The standings for the 2026 Austrian MotoGP

Acosta Lays Down the Law at KTM’s Home Turf: Austrian MotoGP Day 1 Intro

The roaring hills of Spielberg set the stage for an explosive opening day at the Red Bull Ring as the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix officially kicked off.

All eyes were on Pedro Acosta, who delivered a statement performance for KTM on home soil by sweeping both Friday practice sessions. Throwing down a blistering benchmark of 1:28.381 in the afternoon, Acosta proved untouchable, leaving rivals admitting he was operating on another level through the layout’s heavy-braking zones.

However, the field remains tightly packed behind him. Rookie Fermín Aldeguer surged late to secure second, while Trackhouse Aprilia’s Ai Ogura delivered a heroic return from injury to snatch third. Meanwhile, championship heavyweights Marc Márquez and Jorge Martín kept themselves firmly in the mix inside the top five, ensuring the fight for direct Q2 access was as fierce as ever.

With red flags shaking up the final minutes and heavy hitters like Francesco Bagnaia unexpectedly pushed into Q1 duty, Day 1 at the Red Bull Ring set up a high-stakes weekend of pure speed.

The standings for the 2026 Austrian MotoGP (Red Bull Ring – September 19, 2026) are detailed below:

Qualifying Results (Q2 / Q1 Grid)

Sprint Race Classification