The World Motorcycle Championship returns this weekend with the Malaysian Grand Prix on the Sepang track. Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati aims to seal the MotoGP title during this penultimate round. Spaniard Augusto Fernández, racing in Moto2 for Kalex, also eyes Valencia as a potential path to the championship depending on results elsewhere.
Pecco Bagnaia is positioned to reclaim the queen category crown for Borgo Panigale, closing a gap of 15 years since the last triumph by an Italian in MotoGP. That historic win came when Casey Stoner secured the title in his home country, a success Ducati hopes to mirror again this season with Bagnaia’s bid. The Italian rider, the 2020 Moto2 world champion, is holding firm as the calendar moves toward the final tests, with caution the watchword as the field narrows. The main challenge comes from Fabio Quartararo, the French rider aboard Yamaha, who risked everything at Assen to stay in the title race, only to face a setback after a tough race in the Netherlands.
The Malaysian round promises high drama as the season heads toward its conclusion. The battle lines are clear: Bagnaia seeks to convert momentum into the championship, while Quartararo and others press to deny him the crown. Each session becomes a test of consistency, control, and the ability to handle pressure in the closing races.
MotoGP Malaysian GP Schedule Highlights
Friday, October 21
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00:00-00:40 Moto3 FP1
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00:55-01:40 MotoGP FP1
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01:55-02:35 Moto2 FP1
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04:15-04:55 Moto3 FP2
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05:10-05:55 MotoGP FP2
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06:10-06:50 Moto2 FP2
Saturday, October 22
Australian GP MotoGP schedules
Friday, October 21
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00:00-00:40 Moto3 FP1
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00:55-01:40 MotoGP FP1
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01:55-02:35 Moto2 FP1
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04:15-04:55 Moto3 FP2
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05:10-05:55 MotoGP FP2
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06:10-06:50 Moto2 FP2
Saturday, October 22
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3.00: FP3 Moto3
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3.55: FP3 Moto2
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4:50: FP3 MotoGP
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6.35: Q1 Moto3
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07:00: Q2 Moto3
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07:30: Q1 Moto2
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07:55: Q2 Moto2
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08:25: FP4 MotoGP
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09:05: Q1 MotoGP
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09:30: Q2 MotoGP
Calendar notes reflect local event times and are subject to change. For official timings, see the race organizers’ notes. [Citation: MotoGP official schedule]
Sunday, October 23
Career milestones unfold as the weekend culminates with three decisive races. The schedule brings Moto3 at 06:00, Moto2 at 07:20, and the main event MotoGP at 09:00. The day’s rhythm follows a steady cadence, with riders racing to gather valuable points before the season closes. [Citation: MotoGP official timetable]
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