Sachsenring MotoGP Tickets

History of the MotoGP German Grand Prix

The Sachsenring is the modern home of the German Motorcycle Grand Prix, with motorcycle racing in the region dating back to 1927, when races were first run on public roads around Hohenstein-Ernstthal. Over time the original road course became a landmark of European racing, and in 1998 the world championship moved the German round permanently to a new purpose-built Sachsenring circuit on the hillside above the old layout. Since then the track has been steadily refined, including a major redesign in 2001, and has earned a reputation as one of the shortest, tightest and most distinctive venues on the MotoGP calendar, packed with slow corners, elevation changes and almost endless left-handers that reward precise riding and close racing.

Located in the Saxony region of eastern Germany near Chemnitz, the Sachsenring draws huge crowds from across Germany and neighbouring countries, regularly delivering one of the best attended weekends of the season. With major cities such as Leipzig and Dresden within reach, and its place on the MotoGP calendar secured for the long term, the circuit remains the focal point of German motorcycle racing.

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German Grand Prix Information

2026 German GP dates

The 2026 German Grand Prix runs from July 10-12th:

• Friday 10th: Practice 1
• Saturday 11th: Practice 2
• Saturday 11th: Qualifying
• Saturday 11th: Sprint Race
• Sunday 12th: Race

Previous Grand Prix Winners

Previous Sprint Race Winners

2025 German Grand Prix Summary

Marc Márquez converted pole into a clean holeshot at Turn 1 and never really looked back, controlling the German Grand Prix from the front while chaos unfolded behind him. A string of crashes, many at the notoriously tricky first corner, quickly thinned the field, with podium contenders Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi among those to fall from strong positions. That left Álex Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia to stabilise the top three, Álex riding through the pain of a recently operated left hand as he broke free of Bagnaia in the middle stages of the race.

Marc Márquez, the ‘King of the Ring’, took the flag unchallenged to claim his ninth premier class victory at the Sachsenring and his 69th MotoGP win, a landmark achieved in his 200th start and one that stretched his championship lead to 83 points. Álex Márquez’s ride to second limited the damage in the title race, whilst Bagnaia salvaged a distant but valuable third after a difficult Saturday. Only ten riders reached the chequered flag, a reminder of how punishing the Sachsenring can be.

Repeat winners (premier class)

• 9 – Marc Márquez (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2025)
• 8 – Giacomo Agostini (1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976)
• 4 – Valentino Rossi (2002, 2005, 2006, 2009)
• 4 – Dani Pedrosa (2007, 2010, 2011, 2012)
• 4 – Mick Doohan (1992, 1994, 1997, 1998)
• 3 – John Surtees (1958, 1959, 1960)
• 3 – Kevin Schwantz (1988, 1990, 1991)
• 2 – Mike Hailwood (1964, 1965)
• 2 – Reg Armstrong (1952, 1956)
• 2 – Kenny Roberts (1981, 1983)
• 2 – Eddie Lawson (1986, 1987)
• 2 – Daryl Beattie (1993, 1995)

Circuit information

Location: Am Sachsenring 2, 09353 Oberlungwitz, Saxony, Germany

Length: 3.67 km (2.28 mi)

Turns: 13

Direction: Anti-Clockwise

Capacity: 100,000

Best grandstands at the German Grand Prix

Main Grandstand

• Sit along the start/finish straight opposite the pit lane with views of Turn 1
• Clear views of the grid and podium ceremony
• Reserved seating with a large video wall in sight

Omega Bowl

• A grandstand in the Omega complex, overlooking the tight series of turns 2, 3 and 4
• Watch riders load the front tyre for a long time and fight for line and drive out of the corner
• Known for its natural ‘stadium’ feel, with grandstands wrapping around the section and creating a loud, enclosed atmosphere

Sachsenkurve

• Sit at the end of the downhill run into Sachsenkurve, one of the key overtaking zones of the lap (Turn 13)
• Great place to see slipstream battles, late-braking moves and mistakes punished
• General admission-style reserved grandstand with an excellent view of the corner and a large video wall opposite

Travelling to the Sachsenring

Key information

• Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is one of the most convenient airports, around 110 km from the Sachsenring and roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by car
• Dresden Airport (DRS) is another good option, about 115 km from the circuit and also around 1 hour 15 minutes’ drive
• Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and Nuremberg (NUE) are further away but can offer more flight options and sometimes cheaper fares; both are roughly 3 hours from the circuit by car or train
• Taxis for long distances (e.g. directly from Leipzig or Dresden Airport to the Sachsenring) can be expensive, so public transport or a rental car is usually the better value

Train

• Regular trains run to Chemnitz from major hubs like Leipzig, Dresden and Berlin. From Chemnitz, you can connect to Hohenstein-Ernstthal station, the closest rail stop to the Sachsenring
• Depending on your starting point, journey times can range from about 1 hour (from Leipzig/Dresden) to 3-4 hours (from Berlin), with ticket prices varying but generally affordable if booked in advance