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Motorbike Racing

2026 MotoGP Grand Prix of Japan

Mobility Resort Motegi, Motegi, Japan2–4 Oct 2026Weekend

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The 2027 edition runs 15 to 17 October.

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Why You Should Go

Japan's only MotoGP round at Honda's permanent circuit in Tochigi Prefecture.

Format

3-day race weekend

Crowd

90,096 (2025) · petrolheads & families

Vibe

Family-friendly, High-energy

About This Event

Built by Honda as the ultimate test facility in 1997, Mobility Resort Motegi has hosted MotoGP continuously since 2004 on a 4.8km, 14-corner road course set in the northern Kanto hills. Three days of practice, qualifying and racing across MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 classes, with the venue functioning as a motorsport theme park including the Honda Collection Hall.

1What to Expect

Round 16 of the FIM MotoGP World Championship across three days of practice, qualifying, and racing
Stop-start straight-hairpin circuit style flowing differently than many similarly-sized tracks
Grandstand G witnesses bikes descending at 300 km/h before the sharp right-angle overtaking zone
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Victory Corner features bikes decelerating dramatically through the challenging final turn known for overtaking opportunities
Large-screen televisions throughout the circuit compensate for sightlines
Honda Collection Hall exhibits 150 racing and production machines viewable with circuit admission at no additional fee

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Grandstand Z overlooks the descent and Victory Corner where heavy braking creates overtaking drama
  • Single-day paddock passes available Friday through Sunday; Saturday offers lighter crowds than Sunday

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Mobility Resort Motegi

  • 4.8 km
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3Logistics

  • Direct shuttle buses operate from major stations including Utsunomiya, Tokyo, Shinjuku, and Tsukuba
  • Bus from Utsunomiya Station west exit takes approximately 90 minutes
  • Ages 16-23 receive free admission with advance 16-23 ZERO yen pass application
  • Small quantities of personal food and drinks permitted; bottles may require cap removal

4Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you value manufacturer heritage venues: Honda-owned circuit functions as "home of Honda" with on-site Honda Collection Hall showcasing racing history, Motegi serves Japanese manufacturers as proving ground since 1997.
  • Best fit if you enjoy technical circuit racing: 4.801km clockwise layout features tight corners, heavy braking zones, 30.4m elevation changes, amphitheatre location channels 1000cc prototype sound upwards through 14-turn sequence.
  • Best fit if you like theme park motorsport venues: Beyond Grand Prix racing, Motegi integrates attractions, museums, park facilities creating entertainment destination rather than pure circuit, family-friendly environment with free admission for ages 16-23.
  • Not ideal if you prefer festival-scale international gatherings: 90,000 three-day attendance creates passionate Japanese fan atmosphere but smaller than European rounds drawing 200,000+, domestic character emphasizes manufacturer loyalty over cosmopolitan festival energy.

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