MotoGP has confirmed changes to its weekend format for 2027, introducing a dedicated qualifying session that sets the grid for the sprint race. The announcement follows earlier reporting from outlets during the Austrian Grand Prix, where details of the revised running order first came to light.
The move is approved through a vote by the teams, held at the Red Bull Ring, linking the decision to the venue where the plans were initially discussed. While the outlets agree on the core change—giving the sprint race its own qualifying session—coverage focuses on the governance process and the practical impact on determining starting positions. The overall intent is to adjust how qualifying results translate into sprint race grid placement as the sport transitions to the new structure in 2027.
