MotoGP to introduce qualifying for sprint race

MotoGP organisers announced on Wednesday that the championship will introduce a dedicated qualifying session for the sprint race starting next season. The new format alters the current system, which previously used the main qualifying results to set the grid for both the sprint and Grand Prix races.

Under the upcoming changes, next year's race weekends will feature separate qualifying sessions and distinct starting grids for each event. The structural shift is designed to give the sprint race its own standalone qualifying procedure ahead of the new campaign.