- MotoGP heads to Japan to race at the beautiful Motegi circuit on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.
- The 2023 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix starts at 3:00 PM local time (GMT+8)/7:00 AM (BST)/2:00 AM (EST).
- Bagnaia crashed out of the last race, blowing the championship wide open in the closing stages of the season.
While fans will be raring to go for the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend, watching MotoGP races can be pricey in some regions. In addition, some regions don’t have access to a broadcaster that streams MotoGP races — leaving you stranded with no way to tune into the action.
Not to worry though! Using a VPN, you can watch MotoGP Japan for free on Servus TV. The best part? You can tune in from anywhere in the world with just a few clicks. No sign-up! If you’re not up for the live stream, they’ve also got a MotoGP no spoiler replay!
Simply follow these quick steps:
- Get NordVPN. You can use their 30-day money-back guarantee to use the service for free.
- Connect to a server in Austria.
- Navigate to Servus TV and find the 2023 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix live stream.
Want to find out more about how to stream MotoGP for free? We’ll explain it all below, and give you a quick preview of what to expect for the Japanese Grand Prix.
We’re heading into the second leg of the MotoGP double-header with the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi this weekend. Jorge Martin has cut the gap to Francesco Bagnaia down to just 13 points! The Championship is now up for grabs in the closing stages of the season, but tuning into the action might be tough for you.
Streaming MotoGP races may be expensive in some regions, or perhaps you’re traveling and can’t access your favorite streaming platform due to geo-blocking restrictions.
Well, we’ve got just the solution for you — you can watch the MotoGP Japanese GP 2023 for free from anywhere in the world. All you need is a good VPN — we’ve come to favor NordVPN — to access Austria’s Servus TV platform and you’ll be streaming for free with a click.
How to Watch the 2023 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix for Free Online
You can tune into Servus TV to watch every MotoGP Japan session live — whether it’s Qualifying, the Sprint, or the Grand Prix. We’ve done this all season long. If you’re a fan avoiding spoilers in the United States or Europe, you can catch replays of the race of well! We can keep the results a secret. No MotoGP spoilers here.
Since you can’t access Servus TV outside of Austria, you’ll need a VPN (virtual private network) to change your IP address and make it seem like your device is actually in the country.
Our team has used Nord to stream MotoGP for free on Servus TV from all over the world, including South Africa, India, and the United States. Is this your first go-around with a VPN? Use the quick walkthrough guide below to get started!
Step-by-step guide: Stream the 2023 MotoGP Japanese GP for free from anywhere
- Subscribe to NordVPN. When it comes to streaming MotoGP races, Nord VPN is top-notch. It’s fast and reliable, which means that you won’t have any lag or interruptions. On top of that, you also have access to over 5,000 worldwide servers allowing you to stream sports from multiple broadcasters around the world. Click the button below to create your account and get started!
- Download the VPN app onto your preferred streaming device. Nord VPN is available on Mac, iOS, Android, Windows, and much more.
- Log in to the app with the credentials you created when signing up.
- Connect to a server in Austria.
- Go to the Servus TV website and find the 2023 MotoGP Japan stream.
Pro tip: If you don’t see the MotoGP replay there right away, you can always check out their recommended replay videos section on the site. Just scroll down quickly on their Motorsports replay page so you don’t see any familiar faces or hoisted trophies! You know the MotoGP no-spoiler drill.
Enjoy the thrilling title battle unfold!
Free Streams for MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix 2023
While Servus TV is our favorite platform to watch MotoGP races (either live or with no-spoiler MotoGP info), there are plenty of other sites that will broadcast the Japanese Grand Prix for free this weekend. Below, we’ve put together a table with the best alternative streaming options for this weekend’s race.
However, if you’re looking for a stream with English commentary, you will need a premium streaming service. Our recommendation is Fubo. You’ll be able to use their seven-day free trial and catch this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, as well as some other upcoming sports like the Rugby World Cup.
Check out the table below for more options.
| COUNTRY | ONLINE BROADCASTER | Streams | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria (Recommended) | Servus TV | Full live streams and replays | None |
| Belgium | RTBF | Full live streams and replays | Email, name, birthday, Belgian postcode |
| Germany | Servus TV | Full live streams and replay | None |
| Luxembourg | RTL ZWEE | Full live streams | None |
| Switzerland | SRF SWEI | Some live streams and replays | None |
| Thailand | PPTV | Full live streams | None |
| United States | FuboTV | Full live streams | Subscription (Seven-day free trial) |
Full MotoGP Japan GP Schedule 2023
Here’s the full schedule for the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix.
The timezone difference makes this race weekend an early one! Here’s a reminder on the important starting times — the Sprint and Grand Prix will start at 7:00 AM (BST) / 2:00 AM (EST).
| Date | Session | Local time (GMT+9) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 29, 2023 | Free Practice 1 | 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Friday, September 29, 2023 | Practice | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 | Free Practice 2 | 10:10 AM – 10:40 AM |
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 | Qualifying 1 | 10:50 AM – 11:05 AM |
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 | Qualifying 2 | 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 | Sprint | 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM |
| Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Warm-up | 10:45 AM – 10:55 AM |
| Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Race | 3:00 PM |
Check out the official MotoGP schedule for information on the Moto2, Moto3, and MotoE events.
MotoGP Japan 2023: The MotoGP Championship is Wide Open!
The Indian Grand Prix was a real nail-biter from start to finish! Despite starting in second place, Jorge Martin made a blistering getaway and charged into the lead of the race early on. However, he came under attack from championship leader Pecco Bagnaia, who was on his tail for a couple of laps.
Soon though, Marco Bezzecchi — who started on pole — found his pace once again and charged past the two leaders while they were tussling for the lead.
Bagnaia and Martin were trading places lap-by-lap in an intense battle for victory. But, just as Pecco started to pull a gap on Martin, he made a devastating mistake and crashed out of the race. The championship leader was out, but Martin still needed a good result.
Bezzecchi was miles out in the lead of the race, and in the closing stages of the race, it was clear that Martin was exhausted. He had his leathers zipped down slightly in an attempt to get some cool air, but he was struggling. In the final two laps, Fabio Quatarao was on him. Martin had to fight for his position once again in an exhilarating battle that went right to the finish line.
In the end, Bezzecchi won the race, Martin finished in second place, and Quatararo finished in third.
The exhausted Spaniard couldn’t even ride his bike into Parc Ferme, and as soon as he stopped, his team dumped water all over him to cool him down. It was a mighty effort that saw the Spaniard cut down the gap to the championship leader from 33 points to just 13.
If there’s anything last week showed us, the fight for the title is now wide open.
MotoGP Standings 2023
This is how the riders stand heading into the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix 2023.
| PLACE IN RANKING | DRIVER | TEAM | BIKE | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo Racing | Ducati | 292 |
| 2. | Jorge Martin | Prima Pramac Racing | Ducati | 279 |
| 3. | Marco Bezzecchi | Mooney VR46 Racing | Ducati | 248 |
| 4. | Brad Binder | Red Bull KTM | KTM | 192 |
| 5. | Aleix Espargaro | Aprilia Racing | Ducati | 160 |
