MotoGP, Valencia Day 2: What time do the Qualifying and Sprint take place this Saturday at Ricardo Tormo?

The phenomenon that is Pedro Acosta sent a message of pure terror this Friday in Valencia. On the Ricardo Tormo circuit, the KTM rider wasn't just fast; he was overwhelming, dominant, and ruthless. All signs point to a historic title this weekend, a first MotoGP victory that would be a thunderbolt, potentially also securing fourth place in the championship…

Forget the official time, that lead by a hair's breadth, just 53 thousandths of a second Marco BezzecchiThe truth is far more damning: the advantage ofAcosta is solid. While the others blindly followed the evolution of the track, the prodigy KTM He set his best lap well before everyone else, displaying a race pace that left the rest of the field in the dust. The Murcian isn't just in good form, he's in a state of grace, ready to dominate the entire weekend.

Facing him, the situation is clear for the usual top contenders. The championship? Acosta is about to snatch fourth place, while Pecco BagnaiaThe three-time champion is once again lagging behind! Forced to go through the repechage after a disastrous Friday, the leader sees his throne shaken. And what about the other powerhouse? DucatiWas she also relegated to Q1? A complete fiasco.

The only serious threat could come from the usual progression of Ducati et Aprilia between Friday and Saturday. But even their representatives in Q2, like a Morbidely third or a Alex Marquez Fourth, they seem to be struggling to keep up with the infernal pace set by the rookie. If Acosta He maintains this level, he will leave them only crumbs.

Bagnaia in crisis at Valencia: sixth Q1 in 11 consecutive Grands Prix

Meanwhile, the factory Honda has positioned itself to retain its concessions for 2026! They need a measly nine points to lose them, but the mere fact of having placed Joan mir Ninth in Q2 is nothing short of a miracle.

At Yamaha The scenario is surprising. Jack Miller is the brand's flagship brand, while fabio quartararoIn a heroic effort, he climbed into Q2. A mechanical failure served as a reminder of the difficulties faced by the brand with the three tuning forks.

All eyes are therefore fixed on a single man: Peter AcostaThe day of glory is finally within reach. The paddock holds its breath, for he has come not to learn, but to reign. Valencia could well go down in history as the site of Acosta's first victory.

Before that, we have to get through this important Saturday. To make sure you don't miss anything, here's the schedule.

Program of the "Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community" 2025 (CET):

Saturday, November 15th:
8:40 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. (30 min): Moto3, EL2
9:25 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. (30 min): Moto2, EL2
10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. (30 min): MotoGP, EL2
10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. (15 min): MotoGP, Qualifying 1
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (15 min): MotoGP, Qualifying 2
1:45 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. (15 min): Moto3, Qualifying 13
2:10 p.m. – 13:25 p.m. (15 min): Moto3, Qualifying 13
1:40 p.m. – 13:55 p.m. (15 min): Moto2, Qualifying 13
2:05 p.m. – 14:20 p.m. (15 min): Moto2, Qualifying 14
15:00: Sprint MotoGP (13 laps)