Schedule and times for the Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix

The 2021 MotoGP season gets underway this weekend at the Losail International Circuit, for the first of two rounds in Qatar. 

Teams and riders head into the opening race weekend after six days of Official testing in Doha, which also includes the shakedown test day on March 5th.

Yamaha and Ducati look like favourites based on testing results with Jack Miller, Maverick Vinales and Fabio Quartararo all setting lap times quicker than the official lap record. 

However, World Champions Suzuki along with Honda's Pol Espargaro, can't be ruled out either after their impressive performances. 

Here's a look at the combined MotoGP times from the Official Qatar test. 

The Moto2 and Moto3 classes will also be in action following their recent test on March19-21

Combined times from the Official Moto2 testing in Qatar.

Combined times from the Official Moto3 testing in Qatar. 

When is the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix? 

The MotoGP race in Qatar takes place this Sunday on March 28. Track action will begin on Friday March 26, for FP1 and FP2.  

How to follow the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix?

For UK and European viewers, clocks change from Saturday to Sunday, meaning the race will start an hour later. 

Moto3 is lights out at 17:00pm local time, Moto2 starts at 18:20pm Local time, and MotoGP gets underway at 20:00 local time. 

Thursday - March 25 (GMT+3)

14:00-14:45       Moto3                                       CLASS PHOTO               

14:45-15:20       Moto2                                       CLASS PHOTO               

15:20-16:15       MotoGP                                    CLASS PHOTO

17:00-17:45       MotoGP                                    PRESS CONFERENCE 

Friday - March 26 (GMT+3)

13:50-14:30       Moto3                                        FP1               

14:45-15:25       Moto2                                        FP1               

15:40-16:25       MotoGP                                     FP1

18:10-18:50       Moto3                                        FP2               

19:05-19:45       Moto2                                        FP2                              

20:00-20:45       MotoGP                                     FP2 

Saturday - March 27 (GMT+3)

13:25-14:05       Moto3                                         FP3              

14:20-15:00       Moto2                                         FP3                            

15:15-16:00       MotoGP                                      FP3                            

17:30-17:45       Moto3                                         Q1  

17:55-18:10       Moto3                                         Q2       

18:25-18:40       Moto2                                         Q1              

18:50-19:05       Moto2                                         Q2                   

19:20-19:50       MotoGP                                      FP4                   

20:00-20:15       MotoGP                                      Q1

20:25-20:40       MotoGP                                      Q2 

Sunday - March 28 (GMT+3)

14:40-15:00        Moto3                                       WARM-UP               

15:10-15:30        Moto2                                       WARM-UP               

15:40-16:00        MotoGP                                    WARM-UP                                  

17:00                   Moto3                                       RACE (18 laps)                     

18:20                   Moto2                                       RACE (20 laps)                      

20:00                   MotoGP                                    RACE (22 laps) 

Besides TV coverage, Crash.net will keep you up to date will live commentary from Friday-Sunday of every session.

Follow @crash.net/MotoGP for the latest news, analysis and paddock reaction. 

Recent MotoGP Grand Prix winners in Qatar

2020: Not held

2019: Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati)

2018: Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati)

2017: Maverick Vinales (Yamaha)

2016: Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)

2015: Valentino Rossi (Yamaha)

2014: Marc Marquez (Honda)

2013: Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)

2012: Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)

2011: Casey Stoner (Honda)

2010: Valentino Rossi (Yamaha)

2021 MotoGP Calendar

Qatar - March 28

Doha (Qatar) - April 4

Portimao, Portugal - April 18

Jerez, Spain - May 2

Le Mans, France - May 16

Mugello, Italy - May 30

Catalunya, Spain - June 6

Sachsenring, Germany - June 20

Assen, Netherlands - June 27

KymiRing, Finland - July 11

Red Bull Ring, Austria - August 15

Silverstone, Great Britain - August 29

Aragon, Spain - September 12

Misano, Italy - September 19

Motegi, Japan - October 3 

Buriram, Thailand - October 10

Philip Island, Australia - October 24

Sepang, Malaysia - October 31

Valencia, Spain - Novermber 14

PPD Argentina

PPD United States