Casey Stoner, Repsol Honda Team
Photo by: Repsol Media
MotoGP is gearing up for the Japanese Grand Prix. With just five races left in the season, the championship fight is hotting up between leader Jorge Martin with 366 points - 21 ahead of second-placed Francesco Bagnaia.
A similar battle was unfolding between the pair at the 2023 Japanese GP, with Martin taking a double victory to close in on the leading Bagnaia to just three points. Taking the final podium position was Marc Marquez, who claimed his first trophy finish since the 2022 Australian GP a year before.
• Date: Sunday 6 October 2024
• Start time: 6am BST | 7am CEST
The MotoGP Japanese GP will take place between 4-6 October 2024. The race will start at 6am BST on Sunday 6 October and will last for 24 laps.
Saturday’s Sprint race will start at 7am BST and will be a 12-lap race.
Loris Capirossi
Photo by: Crescent Suzuki
MotoGP can also be watched via its own streaming service - MotoGP Videopass. This platform offers viewers the ability to watch live races, practices, qualifying and sprint events, as well as highlights and exclusive content. A subscription to MotoGP Videopass costs an annual fee of €199.99 (£170.97) or a monthly fee of €29.99 (£25.64).
The full 2024 MotoGP season is also available to watch on TNT Sports in the UK and the United States. Customers can subscribe to TNT Sports for £30.99 per month, which includes all four sport channels and Discovery+. This also allows viewers to watch via mobile, tablet or console devices.
Free to watch highlights will be available on ITVX, and MotoGP’s website and YouTube channel.
Here are the full timings for the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix:
Aerial view of Twin Ring Motegi
Photo by: LCR Honda MotoGP Team
Moto3 Japanese Grand Prix schedule:
Remaining 2024 MotoGP schedule
Source: Autosport