jorge Martin, and Francesco Bagnaia claiming victories in successive years.
Key Race Events and Timing Across Global Regions
The Japanese Grand Prix weekend spans from September 25 to 28, with sessions scheduled to accommodate fans worldwide. The event features multiple practice sessions, qualifying rounds, a sprint race, and the main event, with all sessions staggered across various time zones.
Scheduled Practice and Qualifying Times for UK and Portugal
On Friday, September 26, Free Practice 1 runs from 02:45 to 03:30 BST, followed by a second practice session later in the morning from 07:00 to 08:00 BST. Saturday’s activities include Free Practice 2 from 02:10 to 02:40 BST, qualifying from 02:50 to 03:30 BST, and the sprint race at 07:00 BST. The weekend concludes Sunday with a warm-up session from 01:40 to 01:50 BST and the main race at 06:00 BST.
European Session Schedule for the Japanese GP Weekend
In Central European Summer Time (CEST), Free Practice 1 is set for Friday between 03:45 and 04:30, followed by practice from 08:00 to 09:00. Saturday’s Free Practice 2 takes place from 03:10 to 03:40, qualifying from 03:50 to 04:30, and the sprint race at 08:00. Sunday begins with a warm-up session from 02:40 to 02:50 and finishes with the race at 07:00 CEST.
Eastern and Pacific Time Slots for US Viewers
US fans on Eastern Time can watch Free Practice 1 on Thursday, September 25, from 21:45 to 22:30 ET, with practice, Free Practice 2, and qualifying on Friday, September 26, between 02:00 and 22:30 ET. The sprint race and warm-up follow on Saturday, with the main race scheduled for 01:00 ET on Sunday. For those on Pacific Time, Free Practice 1 moves earlier to 18:45 to 19:30 PT on Thursday, with practice, Free Practice 2, and qualifying occurring between 18:10 and midnight on Friday. Saturday sees the sprint race at 23:00 PT and warm-up timing at 17:40 to 17:50, leading to the race at 22:00 PT on Sunday.
Race Schedule for Australia, India, and Japan
In Australia’s AEST, Friday’s Free Practice 1 runs from 11:45 to 12:30, followed by practice from 16:00 to 17:00. Saturday features Free Practice 2 from 11:10 to 11:40, qualifying from 11:50 to 12:30, and the sprint race at 16:00 AEST. On Sunday, warm-up occurs at 10:40 to 10:50 with the main race at 15:00 AEDT. Indian viewers can catch Free Practice 1 on Friday morning between 07:15 and 08:00 IST, practice at 11:30 to 12:30, and on Saturday, Free Practice 2 from 06:40 to 07:10, qualifying from 07:20 to 08:00, and the sprint at 11:30 IST. Sunday’s warm-up is from 06:10 to 06:20, and the race starts at 10:30 IST. Local fans in Japan will see Free Practice 1 on Friday from 10:45 to 11:30 JST, practice at 16:00 to 17:00, and on Saturday a Free Practice 2 session from 10:10 to 10:40, qualifying from 10:50 to 11:30, plus the sprint race at 16:00 JST. Sunday’s warm-up is from 16:40 to 16:50, followed by the race at 15:00 JST.
Viewing Options for the Japanese Grand Prix
Fans interested in watching the race live can access the MotoGP Video Pass, which provides live broadcasts of all practice, qualifying sessions, the sprint, and highlights for an annual fee of 139.99 euros. Various local broadcasters also offer streaming of MotoGP races through their official websites, ensuring broad global accessibility.
