MotoGP Thailand GP: Here’s When, Where and How to Watch Inaugural 2026 Race in India

The 2026 MotoGP season gets underway this weekend at the Thailand GP, with Buriram’s Chang International Circuit ready to test both riders and machines in the heat and humidity. Most of the pre-season talk has centred on the Aprilia versus Ducati battle. At the final Buriram test, Marco Bezzecchi did more than lead the timesheets — he set a new lap record and left the Aprilia garage quietly confident. The RS-GP looks quick and settled, and the team heads into round one with momentum. Then there is Marc Marquez, back on a factory Ducati and arriving with clear intent.

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Across the garage, KTM’s Pedro Acosta has been playing his cards cool, hinting he’s not gunning for the win straight away even as his speed suggests otherwise, and Honda has edged forward, chasing consistency rather than glory. Yamaha’s bold new V4 project still has homework to do, with Fabio Quartararo and new teammate Toprak Razgatlıoglu learning the ropes on prototype machinery.

Here are the 2026 MotoGP Thailand GP timings converted to Indian Standard Time (IST) for the season opener at Chang International Circuit, Buriram.

MotoGP Thailand GP: 2026 Inaugural Race Timings in India

Friday, February 27

MotoGP Thailand GP Free Practice Nr. 1 - 09:15 am

MotoGP Thailand GP Practice - 1:30 pm

Saturday, February 28

MotoGP Thailand GP Free Practice Nr. 2 - 08:40 am

MotoGP Thailand GP Qualifying - 09:20 am

MotoGP Thailand GP Sprint - 1:30 pm

Sunday, March 1

MotoGP Thailand GP Race - 1:30 pm

MotoGP Thailand GP: Where to Watch the 2026 Race

Watching the Thailand GP from India is straightforward this weekend. FanCode will stream every session live, including free practice, qualifying, the Tissot Sprint and the main race, along with highlights, interviews, analysis and behind-the-scenes content in one place. It keeps the full race weekend easy to follow without jumping between platforms.

For those who want full control, MotoGP VideoPass is available separately. It offers live and on-demand access to all sessions, plus replays, post-race reviews and extended coverage across the weekend.