MotoGP: A. Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Montmelo

MotoGP: A. Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Montmelo

© 2026, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. By Mathilde Gasnier.

Alex Marquez was quickest during MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Michelin-shod BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26, the Spaniard covered the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) road course in 1:39.950, topping the field of 22 riders.

Jorge Martin was second-best with a 1:40.299 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.

Fabio Di Giannantonio was third with a lap of 1:40.343 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26. 

Pedro Acosta got fourth on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 with a time of 1:40.388. 

Marco Bezzecchi finished the first practice session fifth on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 with a lap time of 1:40.422. 

 

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