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MotoGP changes face: shorter weekends and less predictable races?
The new weekend format aims to cut costs, but it could shuffle the order and increase uncertainty on track.
10 October 2026 1 min read 3 views
MotoGP is considering a leaner weekend format, with fewer sessions and less time on track. The goal is to reduce costs for teams and promoters, easing the logistical and organisational burden.
But the new structure could also make races harder to predict: fewer practice runs would mean less data, less stable setups and a bigger role for qualifying. For Italian fans, used to seeing riders build up through the weekend, it would be a major shift.