MotoGP: With the calendar out and the Season Launch revealed, the final pieces of the puzzle are put in place.

2026 is coming! After next year’s Season Launch was confirmed to take place in Kuala Lumpur on the 6th and 7th of February, the final pieces of the puzzle can now be revealed.

We begin with the Shakedown Test – for factory test riders, rookies, and manufacturers with concessions – at Petronas Sepang International Circuit at the end of January. Then it’s three days at Sepang with the whole grid rolling out in force ahead of the Season Launch.

In 2026, the glittering Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur hosts the flagship event, with activity split between the 6th and 7th of February. Stay tuned for more details on that coming soon.

Finally, the Buriram Test is the weekend before the season opener as Chang International Circuit welcomes the grid for the last two days of testing ahead of the race action.

Here’s the full rundown:

SHAKEDOWN TEST: 29th – 30th – 31st January
SEPANG TEST: 3rd – 4th – 5th February
SEASON LAUNCH: 6th – 7th February
BURIRAM TEST: 21st – 22nd February

That’s not forgetting the Valencia Test, which is our very first glimpse of any rider changes, bike upgrades and fresh faces joining the grid. As ever, the Tuesday after the 2025 season finale will see the class of 2026 head out for their first taste of another season at full throttle.

See you there!

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