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2026 MotoGP French GP schedule, India timings

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MotoGP French GP schedule IST

While there’s no F1 this weekend, there’s still plenty of racing in store at some truly iconic race tracks. MotoGP heads to Le Mans for Round 5, with teams expected to bring in updates following the Jerez test. Over in Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps will host Round 2 of the World Endurance Championship (WEC).

Here is your complete guide on when and where to tune in from India:

MotoGP French GP schedule

MotoGP French GP schedule

Alex Marquez ended Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia’s victory streak last time out at Jerez. But P2 in the race helped Bezzecchi further extend his lead in the drivers’ championship to 11 points from his Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin. Like we saw last year, though, unpredictable weather at Le Mans could open up the opportunity for a surprise winner.

Ducati will be looking to claw back lost ground at Le Mans. Jerez ended up being a weekend of highs and lows for the reigning champions. The team scored a strong 1-2 finish in the Sprint Race, but suffered a double DNF (Did Not Finish) in Sunday’s main race following Marc Marquez’ Lap 2 crash and Francesco Bagnaia’s mechanical issue. As a result, Marc Marquez is currently P5 in the standings, 44 points behind Bezzecchi, while Bagnaia is even further adrift in P9, 67 points off the leader

MotoGP French GP: Where to watch?

All MotoGP French GP sessions will be streamed live on FanCode. Fans in India can also catch the live TV broadcast on Eurosport.

2026 MotoGP French GP schedule IST
Date
Day
Session
Time
May 8
Friday
FP1
2:15pm
May 8
Friday
Practice
6:30pm
May 9
Saturday
FP2
1:40pm
May 9
Saturday
Qualifying
2:20pm
May 9
Saturday
Sprint
6:30pm
May 10
Sunday
Race
5:30pm

WEC 6 Hours of Spa schedule

WEC 6H Spa schedule

Toyota kicked off the 2026 WEC on a strong note, defeating Ferrari on home soil at Imola. But Spa presents a very different challenge with its mix of long straights, challenging fast corners and notoriously unpredictable weather serving up plenty of overtaking opportunities.

Along with Toyota and Ferrari, another team to watch out for is Alpine. They finished a strong P4 at Imola and Spa has traditionally been a strong track for the French manufacturer.

WEC 6H Spa: Where to watch?

All sessions for the 6 Hours of Spa will be streamed live on FIAWEC+. The single-round pass costs €9.99 (approx. Rs 1,100), while the annual pass costs €49.99 (approx. Rs 5,500). Fans in India can also catch limited coverage on Eurosport.

WEC 6 Hours of Spa schedule IST
Date
Day
Session
Time
May 8
Friday
Qualifying
6pm
May 9
Saturday
Race
5:30pm


 

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