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MotoGP: Acosta Fastest Friday Afternoon At Montmelo

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MotoGP: Acosta Fastest Friday Afternoon At Montmelo

Pedro Acosta led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:38.710 to lead the 22-rider field.

Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:38.728 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.

Brad Binder, Acosta’s teammate, was third at 1:38.780. 

Raul Fernandez finished the session fourth with a 1:38.788 on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.

Johann Zarco finished the practice session fifth on his Castrol Honda LCR RC213V with a lap time of 1:38.789.

Marco Bezzecchi got 7th on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 with a lap time of 1:38.831 and his teammate, Jorge Martin was 17th with a time of 1:39.389.

Francesco Bagnaia is 12th on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26 with a time of 1:39.060.

 

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More from a press release issued by MotoGP:

Acosta puts KTM top in MotoGP Practice, Martin mired in Q1. MotoGP just keeps getting closer and closer as for the second consecutive Friday, we celebrate the closest-ever top ten on a Friday with Acosta leading the way.

0.269s and counting, all five manufacturers and eight different teams get through to Q2 after a frantic flurry of action on Friday as all chase Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing). The #37 took KTM to top honours with teammate Brad Binder in third, both split by last year’s Catalan GP winner Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). From his double at Le Mans, Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) finds himself in Q1 after crashing late on and finishing P17.

 

GETTING UNDERWAY

Green lights on, let action commence; MotoGP Practice got underway with everyone spending the first half of the session getting up to speed and refining their feelings and packages. Halfway through the session and the Aprilias were on song, with Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) leading the way ahead of Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), the Japanese star in great form following on from a maiden podium last time out. That was until he fell at Turn 2; a front-end tuck nothing too much to worry about but the rest of the session would be on his spare bike whilst his main one was being repaired.

 

SECOND HALF, KTM CHARGE

Into the second half of the session and riders were pushing on; Bezzecchi suffered an off-track excursion at Turn 4 but kept it upright whilst Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) wasn’t so lucky and fell at Turn 5 although the home-hero was all OK. Elsewhere, the first 1’38 of the weekend was done by Brad Binder, with the South African in mighty form like last year, when he topped the same session. The KTM charge was loading too, with teammate Acosta taking over in P1 whilst podium finisher form 2025 Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) was provisionally third.

 

CRUNCH TIME, PUSH TIME

There were improvements aplenty inside the final ten minutes with Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) getting into the top three, whilst Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol)slotted into fourth. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) had got himself into P6 whilst Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was holding onto the final Q2 spot. Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) were two big names who needed a time going into the final minute of the day.

That time wouldn’t come for the #89 as the Martinator hit the deck at Turn 2 for a second crash of the day, ending his Practice session early and sending him into Q1 for the first time this season. The lap time looked to be found for Pecco though, who squeezed into P10 but it wasn’t to be as others charged behind as Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR) and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) bumped the double World Champion out.

 

YOUR TOP 10 IN BARCELONA ON FRIDAY

At the front, nobody could stop the shark attack as Acosta bolted his RC16 KTM to top spot ahead of 2025 Catalan GP winner Alex Marquez. Two KTMs in the top three with Binder flying in third. Raul Fernandez snatched fourth on his final flying lap whilst Zarco bagged P5 ahead of Di Giannantonio and Championship leader Bezzecchi. Mir was eighth at the flag but was a late crasher at Turn 10 whilst two Yamahas are straight into Q2 with Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) in ninth ahead of Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP). Bastianini’s valiant performance wasn’t enough and left him 11th, a place ahead of Bagnaia whilst Le Mans podium finisher Ogura was 13th, four places ahead of Martin.

Sprint Saturday awaits; MotoGP qualifying is going to be action-packed in Barcelona!

MotoGP Practice results from the Catalan GP!

WorldSSP: Oncu Tops Superpole Qualifying At Most

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WorldSSP: Oncu Tops Superpole Qualifying At Most

Can Oncu topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday afternoon at Autodrom Most, in Czech Republic. Riding his Pata Yamata Ten Kate Racing YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, Oncu lapped the 2.61-mile (4.21 km) course in 1:33.802 to top the field of 33 riders and earn pole position.

Lucas Mahias was the best of the rest with a 1:33.852 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9, and Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:33.884 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.

 

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

LESS THAN A TENTH IN IT: Oncu secures Most pole ahead of Mahias, Debise P3 but penalised. World Supersport broke the seal on Superpole action at Most in dramatic fashion on Friday. 

We’re off and running at the Autodrom Most as the FIM Supersport World Championship has cut the ribbon on Tissot Superpole action in the Czech Round. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) was the quickest across the line in Round 5’s first race for the #61’s sixth career pole position. Following him on the timesheets, Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) will start from P2, and Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) finished with the third-best time, but due to a Free Practice three-position penalty, he will start from P6, promoting Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) up to the front row.

 

 

ONCU ON A HEATER

Oncu continues to stack up strong results after his slow start to the season. The Turk takes the pole after a time of 1’33.802s. Lucas Mahias looked poised for his second pole of the season as he clocked in within the top three times for most of the session. He, however, was unable to snag the fastest time, landing in second with his time just five hundredths slower than Oncu. Valentin Debise finished with a 1’33.884s time, good for P3. However, due to a slow-riding penalty incurred in the final ten minutes of their Free Practice, he was given a three-place grid position penalty by the FIM WorldSBK Stewards, sending him back to P6. With the penalty applied, Albert Arenas benefitted on Friday, landing his third consecutive front row on the back of his 1’33.897s

 

BAYLISS BACK IN BUSINESS

Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) is back in the paddock with a vengeance after missing Race 2 with a right elbow contusion, which resulted from a Turn 5 crash last round. This time around, he finished fifth fastest, just a tenth behind Arenas. His best Superpole result since his home round in the 2026 season opener. After a thunderous performance last round, with a 1’34.125s time, Roberto Garcia (GMT94 Yamaha) finished in P6, but with Debise’s penalty, he will start from P5.

 

MAHENDRA MAKES IT COUNT

Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) was seventh fastest because of his 1’34.198s time, making for two Triumph machines in the top ten for the first time since the season opener at Phillip Island. After a red flag-inducing tech issue in the morning’s Free Practice, Aldi Mahendra (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) improved to P8 in the final minutes of the session through a 1’34.215s time. Simon Jespersen (EAB Racing Team) booked himself a late ticket to P9 with less than 10 minutes remaining; the Dane’s time was just five hundredths off from Mahendra. Federico Caricasulo (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) looks to be getting the hang of his new ZXMOTO 820RR as his 1’34.294s time placed in the top ten for the second consecutive Superpole session. Currently second in the Riders’ Championship standings, Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) was unable to crack the top three rows and will see lights out from P12 via his 1’34.510s time.

 

The top six from the WorldSSP Tissot Superpole session, full results here!

1. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 1’33.802s

2. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.050s

3. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory) +0.082s*

4. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) +0.095s

5. Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +0.189s

6. Roberto Garcia (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.323s

*Valentin penalised down to P6 grid start for Race 1

 

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Moto2: Vietti Quickest Friday Afternoon At Montmelo

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Moto2: Vietti Quickest Friday Afternoon At Montmelo

Celestino Vietti was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Practice Friday afternoon at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Beta Tools SpeedRS Team Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) road course in 1:41.611, topping the field of 27 riders.

Senna Agius was the best of the rest with a 1:41.625 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

Alonso Lopez was third-fastest with a 1:41.637 on his ITALJET Gresini Kalex.

Daniel Holgado finished the session fourth on his CFMOTO Impulse Aspar Team Kalex with a time of 1:41.815.

Izan Guevara got fifth with a lap time of 1:41.827 on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.

American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 21st with a 1:42.742 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

 

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More from a press release issued by MotoGP:

Vietti secures double Friday P1 as Alonso faces Q1. The on-song Italian beats Agius to Friday honours in Barcelona, while Aspar’s Colombian suffers technical issues and misses most of the session. 

P1 in FP1, P1 in Practice. That’s a pretty decent day at the office for Celestino Vietti (Beta Tools SpeedRS Team) in Barcelona, but it’s tight at the top. Second place Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and third place Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) lapped under half a tenth away from Vietti’s 1:41.611, as technical problems arose for David Alonso (CFMOTO Impluse Aspar Team), which means the Colombian faces Q1 for the second weekend in succession.

Problems were immediately apparent for the #80 when his Kalex-Triumph decided to grind to a halt on his way out of pit lane at the beginning of the session, and after several attempts to get going again, Alonso wouldn’t set a competitive lap time until the final 10 minutes of play. The end result was a P26, 1.7s off Vietti. An afternoon to forget.

There were no such issues on the other side of the box though. Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Impluse Aspar Team) ended Friday in P4, a couple of tenths shy of Vietti’s best, with French GP winner Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) completing the top five.

World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) spent the majority of the session outside the top 20, but a couple of solid late laps saw the title race frontrunner pounce into P7 – one spot behind compatriot Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team).

Alonso will be joined in Q1 by Barry Baltus (REDS Fantic Racing) after the Belgian crashed at Turn 5 in the closing stages, with French GP podium finisher Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Bordoy – MSI) also in the opening 15 minutes of qualifying after a P16 on Friday.

Tune into Moto2 qualifying at 14:05 local time!

Moto2 Catalan GP Practice results

Moto3: Danish Is Best Friday Afternoon in Spain

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Moto3: Danish Is Best Friday Afternoon in Spain

Hakim Danish was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice session Friday afternoon at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his AEON Credit MT Helmets MSI KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Malaysian rider covered the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) road course in 1:46.943, topping the field of 26 riders.

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarte was the best of the rest with a 1:47.042.

Adrian Fernandez was third with a lap time of 1:47.146 on his Leopard Racing Honda.

David Almansa finished the practice session fourth with a time of 1:47.362 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM.

Valentin Perrone got fifth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine with a lap time of 1:47.501.

 

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More from a press release issued by MotoGP:

Danish takes charge on Friday in Barcelona. The Malaysian star hit the front from Friday morning and led the field to end the day on top. 

It had been a decade since a Malaysian rider topped the timesheets in any session in Moto3 and then, two P1s come along at once. Hakin Danish (AEON Credit – MT Helmets – MSI) topped not just FP1 but Practice as well as he’s the rider to beat going through into Saturday whilst there are surprises right through the Moto3 order.

Setting the pace throughout the day and indeed the afternoon, Danish got down to business and took advantage of a clear track to set a 1’46.943 – the only rider in Moto3 to get into the 1’46 bracket. He led a KTM 1-2 with Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in hot pursuit whilst top Honda honours went to Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), the Spaniard arriving off the back of two consecutive podiums at Jerez and Le Mans.

Next up came 2025 polesitter David Almansa (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) team whilst Valentin Perrone climbed into P5 after a slower start in the morning. Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) completed the top six whilst Championship leader Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) secured seventh.

Big names not able to get themselves a direct passage to Q2 include David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP), who had initially moved into P10 on his final flying lap but had it cancelled for yellow flags. He’s joined by Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) who crashed for a second consecutive Practice session and finds himself in Q1 again whilst it’s a third in a row for Guido Pini (Leopard Racing).

Moto3 Practice results from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya!

MotoGP: A. Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Montmelo

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MotoGP: A. Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Montmelo

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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More from a press release issued by MotoGP:

Alex Marquez fastest on Friday morning, Martin crashes in FP1. Last year’s Catalan GP winner picked up from where he left off whilst Jorge Martin suffered a heavy fall at Turn 12. 

Straight down to business after landing in from Le Mans, MotoGP rocketed into life at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on a cold Friday morning and it was Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) who started strong. Topping the opening session of the weekend, the #73 had over three tenths of a second on his rivals whilst Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) crashed at Turn 12, ending his session prematurely.

With just under 20 minutes left of the session, there was a crash for then-session leader Martin at Turn 12, the 2024 World Champion following his bike into the air fence. He was able to walk away gingerly from the incident but did head straight for his office in the Aprilia trucks with Dr. Angel Charte. Martin was all OK, back in the box and then returned to the track for his Practice Start session.

A couple of minutes later, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) crashed at Turn 2. Like Martin, he walked away and got himself back in the box, ready to attack the track in the final stages of the session. With just over 10 minutes on the clock. Acosta’s teammate Brad Binder also fell at Turn 2 on the direction change, with the track proving tricky in chilly conditions.

Towards the end of the session, back-to-back fastest laps by 2025 Catalan GP winner Alex Marquez that put the #73 into P1, toppling Martin who didn’t go back out after his crash but held onto P2. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) secured third whilst Acosta was fourth. Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was fifth, with all of the top five – except Marquez – setting their fastest times early on.

On the podium in Barcelona in 2025, Enea Bastianini’s (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) weekend started strongly with sixth, ahead of Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and best-placed Yamaha Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) in eighth. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was P9 with a late lap whilst Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR) rounded out the top ten as best Honda. Elsewhere, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) was 17th whilst Maverick Viñales’ (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) return to action results in P19 in FP1.

MotoGP FP1 results from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya!

WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Opening Practice At Most

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WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Opening Practice At Most

Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Autodrom Most, in Czech Republic. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.61-mile (4.21 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:31.130 to lead the field of 22 riders.

Sam Lowes was the best of the rest with a 1:31.388 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R.

Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona was third-fastest with a 1:31.443. 

American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 9th with a 1:32.010 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR. 

Danilo Petrucci was 12th with a time of 1:32.161 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

 

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More from a press release issued by WorldSBK:

Bulega beats Sam Lowes in red-flagged WorldSBK FP1 at Most, Sofuoglu claims P7 despite crash. The Championship leader was two tenths clear of his teammate in the opening 45-minute session of the weekend, while Turkish rider Bahattin Sofuoglu impressed. 

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) started the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship’s Czech Round by securing P1 in Free Practice 1 at the Autodrom Most. The #11 set a 1’31.130s to claim first place ahead of Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), despite the #14 losing time after a technical issue with his Panigale V4R. Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona, claimed P3 in the red-flagged 45-minute session.

After the red flag, Lecuona looked to challenge his teammate’s pace, but Bulega remained in P1 and set his best time, a 1’31.130s, with his final lap to secure top spot in the first session of the weekend with Lecuona in second. However, in the final 10 minutes, Sam Lowes put in a 1’31.388s to usurp the #7 into second place and lap just 0.258s behind Bulega. The Brit lost valuable track time when he had a technical issue with his machine in the first 10 minutes, but he returned to the track after the red flag. Lecuona’s 1’31.443s meant he claimed P3, three tenths behind his teammate and less than a tenth behind the #14.

Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) continued to show his speed with P4 in FP1 with a 1’31.560s, around a tenth behind Lecuona, while Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) was just behind the #5 in fifth. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) claimed top honours for Bimota with P6, although ‘El Bocia’ had been running in the top three throughout the first half of the session.

Bahattin Sofuoglu (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) finished as the lead Yamaha rider in P7, although it was a dramatic end to FP1 for the Turkish rider. The #54 set a 1’31.994s on his penultimate lap of FP1, but his session ended in the gravel on his next lap when he crashed at Turn 6. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was just 0.006s behind Sofuoglu, while Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) completed the top nine with a 1’32.010s. He crashed in the opening stages of FP1 at Turn 1, but the #31 was able to bring his bike back to the pits and returned to track action with 20 minutes remaining. Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) completed the top ten with a 1’32.032s.

Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) finished FP1 in 11th place after losing around 25 minutes of running and completing only five laps. The #22 had a crash at Turn 20 which brought out the red flags, with the British rider unable to get back out on track after the crash. His best time was a 1’32.057s. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) was another who crashed in FP1, losing the front at Turn 2. Like Gerloff, the #95 took his bike back to the pits and was back in action after the red flag. He finished in 18th place.

 

The top six from WorldSBK FP1, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’31.130s

2. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.258s

3. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.313s

4. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.430s

5. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) +0.589s

6. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.597s

 

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WorldSSP: Debise Quickest In Opening Practice At Most

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WorldSSP: Debise Quickest In Opening Practice At Most

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at Autodrom Most, in Czech Republic. Riding his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR on Pirelli control tires, the Frenchman covered the 2.61-mile (4.21 km) road course in 1:34.389, topping the field of 33 riders.

Can Oncu was the best of the rest with a 1:34.719 on his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF-R9.

Ondrej Vostatek was third with a lap time of 1:34.753 on his Compos Racing Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. 

 

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Moto2: Vietti Tops Opening Practice In Barcelona

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Moto2: Vietti Tops Opening Practice In Barcelona

Celestino Vietti was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Beta Tools SpeedRS Team Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) road course in 1:42.028, topping the field of 27 riders.

Senna Agius was the best of the rest with a 1:42.453 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

Alex Escrig was third-fastest with a 1:42.567 on his KLINT Racing Team Forward. 

American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 20th with a 1:43.786 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

 

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Moto3: Danish Quickest In Opening Practice At Montmelo

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Moto3: Danish Quickest In Opening Practice At Montmelo

Hakim Danish was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his AEON Credit MT Helmets MSI KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Malaysian rider covered the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) road course in 1:47.478, topping the field of 26 riders.

Adrian Fernandez was the best of the rest with a 1:47.679 on his Leopard Racing Honda.

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe was third with a lap time of 1:47.708.

 

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MotoAmerica: Pietri Racing at Barber with Coatzymoto LatinWe

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MotoAmerica: Pietri Racing at Barber with Coatzymoto LatinWe

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 14, 2026 – COATZYMOTO LATINWE, backed by internationally acclaimed actress and entrepreneur Sofía Vergara, continues its 2026 MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan campaign this weekend with experienced Venezuelan rider Robertino Pietri at the legendary Barber Motorsports Park.

Following a solid season opener in Daytona, where Pietri secured consistent Top 10 finishes in both races, the team arrived at Barber aiming to continue developing the project and further refining the Yamaha XSR900 built alongside Giaccmoto.

Widely regarded as one of North America’s premier road racing facilities, Barber Motorsports Park presents another exciting challenge for Pietri, whose extensive racing background includes Moto2, World Superbike, AMA and FIM CEV competition. Pietri also currently serves as a MotoGP and MotoAmerica TV analyst for ESPN Latin America and as a senior instructor at Yamaha Champions Riding School.

“We continue working on improving the bike. Daytona was a very positive starting point and now we arrive at Barber with a better understanding of the Yamaha XSR900 and a lot of motivation to keep moving forward”, said Pietri. “Barber is a very technical and physically demanding circuit, which plays in our favor. As always, the Mission Super Hooligan category is extremely competitive and full of talent, but we’ll aim to be competitive, achieve a strong result and, above all, have fun.”

COATZYMOTO LATINWE was founded by Luis Balaguer and Fernando Barboza and has established itself over the years as a recognized name within international motorcycle and off-road racing.

The team will compete this weekend in rounds three and four of the 2026 MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan Championship at Barber Motorsports Park.

MotoGP: Acosta Fastest Friday Afternoon At Montmelo

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Pedro Acosta (37) at Montmelo. Photo courtesy MotoGP

Pedro Acosta led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:38.710 to lead the 22-rider field.

Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:38.728 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.

Brad Binder, Acosta’s teammate, was third at 1:38.780. 

Raul Fernandez finished the session fourth with a 1:38.788 on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.

Johann Zarco finished the practice session fifth on his Castrol Honda LCR RC213V with a lap time of 1:38.789.

Marco Bezzecchi got 7th on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 with a lap time of 1:38.831 and his teammate, Jorge Martin was 17th with a time of 1:39.389.

Francesco Bagnaia is 12th on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26 with a time of 1:39.060.

 

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More from a press release issued by MotoGP:

Acosta puts KTM top in MotoGP Practice, Martin mired in Q1. MotoGP just keeps getting closer and closer as for the second consecutive Friday, we celebrate the closest-ever top ten on a Friday with Acosta leading the way.

0.269s and counting, all five manufacturers and eight different teams get through to Q2 after a frantic flurry of action on Friday as all chase Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing). The #37 took KTM to top honours with teammate Brad Binder in third, both split by last year’s Catalan GP winner Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). From his double at Le Mans, Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) finds himself in Q1 after crashing late on and finishing P17.

 

GETTING UNDERWAY

Green lights on, let action commence; MotoGP Practice got underway with everyone spending the first half of the session getting up to speed and refining their feelings and packages. Halfway through the session and the Aprilias were on song, with Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) leading the way ahead of Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), the Japanese star in great form following on from a maiden podium last time out. That was until he fell at Turn 2; a front-end tuck nothing too much to worry about but the rest of the session would be on his spare bike whilst his main one was being repaired.

 

SECOND HALF, KTM CHARGE

Into the second half of the session and riders were pushing on; Bezzecchi suffered an off-track excursion at Turn 4 but kept it upright whilst Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) wasn’t so lucky and fell at Turn 5 although the home-hero was all OK. Elsewhere, the first 1’38 of the weekend was done by Brad Binder, with the South African in mighty form like last year, when he topped the same session. The KTM charge was loading too, with teammate Acosta taking over in P1 whilst podium finisher form 2025 Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) was provisionally third.

 

CRUNCH TIME, PUSH TIME

There were improvements aplenty inside the final ten minutes with Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) getting into the top three, whilst Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol)slotted into fourth. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) had got himself into P6 whilst Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was holding onto the final Q2 spot. Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) were two big names who needed a time going into the final minute of the day.

That time wouldn’t come for the #89 as the Martinator hit the deck at Turn 2 for a second crash of the day, ending his Practice session early and sending him into Q1 for the first time this season. The lap time looked to be found for Pecco though, who squeezed into P10 but it wasn’t to be as others charged behind as Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR) and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) bumped the double World Champion out.

 

YOUR TOP 10 IN BARCELONA ON FRIDAY

At the front, nobody could stop the shark attack as Acosta bolted his RC16 KTM to top spot ahead of 2025 Catalan GP winner Alex Marquez. Two KTMs in the top three with Binder flying in third. Raul Fernandez snatched fourth on his final flying lap whilst Zarco bagged P5 ahead of Di Giannantonio and Championship leader Bezzecchi. Mir was eighth at the flag but was a late crasher at Turn 10 whilst two Yamahas are straight into Q2 with Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) in ninth ahead of Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP). Bastianini’s valiant performance wasn’t enough and left him 11th, a place ahead of Bagnaia whilst Le Mans podium finisher Ogura was 13th, four places ahead of Martin.

Sprint Saturday awaits; MotoGP qualifying is going to be action-packed in Barcelona!

MotoGP Practice results from the Catalan GP!

WorldSSP: Oncu Tops Superpole Qualifying At Most

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Can Oncu (61) at Most. Photo courtesy WSBK.

Can Oncu topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday afternoon at Autodrom Most, in Czech Republic. Riding his Pata Yamata Ten Kate Racing YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, Oncu lapped the 2.61-mile (4.21 km) course in 1:33.802 to top the field of 33 riders and earn pole position.

Lucas Mahias was the best of the rest with a 1:33.852 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9, and Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:33.884 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.

 

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LESS THAN A TENTH IN IT: Oncu secures Most pole ahead of Mahias, Debise P3 but penalised. World Supersport broke the seal on Superpole action at Most in dramatic fashion on Friday. 

We’re off and running at the Autodrom Most as the FIM Supersport World Championship has cut the ribbon on Tissot Superpole action in the Czech Round. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) was the quickest across the line in Round 5’s first race for the #61’s sixth career pole position. Following him on the timesheets, Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) will start from P2, and Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) finished with the third-best time, but due to a Free Practice three-position penalty, he will start from P6, promoting Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) up to the front row.

 

 

ONCU ON A HEATER

Oncu continues to stack up strong results after his slow start to the season. The Turk takes the pole after a time of 1’33.802s. Lucas Mahias looked poised for his second pole of the season as he clocked in within the top three times for most of the session. He, however, was unable to snag the fastest time, landing in second with his time just five hundredths slower than Oncu. Valentin Debise finished with a 1’33.884s time, good for P3. However, due to a slow-riding penalty incurred in the final ten minutes of their Free Practice, he was given a three-place grid position penalty by the FIM WorldSBK Stewards, sending him back to P6. With the penalty applied, Albert Arenas benefitted on Friday, landing his third consecutive front row on the back of his 1’33.897s

 

BAYLISS BACK IN BUSINESS

Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) is back in the paddock with a vengeance after missing Race 2 with a right elbow contusion, which resulted from a Turn 5 crash last round. This time around, he finished fifth fastest, just a tenth behind Arenas. His best Superpole result since his home round in the 2026 season opener. After a thunderous performance last round, with a 1’34.125s time, Roberto Garcia (GMT94 Yamaha) finished in P6, but with Debise’s penalty, he will start from P5.

 

MAHENDRA MAKES IT COUNT

Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) was seventh fastest because of his 1’34.198s time, making for two Triumph machines in the top ten for the first time since the season opener at Phillip Island. After a red flag-inducing tech issue in the morning’s Free Practice, Aldi Mahendra (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) improved to P8 in the final minutes of the session through a 1’34.215s time. Simon Jespersen (EAB Racing Team) booked himself a late ticket to P9 with less than 10 minutes remaining; the Dane’s time was just five hundredths off from Mahendra. Federico Caricasulo (EASTROC ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing) looks to be getting the hang of his new ZXMOTO 820RR as his 1’34.294s time placed in the top ten for the second consecutive Superpole session. Currently second in the Riders’ Championship standings, Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) was unable to crack the top three rows and will see lights out from P12 via his 1’34.510s time.

 

The top six from the WorldSSP Tissot Superpole session, full results here!

1. Can Oncu (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 1’33.802s

2. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.050s

3. Valentin Debise (EASTROC ZXMOTO Evan Bros Factory) +0.082s*

4. Albert Arenas (AS BLU CRU Racing Team) +0.095s

5. Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +0.189s

6. Roberto Garcia (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.323s

*Valentin penalised down to P6 grid start for Race 1

 

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Moto2: Vietti Quickest Friday Afternoon At Montmelo

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Celestino Vietti (13) at Montmelo. Photo courtesy MotoGP.

Celestino Vietti was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Practice Friday afternoon at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Beta Tools SpeedRS Team Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) road course in 1:41.611, topping the field of 27 riders.

Senna Agius was the best of the rest with a 1:41.625 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

Alonso Lopez was third-fastest with a 1:41.637 on his ITALJET Gresini Kalex.

Daniel Holgado finished the session fourth on his CFMOTO Impulse Aspar Team Kalex with a time of 1:41.815.

Izan Guevara got fifth with a lap time of 1:41.827 on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.

American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 21st with a 1:42.742 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

 

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Vietti secures double Friday P1 as Alonso faces Q1. The on-song Italian beats Agius to Friday honours in Barcelona, while Aspar’s Colombian suffers technical issues and misses most of the session. 

P1 in FP1, P1 in Practice. That’s a pretty decent day at the office for Celestino Vietti (Beta Tools SpeedRS Team) in Barcelona, but it’s tight at the top. Second place Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and third place Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) lapped under half a tenth away from Vietti’s 1:41.611, as technical problems arose for David Alonso (CFMOTO Impluse Aspar Team), which means the Colombian faces Q1 for the second weekend in succession.

Problems were immediately apparent for the #80 when his Kalex-Triumph decided to grind to a halt on his way out of pit lane at the beginning of the session, and after several attempts to get going again, Alonso wouldn’t set a competitive lap time until the final 10 minutes of play. The end result was a P26, 1.7s off Vietti. An afternoon to forget.

There were no such issues on the other side of the box though. Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Impluse Aspar Team) ended Friday in P4, a couple of tenths shy of Vietti’s best, with French GP winner Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) completing the top five.

World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) spent the majority of the session outside the top 20, but a couple of solid late laps saw the title race frontrunner pounce into P7 – one spot behind compatriot Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team).

Alonso will be joined in Q1 by Barry Baltus (REDS Fantic Racing) after the Belgian crashed at Turn 5 in the closing stages, with French GP podium finisher Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Bordoy – MSI) also in the opening 15 minutes of qualifying after a P16 on Friday.

Tune into Moto2 qualifying at 14:05 local time!

Moto2 Catalan GP Practice results

Moto3: Danish Is Best Friday Afternoon in Spain

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Hakim Danish (13) at Montmelo. Photo courtesy MotoGP.

Hakim Danish was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice session Friday afternoon at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his AEON Credit MT Helmets MSI KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Malaysian rider covered the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) road course in 1:46.943, topping the field of 26 riders.

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarte was the best of the rest with a 1:47.042.

Adrian Fernandez was third with a lap time of 1:47.146 on his Leopard Racing Honda.

David Almansa finished the practice session fourth with a time of 1:47.362 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM.

Valentin Perrone got fifth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine with a lap time of 1:47.501.

 

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Danish takes charge on Friday in Barcelona. The Malaysian star hit the front from Friday morning and led the field to end the day on top. 

It had been a decade since a Malaysian rider topped the timesheets in any session in Moto3 and then, two P1s come along at once. Hakin Danish (AEON Credit – MT Helmets – MSI) topped not just FP1 but Practice as well as he’s the rider to beat going through into Saturday whilst there are surprises right through the Moto3 order.

Setting the pace throughout the day and indeed the afternoon, Danish got down to business and took advantage of a clear track to set a 1’46.943 – the only rider in Moto3 to get into the 1’46 bracket. He led a KTM 1-2 with Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in hot pursuit whilst top Honda honours went to Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), the Spaniard arriving off the back of two consecutive podiums at Jerez and Le Mans.

Next up came 2025 polesitter David Almansa (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) team whilst Valentin Perrone climbed into P5 after a slower start in the morning. Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) completed the top six whilst Championship leader Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) secured seventh.

Big names not able to get themselves a direct passage to Q2 include David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP), who had initially moved into P10 on his final flying lap but had it cancelled for yellow flags. He’s joined by Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) who crashed for a second consecutive Practice session and finds himself in Q1 again whilst it’s a third in a row for Guido Pini (Leopard Racing).

Moto3 Practice results from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya!

MotoGP: A. Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Montmelo

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Alex Marquez (73) at Le Mans. Photo courtesy Gresini.

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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Alex Marquez fastest on Friday morning, Martin crashes in FP1. Last year’s Catalan GP winner picked up from where he left off whilst Jorge Martin suffered a heavy fall at Turn 12. 

Straight down to business after landing in from Le Mans, MotoGP rocketed into life at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on a cold Friday morning and it was Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) who started strong. Topping the opening session of the weekend, the #73 had over three tenths of a second on his rivals whilst Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) crashed at Turn 12, ending his session prematurely.

With just under 20 minutes left of the session, there was a crash for then-session leader Martin at Turn 12, the 2024 World Champion following his bike into the air fence. He was able to walk away gingerly from the incident but did head straight for his office in the Aprilia trucks with Dr. Angel Charte. Martin was all OK, back in the box and then returned to the track for his Practice Start session.

A couple of minutes later, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) crashed at Turn 2. Like Martin, he walked away and got himself back in the box, ready to attack the track in the final stages of the session. With just over 10 minutes on the clock. Acosta’s teammate Brad Binder also fell at Turn 2 on the direction change, with the track proving tricky in chilly conditions.

Towards the end of the session, back-to-back fastest laps by 2025 Catalan GP winner Alex Marquez that put the #73 into P1, toppling Martin who didn’t go back out after his crash but held onto P2. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) secured third whilst Acosta was fourth. Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was fifth, with all of the top five – except Marquez – setting their fastest times early on.

On the podium in Barcelona in 2025, Enea Bastianini’s (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) weekend started strongly with sixth, ahead of Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and best-placed Yamaha Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) in eighth. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was P9 with a late lap whilst Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR) rounded out the top ten as best Honda. Elsewhere, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) was 17th whilst Maverick Viñales’ (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) return to action results in P19 in FP1.

MotoGP FP1 results from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya!

WorldSBK: Bulega Tops Opening Practice At Most

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Nicolo Bulega (11) at Most. Photo courtesy WSBK.

Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Autodrom Most, in Czech Republic. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.61-mile (4.21 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:31.130 to lead the field of 22 riders.

Sam Lowes was the best of the rest with a 1:31.388 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R.

Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona was third-fastest with a 1:31.443. 

American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 9th with a 1:32.010 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR. 

Danilo Petrucci was 12th with a time of 1:32.161 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

 

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Bulega beats Sam Lowes in red-flagged WorldSBK FP1 at Most, Sofuoglu claims P7 despite crash. The Championship leader was two tenths clear of his teammate in the opening 45-minute session of the weekend, while Turkish rider Bahattin Sofuoglu impressed. 

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) started the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship’s Czech Round by securing P1 in Free Practice 1 at the Autodrom Most. The #11 set a 1’31.130s to claim first place ahead of Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), despite the #14 losing time after a technical issue with his Panigale V4R. Bulega’s teammate, Iker Lecuona, claimed P3 in the red-flagged 45-minute session.

After the red flag, Lecuona looked to challenge his teammate’s pace, but Bulega remained in P1 and set his best time, a 1’31.130s, with his final lap to secure top spot in the first session of the weekend with Lecuona in second. However, in the final 10 minutes, Sam Lowes put in a 1’31.388s to usurp the #7 into second place and lap just 0.258s behind Bulega. The Brit lost valuable track time when he had a technical issue with his machine in the first 10 minutes, but he returned to the track after the red flag. Lecuona’s 1’31.443s meant he claimed P3, three tenths behind his teammate and less than a tenth behind the #14.

Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) continued to show his speed with P4 in FP1 with a 1’31.560s, around a tenth behind Lecuona, while Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) was just behind the #5 in fifth. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) claimed top honours for Bimota with P6, although ‘El Bocia’ had been running in the top three throughout the first half of the session.

Bahattin Sofuoglu (Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) finished as the lead Yamaha rider in P7, although it was a dramatic end to FP1 for the Turkish rider. The #54 set a 1’31.994s on his penultimate lap of FP1, but his session ended in the gravel on his next lap when he crashed at Turn 6. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was just 0.006s behind Sofuoglu, while Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) completed the top nine with a 1’32.010s. He crashed in the opening stages of FP1 at Turn 1, but the #31 was able to bring his bike back to the pits and returned to track action with 20 minutes remaining. Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) completed the top ten with a 1’32.032s.

Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) finished FP1 in 11th place after losing around 25 minutes of running and completing only five laps. The #22 had a crash at Turn 20 which brought out the red flags, with the British rider unable to get back out on track after the crash. His best time was a 1’32.057s. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) was another who crashed in FP1, losing the front at Turn 2. Like Gerloff, the #95 took his bike back to the pits and was back in action after the red flag. He finished in 18th place.

 

The top six from WorldSBK FP1, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’31.130s

2. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.258s

3. Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.313s

4. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.430s

5. Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) +0.589s

6. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.597s

 

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WorldSSP: Debise Quickest In Opening Practice At Most

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Valentin Debise (53) at Most. Photo courtesy Debise's social media.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at Autodrom Most, in Czech Republic. Riding his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR on Pirelli control tires, the Frenchman covered the 2.61-mile (4.21 km) road course in 1:34.389, topping the field of 33 riders.

Can Oncu was the best of the rest with a 1:34.719 on his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF-R9.

Ondrej Vostatek was third with a lap time of 1:34.753 on his Compos Racing Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. 

 

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Moto2: Vietti Tops Opening Practice In Barcelona

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Celestino Vietti (13) and Senna Agius (81) in Le Mans. Photo courtesy SpeedRS Team.

Celestino Vietti was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Beta Tools SpeedRS Team Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) road course in 1:42.028, topping the field of 27 riders.

Senna Agius was the best of the rest with a 1:42.453 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

Alex Escrig was third-fastest with a 1:42.567 on his KLINT Racing Team Forward. 

American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 20th with a 1:43.786 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

 

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Moto3: Danish Quickest In Opening Practice At Montmelo

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Hakim Danish (13) in Le Mans. Photo courtesy MSI Team.

Hakim Danish was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his AEON Credit MT Helmets MSI KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Malaysian rider covered the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) road course in 1:47.478, topping the field of 26 riders.

Adrian Fernandez was the best of the rest with a 1:47.679 on his Leopard Racing Honda.

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe was third with a lap time of 1:47.708.

 

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MotoAmerica: Pietri Racing at Barber with Coatzymoto LatinWe

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Robertino Pietri (311). Photo courtesy CoatzyMoto LatinWe.

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 14, 2026 – COATZYMOTO LATINWE, backed by internationally acclaimed actress and entrepreneur Sofía Vergara, continues its 2026 MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan campaign this weekend with experienced Venezuelan rider Robertino Pietri at the legendary Barber Motorsports Park.

Following a solid season opener in Daytona, where Pietri secured consistent Top 10 finishes in both races, the team arrived at Barber aiming to continue developing the project and further refining the Yamaha XSR900 built alongside Giaccmoto.

Widely regarded as one of North America’s premier road racing facilities, Barber Motorsports Park presents another exciting challenge for Pietri, whose extensive racing background includes Moto2, World Superbike, AMA and FIM CEV competition. Pietri also currently serves as a MotoGP and MotoAmerica TV analyst for ESPN Latin America and as a senior instructor at Yamaha Champions Riding School.

“We continue working on improving the bike. Daytona was a very positive starting point and now we arrive at Barber with a better understanding of the Yamaha XSR900 and a lot of motivation to keep moving forward”, said Pietri. “Barber is a very technical and physically demanding circuit, which plays in our favor. As always, the Mission Super Hooligan category is extremely competitive and full of talent, but we’ll aim to be competitive, achieve a strong result and, above all, have fun.”

COATZYMOTO LATINWE was founded by Luis Balaguer and Fernando Barboza and has established itself over the years as a recognized name within international motorcycle and off-road racing.

The team will compete this weekend in rounds three and four of the 2026 MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan Championship at Barber Motorsports Park.

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