Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:48.916 to lead the field of 22 riders.
His teammate, Iker Lecuona, was the best of the rest with a 1:48.938.
Alex Lowes was third-fastest with a 1:49.442 on his bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team KB998 Rimini.
American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 12th with a 1:50.077 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Bulega pips Lecuona by 0.022s in WorldSBK FP1 at Aragon, both Bimotas in the top four. The two factory Ducati riders were the riders to beat on Friday morning, with the #11 coming out on top.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was the fastest MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship rider in Free Practice 1 at MotorLand Aragon, although there was little to separate ‘Bulegas’ from teammate Iker Lecuona. Just two hundredths of a second kept the pair apart in the opening session of the Aragon Round as Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) completed the top three.
Lecuona was quick to take a slender advantage over his teammate in the early stages of FP1, initially running 0.011s ahead of Bulega, but he extended that to more than two tenths with around 22 minutes remaining when he posted a 1’48.938s. However, with 12 minutes remaining, Bulega usurped the #7 with a 1’48.916s to claim top spot by just 0.022s ahead of home hero Lecuona.
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) finished in third with a 1’49.442s as he led Bimota’s charge, although both riders from the Italian manufacturer were in the top four.
Bassani was less than a tenth away from his teammate after he set a 1’49.495s, with just 0.053s between the #47 and the #22. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) finished in fifth despite completing just two timed laps in FP1 after he crashed at Turn 12 right after he set the fastest time in Sector 2. He did attempt to re-join the session after his bike was repaired but issues kept him in the box. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished in sixth after he set a 1’49.609s.
Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) was seventh but lost the final minutes of FP1 due to a technical issue at Turn 2, forcing ‘Balda’ to use the service roads to make his way back to pit lane. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) finished in eighth, 0.853s away from Bulega, while Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) and Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) rounded out the top ten. Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished 11th after he was declared fit for FP1 following the ankle injuries he sustained at Most. He was exactly one second off Bulega’s pacesetting time.
The red flags were shown after a crash for Jake Dixon (Honda HRC) at Turn 12 around 13 minutes into the session, with the #96 losing the front of his CBR1000RR-R SP; the red flags were shown to recover the bike which rolled after catching the kerbs. He finished the session in 17th place with a 1’50.486s, completing just a couple of timed laps.
Can Oncu was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, Oncu covered the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) road course in 1:53.503, topping the field of 34 riders.
Lucas Mahias was the best of the rest with a 1:53.519 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9.
Alessandro Zaccone was third with a lap time of 1:53.599 on his Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team Ducati Panigale V2.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 8th with a 1:53.666 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Scott Ogden led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, in Italy. The Brit used his Pirelli-shod CIP Green Power KTM to lap the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) track in 1:55.812 to lead the field of 26 riders.
Marco Morelli was second-best with a time of 1:55.848 on his CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team KTM.
Adrian Fernandez, piloting his Leopard Racing Honda, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:55.963.
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Ogden powers to Friday P1 at Mugello. The Brit was in mighty form to surge up the order with his final flying lap on Friday afternoon.
It was a fine Friday at the Mugello office for Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) who left it late to blast himself up the order and bag top spot on the opening day of action at the Italian GP. With the chequered flag already out, the #19 put himself in the driving seat to lead the Moto3 charge into the rest of the weekend.
Ogden’s 1’55.812 was just enough to see him fend of Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) for P1 honours, with the Argentinean in good form too. Yet to finish outside the top three so far this weekend after topping the opening session of the day, Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) was third and had good pace across the course of the session, vital for Sunday’s Grand Prix.
Behind the top three, David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) was able to secure P4 whilst teammate David Almansa was sixth, the pair split by Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3). The #73 left it very late to elevate himself up the order, placing fifth having been down in 23rd. Further down the field, Championship leader Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) scraped through to Q2 in 14th place but was disgruntled as he arrived to the box at the end of the session.
Headlining names in Q1 include Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo), who was on the front row last time out in Barcelona and missed out on an automatic Q2 spot by just 0.072s. For a fourth successive round, home-hero Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) find himself in Q1 after he took 17th whilst fellow countryman Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) will also face the Q1 music having managed only 20th. Hakim Danish (AEON-Credit – MT Helmets – MSI) suffered a big fall at Turn 14 but went back out but finds himself in Q1 after P21 on Friday.
Andrea Iannanone was quickest during FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Free practice 2 (FP2) Friday afternoon at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Niti Racing Harley-Davidson on Dunlop control tires, the Italian rider covered the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) road course in 1:57.484, topping the field of 10 riders.
His teammate, Oscar Gutierrez was the best of the rest with a 1:58.047.
Eric Granado was third with a lap time of 1:58.084 on his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson.
Riding for Saddlemen Racing Harley-Davidson, American teammates Travis Wyman (2:01.551), Cory West (2:02.386), and Jake Lewis (2:02.389) finished 7th, 9th, and 10th respectively.
Cody Wyman was 8th with a time of 2:02.083 on his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson.
Tony Arbolino was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Pirelli-shod REDS Fantic Racing Kalex on the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) track, the Italian rider recorded a 1:53.619 to lead the field of 27 riders.
Alex Escrig was the best of the rest with a 1:54.012 on his KLINT Racing Team Forward.
Manuel Gonzalez was third-fastest with a 1:54.155 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt IntactGP Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 7th with a 1:56.557 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Adrian Fernandez was quickest during Moto3 World Championship wet Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) road course in 2:09.930, topping the field of 26 riders.
Joel Esteban was the best of the rest with a 2:10. 169 on his LEVEL UP – MTA KTM.
Maximo Quiles was third with a lap time of 2:10.264 on his CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team KTM.
Fabio Di Giannantonio was quickest during MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Michelin-shod Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, the Italian rider covered the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) road course in 1:46.242, topping the field of 22 riders.
Jorge Martin was second-best with a 1:46.611 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Ai Ogura was third with a lap of 1:46.680 on his Aprilia Trackhouse RS-GP26.
Maverick Viñales got fourth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16 with a time of 1:46.694.
Jack Miller finished the first practice session fifth on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1 V4 with a lap time of 1:46.744.
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Di Giannantonio fastest in Mugello FP1, Marc Marquez returns with P15. The Catalan GP winner continued his P1 presence whilst the 2025 World Champion made a return to the track.
Straight out the box and fastest in FP1, Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) picked up from where he left off in Barcelona to top the opening session at home. A 1’46.242 was good enough for ‘Diggia’ to lead the charge into the afternoon, whilst reigning World Champion Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) returned to action and was a steady and tentative 15th at the flag.
It was a damp start to Friday for MotoGP at Mugello but the rain stayed away and it was slicks all round. Whilst the lap record wasn’t troubled, home-heroes were pushing hard and the fans have something to cheer about with Di Giannantonio on top. The #49 was 0.369s ahead of Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) who suffered a late run on at Turns 4 and 5. Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) was right behind him in third with a late lap putting the Japanese rider into the mix. Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) was the best for the Austrian manufacturer in fourth whilst the best-placed V4 Yamaha was fifth, courtesy of Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP).
Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) wrestled his way to sixth place ahead of Catalan GP podium finisher Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). Fast and leading the way for much of the session, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) had a small tumble at Turn 1 having run into the gravel before tipping over. Pecco finished in eighth, just ahead of Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) who made it three Aprilias in the top ten, whilst Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was tenth.
Away from the top ten in FP1, the best Honda was Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) in 13th, one place ahead of Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), who had a quiet opening session – until his Practice Start session, where he made a bit of a mess of it. Then came Marc Marquez, with the #93 taking it easy in the opening session; post-FP1, his pre-planned medical revision saw him declared fit for the remainder of the weekend. In terms of the super subs, Michele Pirro (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) was 16th whilst Cal Crutchlow (Castrol Honda LCR) was 22nd.
Eric Granado was quickest during FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Free practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson on Dunlop control tires, the Brazilian rider covered the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) road course in 2:19.395, topping the field of 10 riders.
Oscar Gutierrez was the best of the rest with a 2:19.619 on his Niti Racing Harley-Davidson.
Riding for Saddlemen Racing Harley-Davidson, American teammates Jake Lewis (2:21.587), Travis Wyman (2:21.764), and Cory West (2:21.785) finished 3rd, 4th, and 5th respectively.
Cody Wyman was 8 with a time of 2:28.261 on his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson.
The Castrol Honda LCR team announces that Johann Zarco will be replaced by former LCR rider Cal Crutchlow.
A reunion for the present, with memories from the past, as the British rider joined the team in 2015 and raced with LCR until 2020. During those six seasons, Crutchlow and the team achieved 12 podium finishes, including three victories. His first win came in Brno in 2016, marking the first MotoGP victory in LCR’s history.
As Johann Zarco is set to undergo surgery in the coming weeks and continues his recovery process, Cal Crutchlow will stand in for him at the Italian Grand Prix.
LCR would like to thank Cal Crutchlow for his availability, commitment, and willingness to ride the Honda RC213V, reflecting the long-standing bond between the rider and the team throughout the years, and the valuable memories shared together.
Meanwhile, the Castrol Honda LCR team sends its full support to Johann Zarco during this time, wishing him strength and a smooth recovery.
Lucio Cecchinello – Team Principal: “We are all with Johann Zarco and wish him a strong recovery. In our effort to replace Johann, we feel fortunate to be able to count on our former rider Cal Crutchlow, with whom we have shared many great moments and with whom we have always maintained a strong bond. We would like to thank him for his availability, and we will do our best to make the most of this time together while Zarco recovers.”
Cal Crutchlow: “First of all, I wish Johann Zarco a smooth recovery. As a rider, it’s never easy to face situations like these. As for this weekend, I have great memories with LCR; the years we spent together were amazing. So, when I received the call to replace Zarco, I felt privileged and honored, and I had to give it a try. We know it will be an intense weekend, but I’m ready to give my best alongside the rest of the team and make the most of it. Let’s see how it goes!”
Home race for Aprilia Racing in Mugello. Seventh round of the season for Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin at the GP of Italy.
Aprilia Racing is gearing up to experience a special weekend at the Mugello Circuit on the seventh round of the season. This will be a home race for the manufacturer from Noale, and one of the most eagerly awaited events in front of their Italian fans.
Marco Bezzecchi is headed to Mugello as championship leader with the goal of continuing the positive trend set thus far and confirming his position at the top in front of his home fans. Jorge Martín, on the other hand, will arrive at the GP of Italy determined to leave his two zeroes from the Barcelona weekend behind, and to get back into the battle for the top spots.
The Grand Prix of Italy at the Mugello Circuit is the celebration par excellence for Italian fans, as well as Aprilia Racing’s home race. It is one of the most spectacular tracks in the FIM Grand Prix World Championship with its 5245 metres of fantastic curves which have made it a unique track anywhere in the world.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) in Le Mans. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: “I am extremely happy to be going to Mugello. It will be fantastic to race in front of all our fans, and we’re highly motivated to do well. We’ll be giving it one hundred percent and working hard to achieve the absolute best possible result.”
Jorge Martin (89) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Jorge Martin: “I’m recovering well after the various crashes in Montmeló, and I hope to be at 100%, although I still don’t feel completely better. The most important thing is to continue being fast. Finishing the races will also be fundamental, both to earn points and to build confidence. In any case, we are doing an excellent job, and we need to continue down this path.”
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Honda HRC Castrol mount up for Mugello.
Fuelled further by the highs and lows of the previous round, Luca Marini and Joan Mir arrive at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello with ever-improving targets and an insatiable hunger for more.
One of the most iconic and instantly recognisable circuits on the MotoGP World Championship calendar, the Italian GP in Mugello is a giant amongst the classics. Having been a permanent fixture on the calendar since 1991, the Tuscan hills it is nestled amongst create a fast and flowing layout, pushing rider and machines to the limit – a true test of top speed, the run into Turn 1 is an infamous sight on race day.
The 2026 edition of the Italian GP will be just Luca Marini’s second time racing there as a factory Honda rider having missed the 2025 race due to injury. A bruising Catalan GP saw the Italian leave Barcelona with more points in the bag and maintain his lead as the top Honda rider in the World Championship standings with 43 points – just four shy of Aldeguer and the top ten overall. Excited to race again in front of the home fans, the #10 must conquer Friday’s crucial afternoon session to secure his spot in Q2 and avoid the unlucky situations which tense Q1 sessions can create.
Crossing the line in second place last time out in Barcelona, Joan Mir arrives in Italy brimming with confidence after being able to convert his undeniable speed into a race result. The 2020 MotoGP World Champion is under no illusion that recreating this performance in Mugello is by no means guaranteed, but he and his team are aiming to use their learnings to maximise their chances. No matter what, it’s a guarantee that Mir will give his all when the lights go out on Sunday.
Joan Mir (36) and Luca Marini (10). Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini: “Unfortunately last year I was only in Mugello as a spectator, so I am really looking forward to it this year. It’s a really special race for any rider, and as an Italian you enjoy the weekend a lot with the fans – it’s one of those really iconic races on the calendar. As Honda, we arrive to Italy in a good way after a strong weekend and a positive Monday Test so I want to hit the ground running. Like always, Friday afternoon might be the most important session of the weekend. A lot to do, a lot of potential to show.”
Joan Mir: “We arrive in Italy with great motivation and confidence. Our weekend in Barcelona ended in a strong way and I want to carry that into the Mugello weekend. It’s a track which isn’t amongst our strongest, but usually the Honda has some struggles in Barcelona so I think we can be a bit optimistic. Of course we need to put everything together, lap by lap, day by day and see the situation of the weekend but I am confident in my speed. As we saw in several of the past weekends, a strong grid position can make all the difference for us.”
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Between an “Amarcord” Atmosphere and 100 Years to Celebrate: Marc and Pecco both on track at the Italian GP.
Adrenaline, passion, and the embrace of all Ducatisti for the Italian GP, which was held for the first time at Mugello 50 years ago (1976). A special weekend with the confirmation that Marc Márquez will be on track alongside Francesco Bagnaia riding the Desmosedici GP. A weekend with an amarcord feel and many events for celebrating the 100th anniversary of Ducati. Among these, there will be also the presentation of the special livery—at the circuit on Thursday late afternoon—with which Marc and Pecco will race in the Sunday’s GP.
The Tuscan track is one where the “Red” from Borgo Panigale has triumphed a total of eight times, including the last 4 editions. In 2009, Stoner was the first, followed by Dovizioso in 2017, Lorenzo in 2018, and Petrucci in 2019. From ’22 to ’24 three triumphs for Pecco, and Marc closes the roll of honor with his success in 2025.
Marc will return to racing after the double surgery—on his right shoulder and right foot—which he underwent in Madrid following the crash at the French GP. Still in the phase of full recovery, Marc will be on track to test his actual physical condition and for the usual “fit to race” medical check on Thursday.
Positive feelings for Pecco as well, after his first podium of the season in Barcelona. The special atmosphere and the affection of all his fans will provide further motivation to confirm his place among the fastest riders.
Francesco Bagnaia #63 Ducati Lenovo Team: “The Italian GP at Mugello is always a special moment of the season. There isn’t much to say about the track, it’s one of the most beautiful on the calendar, one of those where going fast truly gives you that little something extra. Then there’s the support and affection of the fans, an incredible energy. I’m ready and we keep working hard with the whole Team. I can’t wait to get on track: the podium in Barcelona, post-race, was a peculiar feeling, but it was needed for all the crew, especially after a day like the last Sunday with so many incidents”.
Marc Márquez #93 Ducati Lenovo Team: “The recovery is progressing as planned, I’ve gone back to training normally over the last few days and I will be on track mainly to test my actual feelings and physical condition aboard the Desmosedici GP. Both surgeries went well, but we are proceeding with all due caution and with the final medical checks at the track. Mugello is an incredible track, to be honest also a very demanding one, but the support of all the Ducatisti will be an extra motivational booster to do well”.
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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Anticipate Lively Home GP at Mugello.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team look forward to starting the racing action in the flowing hills of Tuscany, Italy for Round 7 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. The Grand Prix of Italy holds special significance for the team, as it’s Yamaha Motor Racing’s home GP.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team have travelled to the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello for Round 7 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. As they consider the Grand Prix of Italy their home GP, it’s a race weekend that the staff of Yamaha Motor Racing and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and the riders always look forward to.
Fabio Quartararo has great memories of racing at the Mugello circuit with Yamaha thanks to his brilliant win at the Italian GP in 2021 and his strong second place in 2022. Following a successful but short Barcelona Test held a little more than a week ago, the Frenchman is hoping to continue the point-scoring momentum he’s got going on since the French GP and climb up from 13th in the standings.
After the shortened Barcelona test, Álex Rins is looking forward to making moves at the Mugello circuit this weekend. The Spaniard frequented the Italian GP rostrum in the lower classes. In Moto3 he earned a second and a third place in 2013 and 2014 respectively. This weekend, he aims to score solid points again, as he has done at the previous two rounds, and improve on his current 19th position in the championship standings.
Mugello is considered one of the most beautiful tracks on the calendar, thanks to its mixture of uphill and downhill sections and a variety of fast and slow turns. The 5.25km-long Tuscan circuit hosted its first MotoGP event back in 1976 and became a permanent fixture in 1991. The Italian GP is famous for its great atmosphere and is said to be a ‘must-be-at event’ for motorcycle fans.
Alex Rins (42) and Fabio Quartararo (20). Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Fabio Quartararo: “Mugello is always a special round. It’s a track that’s really beautiful and versatile, and I’ve had some great moments here in the past. We’ve made steps in Le Mans, done good work in Barcelona, and we’ve been getting some nice results – but we know the longest straight and the consequent slipstreaming in Mugello will make things tricky this week. Let’s see what we can do. As always, I will do my best to get the best results possible.”
Alex Rins: “I always enjoy coming to Mugello: it’s a really nice track with a great flow, and I’ve had good results here before. After the shortened Barcelona Test, we have a few more ideas to try, so this weekend is about continuing to build onto the work done at the previous rounds and try to make progress. We know that Mugello – on paper – is not the strongest track for us, so let’s see what we can do.”
Massimo Meregalli: “Mugello is always one of the highlights of the championship calendar, and it’s a pleasure to race here. It’s relatively close to our headquarters, so we can consider this a home race. Mugello is known to have fast and flowing characteristics, which should suit us, but its long main straight is one of the fastest of the season, which can present a challenge. However, from Le Mans on we have an upwards trajectory, and we have seen some encouraging improvements. Our goal is to continue building on that progress this weekend. We know it will not be easy, but securing a direct place in Q2 as we have done in the previous two rounds will be very important. So that’s the target for the Friday and then we will go from there.”
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Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Ready for Mugello‘s Iconic Challenge.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP heads to Mugello for one of the most historic and spectacular events on the MotoGP calendar. Encouraged by the progress shown in recent races and tests, the team arrives in Tuscany motivated to continue its development while fully aware of the challenge posed by Mugello‘s ultra-fast layout and legendary main straight.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP arrives at Mugello for the Italian Grand Prix, one of the most iconic events of the MotoGP World Championship. Part of the calendar since 1976 and a permanent venue since 1991, the Tuscan circuit is renowned for its unique atmosphere, breathtaking scenery and the passion of the fans who fill the hills surrounding the track throughout the entire weekend.
The 5.245 km layout is considered one of the most spectacular and technically demanding circuits in MotoGP, combining high-speed direction changes, flowing corners and one of the longest straights in world championship racing, where MotoGP bikes can exceed 360 km/h. Corners such as Arrabbiata 1 and 2 have become legendary for both riders and fans.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP heads into the weekend encouraged by the progress shown in recent races and tests, particularly regarding chassis behaviour and corner speed. At the same time, the team is fully aware that Mugello‘s ultra-fast nature and long straight are likely to favour some of the more powerful bikes on the grid, making this another important benchmark in the development process.
For many members of the team, the Mugello round carries special meaning, with the vast majority of the team personnel being Italian and deeply connected to the passion and atmosphere that make this event so unique. The upcoming races are also expected to feature layouts better suited to the Yamaha’s handling characteristics, giving further motivation ahead of an important phase of the season.
Jack Miller (on the left) and Toprak Razgatlioglu. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller: “I’m looking forward to starting another back-to-back race sequence and, most importantly, kicking it off in Italy. For many people inside the team this is a very special Grand Prix and one everyone looks forward to throughout the season.
We come into the weekend after what I believe was a positive test in Barcelona. We know Mugello will expose some of our current weaknesses, especially with such a long straight, but at the same time we made some encouraging progress there, particularly with the turning characteristics of the bike.
Hopefully those improvements can help us across the rest of the lap and allow us to keep building momentum. It’s always fantastic racing in front of the Italian fans and I‘m excited to get the weekend started.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “For me this is a completely new challenge because it will be my first time riding a 1000cc bike at Mugello. The last time I raced here was twelve years ago in the Red Bull Rookies Cup, so in many ways it almost feels like discovering the track again from the beginning.
Back then I was not really comfortable with the smaller bike and with such a fast circuit, but now it is different with a MotoGP machine. Riding a MotoGP bike here is something special and I‘m very happy and excited for the experience.
We will see how the weekend develops. I know Mugello is a very demanding track and another important learning step for me, but as always I will try to do my best and continue improving session after session.”
Nicolo Bulega (11) at Aragon. Photo courtesy WSBK.
Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:48.916 to lead the field of 22 riders.
His teammate, Iker Lecuona, was the best of the rest with a 1:48.938.
Alex Lowes was third-fastest with a 1:49.442 on his bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team KB998 Rimini.
American Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 12th with a 1:50.077 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.
Bulega pips Lecuona by 0.022s in WorldSBK FP1 at Aragon, both Bimotas in the top four. The two factory Ducati riders were the riders to beat on Friday morning, with the #11 coming out on top.
Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was the fastest MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship rider in Free Practice 1 at MotorLand Aragon, although there was little to separate ‘Bulegas’ from teammate Iker Lecuona. Just two hundredths of a second kept the pair apart in the opening session of the Aragon Round as Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) completed the top three.
Lecuona was quick to take a slender advantage over his teammate in the early stages of FP1, initially running 0.011s ahead of Bulega, but he extended that to more than two tenths with around 22 minutes remaining when he posted a 1’48.938s. However, with 12 minutes remaining, Bulega usurped the #7 with a 1’48.916s to claim top spot by just 0.022s ahead of home hero Lecuona.
Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) finished in third with a 1’49.442s as he led Bimota’s charge, although both riders from the Italian manufacturer were in the top four.
Bassani was less than a tenth away from his teammate after he set a 1’49.495s, with just 0.053s between the #47 and the #22. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) finished in fifth despite completing just two timed laps in FP1 after he crashed at Turn 12 right after he set the fastest time in Sector 2. He did attempt to re-join the session after his bike was repaired but issues kept him in the box. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished in sixth after he set a 1’49.609s.
Lorenzo Baldassarri (Team GoEleven) was seventh but lost the final minutes of FP1 due to a technical issue at Turn 2, forcing ‘Balda’ to use the service roads to make his way back to pit lane. Tarran Mackenzie (MGM Optical Express Racing) finished in eighth, 0.853s away from Bulega, while Tommy Bridewell (Superbike Advocates) and Alberto Surra (Motocorsa Racing) rounded out the top ten. Alvaro Bautista (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished 11th after he was declared fit for FP1 following the ankle injuries he sustained at Most. He was exactly one second off Bulega’s pacesetting time.
The red flags were shown after a crash for Jake Dixon (Honda HRC) at Turn 12 around 13 minutes into the session, with the #96 losing the front of his CBR1000RR-R SP; the red flags were shown to recover the bike which rolled after catching the kerbs. He finished the session in 17th place with a 1’50.486s, completing just a couple of timed laps.
Can Oncu (61) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Pata Yamaha Ten Kate.
Can Oncu was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free practice Friday morning at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, Oncu covered the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) road course in 1:53.503, topping the field of 34 riders.
Lucas Mahias was the best of the rest with a 1:53.519 on his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9.
Alessandro Zaccone was third with a lap time of 1:53.599 on his Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team Ducati Panigale V2.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 8th with a 1:53.666 on his Eastroc Evan Bros ZXMOTO 820RR.
Scott Ogden led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, in Italy. The Brit used his Pirelli-shod CIP Green Power KTM to lap the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) track in 1:55.812 to lead the field of 26 riders.
Marco Morelli was second-best with a time of 1:55.848 on his CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team KTM.
Adrian Fernandez, piloting his Leopard Racing Honda, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:55.963.
More from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Ogden powers to Friday P1 at Mugello. The Brit was in mighty form to surge up the order with his final flying lap on Friday afternoon.
It was a fine Friday at the Mugello office for Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) who left it late to blast himself up the order and bag top spot on the opening day of action at the Italian GP. With the chequered flag already out, the #19 put himself in the driving seat to lead the Moto3 charge into the rest of the weekend.
Ogden’s 1’55.812 was just enough to see him fend of Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) for P1 honours, with the Argentinean in good form too. Yet to finish outside the top three so far this weekend after topping the opening session of the day, Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) was third and had good pace across the course of the session, vital for Sunday’s Grand Prix.
Behind the top three, David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) was able to secure P4 whilst teammate David Almansa was sixth, the pair split by Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3). The #73 left it very late to elevate himself up the order, placing fifth having been down in 23rd. Further down the field, Championship leader Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) scraped through to Q2 in 14th place but was disgruntled as he arrived to the box at the end of the session.
Headlining names in Q1 include Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo), who was on the front row last time out in Barcelona and missed out on an automatic Q2 spot by just 0.072s. For a fourth successive round, home-hero Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) find himself in Q1 after he took 17th whilst fellow countryman Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA) will also face the Q1 music having managed only 20th. Hakim Danish (AEON-Credit – MT Helmets – MSI) suffered a big fall at Turn 14 but went back out but finds himself in Q1 after P21 on Friday.
Andrea Iannone (29) in Mugello. Photo courtesy Bagger World Cup.
Andrea Iannanone was quickest during FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Free practice 2 (FP2) Friday afternoon at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Niti Racing Harley-Davidson on Dunlop control tires, the Italian rider covered the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) road course in 1:57.484, topping the field of 10 riders.
His teammate, Oscar Gutierrez was the best of the rest with a 1:58.047.
Eric Granado was third with a lap time of 1:58.084 on his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson.
Riding for Saddlemen Racing Harley-Davidson, American teammates Travis Wyman (2:01.551), Cory West (2:02.386), and Jake Lewis (2:02.389) finished 7th, 9th, and 10th respectively.
Cody Wyman was 8th with a time of 2:02.083 on his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson.
Tony Arbolino (14) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Fantic.
Tony Arbolino was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Pirelli-shod REDS Fantic Racing Kalex on the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) track, the Italian rider recorded a 1:53.619 to lead the field of 27 riders.
Alex Escrig was the best of the rest with a 1:54.012 on his KLINT Racing Team Forward.
Manuel Gonzalez was third-fastest with a 1:54.155 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt IntactGP Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 7th with a 1:56.557 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Adrian Fernandez (31) at Montmelo. Photo courtesy Leopard.
Adrian Fernandez was quickest during Moto3 World Championship wet Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) road course in 2:09.930, topping the field of 26 riders.
Joel Esteban was the best of the rest with a 2:10. 169 on his LEVEL UP – MTA KTM.
Maximo Quiles was third with a lap time of 2:10.264 on his CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team KTM.
Fabio Di Giannantonio (49) in Mugello. Photo courtesy VR46 Team.
Fabio Di Giannantonio was quickest during MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Michelin-shod Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, the Italian rider covered the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) road course in 1:46.242, topping the field of 22 riders.
Jorge Martin was second-best with a 1:46.611 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Ai Ogura was third with a lap of 1:46.680 on his Aprilia Trackhouse RS-GP26.
Maverick Viñales got fourth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16 with a time of 1:46.694.
Jack Miller finished the first practice session fifth on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1 V4 with a lap time of 1:46.744.
More from a press release issued by MotoGP:
Di Giannantonio fastest in Mugello FP1, Marc Marquez returns with P15. The Catalan GP winner continued his P1 presence whilst the 2025 World Champion made a return to the track.
Straight out the box and fastest in FP1, Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) picked up from where he left off in Barcelona to top the opening session at home. A 1’46.242 was good enough for ‘Diggia’ to lead the charge into the afternoon, whilst reigning World Champion Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) returned to action and was a steady and tentative 15th at the flag.
It was a damp start to Friday for MotoGP at Mugello but the rain stayed away and it was slicks all round. Whilst the lap record wasn’t troubled, home-heroes were pushing hard and the fans have something to cheer about with Di Giannantonio on top. The #49 was 0.369s ahead of Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) who suffered a late run on at Turns 4 and 5. Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) was right behind him in third with a late lap putting the Japanese rider into the mix. Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) was the best for the Austrian manufacturer in fourth whilst the best-placed V4 Yamaha was fifth, courtesy of Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP).
Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) wrestled his way to sixth place ahead of Catalan GP podium finisher Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). Fast and leading the way for much of the session, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) had a small tumble at Turn 1 having run into the gravel before tipping over. Pecco finished in eighth, just ahead of Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) who made it three Aprilias in the top ten, whilst Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was tenth.
Away from the top ten in FP1, the best Honda was Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) in 13th, one place ahead of Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), who had a quiet opening session – until his Practice Start session, where he made a bit of a mess of it. Then came Marc Marquez, with the #93 taking it easy in the opening session; post-FP1, his pre-planned medical revision saw him declared fit for the remainder of the weekend. In terms of the super subs, Michele Pirro (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) was 16th whilst Cal Crutchlow (Castrol Honda LCR) was 22nd.
Archie Mcdonald (69), Eric Granado (51), Jake Lewis (85) and Oscar Gutierrez (99) during Bagger World Cup Race 2 at COTA. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Eric Granado was quickest during FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Free practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson on Dunlop control tires, the Brazilian rider covered the 3.26-mile (5.25 km) road course in 2:19.395, topping the field of 10 riders.
Oscar Gutierrez was the best of the rest with a 2:19.619 on his Niti Racing Harley-Davidson.
Riding for Saddlemen Racing Harley-Davidson, American teammates Jake Lewis (2:21.587), Travis Wyman (2:21.764), and Cory West (2:21.785) finished 3rd, 4th, and 5th respectively.
Cody Wyman was 8 with a time of 2:28.261 on his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson.
Cal Crutchlow, three-time MotoGP winner and former LCR rider makes his return as he stands in for the injured Johann Zarco at Mugello. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
The Castrol Honda LCR team announces that Johann Zarco will be replaced by former LCR rider Cal Crutchlow.
A reunion for the present, with memories from the past, as the British rider joined the team in 2015 and raced with LCR until 2020. During those six seasons, Crutchlow and the team achieved 12 podium finishes, including three victories. His first win came in Brno in 2016, marking the first MotoGP victory in LCR’s history.
As Johann Zarco is set to undergo surgery in the coming weeks and continues his recovery process, Cal Crutchlow will stand in for him at the Italian Grand Prix.
LCR would like to thank Cal Crutchlow for his availability, commitment, and willingness to ride the Honda RC213V, reflecting the long-standing bond between the rider and the team throughout the years, and the valuable memories shared together.
Meanwhile, the Castrol Honda LCR team sends its full support to Johann Zarco during this time, wishing him strength and a smooth recovery.
Lucio Cecchinello – Team Principal: “We are all with Johann Zarco and wish him a strong recovery. In our effort to replace Johann, we feel fortunate to be able to count on our former rider Cal Crutchlow, with whom we have shared many great moments and with whom we have always maintained a strong bond. We would like to thank him for his availability, and we will do our best to make the most of this time together while Zarco recovers.”
Cal Crutchlow: “First of all, I wish Johann Zarco a smooth recovery. As a rider, it’s never easy to face situations like these. As for this weekend, I have great memories with LCR; the years we spent together were amazing. So, when I received the call to replace Zarco, I felt privileged and honored, and I had to give it a try. We know it will be an intense weekend, but I’m ready to give my best alongside the rest of the team and make the most of it. Let’s see how it goes!”
MotoGP Race Start at Catalunya. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
More from a press release issued by Aprilia:
Home race for Aprilia Racing in Mugello. Seventh round of the season for Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin at the GP of Italy.
Aprilia Racing is gearing up to experience a special weekend at the Mugello Circuit on the seventh round of the season. This will be a home race for the manufacturer from Noale, and one of the most eagerly awaited events in front of their Italian fans.
Marco Bezzecchi is headed to Mugello as championship leader with the goal of continuing the positive trend set thus far and confirming his position at the top in front of his home fans. Jorge Martín, on the other hand, will arrive at the GP of Italy determined to leave his two zeroes from the Barcelona weekend behind, and to get back into the battle for the top spots.
The Grand Prix of Italy at the Mugello Circuit is the celebration par excellence for Italian fans, as well as Aprilia Racing’s home race. It is one of the most spectacular tracks in the FIM Grand Prix World Championship with its 5245 metres of fantastic curves which have made it a unique track anywhere in the world.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) in Le Mans. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Marco Bezzecchi: “I am extremely happy to be going to Mugello. It will be fantastic to race in front of all our fans, and we’re highly motivated to do well. We’ll be giving it one hundred percent and working hard to achieve the absolute best possible result.”
Jorge Martin (89) at Catalunya. Photo courtesy Aprilia.
Jorge Martin: “I’m recovering well after the various crashes in Montmeló, and I hope to be at 100%, although I still don’t feel completely better. The most important thing is to continue being fast. Finishing the races will also be fundamental, both to earn points and to build confidence. In any case, we are doing an excellent job, and we need to continue down this path.”
More from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Honda HRC Castrol mount up for Mugello.
Fuelled further by the highs and lows of the previous round, Luca Marini and Joan Mir arrive at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello with ever-improving targets and an insatiable hunger for more.
One of the most iconic and instantly recognisable circuits on the MotoGP World Championship calendar, the Italian GP in Mugello is a giant amongst the classics. Having been a permanent fixture on the calendar since 1991, the Tuscan hills it is nestled amongst create a fast and flowing layout, pushing rider and machines to the limit – a true test of top speed, the run into Turn 1 is an infamous sight on race day.
The 2026 edition of the Italian GP will be just Luca Marini’s second time racing there as a factory Honda rider having missed the 2025 race due to injury. A bruising Catalan GP saw the Italian leave Barcelona with more points in the bag and maintain his lead as the top Honda rider in the World Championship standings with 43 points – just four shy of Aldeguer and the top ten overall. Excited to race again in front of the home fans, the #10 must conquer Friday’s crucial afternoon session to secure his spot in Q2 and avoid the unlucky situations which tense Q1 sessions can create.
Crossing the line in second place last time out in Barcelona, Joan Mir arrives in Italy brimming with confidence after being able to convert his undeniable speed into a race result. The 2020 MotoGP World Champion is under no illusion that recreating this performance in Mugello is by no means guaranteed, but he and his team are aiming to use their learnings to maximise their chances. No matter what, it’s a guarantee that Mir will give his all when the lights go out on Sunday.
Joan Mir (36) and Luca Marini (10). Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini: “Unfortunately last year I was only in Mugello as a spectator, so I am really looking forward to it this year. It’s a really special race for any rider, and as an Italian you enjoy the weekend a lot with the fans – it’s one of those really iconic races on the calendar. As Honda, we arrive to Italy in a good way after a strong weekend and a positive Monday Test so I want to hit the ground running. Like always, Friday afternoon might be the most important session of the weekend. A lot to do, a lot of potential to show.”
Joan Mir: “We arrive in Italy with great motivation and confidence. Our weekend in Barcelona ended in a strong way and I want to carry that into the Mugello weekend. It’s a track which isn’t amongst our strongest, but usually the Honda has some struggles in Barcelona so I think we can be a bit optimistic. Of course we need to put everything together, lap by lap, day by day and see the situation of the weekend but I am confident in my speed. As we saw in several of the past weekends, a strong grid position can make all the difference for us.”
More from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo Team:
Between an “Amarcord” Atmosphere and 100 Years to Celebrate: Marc and Pecco both on track at the Italian GP.
Adrenaline, passion, and the embrace of all Ducatisti for the Italian GP, which was held for the first time at Mugello 50 years ago (1976). A special weekend with the confirmation that Marc Márquez will be on track alongside Francesco Bagnaia riding the Desmosedici GP. A weekend with an amarcord feel and many events for celebrating the 100th anniversary of Ducati. Among these, there will be also the presentation of the special livery—at the circuit on Thursday late afternoon—with which Marc and Pecco will race in the Sunday’s GP.
The Tuscan track is one where the “Red” from Borgo Panigale has triumphed a total of eight times, including the last 4 editions. In 2009, Stoner was the first, followed by Dovizioso in 2017, Lorenzo in 2018, and Petrucci in 2019. From ’22 to ’24 three triumphs for Pecco, and Marc closes the roll of honor with his success in 2025.
Marc will return to racing after the double surgery—on his right shoulder and right foot—which he underwent in Madrid following the crash at the French GP. Still in the phase of full recovery, Marc will be on track to test his actual physical condition and for the usual “fit to race” medical check on Thursday.
Positive feelings for Pecco as well, after his first podium of the season in Barcelona. The special atmosphere and the affection of all his fans will provide further motivation to confirm his place among the fastest riders.
Francesco Bagnaia #63 Ducati Lenovo Team: “The Italian GP at Mugello is always a special moment of the season. There isn’t much to say about the track, it’s one of the most beautiful on the calendar, one of those where going fast truly gives you that little something extra. Then there’s the support and affection of the fans, an incredible energy. I’m ready and we keep working hard with the whole Team. I can’t wait to get on track: the podium in Barcelona, post-race, was a peculiar feeling, but it was needed for all the crew, especially after a day like the last Sunday with so many incidents”.
Marc Márquez #93 Ducati Lenovo Team: “The recovery is progressing as planned, I’ve gone back to training normally over the last few days and I will be on track mainly to test my actual feelings and physical condition aboard the Desmosedici GP. Both surgeries went well, but we are proceeding with all due caution and with the final medical checks at the track. Mugello is an incredible track, to be honest also a very demanding one, but the support of all the Ducatisti will be an extra motivational booster to do well”.
More from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Anticipate Lively Home GP at Mugello.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team look forward to starting the racing action in the flowing hills of Tuscany, Italy for Round 7 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. The Grand Prix of Italy holds special significance for the team, as it’s Yamaha Motor Racing’s home GP.
The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team have travelled to the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello for Round 7 of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. As they consider the Grand Prix of Italy their home GP, it’s a race weekend that the staff of Yamaha Motor Racing and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP and the riders always look forward to.
Fabio Quartararo has great memories of racing at the Mugello circuit with Yamaha thanks to his brilliant win at the Italian GP in 2021 and his strong second place in 2022. Following a successful but short Barcelona Test held a little more than a week ago, the Frenchman is hoping to continue the point-scoring momentum he’s got going on since the French GP and climb up from 13th in the standings.
After the shortened Barcelona test, Álex Rins is looking forward to making moves at the Mugello circuit this weekend. The Spaniard frequented the Italian GP rostrum in the lower classes. In Moto3 he earned a second and a third place in 2013 and 2014 respectively. This weekend, he aims to score solid points again, as he has done at the previous two rounds, and improve on his current 19th position in the championship standings.
Mugello is considered one of the most beautiful tracks on the calendar, thanks to its mixture of uphill and downhill sections and a variety of fast and slow turns. The 5.25km-long Tuscan circuit hosted its first MotoGP event back in 1976 and became a permanent fixture in 1991. The Italian GP is famous for its great atmosphere and is said to be a ‘must-be-at event’ for motorcycle fans.
Alex Rins (42) and Fabio Quartararo (20). Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Fabio Quartararo: “Mugello is always a special round. It’s a track that’s really beautiful and versatile, and I’ve had some great moments here in the past. We’ve made steps in Le Mans, done good work in Barcelona, and we’ve been getting some nice results – but we know the longest straight and the consequent slipstreaming in Mugello will make things tricky this week. Let’s see what we can do. As always, I will do my best to get the best results possible.”
Alex Rins: “I always enjoy coming to Mugello: it’s a really nice track with a great flow, and I’ve had good results here before. After the shortened Barcelona Test, we have a few more ideas to try, so this weekend is about continuing to build onto the work done at the previous rounds and try to make progress. We know that Mugello – on paper – is not the strongest track for us, so let’s see what we can do.”
Massimo Meregalli: “Mugello is always one of the highlights of the championship calendar, and it’s a pleasure to race here. It’s relatively close to our headquarters, so we can consider this a home race. Mugello is known to have fast and flowing characteristics, which should suit us, but its long main straight is one of the fastest of the season, which can present a challenge. However, from Le Mans on we have an upwards trajectory, and we have seen some encouraging improvements. Our goal is to continue building on that progress this weekend. We know it will not be easy, but securing a direct place in Q2 as we have done in the previous two rounds will be very important. So that’s the target for the Friday and then we will go from there.”
More from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Ready for Mugello‘s Iconic Challenge.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP heads to Mugello for one of the most historic and spectacular events on the MotoGP calendar. Encouraged by the progress shown in recent races and tests, the team arrives in Tuscany motivated to continue its development while fully aware of the challenge posed by Mugello‘s ultra-fast layout and legendary main straight.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP arrives at Mugello for the Italian Grand Prix, one of the most iconic events of the MotoGP World Championship. Part of the calendar since 1976 and a permanent venue since 1991, the Tuscan circuit is renowned for its unique atmosphere, breathtaking scenery and the passion of the fans who fill the hills surrounding the track throughout the entire weekend.
The 5.245 km layout is considered one of the most spectacular and technically demanding circuits in MotoGP, combining high-speed direction changes, flowing corners and one of the longest straights in world championship racing, where MotoGP bikes can exceed 360 km/h. Corners such as Arrabbiata 1 and 2 have become legendary for both riders and fans.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP heads into the weekend encouraged by the progress shown in recent races and tests, particularly regarding chassis behaviour and corner speed. At the same time, the team is fully aware that Mugello‘s ultra-fast nature and long straight are likely to favour some of the more powerful bikes on the grid, making this another important benchmark in the development process.
For many members of the team, the Mugello round carries special meaning, with the vast majority of the team personnel being Italian and deeply connected to the passion and atmosphere that make this event so unique. The upcoming races are also expected to feature layouts better suited to the Yamaha’s handling characteristics, giving further motivation ahead of an important phase of the season.
Jack Miller (on the left) and Toprak Razgatlioglu. Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller: “I’m looking forward to starting another back-to-back race sequence and, most importantly, kicking it off in Italy. For many people inside the team this is a very special Grand Prix and one everyone looks forward to throughout the season.
We come into the weekend after what I believe was a positive test in Barcelona. We know Mugello will expose some of our current weaknesses, especially with such a long straight, but at the same time we made some encouraging progress there, particularly with the turning characteristics of the bike.
Hopefully those improvements can help us across the rest of the lap and allow us to keep building momentum. It’s always fantastic racing in front of the Italian fans and I‘m excited to get the weekend started.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “For me this is a completely new challenge because it will be my first time riding a 1000cc bike at Mugello. The last time I raced here was twelve years ago in the Red Bull Rookies Cup, so in many ways it almost feels like discovering the track again from the beginning.
Back then I was not really comfortable with the smaller bike and with such a fast circuit, but now it is different with a MotoGP machine. Riding a MotoGP bike here is something special and I‘m very happy and excited for the experience.
We will see how the weekend develops. I know Mugello is a very demanding track and another important learning step for me, but as always I will try to do my best and continue improving session after session.”
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Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
