MotoGP is planning to introduce two qualifying sessions each weekend, one for the main race and another for the sprint, following the model used by Formula 1, Autosport has learned.

The initiative has already been put on the table at the dialogue forum involving the teams, the championship organisation and the manufacturers, with the proposal expected to be given the green light in the coming days so that it can be introduced from next season.

This is the format adopted by Formula 1 at events featuring a sprint, of which there will be 10 next year, up from six in 2026.

MotoGP currently relies on a single qualify