MotoGP returns to Misano for the third to last round of the 2021 season, which will be valid as the Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. A stage that could definitively mark the verdicts in a world-class key, with Fabio Quartararo arriving in Romagna with a 52-point margin against rival Francesco Bagnaia on the 75 still up for grabs.
This means that if the Yamaha rider were to finish the race on Sunday with more than 50 points of margin over the Ducati rider, the conquest of the title would be certain and for him the party could start for the first world crown of his career.
The second round of Misano, however, will also have a symbolic value that should not be underestimated: this will be Valentino Rossi’s last MotoGP race in Italy, just a few kilometers from his Tavullia, so it will be a wonderful opportunity to greet his fans before the farewell to the premier class.
But not only that, because on Saturday the tenth anniversary of the death of Marco Simoncelli will fall, which will be celebrated right on the track dedicated to his memory. And this too is an element that cannot fail to add value to an appointment that is already very important in itself. On the subject of memories, there will also be the one to Fausto Gresini, with his son Luca who on Saturday will do a lap of honor on the Garelli with which he was champion of the 125.
And speaking of the incoming class, we must not forget that Pedro Acosta will also play his first world championship match point in the Moto3 class, even if the Spanish rider will have to win to be crowned champion, but he will also need a particularly bad day for direct rival Dennis Foggia. .
The schedules of the Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
The format of the second weekend of Misano will be the traditional one, with two free sessions for both classes on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and races on Sunday, when, as always, MotoGP will complete the program.
Friday 22 October
FP1 Moto3: 9: 00-9: 40
FP1 MotoGP: 9: 55-10: 40
FP1 Moto2: 10: 55-11: 35
FP2 Moto3: 13: 15-13: 55
FP2 MotoGP: 14: 10-14: 55
FP2 Moto2: 15: 10-15: 50
Saturday 23 October
FP3 Moto3: 9: 00-9: 40
FP3 MotoGP: 9: 55-10: 40
FP3 Moto2: 10: 55-11: 35
Moto3 qualifying: 12: 35-13: 15
FP4 MotoGP: 13: 30-14: 00
MotoGP qualifications: 14: 10-14: 50
Moto2 qualifying: 15: 10-15: 50
Sunday 24th October
Moto3 Warm-Up: 8: 40-9: 00
Moto2 Warm-Up: 9: 10-9: 30
MotoGP Warm-Up: 9: 40-10: 00
Moto3 race: 11:00
Moto2 race: 12:20
MotoGP race: 14:00
How can I see the Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on TV
Sky Sport MotoGP HD (Sky Channel 208): Direct
DAZN App: Direct
TV8 and TV8 HD (digital terrestrial channel 8): Deferred (Saturday at 15:30 qualifying summary; Sunday at 14:15 Moto3 race; Sunday at 15:25 Moto2 race; Sunday at 17:05 MotoGP race)
How to follow qualifying and the race with Motorsport.com LIVE
Saturday 23 October
FP4 and MotoGP Qualifying: from 1pm
Sunday 24th October
MotoGP race: from 1.30pm
