The most eagerly anticipated event for Moto Guzzi fans around the world this year is dedicated to the opening of the new factory and museum.
From 3 to 6 September, Moto Guzzi’s new home will welcome tens of thousands of motorcyclists and enthusiasts from all over the world for four days of celebrations, music, beautiful motorcycles and events that are open to everyone.
“GMG 2026 – The Opening” is also set to be an opportunity to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the foundation of Moto Guzzi.
Mandello del Lario, 28 August 2026 – One of the most important events in Moto Guzzi’s history is drawing closer every day: in less than a week, on Thursday 3 September, the biggest edition of the GMG – Moto Guzzi World Days – in the history of the event will kick off, marking the inauguration of the new, hyper-modern site in Mandello del Lario.
Moto Guzzi is celebrating the 105th anniversary of its foundation, and above all, is ushering in a crucial new chapter in its history. A unique and futuristic work of industrial architecture has been created, drawing on over a century of history, not distorting it but rather enriching it, and reflecting precisely how Moto Guzzi has always conceived innovation. A place to create, experiment, enjoy experiences and feel real emotion, where the love for a brand blends with a vision of the future: thenewhome of Moto Guzzi, which will serve as our base for the next 105 years.
It is an extremely modern, hi-tech facility, where the Moto Guzzi models of the 21st century will roll off the production line, in the very same place where they have been manufactured without interruption since 1921. But it is also a place where tradition and innovation meet, and where corporate culture and cutting-edge technology come together.
The new Moto Guzzi Museum celebrates a history that is unique in the world, built upon technology, design and continuous innovation. The new spaces, situated within the factory’s original perimeter, have been designed to welcome visitors from all over the world, creating a modern hub that also includes the large Motoplex Store, dedicated to shopping, as well as a café and spaces for workshops and events.
Everything will be open to the public free of charge from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 September, subject to online registration at gmg.motoguzzi.com.
Thousands of fans from all over the world are expected to descend upon the GMG 2026. One of the highlights of the packed schedule will be the grand parade on the morning of Saturday 5 September, when thousands of Moto Guzzi motorcycles will be ridden from Lecco to Mandello del Lario.There will be four days of music, with the stage and entertainment provided by Virgin Radio. Free test rides on bikes across the entire Moto Guzzi range will also be back, and the street food area will be full of delicious options as ever. The 2026 GMG events will be all about fun, love for the finest motorbikes in the world, and events that are open to everyone.
All the information and details on how to register for free admission are available on the event website: gmg.motoguzzi.com.
Friday’s action at MotorLand Aragón saw Marc Márquez set the pace in FP1 this morning, before Marco Bezzecchi topped the timesheets in this afternoon’s Practice session. Here’s more from the teams following the opening day of track action in Aragón.
More, from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Marco Bezzecchi leads and sets new track record, Jorge Martín seventh. SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team’s Fernandez sixth.
A positive first day of practice for Aprilia Racing at MotorLand Aragón.
Marco Bezzecchi finished FP1 in third place and the practice session in the lead, thereby going straight through to Q2. The Italian rider also set the new all-time lap record with a time of 1’45.455.
It was also a positive day for Jorge Martín, eighteenth in FP1 and improving significantly in the afternoon. The Spanish rider gradually regained the feeling with his RS-GP26, finishing the practice session seventh to go straight through to Q2.
Also worth a mention is the performance by Raúl Fernández of the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, sixth in the practice session to put three Aprilias straight through to Q2.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aprilia Racing.
Marco Bezzecchi: “It was a good day and I’m happy. It’s only Friday, but it was important to start off on the right foot. FP1 began on a positive note. We worked hard between the sessions, and the afternoon session went well too. Physically, my shoulder isn’t bad, whereas my knee is still bothering me quite a bit. There are a lot of left-handers on this track which unfortunately makes it painful.”
Jorge Martín (89) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aprilia Racing.
Jorge Martín: “Compared with the morning, I felt good straight away in the afternoon from the start of the session. I expected a bit more from the second time attack, where I was hoping to drop my time to 1’45. We clearly still have work to do for tomorrow because there are a couple of riders who are faster than us at the moment. I didn’t ride here with the Aprilia last year, but when I’m in this situation I usually still have some margin for improvement on Friday but manage to take a step forward on Saturday.”
More, from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo Team:
Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team third in MotorLand Aragón Practice, just milliseconds from the top. Francesco Bagnaia thirteenth.
Four Ducatis in the top 5: Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP) is second, Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) fourth ahead of Fermín Aldeguer
The Ducati Lenovo Team competed in the opening day of action at MotorLand Aragón, host of the thirteenth Grand Prix of the season. Marc Márquez finished Practice in third position, while Francesco Bagnaia – thirteenth – will have to tackle Q1 tomorrow morning at the Spanish venue.
Márquez – the fastest rider in FP1 – took first position in the early stages of Practice and stayed in the lead for two-thirds of the session. Marc then bounced back to the top with nine minutes remaining to eventually finish third, only 0.038secs adrift of today’s fastest lap-time. Bagnaia, twentieth in Free Practice 1, got closer to the top ten in the final minutes of Practice. During his last time attack, Pecco, who was projected to make it into the top ten, ran wide at the final corner.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will return to action at 10:10 local time (GMT +2) tomorrow for Free Practice 2, which will be followed by Q1 (10:50), Q2 (11:15) and by the thirteenth Sprint of the season, to be contested over 11 laps from 15:00.
Marc Márquez (93) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 3rd: “This is a track I like, much more than others. Today I rode well and in a consistent way; it’s true that Marco (Bezzecchi) and Alex (Márquez) were quicker than me in the time attack, but the important thing for us is to continue in this direction. We knew that the time set in the first quick lap attempt would have granted us a direct seed to Q2, so we chose not to take any risks and instead focused on the tyres. If we want to battle for the title, it’s clear that on a favourable track the goal must be to score maximum points or go very close to it, while trying to better our main rivals.”
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 13th: “I was expecting a different type of feeling and performance here at Aragón. Since Silverstone, we’re having a difficult time: it’s true that even in the previous races I wasn’t able to shine, but I had still managed to be in the top ten. We’re trying to understand the reason behind the further loss of grip at the rear-end. Generally speaking, it was a challenging day as I took many risks and nearly crashed several times. In the last time attack, I tried to brake hard but had to run wide, losing the chance to be in the top ten, which would have been a great result given the situation.”
More, from a press release issued by BK8 Gresini Team:
Fermin Aldeguer back in Q2 as Alex Marquez targets a strong weekend.
PRACTICE
ALEX MARQUEZ 2º (1’45.465s)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 5º (1’45.895s)
FREE PRACTICE
ALEX MARQUEZ 4º (1’47.796s)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 9º (1’48.498s)
Alex Marquez at Aragon. Photo courtesy Gresini Team.
Alex Marquez: “I can’t hide the fact that Sector 3 is our weak point. I usually struggle there, but today it was even more difficult than on other days. On top of that, it’s the sector where Marc makes the biggest difference. There are four corners, and the positive thing is that we know where we need to work… The corners are too slow for me and don’t really suit my riding style. We need to improve and try to lose as little as possible in that sector if we want to aim for a good result this weekend.”
Fermin Aldeguer (54) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Gresini Team.
Fermin Aldeguer: “I knew I was feeling good physically, but I didn’t expect to be in the top five and to have such good feelings on the bike. At the end of the day, I’m still surprised by my physical condition. It’s true that I’ve never done more than five or six laps at a time, but I feel good. We’re fit for the whole weekend, and that was the most important thing. Being in Q2 is really incredible.”
More, from a press release issued by Honda HRC Castrol:
Tenths the difference for Honda HRC Castrol as Aragon GP begins.
Luca Marini and Joan Mir were once again reunited with their Honda RC213V machines, the Honda HRC Castrol pairing battling until the very end of the day for Q2 spots but missed out by mere tenths of a second.
Some 250 kilometres west of Barcelona, the MotoGP World Championship began their preparations for Round 13 at Motorland Aragon. Cooler than expected conditions made for a busy morning, the Honda HRC Castrol duo completing 30 laps between them as the prepared for the crucial afternoon Practice session.
Improving from a 1’49.114 in the morning to a respectable 1’46.376 in the afternoon saw Luca Marini end the day in 12th. Less than a tenth of a second away from a returning Johann Zarco in tenth, the tightest of margins once again had a big impact as Marini will be forced to duke it out in Q1. His Friday speed does suggest he will be in good standing to make it out and into Q2 however.
Joan Mir was one of the first movers in the afternoon, rocketing up to inside the top ten and ultimately ended the day in 15th position on the combined times. Four tenths off the top ten, the #36 had wanted to enter the weekend and show his potential immediately but there are still a few settings to refine on his Honda. He and the Honda HRC engineers are confident that improvements can be made before Q1 on Saturday to allow the 2020 MotoGP World Champion to show his true speed.
Saturday will begin in earnest with the always hotly contested Q1 session at 10:50 Local Time, both Marini and Mir ready to fight their way through and into the top twelve. Once the grid is decided, all eyes will be on the 11-lap Sprint at 15:00 Local Time.
Luca Marini (10) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini:“We tried something on the setting to see what it did at this circuit, it improved the bike in one area, but we lost a little bit in another part. There are of course still some things to work on to improve, so I hope that with that we can make the step into Q2. It’s about working with the package that we have, aiming to be the best Honda on track and seeing what happens when each session starts, I am really focused on myself – to improve my riding, my setting and not looking around too much. Times are really tight so again, if we can find something then I think we can be in the mix.”
Joan Mir (36) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Hond HRC.
Joan Mir:“A more complicated Friday than what we were expecting to be honest, we were expecting a lot more. We used more or less the same setup as in Silverstone and unfortunately it is not the direction we need to head here. Our braking, which is usually my strongest point, was not where I need it to be so there’s work to do in this area overnight. Tomorrow is a new day and I am confident that we can find something together overnight. There is plenty of potential still left to find.”
More, from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
Castrol Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco has finished 10th on Friday in Aragon.
Coming back to racing after three months at home due to the injury sustained to his left knee, the Frenchman delivered a tremendous performance on his first day back on track.
From his first exit on track in the morning, Zarco impressed everybody by being immediately fast and setting a good rhythm.
In the afternoon, the rider nailed the job, not only confirming the good feelings he had on the bike in the morning, but also securing a Q2 spot ahead of tomorrow’s qualifying.
Johann Zarco (5) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Hond LCR.
Johann Zarco 10th:“It’s been a good day. This morning I was surprised because I didn’t expect to be the first rider out on track, I could not wait! From the first laps, immediately, the speed was there and it was really cool, very pleasant. I had a good feeling on the bike and I noticed different things, it’s a positive sign, and it means there are still some key areas we can work on to improve the bike. As for the leg, there’s no pain, but the muscles need some time to adapt to the position. I’m taking care of my recovery after the sessions to feel as good as possible. The pace in the afternoon was faster and more intense, and I thought, ‘Yes, we are back!’ It’s really cool to be in Q2 tomorrow. Let’s see what we can do!”
More, from a press release issued by KTM Tech3:
Bastianini plotting top ten route after Aragon practice.
Enea Bastianini is confident that further set-up changes can help unlock greater performance after finishing Friday in 17th place, while Pol Espargaró showed encouraging pace in 20th as the Spaniard continues to deputise for the injured Maverick Viñales at the Aragón Grand Prix.
After a two-week break in August, the Tech3 team was back on track for Round 13 of the 2026 MotoGP™ World Championship at the MotorLand Aragón circuit in Spain. Conditions were tricky throughout the day. The 5.08km layout was dirty and dusty during FP1, while temperatures had risen to a hot 25 degrees for afternoon Practice.
Bastianini’s feeling in FP1 was far from ideal as he placed 21st. Thanks to the hard work of his crew, the Italian felt more comfortable in Practice, but still noted he could not slide the rear of his KTM RC16 as he wanted.
After doing considerable work to get the Michelin soft rear tyre working across the first two runs, ‘La Bestia’ was able to knock close to 0.8s off his personal best in the final minutes of the day but could only secure P17 and a spot in Q1.
After getting reacquainted with the KTM RC16 in Silverstone following an extensive testing programme on the new 850cc bike, Espargaró felt more comfortable on his opening laps in Aragón.
The 35-year-old showed potential in FP1, when he finished 15th, but admitted to lacking performance in time attack mode in Practice. With some improvements in Sector 3, the #44 rider is confident of fighting with the other KTMs tomorrow.
The action gets underway on Saturday with Bastianini and Espargaró heading out for FP2 at 10:10 CEST (UTC+2) ahead of Qualifying at 10:50 (UTC+2) and the 11-lap Sprint at 15:00 (UTC+2).
Enea Bastianini (23) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: “I must be honest: I was thinking today would be better. The first practice in Aragón is always tricky due to the dirty track. We did a step in the afternoon, but it wasn’t enough. I have understeer because the rear tyre is pushing the front. And if I try to slide the rear, it’s difficult because of the lack of grip. It’s particularly tough when I’m entering the corners. On a track like this, it’s very hard to ride like I want when the grip is low. We need to try something for tomorrow to help me slide the rear in entry because we’re far from the other factories, so we’ll work on the setting this evening. With a few improvements I’m sure we can be fighting around the top ten and much closer to the front.”
Pol Espargaró (44) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Pol Espargaró: “It’s coming! I feel much more competitive today than I did at Silverstone. This morning, I was even better than this afternoon. It’s only when everyone starts pushing on soft tyres that I’m missing speed. I wasn’t far away from Brad [Binder] and Enea’s time and was only one second off Pedro [Acosta]. I did a good lap but there were also a few mistakes – I need to improve Sector 3 a lot. If I adjust a few things there I should get two tenths. I’m not expecting to go through to Q2 tomorrow, but I want to be respectable and as close as possible to my team-mates. That would be great.”
More, from a press release issued by Pro Honda LCR:
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira has finished 11th on Friday in Aragon.
On a circuit he enjoys, Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira had a positive start to the weekend.
The rider faced some difficulties with grip and made a mistake while pushing for a Q2 spot, meaning he will have to go through Q1 tomorrow.
Despite this, Moreira feels positive about the bike and believes he has the potential to do a good job tomorrow.
Diogo Moreira (11) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Diogo Moreira 11th:“It’s been a positive day, I was there. I made a mistake that cost me Q2, but in any case, we worked well. As for tomorrow, the bike is ready and I’m happy with it. The main problem here is the grip, it’s all about the grip. I could improve on the entry, and we are working on different solutions, which is good. We will try to do our maximum tomorrow. Let’s see!”
More, from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Faces a Difficult Friday at Aragón.
Jack Miller showed competitive pace throughout Friday before a late crash compromised his final time, while Toprak Razgatlıoğlu struggled to find the right feeling at Aragón. Both riders will have to progress through Q1 on Saturday.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP completed the opening day of practice at MotorLand Aragón, with the team facing a challenging Friday as both riders ended outside the top ten and will therefore have to go through Q1 tomorrow morning. The counter-clockwise Aragón circuit, one of the few in the MotoGP calendar to run in this direction, provided another demanding test for the YZR-M1 as the team continued working to find the right set-up and balance.
Jack Miller had looked competitive throughout both sessions, finishing sixth in the morning and remaining consistently inside the top ten during the afternoon. However, with around 15 minutes remaining, the Australian crashed while beginning his first attempt at a fast lap. The incident cost him valuable track time as he returned to the garage and was then forced to switch to the second bike, leaving him unable to put together the lap he had shown the pace to achieve. He eventually ended the session 19th.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu had a more difficult day, struggling to find the feeling needed to extract the performance from the YZR-M1 across both sessions. The Turkish rider finished 21st and will now use the evening to analyse the data with his crew and identify areas where he can make a step forward ahead of qualifying.
With both riders set to start from Q1, Saturday will begin with an immediate opportunity to recover ground. The priority will be to make the most of the morning session, fight for progression into Q2 and secure the strongest possible starting positions for the Sprint later in the afternoon.
Jack Miller (43) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller: “Overall, I’m happy with the performance today. Obviously, the timing wasn’t ideal with that small crash at the end of the session on my first tyre. Not having another front tyre available and having a different setting on the second bike made it difficult to improve the lap time, but we still managed to make some progress. I feel like we have quite a bit more potential for tomorrow, so we’ll look at the data tonight, work on what we can improve and try to put everything together when it counts.”
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu (07) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu:“Today the beginning was not so bad, but in the end we couldn’t get a good lap time with the soft tyre. Still, we can see that the bike has potential, especially looking at Fabio’s lap time, which was very close to the front. So tomorrow we will try a different set-up to see if we can unlock more of that potential. I already feel quite strong under braking, but I’m still struggling to get the same feeling through the corners and with the rear grip compared to the other Yamaha riders. That’s why we’re looking to try something different tomorrow. I think I just need to find a little bit more grip and improve the cornering, so hopefully the new set-up can help me make that step.”
More, from a press release issued by CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team:
Máximo Quiles returns from injury with a solid top-10 finish
The CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team rider clocked the eighth-fastest time of the day on his comeback following a collarbone injury and will be in Q2 tomorrow alongside his team-mate Marco Morelli, who finished eleventh
The CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team has kicked off the Aragon Grand Prix having achieved the weekend’s first objective. The team’s riders have secured their places in tomorrow’s Q2 after Máximo Quiles finished eighth and Marco Morelli eleventh. The Spaniard passed his medical examination yesterday and confirmed his return to MotorLand Aragón following surgery on his collarbone after the crash he suffered at Silverstone two weeks ago. David Almansa was the fastest in Moto3, beating Rico Salmela, who finished second, by 49 thousandths of a second. Valentín Perrone was third, four tenths of a second behind the leader.
The first day of practice proved to be quite a challenge for Máximo Quiles. The CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team rider took to the track focused on assessing his physical condition on the bike after two weeks spent recovering from his collarbone injury. After just a few laps, Quiles was already in fourth place, confirming that he was feeling confident. Following a final positive medical check-up, the Moto3 leader continued with his usual work plan to prepare as well as possible for the afternoon session. The crucial moment came in the second session of the day, which decides who goes straight through to Q2. Here, Quiles managed to improve on his morning times by almost one and a half seconds. After completing a total of 14 laps, he finished in eighth place with a time of 1:58.114. Meanwhile, Marco Morelli also had a positive Friday on his Moto3 debut at the Aragon circuit. Despite not feeling 100 per cent comfortable on the bike, the CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team rider made a big leap forward in the afternoon and also significantly improved his lap times. Thanks to his 1:58.293, Morelli finished in eleventh place to secure his place in Q2.
Máximo Quiles (28) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
8th Máximo Quiles 1:58.114 (+0.641):“I took it easy today to see how my collarbone would respond. I felt great, and that’s the most positive thing. There are a few corners where I struggle a bit, the right-handers, but almost the entire circuit has left-handers, and that helps. I had some doubts about how I would feel because the surgery was still very recent, and it was complicated to get here, but as soon as I got on the bike and did a couple of corners, I thought, ‘It’s not going to bother me much.’ Everyone has done a tremendous job so that I could be here this weekend. I feel good and I’ve continued working with the team in the same way as always. Today I completed quite a few laps, but it wasn’t a race distance. Tomorrow will be a slightly longer day, although I don’t think there will be any problem. The track was quite dirty this morning and very slippery, so it was quite a challenge, but I achieved my goal for the day and I’m very happy.”
Marco Morelli (97) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
11th Marco Morelli 1:58.293 (+0.820): “The important thing today was to get into Q2 and we did it, but it hasn’t been easy to get a good feeling. I felt a bit uncomfortable on the bike, we have to keep working to improve and find a solution that will allow me to ride more freely. Tomorrow we’ll use free practice to focus on that and make everything a bit easier. There’s still work to be done, but I’m happy with the result.”
More, from a press release issued by BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team:
Guevara Secures Top-10 Spot on Aragon Friday as Ferrández Continues Progress.
The BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 team were keen to hit the ground running as they started the busy final stretch of the 2026 season. However, the level of competition was fierce on the Grand Prix of Aragon Friday. Izan Guevara and Alberto Ferrández completed the Practice session in P10 and P24 respectively.
BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2’s Izan Guevara made a solid start to the Grand Prix of Aragon weekend, securing a place inside the top 10 during the Moto2 Practice session. He promoted directly to tomorrow’s Q2. Teammate Alberto Ferrández continued his adaptation to the Moto2 category at a circuit he knows well, using valuable track knowledge to build experience ahead of Saturday’s crucial qualifying sessions and Sunday’s Race. He wrapped up the Friday in P24 and will take part in tomorrow’s Q1.
Guevara showed that, despite the news of his MotoGP promotion for 2027, he still has his head in the game. The 2026 Moto2 title contender finished FP1 in P3 and again showed good pace early on in the Practice. He held second place until the time attacks got underway. The Spaniard ended the session in tenth place thanks to a 1’50.493s set on lap 12/13, 0.702s from first.
Ferrández knows the Aragon track well and aimed to use the previous knowledge to his advantage. Having ended FP1 in P16, he was keen to battle for a position inside the top 14 in the afternoon session. Despite finding a time improvement of 0.748s compared to his fastest morning time, clocking a 1’51.008s on lap 11/14, he ultimately finished in P24 in the Practice classification, 1.217s from the top.
Track action resumes on Saturday at 09:25-09:55 (GMT+2) for FP2, and the qualifying sessions will take place from 13:40-14:20.
Izan Guevara (28) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Izan Guevara:“Overall, today was a good day. I felt very comfortable on my first run this morning, although we made a small change for the second run in the afternoon, hoping it would improve the bike. Instead, it made the bike a little more nervous, which made it harder to push and extract the lap time. I also had some chatter that was limiting me when I tried to increase the pace. Even so, I’m not too concerned. I don’t think we could have done much better today, and we achieved our main objective of going directly into Q2. That’s important, and now the focus is on tomorrow, when we need to make another step and have a strong qualifying session.”
Alberto Ferrández (54) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Alberto Ferrández: “Today was a difficult day. I didn’t feel completely comfortable with the bike from the beginning, and I also made a few mistakes with the lines in some corners during FP1. During the Practice, I was able to improve my riding and understand the track better, but we also need to make some improvements to the bike. We are very fast in a couple of sectors, which shows that we have good potential, but we are losing time in the other two and need to understand why. We’ll work on the data tonight and try to make a step tomorrow. The goal is to fight for Q2 and put ourselves in a better position for Sunday’s Race.”
More, from a press release issued by CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team:
Holgado finishes 58 thousandths off the fastest time at Aragón
The CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team rider put in a superb performance on the first day at MotorLand Aragón and set the second-fastest time. His team-mate David Alonso narrowly missed out on qualifying for Q2 and will have to compete in Q1 tomorrow
The Aragon Grand Prix has got off to a very positive start for Dani Holgado and the CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team. The Spaniard was in fine form on Friday and finished in second place, just 58 thousandths of a second off the day’s fastest time, which on this occasion was set by Iván Ortolá. Australian rider Senna Agius rounded off the top three in the intermediate class, finishing just one tenth of a second behind Ortolá’s time. David Alonso has made progress and is regaining his confidence on the bike. The Colombian fought until the very last lap to secure a place in Q2, but ultimately finished in eighteenth place and will have to compete in Q1 at MotorLand.
Dani Holgado has been in fine form since the first session of the weekend. The CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team rider rode alone throughout the day to focus on his pace, something that will make all the difference in Sunday’s race. After finishing the morning session, Holgado returned to the track in the afternoon to stay at the top of the timesheets and secure his place in Q2. After leading the session and breaking the track record, he was pipped at the post by another rider by a mere 58 thousandths of a second. As a result, his time of 1:49.849 was the second-fastest of the day. His team-mate David Alonso focused his working plan on regaining confidence and a good feel for the bike. The Colombian took small but steady steps forward to lay a solid foundation for the afternoon session. The CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team rider improved on his morning times and fought to qualify within the top fourteen, but ultimately finished in eighteenth place, one tenth of a second off the cut-off.
Dani Holgado (96) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
2nd Dani Holgado 1:49.849 (+0.058):“Today has been a positive day here in Aragón and we got off to a very good start. I struggled a bit in the first session because I didn’t feel quite right on the bike, particularly at the rear. Even so, I’m very happy because we’ve worked really well; we’ve taken a big step forward as a team, especially after the first session, and we’ve managed to achieve a great result. The pace has been very good and I’ve always been riding on my own. It’s important for us to get off to a start like this. Tomorrow we’ll see how the tyres wear and see how I feel for the race. I’ve been trying to fine-tune a few details this summer and today I’ve already seen the results of all that previous work. When you try something new, it’s always a struggle, but now I’m starting to incorporate it into my riding style. I think we’re doing quite well at the moment, but we need to keep our feet on the ground, keep working and enjoy the home Grand Prix. I hope to be on one of the first two rows of the starting grid and I’ll fight to achieve that tomorrow.”
David Alonso (80) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
18th David Alonso 1:50.761 (+0.970):“We were a few laps short of making it through to Q2 today. I’m feeling better and better, but I need a bit more time to regain the confidence I had a few races ago. I’m getting there step by step, and I think it’ll be good for me to go through Q1 so I can spend more time on the track and get a better feel for the bike. I need to keep edging closer to the limit and try to push harder and harder. It wasn’t quite enough today, but I think that if we improve a few details tomorrow, we can take another step forward. I want to be able to enter the corners with more determination and precision because that’s something that gives you more speed and allows you to improve your time lap. At Silverstone we changed a lot of things and in the end we lost our way, but this weekend I’m keeping my cool and trying to make things work with the bike I’ve got.”
Oscar Gutierrez was quickest during FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Free practice 2 (FP2) Friday afternoon at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Niti Racing Harley-Davidson on Dunlop control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) road course in 1:56.926, topping the field of 10 riders.
His teammate, Andrea Iannone was the best of the rest with a 1:57.201.
Jordi Torres got third with a lap time of 1:57.649 on his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson.
Riding for Saddlemen Racing Harley-Davidson, American teammates Max Toth (1:59.119), Travis Wyman (1:59.891) and Jake Lewis (2:01.321) finished 5th, 8th, and 9th respectively.
Marco Bezzecchi led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian rider turned a lap time of 1:45.455. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Marc Marquez’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:45.704.
Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:45.465 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Marc Marquez was third at 1:45.493 on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Fabio Di Giannantonio finished the session fourth with a 1:45.754 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
A. Marquez’s teammate, Fermin Aldeguer got fifth with a lap time of 1:45.895.
Closest ever top 3 on a Friday as Bezzecchi shocks with P1 at Aragon. 0.038s makes it the closest top 3 on a Friday as the form book is turned upside down and a new lap record set.
An electric Friday at Aragon saw the lap record shattered on three occasions as Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) all traded paint in the closing stages. In the end, it was Bez’s 1’45.455 that was unbeatable – at least on day one – to stop the perfect homecoming for the Marquez brothers on what has historically been Marquez territory.
HOW IT WENT: steady away in the early stages
Leading the way all the way through the session until the closing stages, Marc Marquez was as majestic as ever at MotorLand Aragon. He had the advantage over title rival Bezzecchi whilst Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was in P3, bouncing back from his crash earlier on in FP1. However, it was an extreme calm before an enormous storm in the final quarter of an hour.
FINAL 15 MINUTES: crunch time for Q2 placings
Time attack mode engaged, limits being pushed; the first to blink was Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) who pinched P1 from the #93 whilst Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), teammate Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) all fired in fast laps. Outside the top ten, it was a far from ideal start to his time attack for Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) as the Australian fell at Turn 2. He was OK, straight on his feet and rushing back to the box to try and get out and improve on the second bike.
LAP RECORDS: #72 vs #93 in Friday head-to-head
Red sectors lit up the time screens but one rider in particular was on a scorching lap. Seven MotoGP wins at Aragon, Marc Marquez fired in a 1’45.493 to smash his own lap record out the park. Brother Alex Marquez got within a few hundreds of the old lap record on his first try but going into the final five minutes was still 0.273s adrift of P1. It wasn’t done though; Bezzecchi was likewise on a stunning lap time and snatched P1 away from the home hero by 0.038s. Alex Marquez gave it a good go with his final effort but while toppling brother Marc, wasn’t able to get into P1 and ahead of Bezzecchi.
REST OF TOP 10: straight to Q2 for…
Away from the top three and it was Di Giannantonio who resisted a late charge from Aldeguer with Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) rounding out the top six. Martin had been as high as second but settled for seventh, one place ahead of Acosta. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was a solid ninth whilst one of the rides of the day went to Johann Zarco (LCR Honda CASTROL) who on his return to action after a three-month layoff clinched tenth and a direct passage to Q2.
MISSING THE CUT: Q1 bound for…
Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) was 11th and missed out by 0.010s to teammate Zarco whilst Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) made a mistake on his final flying lap, leaving the double World Champion in P13. He was just ahead of 2021 World Champion Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) who was also top Yamaha on the day.
Ivan Ortola led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his QJMOTOR – Reverte – MSI Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) road course in 1:49.791, topping the field of 29 riders and breaking Diogo Moreira’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:49.940 from 2025.
Daniel Holgado was second-best with a time of 1:49.849 on his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex.
Senna Agius did a third-fastest 1:49.973 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Alonso Lopez, riding his ITALJET Gresini Kalex, finished fourth with a time of 1:50.227.
Celestino Vietti got fifth with a lap time of 1:50.296 on his Folladore SpeedRS Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 19th with a best time of 1:50.768 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Ortola pips Holgado by 0.058s on Friday, Alonso and Salač face Q1. Big hitters finish outside the top 14 on a record-breaking Friday at the top of the timesheets.
Another Friday in Moto2, another lap record broken. This time at MotorLand Aragon, and this time it went the way of in-form Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Reverte – MSI) as the Spaniard’s 1:49.791 sees the #4 narrowly beat Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) by 0.058s. Third place on Friday went to Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), with the Australian acting as the only other rider to get within four tenths of Ortola’s lap record.
Completing the top five, ahead of sixth-fastest Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), were Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) and Celestino Vietti (Folladore SpeedRS Team), as the latter lands a last-gasp lap to grab a Q2 spot. The championship leader finished in that aforementioned sixth spot, while Gonzalez’s chief title rival Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) completed the top 10.
Lower down the order, we then find Silverstone race winner Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team) in P15, and David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) in P18. A disappointing Friday for the duo, with the Czech rider demoted from P14 very late following Alex Escrig’s (KLINT Racing Team) personal best.
Tune into qualifying from 13:40 local time (UTC +2) to see if Salač and Alonso, plus others, can join the pole position fight.
David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) track in 1:57.473 to lead the field of 26 riders.
Rico Salmela was second-best with a time of 1:57.552 on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine, and his teammate Valentin Perrone claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:57.927
Adrian Fernandez, piloting his Leopard Racing Honda, finished the session fourth with a time of 1:57.938.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe got fifth with a lap time of 1:57.945.
Almansa dominates Friday Moto3 action at Aragon, Quiles returns. Fastest in FP1 and again in Practice, Silverstone’s winner had a strong first day in the Aragon office.
Fast from the start and flawless throughout, David Almansa (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) was in mighty form to lead the way under the Aragon sun. The 13th round of the 2026 Moto3 season also saw the return to action of Championship leader Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team) after his British GP collarbone break.
Almansa set his fast lap on his own with a 1’57.473 more than good enough to see him take P1 on day one of action. 0.079s behind and with a late lap, Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3) enjoyed his best session of the season thus far as the Finn hopes to fly to a first podium. Rounding out the top three was British GP podium finisher and Salmela’s teammate Valentin Perrone as the Argentine set a solid pace throughout.
Top Honda honours went to Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), with the #31 picking up his P4 from Silverstone and continuing in the same vein at Aragon. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was fifth whilst locking out the top six was Irish star Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse).
Other notable riders throughout included Jesus Rios (Rivacold Snipers Team) in P7 to make it three rookies in the top 10 as well as Quiles returning to P8. British GP polesitter Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) finds himself in Q1 having missed out on a Q2 spot by 0.010s. There was a big crash early in the session for Cormac Buchanan (CODE Motorsports) who highsided at the final corner. He was OK and walked away but couldn’t get back out in the session, a shame after being P3 in FP1.
Andrea Iannone was quickest during FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Free practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Niti Racing Harley-Davidson on Dunlop control tires, the Italian rider covered the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) road course in 1:57.359, topping the field of 10 riders.
His teammate, Oscar Gutierrez was the best of the rest with a 1:57.697.
Archie Mcdonald got third on his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson with a lap time of 1:57.944.
Riding for Saddlemen Racing Harley-Davidson, American teammates Max Toth (2:00.267), Travis Wyman (2:00.985) and Jake Lewis (2:04.004) finished 6th, 8th, and 9th respectively.
Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:47.532 around the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Raul Fernandez was second-best with a 1:47.567 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Marco Bezzecchi was third with a lap of 1:47.753 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Alex Marquez got fourth on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26 with a lap time of 1:47.796.
Pedro Acosta finished the session fifth with a time of 1:48.245 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Marc Marquez out the traps quickest in Aragon FP1, Martin 18th. The reigning World Champion leads Fernandez by 0.035s in the opening stint of the weekend at MotorLand.
Top of the tree at MotorLand in FP1? Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team). A familiar sight in Aragon as the reigning World Champion gets his weekend on home turf off to the perfect start with a 1:47.532, a time good enough to see the #93 beat British Grand Prix winner Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP), just 0.035s splitting the compatriots, while it was Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) who pounced into P3 late in the session.
That late lap from Bez shoved Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) to P4, with just over two and a half tenths covering the fastest quartet in FP1 – the two Aprilias sandwiched between a pair of Ducatis.
Elsewhere, there was an early crash for title-chasing Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), with Turn 3 proving too much for the Italian’s front-end with less than 10 minutes on the clock. Then, with just over five minutes left, another 2026 big hitter was on the floor. This time it was fifth-fastest Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) crashing at the notoriously tricky Turn 12, which brought the Spaniard’s session to a premature end.
World Championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) endured a quiet session in P18, 1.5s off the pace, so the #89 will be seeking improvements in Practice a little later on. That all-important afternoon session kicks off at 15:00 local time (UTC +2).
Ivan Ortola was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Pirelli-shod QJMOTOR – Reverte – MSI Kalex on the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:50.265 to lead the field of 29 riders.
Alonso Lopez was the best of the rest with a 1:50.478 on his ITALJET Gresini Kalex.
Izan Guevara was third-fastest with a 1:50.618 on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 23rd with a 1:52.216 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
David Almansa was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) road course in 1:58.708, topping the field of 26 riders.
Brian Uriaurte was the best of the rest with a 1:58.830 on his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine.
Cormac Buchanan was third with a lap time of 1:58.850 on his CODE Motorsports KTM.
Free test rides on the latest Moto Guzzi models will return at GMG 2026, giving visitors the chance to experience the brand's newest motorcycles alongside its 105-year history in the new museum. Photo courtesy Moto Guzzi.
The most eagerly anticipated event for Moto Guzzi fans around the world this year is dedicated to the opening of the new factory and museum.
From 3 to 6 September, Moto Guzzi’s new home will welcome tens of thousands of motorcyclists and enthusiasts from all over the world for four days of celebrations, music, beautiful motorcycles and events that are open to everyone.
“GMG 2026 – The Opening” is also set to be an opportunity to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the foundation of Moto Guzzi.
Mandello del Lario, 28 August 2026 – One of the most important events in Moto Guzzi’s history is drawing closer every day: in less than a week, on Thursday 3 September, the biggest edition of the GMG – Moto Guzzi World Days – in the history of the event will kick off, marking the inauguration of the new, hyper-modern site in Mandello del Lario.
Moto Guzzi is celebrating the 105th anniversary of its foundation, and above all, is ushering in a crucial new chapter in its history. A unique and futuristic work of industrial architecture has been created, drawing on over a century of history, not distorting it but rather enriching it, and reflecting precisely how Moto Guzzi has always conceived innovation. A place to create, experiment, enjoy experiences and feel real emotion, where the love for a brand blends with a vision of the future: thenewhome of Moto Guzzi, which will serve as our base for the next 105 years.
It is an extremely modern, hi-tech facility, where the Moto Guzzi models of the 21st century will roll off the production line, in the very same place where they have been manufactured without interruption since 1921. But it is also a place where tradition and innovation meet, and where corporate culture and cutting-edge technology come together.
The new Moto Guzzi Museum celebrates a history that is unique in the world, built upon technology, design and continuous innovation. The new spaces, situated within the factory’s original perimeter, have been designed to welcome visitors from all over the world, creating a modern hub that also includes the large Motoplex Store, dedicated to shopping, as well as a café and spaces for workshops and events.
Everything will be open to the public free of charge from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 September, subject to online registration at gmg.motoguzzi.com.
Thousands of fans from all over the world are expected to descend upon the GMG 2026. One of the highlights of the packed schedule will be the grand parade on the morning of Saturday 5 September, when thousands of Moto Guzzi motorcycles will be ridden from Lecco to Mandello del Lario.There will be four days of music, with the stage and entertainment provided by Virgin Radio. Free test rides on bikes across the entire Moto Guzzi range will also be back, and the street food area will be full of delicious options as ever. The 2026 GMG events will be all about fun, love for the finest motorbikes in the world, and events that are open to everyone.
All the information and details on how to register for free admission are available on the event website: gmg.motoguzzi.com.
Marco Bezzecchi (72), Lorenzo Savadori (32) and Jack Miller (43) at Aragon. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Friday’s action at MotorLand Aragón saw Marc Márquez set the pace in FP1 this morning, before Marco Bezzecchi topped the timesheets in this afternoon’s Practice session. Here’s more from the teams following the opening day of track action in Aragón.
More, from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Marco Bezzecchi leads and sets new track record, Jorge Martín seventh. SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team’s Fernandez sixth.
A positive first day of practice for Aprilia Racing at MotorLand Aragón.
Marco Bezzecchi finished FP1 in third place and the practice session in the lead, thereby going straight through to Q2. The Italian rider also set the new all-time lap record with a time of 1’45.455.
It was also a positive day for Jorge Martín, eighteenth in FP1 and improving significantly in the afternoon. The Spanish rider gradually regained the feeling with his RS-GP26, finishing the practice session seventh to go straight through to Q2.
Also worth a mention is the performance by Raúl Fernández of the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, sixth in the practice session to put three Aprilias straight through to Q2.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aprilia Racing.
Marco Bezzecchi: “It was a good day and I’m happy. It’s only Friday, but it was important to start off on the right foot. FP1 began on a positive note. We worked hard between the sessions, and the afternoon session went well too. Physically, my shoulder isn’t bad, whereas my knee is still bothering me quite a bit. There are a lot of left-handers on this track which unfortunately makes it painful.”
Jorge Martín (89) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aprilia Racing.
Jorge Martín: “Compared with the morning, I felt good straight away in the afternoon from the start of the session. I expected a bit more from the second time attack, where I was hoping to drop my time to 1’45. We clearly still have work to do for tomorrow because there are a couple of riders who are faster than us at the moment. I didn’t ride here with the Aprilia last year, but when I’m in this situation I usually still have some margin for improvement on Friday but manage to take a step forward on Saturday.”
More, from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo Team:
Marc Márquez and the Ducati Lenovo Team third in MotorLand Aragón Practice, just milliseconds from the top. Francesco Bagnaia thirteenth.
Four Ducatis in the top 5: Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP) is second, Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) fourth ahead of Fermín Aldeguer
The Ducati Lenovo Team competed in the opening day of action at MotorLand Aragón, host of the thirteenth Grand Prix of the season. Marc Márquez finished Practice in third position, while Francesco Bagnaia – thirteenth – will have to tackle Q1 tomorrow morning at the Spanish venue.
Márquez – the fastest rider in FP1 – took first position in the early stages of Practice and stayed in the lead for two-thirds of the session. Marc then bounced back to the top with nine minutes remaining to eventually finish third, only 0.038secs adrift of today’s fastest lap-time. Bagnaia, twentieth in Free Practice 1, got closer to the top ten in the final minutes of Practice. During his last time attack, Pecco, who was projected to make it into the top ten, ran wide at the final corner.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will return to action at 10:10 local time (GMT +2) tomorrow for Free Practice 2, which will be followed by Q1 (10:50), Q2 (11:15) and by the thirteenth Sprint of the season, to be contested over 11 laps from 15:00.
Marc Márquez (93) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 3rd: “This is a track I like, much more than others. Today I rode well and in a consistent way; it’s true that Marco (Bezzecchi) and Alex (Márquez) were quicker than me in the time attack, but the important thing for us is to continue in this direction. We knew that the time set in the first quick lap attempt would have granted us a direct seed to Q2, so we chose not to take any risks and instead focused on the tyres. If we want to battle for the title, it’s clear that on a favourable track the goal must be to score maximum points or go very close to it, while trying to better our main rivals.”
Francesco Bagnaia (63) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 13th: “I was expecting a different type of feeling and performance here at Aragón. Since Silverstone, we’re having a difficult time: it’s true that even in the previous races I wasn’t able to shine, but I had still managed to be in the top ten. We’re trying to understand the reason behind the further loss of grip at the rear-end. Generally speaking, it was a challenging day as I took many risks and nearly crashed several times. In the last time attack, I tried to brake hard but had to run wide, losing the chance to be in the top ten, which would have been a great result given the situation.”
More, from a press release issued by BK8 Gresini Team:
Fermin Aldeguer back in Q2 as Alex Marquez targets a strong weekend.
PRACTICE
ALEX MARQUEZ 2º (1’45.465s)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 5º (1’45.895s)
FREE PRACTICE
ALEX MARQUEZ 4º (1’47.796s)
FERMIN ALDEGUER 9º (1’48.498s)
Alex Marquez at Aragon. Photo courtesy Gresini Team.
Alex Marquez: “I can’t hide the fact that Sector 3 is our weak point. I usually struggle there, but today it was even more difficult than on other days. On top of that, it’s the sector where Marc makes the biggest difference. There are four corners, and the positive thing is that we know where we need to work… The corners are too slow for me and don’t really suit my riding style. We need to improve and try to lose as little as possible in that sector if we want to aim for a good result this weekend.”
Fermin Aldeguer (54) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Gresini Team.
Fermin Aldeguer: “I knew I was feeling good physically, but I didn’t expect to be in the top five and to have such good feelings on the bike. At the end of the day, I’m still surprised by my physical condition. It’s true that I’ve never done more than five or six laps at a time, but I feel good. We’re fit for the whole weekend, and that was the most important thing. Being in Q2 is really incredible.”
More, from a press release issued by Honda HRC Castrol:
Tenths the difference for Honda HRC Castrol as Aragon GP begins.
Luca Marini and Joan Mir were once again reunited with their Honda RC213V machines, the Honda HRC Castrol pairing battling until the very end of the day for Q2 spots but missed out by mere tenths of a second.
Some 250 kilometres west of Barcelona, the MotoGP World Championship began their preparations for Round 13 at Motorland Aragon. Cooler than expected conditions made for a busy morning, the Honda HRC Castrol duo completing 30 laps between them as the prepared for the crucial afternoon Practice session.
Improving from a 1’49.114 in the morning to a respectable 1’46.376 in the afternoon saw Luca Marini end the day in 12th. Less than a tenth of a second away from a returning Johann Zarco in tenth, the tightest of margins once again had a big impact as Marini will be forced to duke it out in Q1. His Friday speed does suggest he will be in good standing to make it out and into Q2 however.
Joan Mir was one of the first movers in the afternoon, rocketing up to inside the top ten and ultimately ended the day in 15th position on the combined times. Four tenths off the top ten, the #36 had wanted to enter the weekend and show his potential immediately but there are still a few settings to refine on his Honda. He and the Honda HRC engineers are confident that improvements can be made before Q1 on Saturday to allow the 2020 MotoGP World Champion to show his true speed.
Saturday will begin in earnest with the always hotly contested Q1 session at 10:50 Local Time, both Marini and Mir ready to fight their way through and into the top twelve. Once the grid is decided, all eyes will be on the 11-lap Sprint at 15:00 Local Time.
Luca Marini (10) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini:“We tried something on the setting to see what it did at this circuit, it improved the bike in one area, but we lost a little bit in another part. There are of course still some things to work on to improve, so I hope that with that we can make the step into Q2. It’s about working with the package that we have, aiming to be the best Honda on track and seeing what happens when each session starts, I am really focused on myself – to improve my riding, my setting and not looking around too much. Times are really tight so again, if we can find something then I think we can be in the mix.”
Joan Mir (36) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Hond HRC.
Joan Mir:“A more complicated Friday than what we were expecting to be honest, we were expecting a lot more. We used more or less the same setup as in Silverstone and unfortunately it is not the direction we need to head here. Our braking, which is usually my strongest point, was not where I need it to be so there’s work to do in this area overnight. Tomorrow is a new day and I am confident that we can find something together overnight. There is plenty of potential still left to find.”
More, from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
Castrol Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco has finished 10th on Friday in Aragon.
Coming back to racing after three months at home due to the injury sustained to his left knee, the Frenchman delivered a tremendous performance on his first day back on track.
From his first exit on track in the morning, Zarco impressed everybody by being immediately fast and setting a good rhythm.
In the afternoon, the rider nailed the job, not only confirming the good feelings he had on the bike in the morning, but also securing a Q2 spot ahead of tomorrow’s qualifying.
Johann Zarco (5) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Hond LCR.
Johann Zarco 10th:“It’s been a good day. This morning I was surprised because I didn’t expect to be the first rider out on track, I could not wait! From the first laps, immediately, the speed was there and it was really cool, very pleasant. I had a good feeling on the bike and I noticed different things, it’s a positive sign, and it means there are still some key areas we can work on to improve the bike. As for the leg, there’s no pain, but the muscles need some time to adapt to the position. I’m taking care of my recovery after the sessions to feel as good as possible. The pace in the afternoon was faster and more intense, and I thought, ‘Yes, we are back!’ It’s really cool to be in Q2 tomorrow. Let’s see what we can do!”
More, from a press release issued by KTM Tech3:
Bastianini plotting top ten route after Aragon practice.
Enea Bastianini is confident that further set-up changes can help unlock greater performance after finishing Friday in 17th place, while Pol Espargaró showed encouraging pace in 20th as the Spaniard continues to deputise for the injured Maverick Viñales at the Aragón Grand Prix.
After a two-week break in August, the Tech3 team was back on track for Round 13 of the 2026 MotoGP™ World Championship at the MotorLand Aragón circuit in Spain. Conditions were tricky throughout the day. The 5.08km layout was dirty and dusty during FP1, while temperatures had risen to a hot 25 degrees for afternoon Practice.
Bastianini’s feeling in FP1 was far from ideal as he placed 21st. Thanks to the hard work of his crew, the Italian felt more comfortable in Practice, but still noted he could not slide the rear of his KTM RC16 as he wanted.
After doing considerable work to get the Michelin soft rear tyre working across the first two runs, ‘La Bestia’ was able to knock close to 0.8s off his personal best in the final minutes of the day but could only secure P17 and a spot in Q1.
After getting reacquainted with the KTM RC16 in Silverstone following an extensive testing programme on the new 850cc bike, Espargaró felt more comfortable on his opening laps in Aragón.
The 35-year-old showed potential in FP1, when he finished 15th, but admitted to lacking performance in time attack mode in Practice. With some improvements in Sector 3, the #44 rider is confident of fighting with the other KTMs tomorrow.
The action gets underway on Saturday with Bastianini and Espargaró heading out for FP2 at 10:10 CEST (UTC+2) ahead of Qualifying at 10:50 (UTC+2) and the 11-lap Sprint at 15:00 (UTC+2).
Enea Bastianini (23) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: “I must be honest: I was thinking today would be better. The first practice in Aragón is always tricky due to the dirty track. We did a step in the afternoon, but it wasn’t enough. I have understeer because the rear tyre is pushing the front. And if I try to slide the rear, it’s difficult because of the lack of grip. It’s particularly tough when I’m entering the corners. On a track like this, it’s very hard to ride like I want when the grip is low. We need to try something for tomorrow to help me slide the rear in entry because we’re far from the other factories, so we’ll work on the setting this evening. With a few improvements I’m sure we can be fighting around the top ten and much closer to the front.”
Pol Espargaró (44) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Pol Espargaró: “It’s coming! I feel much more competitive today than I did at Silverstone. This morning, I was even better than this afternoon. It’s only when everyone starts pushing on soft tyres that I’m missing speed. I wasn’t far away from Brad [Binder] and Enea’s time and was only one second off Pedro [Acosta]. I did a good lap but there were also a few mistakes – I need to improve Sector 3 a lot. If I adjust a few things there I should get two tenths. I’m not expecting to go through to Q2 tomorrow, but I want to be respectable and as close as possible to my team-mates. That would be great.”
More, from a press release issued by Pro Honda LCR:
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira has finished 11th on Friday in Aragon.
On a circuit he enjoys, Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira had a positive start to the weekend.
The rider faced some difficulties with grip and made a mistake while pushing for a Q2 spot, meaning he will have to go through Q1 tomorrow.
Despite this, Moreira feels positive about the bike and believes he has the potential to do a good job tomorrow.
Diogo Moreira (11) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Diogo Moreira 11th:“It’s been a positive day, I was there. I made a mistake that cost me Q2, but in any case, we worked well. As for tomorrow, the bike is ready and I’m happy with it. The main problem here is the grip, it’s all about the grip. I could improve on the entry, and we are working on different solutions, which is good. We will try to do our maximum tomorrow. Let’s see!”
More, from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Faces a Difficult Friday at Aragón.
Jack Miller showed competitive pace throughout Friday before a late crash compromised his final time, while Toprak Razgatlıoğlu struggled to find the right feeling at Aragón. Both riders will have to progress through Q1 on Saturday.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP completed the opening day of practice at MotorLand Aragón, with the team facing a challenging Friday as both riders ended outside the top ten and will therefore have to go through Q1 tomorrow morning. The counter-clockwise Aragón circuit, one of the few in the MotoGP calendar to run in this direction, provided another demanding test for the YZR-M1 as the team continued working to find the right set-up and balance.
Jack Miller had looked competitive throughout both sessions, finishing sixth in the morning and remaining consistently inside the top ten during the afternoon. However, with around 15 minutes remaining, the Australian crashed while beginning his first attempt at a fast lap. The incident cost him valuable track time as he returned to the garage and was then forced to switch to the second bike, leaving him unable to put together the lap he had shown the pace to achieve. He eventually ended the session 19th.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu had a more difficult day, struggling to find the feeling needed to extract the performance from the YZR-M1 across both sessions. The Turkish rider finished 21st and will now use the evening to analyse the data with his crew and identify areas where he can make a step forward ahead of qualifying.
With both riders set to start from Q1, Saturday will begin with an immediate opportunity to recover ground. The priority will be to make the most of the morning session, fight for progression into Q2 and secure the strongest possible starting positions for the Sprint later in the afternoon.
Jack Miller (43) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller: “Overall, I’m happy with the performance today. Obviously, the timing wasn’t ideal with that small crash at the end of the session on my first tyre. Not having another front tyre available and having a different setting on the second bike made it difficult to improve the lap time, but we still managed to make some progress. I feel like we have quite a bit more potential for tomorrow, so we’ll look at the data tonight, work on what we can improve and try to put everything together when it counts.”
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu (07) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu:“Today the beginning was not so bad, but in the end we couldn’t get a good lap time with the soft tyre. Still, we can see that the bike has potential, especially looking at Fabio’s lap time, which was very close to the front. So tomorrow we will try a different set-up to see if we can unlock more of that potential. I already feel quite strong under braking, but I’m still struggling to get the same feeling through the corners and with the rear grip compared to the other Yamaha riders. That’s why we’re looking to try something different tomorrow. I think I just need to find a little bit more grip and improve the cornering, so hopefully the new set-up can help me make that step.”
More, from a press release issued by CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team:
Máximo Quiles returns from injury with a solid top-10 finish
The CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team rider clocked the eighth-fastest time of the day on his comeback following a collarbone injury and will be in Q2 tomorrow alongside his team-mate Marco Morelli, who finished eleventh
The CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team has kicked off the Aragon Grand Prix having achieved the weekend’s first objective. The team’s riders have secured their places in tomorrow’s Q2 after Máximo Quiles finished eighth and Marco Morelli eleventh. The Spaniard passed his medical examination yesterday and confirmed his return to MotorLand Aragón following surgery on his collarbone after the crash he suffered at Silverstone two weeks ago. David Almansa was the fastest in Moto3, beating Rico Salmela, who finished second, by 49 thousandths of a second. Valentín Perrone was third, four tenths of a second behind the leader.
The first day of practice proved to be quite a challenge for Máximo Quiles. The CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team rider took to the track focused on assessing his physical condition on the bike after two weeks spent recovering from his collarbone injury. After just a few laps, Quiles was already in fourth place, confirming that he was feeling confident. Following a final positive medical check-up, the Moto3 leader continued with his usual work plan to prepare as well as possible for the afternoon session. The crucial moment came in the second session of the day, which decides who goes straight through to Q2. Here, Quiles managed to improve on his morning times by almost one and a half seconds. After completing a total of 14 laps, he finished in eighth place with a time of 1:58.114. Meanwhile, Marco Morelli also had a positive Friday on his Moto3 debut at the Aragon circuit. Despite not feeling 100 per cent comfortable on the bike, the CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team rider made a big leap forward in the afternoon and also significantly improved his lap times. Thanks to his 1:58.293, Morelli finished in eleventh place to secure his place in Q2.
Máximo Quiles (28) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
8th Máximo Quiles 1:58.114 (+0.641):“I took it easy today to see how my collarbone would respond. I felt great, and that’s the most positive thing. There are a few corners where I struggle a bit, the right-handers, but almost the entire circuit has left-handers, and that helps. I had some doubts about how I would feel because the surgery was still very recent, and it was complicated to get here, but as soon as I got on the bike and did a couple of corners, I thought, ‘It’s not going to bother me much.’ Everyone has done a tremendous job so that I could be here this weekend. I feel good and I’ve continued working with the team in the same way as always. Today I completed quite a few laps, but it wasn’t a race distance. Tomorrow will be a slightly longer day, although I don’t think there will be any problem. The track was quite dirty this morning and very slippery, so it was quite a challenge, but I achieved my goal for the day and I’m very happy.”
Marco Morelli (97) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
11th Marco Morelli 1:58.293 (+0.820): “The important thing today was to get into Q2 and we did it, but it hasn’t been easy to get a good feeling. I felt a bit uncomfortable on the bike, we have to keep working to improve and find a solution that will allow me to ride more freely. Tomorrow we’ll use free practice to focus on that and make everything a bit easier. There’s still work to be done, but I’m happy with the result.”
More, from a press release issued by BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team:
Guevara Secures Top-10 Spot on Aragon Friday as Ferrández Continues Progress.
The BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 team were keen to hit the ground running as they started the busy final stretch of the 2026 season. However, the level of competition was fierce on the Grand Prix of Aragon Friday. Izan Guevara and Alberto Ferrández completed the Practice session in P10 and P24 respectively.
BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2’s Izan Guevara made a solid start to the Grand Prix of Aragon weekend, securing a place inside the top 10 during the Moto2 Practice session. He promoted directly to tomorrow’s Q2. Teammate Alberto Ferrández continued his adaptation to the Moto2 category at a circuit he knows well, using valuable track knowledge to build experience ahead of Saturday’s crucial qualifying sessions and Sunday’s Race. He wrapped up the Friday in P24 and will take part in tomorrow’s Q1.
Guevara showed that, despite the news of his MotoGP promotion for 2027, he still has his head in the game. The 2026 Moto2 title contender finished FP1 in P3 and again showed good pace early on in the Practice. He held second place until the time attacks got underway. The Spaniard ended the session in tenth place thanks to a 1’50.493s set on lap 12/13, 0.702s from first.
Ferrández knows the Aragon track well and aimed to use the previous knowledge to his advantage. Having ended FP1 in P16, he was keen to battle for a position inside the top 14 in the afternoon session. Despite finding a time improvement of 0.748s compared to his fastest morning time, clocking a 1’51.008s on lap 11/14, he ultimately finished in P24 in the Practice classification, 1.217s from the top.
Track action resumes on Saturday at 09:25-09:55 (GMT+2) for FP2, and the qualifying sessions will take place from 13:40-14:20.
Izan Guevara (28) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Izan Guevara:“Overall, today was a good day. I felt very comfortable on my first run this morning, although we made a small change for the second run in the afternoon, hoping it would improve the bike. Instead, it made the bike a little more nervous, which made it harder to push and extract the lap time. I also had some chatter that was limiting me when I tried to increase the pace. Even so, I’m not too concerned. I don’t think we could have done much better today, and we achieved our main objective of going directly into Q2. That’s important, and now the focus is on tomorrow, when we need to make another step and have a strong qualifying session.”
Alberto Ferrández (54) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Alberto Ferrández: “Today was a difficult day. I didn’t feel completely comfortable with the bike from the beginning, and I also made a few mistakes with the lines in some corners during FP1. During the Practice, I was able to improve my riding and understand the track better, but we also need to make some improvements to the bike. We are very fast in a couple of sectors, which shows that we have good potential, but we are losing time in the other two and need to understand why. We’ll work on the data tonight and try to make a step tomorrow. The goal is to fight for Q2 and put ourselves in a better position for Sunday’s Race.”
More, from a press release issued by CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team:
Holgado finishes 58 thousandths off the fastest time at Aragón
The CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team rider put in a superb performance on the first day at MotorLand Aragón and set the second-fastest time. His team-mate David Alonso narrowly missed out on qualifying for Q2 and will have to compete in Q1 tomorrow
The Aragon Grand Prix has got off to a very positive start for Dani Holgado and the CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team. The Spaniard was in fine form on Friday and finished in second place, just 58 thousandths of a second off the day’s fastest time, which on this occasion was set by Iván Ortolá. Australian rider Senna Agius rounded off the top three in the intermediate class, finishing just one tenth of a second behind Ortolá’s time. David Alonso has made progress and is regaining his confidence on the bike. The Colombian fought until the very last lap to secure a place in Q2, but ultimately finished in eighteenth place and will have to compete in Q1 at MotorLand.
Dani Holgado has been in fine form since the first session of the weekend. The CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team rider rode alone throughout the day to focus on his pace, something that will make all the difference in Sunday’s race. After finishing the morning session, Holgado returned to the track in the afternoon to stay at the top of the timesheets and secure his place in Q2. After leading the session and breaking the track record, he was pipped at the post by another rider by a mere 58 thousandths of a second. As a result, his time of 1:49.849 was the second-fastest of the day. His team-mate David Alonso focused his working plan on regaining confidence and a good feel for the bike. The Colombian took small but steady steps forward to lay a solid foundation for the afternoon session. The CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team rider improved on his morning times and fought to qualify within the top fourteen, but ultimately finished in eighteenth place, one tenth of a second off the cut-off.
Dani Holgado (96) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
2nd Dani Holgado 1:49.849 (+0.058):“Today has been a positive day here in Aragón and we got off to a very good start. I struggled a bit in the first session because I didn’t feel quite right on the bike, particularly at the rear. Even so, I’m very happy because we’ve worked really well; we’ve taken a big step forward as a team, especially after the first session, and we’ve managed to achieve a great result. The pace has been very good and I’ve always been riding on my own. It’s important for us to get off to a start like this. Tomorrow we’ll see how the tyres wear and see how I feel for the race. I’ve been trying to fine-tune a few details this summer and today I’ve already seen the results of all that previous work. When you try something new, it’s always a struggle, but now I’m starting to incorporate it into my riding style. I think we’re doing quite well at the moment, but we need to keep our feet on the ground, keep working and enjoy the home Grand Prix. I hope to be on one of the first two rows of the starting grid and I’ll fight to achieve that tomorrow.”
David Alonso (80) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Aspar Team.
18th David Alonso 1:50.761 (+0.970):“We were a few laps short of making it through to Q2 today. I’m feeling better and better, but I need a bit more time to regain the confidence I had a few races ago. I’m getting there step by step, and I think it’ll be good for me to go through Q1 so I can spend more time on the track and get a better feel for the bike. I need to keep edging closer to the limit and try to push harder and harder. It wasn’t quite enough today, but I think that if we improve a few details tomorrow, we can take another step forward. I want to be able to enter the corners with more determination and precision because that’s something that gives you more speed and allows you to improve your time lap. At Silverstone we changed a lot of things and in the end we lost our way, but this weekend I’m keeping my cool and trying to make things work with the bike I’ve got.”
Oscar Gutierrez (99) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Bagger World Cup.
Oscar Gutierrez was quickest during FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Free practice 2 (FP2) Friday afternoon at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Niti Racing Harley-Davidson on Dunlop control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) road course in 1:56.926, topping the field of 10 riders.
His teammate, Andrea Iannone was the best of the rest with a 1:57.201.
Jordi Torres got third with a lap time of 1:57.649 on his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson.
Riding for Saddlemen Racing Harley-Davidson, American teammates Max Toth (1:59.119), Travis Wyman (1:59.891) and Jake Lewis (2:01.321) finished 5th, 8th, and 9th respectively.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Aragon. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Marco Bezzecchi led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian rider turned a lap time of 1:45.455. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Marc Marquez’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:45.704.
Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:45.465 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Marc Marquez was third at 1:45.493 on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Fabio Di Giannantonio finished the session fourth with a 1:45.754 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
A. Marquez’s teammate, Fermin Aldeguer got fifth with a lap time of 1:45.895.
Closest ever top 3 on a Friday as Bezzecchi shocks with P1 at Aragon. 0.038s makes it the closest top 3 on a Friday as the form book is turned upside down and a new lap record set.
An electric Friday at Aragon saw the lap record shattered on three occasions as Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) all traded paint in the closing stages. In the end, it was Bez’s 1’45.455 that was unbeatable – at least on day one – to stop the perfect homecoming for the Marquez brothers on what has historically been Marquez territory.
HOW IT WENT: steady away in the early stages
Leading the way all the way through the session until the closing stages, Marc Marquez was as majestic as ever at MotorLand Aragon. He had the advantage over title rival Bezzecchi whilst Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was in P3, bouncing back from his crash earlier on in FP1. However, it was an extreme calm before an enormous storm in the final quarter of an hour.
FINAL 15 MINUTES: crunch time for Q2 placings
Time attack mode engaged, limits being pushed; the first to blink was Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) who pinched P1 from the #93 whilst Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), teammate Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) all fired in fast laps. Outside the top ten, it was a far from ideal start to his time attack for Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) as the Australian fell at Turn 2. He was OK, straight on his feet and rushing back to the box to try and get out and improve on the second bike.
LAP RECORDS: #72 vs #93 in Friday head-to-head
Red sectors lit up the time screens but one rider in particular was on a scorching lap. Seven MotoGP wins at Aragon, Marc Marquez fired in a 1’45.493 to smash his own lap record out the park. Brother Alex Marquez got within a few hundreds of the old lap record on his first try but going into the final five minutes was still 0.273s adrift of P1. It wasn’t done though; Bezzecchi was likewise on a stunning lap time and snatched P1 away from the home hero by 0.038s. Alex Marquez gave it a good go with his final effort but while toppling brother Marc, wasn’t able to get into P1 and ahead of Bezzecchi.
REST OF TOP 10: straight to Q2 for…
Away from the top three and it was Di Giannantonio who resisted a late charge from Aldeguer with Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) rounding out the top six. Martin had been as high as second but settled for seventh, one place ahead of Acosta. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was a solid ninth whilst one of the rides of the day went to Johann Zarco (LCR Honda CASTROL) who on his return to action after a three-month layoff clinched tenth and a direct passage to Q2.
MISSING THE CUT: Q1 bound for…
Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) was 11th and missed out by 0.010s to teammate Zarco whilst Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) made a mistake on his final flying lap, leaving the double World Champion in P13. He was just ahead of 2021 World Champion Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) who was also top Yamaha on the day.
Ivan Ortola led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his QJMOTOR – Reverte – MSI Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) road course in 1:49.791, topping the field of 29 riders and breaking Diogo Moreira’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:49.940 from 2025.
Daniel Holgado was second-best with a time of 1:49.849 on his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex.
Senna Agius did a third-fastest 1:49.973 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Alonso Lopez, riding his ITALJET Gresini Kalex, finished fourth with a time of 1:50.227.
Celestino Vietti got fifth with a lap time of 1:50.296 on his Folladore SpeedRS Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 19th with a best time of 1:50.768 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Ortola pips Holgado by 0.058s on Friday, Alonso and Salač face Q1. Big hitters finish outside the top 14 on a record-breaking Friday at the top of the timesheets.
Another Friday in Moto2, another lap record broken. This time at MotorLand Aragon, and this time it went the way of in-form Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Reverte – MSI) as the Spaniard’s 1:49.791 sees the #4 narrowly beat Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) by 0.058s. Third place on Friday went to Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), with the Australian acting as the only other rider to get within four tenths of Ortola’s lap record.
Completing the top five, ahead of sixth-fastest Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP), were Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) and Celestino Vietti (Folladore SpeedRS Team), as the latter lands a last-gasp lap to grab a Q2 spot. The championship leader finished in that aforementioned sixth spot, while Gonzalez’s chief title rival Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) completed the top 10.
Lower down the order, we then find Silverstone race winner Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team) in P15, and David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) in P18. A disappointing Friday for the duo, with the Czech rider demoted from P14 very late following Alex Escrig’s (KLINT Racing Team) personal best.
Tune into qualifying from 13:40 local time (UTC +2) to see if Salač and Alonso, plus others, can join the pole position fight.
David Almansa (22) at Aragon. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM to lap the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) track in 1:57.473 to lead the field of 26 riders.
Rico Salmela was second-best with a time of 1:57.552 on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine, and his teammate Valentin Perrone claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:57.927
Adrian Fernandez, piloting his Leopard Racing Honda, finished the session fourth with a time of 1:57.938.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe got fifth with a lap time of 1:57.945.
Almansa dominates Friday Moto3 action at Aragon, Quiles returns. Fastest in FP1 and again in Practice, Silverstone’s winner had a strong first day in the Aragon office.
Fast from the start and flawless throughout, David Almansa (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) was in mighty form to lead the way under the Aragon sun. The 13th round of the 2026 Moto3 season also saw the return to action of Championship leader Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team) after his British GP collarbone break.
Almansa set his fast lap on his own with a 1’57.473 more than good enough to see him take P1 on day one of action. 0.079s behind and with a late lap, Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3) enjoyed his best session of the season thus far as the Finn hopes to fly to a first podium. Rounding out the top three was British GP podium finisher and Salmela’s teammate Valentin Perrone as the Argentine set a solid pace throughout.
Top Honda honours went to Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), with the #31 picking up his P4 from Silverstone and continuing in the same vein at Aragon. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was fifth whilst locking out the top six was Irish star Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse).
Other notable riders throughout included Jesus Rios (Rivacold Snipers Team) in P7 to make it three rookies in the top 10 as well as Quiles returning to P8. British GP polesitter Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) finds himself in Q1 having missed out on a Q2 spot by 0.010s. There was a big crash early in the session for Cormac Buchanan (CODE Motorsports) who highsided at the final corner. He was OK and walked away but couldn’t get back out in the session, a shame after being P3 in FP1.
Andrea Iannone (29) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Bagger World Cup.
Andrea Iannone was quickest during FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup Free practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Niti Racing Harley-Davidson on Dunlop control tires, the Italian rider covered the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) road course in 1:57.359, topping the field of 10 riders.
His teammate, Oscar Gutierrez was the best of the rest with a 1:57.697.
Archie Mcdonald got third on his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson with a lap time of 1:57.944.
Riding for Saddlemen Racing Harley-Davidson, American teammates Max Toth (2:00.267), Travis Wyman (2:00.985) and Jake Lewis (2:04.004) finished 6th, 8th, and 9th respectively.
Marc Márquez (93) at Aragon. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:47.532 around the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) track and led the 22-rider field.
Raul Fernandez was second-best with a 1:47.567 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Marco Bezzecchi was third with a lap of 1:47.753 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26.
Alex Marquez got fourth on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26 with a lap time of 1:47.796.
Pedro Acosta finished the session fifth with a time of 1:48.245 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Marc Marquez out the traps quickest in Aragon FP1, Martin 18th. The reigning World Champion leads Fernandez by 0.035s in the opening stint of the weekend at MotorLand.
Top of the tree at MotorLand in FP1? Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team). A familiar sight in Aragon as the reigning World Champion gets his weekend on home turf off to the perfect start with a 1:47.532, a time good enough to see the #93 beat British Grand Prix winner Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP), just 0.035s splitting the compatriots, while it was Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) who pounced into P3 late in the session.
That late lap from Bez shoved Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) to P4, with just over two and a half tenths covering the fastest quartet in FP1 – the two Aprilias sandwiched between a pair of Ducatis.
Elsewhere, there was an early crash for title-chasing Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), with Turn 3 proving too much for the Italian’s front-end with less than 10 minutes on the clock. Then, with just over five minutes left, another 2026 big hitter was on the floor. This time it was fifth-fastest Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) crashing at the notoriously tricky Turn 12, which brought the Spaniard’s session to a premature end.
World Championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) endured a quiet session in P18, 1.5s off the pace, so the #89 will be seeking improvements in Practice a little later on. That all-important afternoon session kicks off at 15:00 local time (UTC +2).
Ivan Ortola was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Pirelli-shod QJMOTOR – Reverte – MSI Kalex on the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:50.265 to lead the field of 29 riders.
Alonso Lopez was the best of the rest with a 1:50.478 on his ITALJET Gresini Kalex.
Izan Guevara was third-fastest with a 1:50.618 on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 23rd with a 1:52.216 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
David Almansa (22) and Adrian Cruces (11) at Aragon. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
David Almansa was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at MotorLand Aragón, in Alcañiz, in Spain. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.15-mile (5.08 km) road course in 1:58.708, topping the field of 26 riders.
Brian Uriaurte was the best of the rest with a 1:58.830 on his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine.
Cormac Buchanan was third with a lap time of 1:58.850 on his CODE Motorsports KTM.
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Accessibility Statement
www.roadracingworld.com
November 10, 2026
Compliance status
We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience,
regardless of circumstance and ability.
To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level.
These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities. Complying with those guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible
to all people: blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more.
This website utilizes various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilize an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific
disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML,
adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we’ll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email
Screen-reader and keyboard navigation
Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with
screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive
a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements,
alongside console screenshots of code examples:
Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website.
In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels;
descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups),
and others. Additionally, the background process scans all the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag
for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology.
To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on
as soon as they enter the website.
These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
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
