The 2025 MotoGP season is officially kicking off at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, where excitement is building for the opening round of the championship. Riders will engage in their first fierce battles on the track as they compete for valuable points starting with the Sprint Race scheduled for March 1, 2025, at 09:00 AM Italian time.
This season marks the debut of Marc Marquez riding for Ducati, positioning him as one of the prime competitors against reigning champion Jorge Martin, who, unfortunately, will not be at his best due to injuries sustained earlier this season. Despite his challenges, Martin's presence will surely impact the competitive atmosphere, especially with the high expectations surrounding the new Aprilia duo of Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, who have shown promise throughout their winter training.
Buriram also greets Pedro Acosta, who, after completing his rookie year, steps up confidently as he looks for his first victory. The dynamic among these top riders sets the stage for thrilling races this weekend.
The races will be aired live on Sky Sport MotoGP, with some sessions available for free on TV8, which is catering to the vast audience of MotoGP fans eager to catch every turn of this exciting sport. The Sprint Race will be accessible on channels Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport MotoGP, as well as live streaming services like Sky Go and NOW for their subscribers. TV8 will broadcast the event live, providing opportunities for fans who wish to follow the action without additional subscriptions.
Looking at the full schedule, the event will commence with practice sessions starting February 28, leading to key moments throughout the weekend. Viewers can look forward to watching the practice sessions where teams will finally implement their strategies following the winter tests:
- Friday, February 28:
- 03:00-03:35 - Moto3 Free Practice 1
- 03:50-04:30 - Moto2 Free Practice 1
- 04:45-05:30 - MotoGP Free Practice 1
- 07:15-07:50 - Moto3 Free Practice 2
- 08:05-08:45 - Moto2 Free Practice 2
- 09:00-10:00 - MotoGP Practice (live commentary available on FormulaPassion.it)
On Saturday, March 1, the tension builds as the qualifying rounds for each class take place, setting the grid for the Sprint:
- Saturday, March 1:
- 02:40-03:10 - Moto3 Free Practice 3
- 03:25-03:55 - Moto2 Free Practice 3
- 04:10-04:40 - MotoGP Free Practice 3
- 04:50-05:05 - MotoGP Qualifying 1 (broadcasted live on TV8)
- 05:15-05:30 - MotoGP Qualifying 2 (broadcasted live on TV8)
- 09:00 - MotoGP Sprint (live on TV8 and streaming on FormulaPassion.it)
For Sunday, the races wrap up with the main events, where fans can catch their favorite riders battling it out:
- Sunday, March 2:
- 04:40-04:50 - MotoGP Warm-Up
- 06:00 - Moto3 Race (delayed replay on TV8 at 11:05)
- 07:15 - Moto2 Race (delayed replay on TV8 at 12:15)
- 09:00 - MotoGP Race (delayed replay on TV8 at 14:05, with live commentary on FormulaPassion.it)
The Buriram circuit has its own unique characteristics, measuring 4.6 kilometers with 12 turns, including five left-hand turns and seven right-hand turns, creating challenges for the riders and exciting viewing for the fans.
With all eyes on Buriram this weekend, the stakes couldn't be higher. A successful kickoff to the 2025 MotoGP season promises intense competition, new rivalries, and plenty of unforgettable moments. Fans worldwide can't wait to see how the dynamics between old rivals and new contenders will play out on this grand stage!