The schedule for the Spanish MotoGP Grand Prix

For the fortieth consecutive year, the MotoGP The race returns to the Jerez circuit after a month-long hiatus forced by the postponement of the Qatar Grand Prix (originally scheduled for April 10-12, then moved to November 6-8). This will be the 41st Grand Prix held at the Ángel Nieto circuit, with two races organized in 2020.

Among the forces involved, fabio quartararo He is considered one of the true masters of the circuit. His statistics speak for themselves: holder of the pole position record and the track record, the Yamaha rider maintains a special connection with Andalusia, where he secured his first victory in the premier class in 2020. However, with two wins to his name, the Frenchman remains statistically behind Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia, who each have three trophies at Jerez.

The stakes are high for Marc Márquez, who, after a challenging weekend in Austin, is still chasing his 100th career victory. The nine-time world champion is having a difficult start to the season, currently sitting fifth in the overall standings.

The dynamic is radically different for Marco Bezzecchi, who arrives in Spain as the championship leader. The Italian is dominating the competition and already holds the record for most laps led in the modern era with 121 consecutive laps since Portimao in 2025. Riding his Aprilia, he will be aiming for a sixth consecutive victory to confirm his absolute dominance, while also giving the Noale-based manufacturer its first-ever win on this circuit.

While Aprilia maintains its position at the front, Ducati is going through a period of doubt. The Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer, struggling since the start of the championship, could see its winless streak extend to six races if none of its riders manage to reach the top step of the podium this Sunday.

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📊 The Jerez circuit – Ángel Nieto

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• First Grand Prix: 1987
• Number of laps: 25
• Length: 4,42 km
• Turns: 13 (8 right, 5 left)

🕒 Schedule and TV channels for the Spanish Grand Prix (Jerez – Ángel Nieto circuit)

Friday April 24: 
Free Practice 1: 10:45 am (Canal+ Sport 360)
Tests: 15:00 am (Canal+ Sport 360)

Saturday 25 April: 
Free Practice 2: 10:10 am (Canal+ Sport 360)
Qualifications: 10:50 am (Canal+ Sport 360)
Sprint: 15:00 am (Canal+ Sport 360)

Sunday April 26: 
Grand Prize: 14:00 AM (Canal+)

🏆The MotoGP World Championship standings before the Spanish Grand Prix:

1) Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) – 81 pts
2) Jorge Martín (Aprilia) – 77 pts
3) Pedro Acosta (KTM) – 60 pts
4) Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Ducati) – 50 pts
5) Marc Marquez (Ducati) – 45 pts
6) Raúl Fernández (Trackhouse Aprilia) – 40 pts
7) Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Aprilia) – 37 pts
8) Alex Marquez (Gresini Ducati) – 28 pts
9) Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) – 25 pts
10) Luca Marini (Honda) – 23 pts
11) Enea Bastianini (Tech3 KTM) – 22 pts
12) Brad Binder (KTM) – 17 pts
13) Franco Morbidelli (VR46 Ducati) – 14 pts
14) Fermín Aldeguer (Gresini Ducati) – 13 pts
15) Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) – 13 pts
16) Diogo Moreira (LCR Honda) – 9 pts
17) fabio quartararo (Yamaha) – 6 pts
18) Alex Rins (Yamaha) – 3 pts
19) Joan Mir (Honda) – 3 pts
20) Toprak Razgatlıoğlu (Pramac Yamaha) – 1 pt
21) Jack Miller (Pramac Yamaha) – 0 pts
22) Maverick Viñales (Tech3 KTM) – 0 pts
23) Michele Pirro (Gresini Ducati) – 0 pts

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