The MotoGP 2025 season continues with the qualifying format introduced in 2023, designed to enhance competitiveness and excitement. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the qualification process.
Weekend Structure Overview
- Friday
- Free Practice 1 (FP1) → Riders get time to adjust to the track.
- Practice (PR) → This is the key session that determines who goes directly to Q2.
- Saturday
- Free Practice 2 (FP2) (warm-up, no impact on qualifying).
- Qualifying 1 (Q1) (for slower riders from PR).
- Qualifying 2 (Q2) (for top 10 from PR + top 2 from Q1).
- Sprint Race (grid set by Q2 results).
- Sunday
- Warm-Up Session
- Main Race (grid set by Q2 results).
Visual Diagram of the Qualifying Structure
Below is a diagram illustrating the flow of the qualifying process:
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| Friday - Practice Session (PR) |
| - Determines who goes to Qualifying 1 (Q1) or Q2 |
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| (Top 10 Fastest Riders)
v
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| Top 10 Riders Directly Enter Qualifying 2 (Q2) |
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| (Remaining Riders - 11th and below)
v
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| Qualifying 1 (Q1) - 15 Min |
| - All remaining riders compete |
| - Top 2 fastest advance to Q2 |
| - Others start from 13th place onwards |
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|
| (Top 2 riders from Q1 move to Q2)
v
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| Qualifying 2 (Q2) - 15 Min |
| - 12 Riders (Top 10 from PR + 2 from Q1) |
| - Determines top 12 positions on the grid |
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Sprint Race Introduction
Introduced in 2023, the Sprint Race is a shorter race held on Saturday afternoons:
- Distance: Approximately half the length of the Main Race.
- Points Allocation: Points are awarded to the top 9 finishers, contributing to the championship standings.
- Grid Positions: Determined by the results of Q2.
Sunday’s Main Race
The Main Race on Sunday follows traditional MotoGP race formats:
- Warm-Up Session: A brief 10-minute session to finalize race setups.
- Race Distance: Varies by circuit, typically covering a distance that ensures a race duration of approximately 40-45 minutes.
- Grid Positions: As determined by the Q2 results.
This structured approach to qualifying ensures a competitive environment, offering multiple opportunities for riders to secure optimal starting positions, thereby enhancing the overall excitement of the MotoGP championship.
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