MotoGP disputes this Saturday the sprint race of the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring. Marc Márquez will start from pole after breaking the circuit record, with Álex Márquez second and Fabio Di Giannantonio third.
MotoGP Germany 2026: schedule, grid, and where to watch the sprint
The MotoGP German Grand Prix celebrates its sprint race this Saturday at Sachsenring. The event is scheduled for 3:00 PM and will last for 13 laps.
Marc Márquez will start from the first position after setting a lap of 1:19.041, a new record for the German track.
MotoGP Sprint Starting Grid
The Márquez brothers will occupy the first two positions on the grid.
Marc Márquez achieved pole by only 61 thousandths over Álex Márquez. Fabio Di Giannantonio will complete the front row with the third Ducati.
The top positions are as follows:
1. Marc Márquez.
2. Álex Márquez.
3. Fabio Di Giannantonio.
4. Raúl Fernández.
5. Ai Ogura.
6. Fabio Quartararo.
7. Pedro Acosta.
8. Marco Bezzecchi.
9. Jorge Martín.
10. Johann Zarco.
11. Francesco Bagnaia.
Bezzecchi will not finally take the start. The rider suffered a crash in turn 11 during qualifying and was diagnosed with a displaced fracture of the left collarbone. He will return to Italy to be operated on.
What time is the MotoGP sprint?
The sprint race starts at 3:00 PM this Saturday, July 11th, Spanish peninsular time.
The start comes after a morning that has included the second free practice session and the two MotoGP qualifying sessions.
The main race will be held on Sunday. The start is set for 2:00 PM.
Where to watch the German GP?
The German Grand Prix can be watched in Spain on DAZN.
The platform broadcasts the Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP sessions, as well as pre- and post-race programs. MotoGP also offers coverage through its official VideoPass service.
Márquez is back in command at Sachsenring
Sachsenring is one of the circuits where Marc Márquez has achieved his best results during his career.
The rider has secured his eleventh pole at the German track and his third of the 2026 season. His time improved the previous circuit record and allowed him to win a qualifying session decided by mere thousandths.
What is the Sachsenring circuit like?
The German circuit measures 3.7 kilometers and is characterized by a succession of left-hand turns.
The sprint race is contested over 13 laps. The track places particular demands on the left tire and punishes mistakes on the fast descent towards turn 11, one of its most delicate points.