Story Highlight
– MotoGP Japan GP starts with Qualifying and Sprint on Saturday.
– Alex Marquez faces pressure to minimize points loss.
– Qualifying sessions begin early Saturday morning (MEZ).
– Broadcast exclusive to Pay-TV, no Free-TV availability.
– Österreich and Schweiz have specific coverage options available.
Full Story
The MotoGP returns to the Asian circuit as it gears up for the Japan Grand Prix at the Mobility Resort in Motegi this Saturday, 27 September. As the championship heats up, Alex Marquez faces pressure to keep his points deficit to brother Marc within two to push the title battle into Indonesia. Following a challenging Friday practice session where he finished in 15th place, he will need to navigate his way through Qualifying 1 for the first time this season.
Fans eager to catch the action will need to arrange their Saturday morning accordingly, with extensive coverage of the day’s sessions available. Coverage begins at 01:40 CET with Moto3’s second free practice, followed by additional sessions for Moto2 and MotoGP before the crucial qualifying rounds.
The schedule for Saturday is as follows:
– 01:40 – 02:10: Moto3 – Second Free Practice
– 02:25 – 02:55: Moto2 – Second Free Practice
– 03:10 – 03:40: MotoGP – Second Free Practice
– 03:50 – 04:30: MotoGP – Qualifying
– 05:45 – 06:25: Moto3 – Qualifying
– 06:40 – 07:20: Moto2 – Qualifying
– 08:00: MotoGP – Sprint (12 Laps)
The principal MotoGP race will occur on Sunday, 28 September, kicking off at 07:00 CET. Moto2 and Moto3 races are scheduled even earlier, reflecting the time adjustment for the event held in Japan.
In terms of broadcasting, viewers in Germany can follow the MotoGP coverage exclusively on pay-TV channel Sky, as well as through their streaming services SkyGO and WOW. Unfortunately, the Japan GP isn’t included in the free-to-air offerings for the weekend, as only twelve of the 2025 events will be screened by DF1. Meanwhile, Austrian fans can tune into ServusTV for live coverage of qualifying and the Sprint, with some sessions available for free streaming on ServusTV On.
Swiss viewers will have to wait until Sunday for free broadcasts, although the Sprint can be accessed via the SRF website and their sport app free of charge.
For those seeking real-time updates, additional insights, and expert analysis, Motorsport-Magazin.com will provide free coverage of the entire Saturday event through a live ticker, session reports, and results analysis. This platform aims to keep fans informed about any unexpected developments, such as surprising performances in qualifying or the Sprint.
