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MotoGP, Japanese GP FP2: riders take to the track at Motegi
The second practice session of the Japanese Grand Prix gets the decisive weekend underway at the Motegi circuit.
3 October 2026 1 min read 3 views
The Motul Grand Prix of Japan moves into its main phase with the second MotoGP practice session. At Motegi, the riders work on bike setup and tyre management.
The session is an important step ahead of qualifying and the race, on a track known for heavy braking, acceleration zones and direction changes. Teams and engineers gather valuable data to define their weekend strategy.