Sunday MotoGP Race
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) completed a dominant Aragon Grand Prix double on Sunday, overcoming an early mistake to beat Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and polesitter Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) in a closely contested race at MotorLand.
Marquez attacked into Turn 1 at the start but left his rear ride-height device engaged, allowing Bezzecchi to reclaim the lead at Turn 3. Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) also moved ahead as the opening corners produced an Aprilia one-two, but Marquez fought back at the end of the opening lap, passing Martin before Acosta also moved through.
Bezzecchi led by around six tenths before Marquez closed the gap, with Acosta remaining firmly in contention. The decisive move came on lap six at Turn 15 when Marquez passed Bezzecchi. The Aprilia rider briefly fought alongside him down the back straight, but Acosta then swept past Bezzecchi to take second.
Acosta remained glued to Marquez through the middle stages, with the pair setting identical lap times on lap 10 as Bezzecchi stayed close in third. But Marquez gradually increased his pace, setting successive lap records to finally break clear and secure the 25 points.
Acosta delivered one of his strongest rides of the season for second, while Bezzecchi completed the podium after starting from pole. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) finished fourth, with championship leader Martin fifth. The result moves Marc Marquez to second in the standings, 19 points behind Martin.
Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) took sixth ahead of Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team). Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) passed Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) on the final lap for eighth, with Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) rounding out the top 10 ahead of Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP).
Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) retired, while Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) crashed out early but was unhurt.
Following a difficult British Grand Prix, Marc Marquez responded with a maximum 37-point haul at Aragon, moving into second in the championship and closing to within 19 points of leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing). Bezzecchi’s strong weekend also allowed him to reduce the deficit to his Aprilia teammate, although he remains third overall.
2026 Aragon MotoGP Results
| 1 | Marc Marquez | SPA | Ducati Lenovo (GP26) | 41m 10.969s |
| 2 | Pedro Acosta | SPA | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | +1.754s |
| 3 | Marco Bezzecchi | ITA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | +3.629s |
| 4 | Alex Marquez | SPA | BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26) | +8.687s |
| 5 | Jorge Martin | SPA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | +12.572s |
| 6 | Fermin Aldeguer | SPA | BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP25) | +17.687s |
| 7 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | ITA | Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP26) | +23.136s |
| 8 | Enea Bastianini | ITA | Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16) | +25.741s |
| 9 | Diogo Moreira | BRA | Pro Honda LCR (RC213V)* | +25.899s |
| 10 | Brad Binder | RSA | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | +26.441s |
Moto2 Race
Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) returned to the top step for the first time since the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, completing a near-perfect weekend with a lights-to-flag victory at MotorLand Aragon.
Starting from his first pole position in three years, Lopez took the holeshot and controlled the 19-lap race, gradually extending his advantage over Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2). Lopez set the fastest lap early and maintained his pace to win by 0.8 seconds, an impressive result after recently recovering from a fractured hand.
Behind him, the battle for the remaining podium positions intensified during the second half of the race. David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) moved steadily forward, passing championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) before working his way into contention for the podium. Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) briefly ran third before crashing at Turn 4.
Alonso closed rapidly on Guevara during the final laps and attacked on the 0.9km back straight on the final lap, but ran slightly wide at the end of the move, allowing Guevara to regain second place and secure valuable championship points.
Senna Agius (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) and Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Reverte – MSI) completed the top five ahead of Gonzalez, whose championship lead was reduced to 32.5 points ahead of the upcoming Misano-Red Bull Ring doubleheader.
Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) finished seventh, followed by Deniz Öncü (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team) and Adrian Huertas (Italtrans Racing Team).
For Lopez, however, the day belonged to him, the Spaniard delivering his first victory in more than two years with a composed performance from start to finish.
Gonzalez now has 207.5 points and an advantage of 32.5 points, down from 42.5 before the race. Guevara is second overall on 175, with Agius third on 149 points.
2026 Aragon Moto2 Results
| 1 | Alonso Lopez | SPA | ITALJET Gresini Moto2 (Kalex) | 35′ 04.377s |
| 2 | Izan Guevara | SPA | BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 (Boscoscuro) | +0.800s |
| 3 | David Alonso | COL | CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team (Kalex) | +0.881s |
| 4 | Senna Agius | AUS | LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP (Kalex) | +2.887s |
| 5 | Ivan Ortola | SPA | QJMOTOR – Reverte -MSI (Kalex) | +3.262s |
| 6 | Manuel Gonzalez | SPA | LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP (Kalex) | +4.731s |
| 7 | Daniel Holgado | SPA | CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team (Kalex) | +5.912s |
| 8 | Deniz Oncu | TUR | ELF Marc VDS Racing Team (Boscoscuro) | +14.194s |
| 9 | Alex Escrig | SPA | KLINT Racing Team (Forward) | +14.662s |
| 10 | Adrian Huertas | SPA | Italtrans Racing Team (Kalex) | +15.231s |
Moto3 Race
Championship leader Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team) made a remarkable return from a broken collarbone to claim his seventh Moto3 victory of the season at MotorLand Aragon.
Just three weeks after sustaining the injury at Silverstone, Quiles battled his way to the front before holding off a determined David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) in the closing stages. Polesitter Almansa had led early and appeared on course to complete a clean sweep of the weekend before Quiles made his decisive move into Turn 1 on lap 11.
The leading group repeatedly reshuffled as Quiles, Almansa, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team) traded positions. Almansa briefly regained the lead after a mistake from Quiles at Turn 14, but Quiles and Morelli responded at Turn 1 on the following lap.
Quiles opened a gap of nearly a second, only for Almansa to close rapidly and start the final lap just 0.108 seconds behind. A clean final lap from Quiles, however, secured an impressive victory, with Almansa second and Morelli third.
Carpe finished fourth, while Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) recovered from a Long Lap Penalty to take fifth. Adrian Cruces (CIP GreenPower) was sixth ahead of Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse), Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Guido Pini (Leopard Racing) and Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing).
Quiles is miles in front in the points, 256 to Carpe’s 159. Almansa is third on 154.
2026 Aragon Moto3 Results
| 1 | Maximo Quiles | SPA | CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team (KTM) | 33′ 15.478s |
| 2 | David Almansa | SPA | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP (KTM) | +0.264s |
| 3 | Marco Morelli | ARG | CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team (KTM) | +0.715s |
| 4 | Alvaro Carpe | SPA | Red Bull KTM Ajo (KTM) | +2.900s |
| 5 | Brian Uriarte | SPA | Red Bull KTM Ajo (KTM) | +6.040s |
| 6 | Adrian Cruces | SPA | CIP Green Power (KTM) | +11.373s |
| 7 | Casey O’Gorman | IRL | SIC58 Squadra Corse (Honda) | +11.509s |
| 8 | Valentin Perrone | ARG | Red Bull KTM Tech3 (KTM) | +11.841s |
| 9 | Guido Pini | ITA | Leopard Racing (Honda) | +11.963s |
| 10 | Adrian Fernandez | SPA | Leopard Racing (Honda) | +12.211s |
Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup
Andrea Iannone (Niti Racing) made history at MotorLand Aragon, becoming the first rider to sweep both races in the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup with a pair of victories at the penultimate round of the 2026 season.
Iannone battled teammate and polesitter Oscar Gutierrez in Saturday’s eight-lap opener, the Italian ultimately prevailing by 0.246 seconds after the two traded the lead and fought throughout the race. Iannone also set the fastest lap on the final tour, while Archie McDonald (Joe Rascal Racing) completed the podium. Championship leader Eric Granado’s race ended in a crash, handing McDonald an opportunity to take control of the points standings.
Iannone was again the rider to beat in Sunday’s second race, leading from start to finish to win by 0.623 seconds over Granado, who bounced back from his Saturday crash. McDonald again finished third, with Gutierrez crashing on lap two.
The double victory gave Iannone the maximum 50 points and moved him back into championship contention ahead of the season finale. McDonald leaves Aragon leading the standings on 174 points, seven ahead of Granado, with Gutierrez third on 148. Iannone is fourth, just one point further back, leaving four riders still in mathematical contention for the inaugural title.
2026 Aragon MotoGP News—Saturday
Marquez difficulties ‘related to seven different surgeries’
Marc Marquez revealed why his Silverstone performance was lacking as the right shoulder issues from the start of the season had reemerged.
The reigning champion said his lackluster performance in England was related to how he had approached the weekend. “At Silverstone I was a bit upset because I was not riding as I can,” he said. “After the summer break, I believed that my physical condition would be better because I gained some muscle in the gym.
“I approached the weekend in a normal way, riding in an aggressive way from FP1. But immediately when I got up on Sunday, I saw that it’s not the time to do it. I need to just do some laps on Friday and then be in a better physical condition for the Saturday and Sunday.”
Asked if it was a recurrence of the nerve issues he experienced in the first part of the season, he said, “it’s an issue related to seven different surgeries (on the shoulder).”
This wasn’t a problem in Aragon as he eased to a Sprint success.
MotoGP riders continuing to test radio communication
Radio communication could soon become a regular fixture in MotoGP as a number of riders were testing personalized headphones molded into their own personal ear plugs.
MotoGP bosses want to communicate to riders directly over safety issues, while there are plans to have microphones added to rider’s apparel before long.
“I’ve been testing quite a lot in the tests using the earplugs,” said Pol Espargaro. “The messages at the moment are safety ones. And appearing in a place like a long straight, that’s fine. Maybe the rider gets used to it. and in the short term we can get some more information. At the moment, as soon as I tried on the straights it’s not too bad.”
Miller edging toward Superbike switch
Jack Miller is edging closer to a factory Yamaha seat in the World Superbike paddock for 2026 after it was confirmed Moto2 star Izan Guevara will take over his MotoGP place at Pramac Yamaha.
“I feel like I’ve still got quite a bit of racing left in me. And I feel like I’m still getting better. So we’ll wait and see where our decision lies and what we’re going to do,” he said.
“Obviously all the seats here are full, so looking over at Superbike. We’ll try to get something solid over there that we can be competitive with and try to build on.”
Could a role as Yamaha MotoGP test rider also be included in the Superbike package? “It’s not out of the equation, that’s for certain,” he said. “If I’m going over there, my goal is to become the best Superbike rider I can become.
MotoGP Sprint Race
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) took his third MotoGP Sprint victory at MotorLand Aragon on Saturday, leading brother Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) home in a Ducati one-two as polesitter Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) completed the podium.
Bezzecchi made a strong launch from pole, but Marc Marquez outbraked him into Turn 1 to take the lead. Alex Marquez then swept around the outside to grab second, dropping Bezzecchi to third as the leading trio quickly established itself.
Marc Marquez pushed hard at the front but was unable to completely shake Alex, the gap hovering around a second for much of the 11-lap race. Bezzecchi remained close enough to keep the pressure on but never found an opportunity to attack, while Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) mounted a late charge from behind.
The battle for fourth provided much of the action. Acosta initially emerged ahead of Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR), before Martin fought back past the KTM on lap three. A moment at the final corner on lap five, however, allowed Acosta through again, with the Spaniard eventually pulling clear of Martin and closing on Bezzecchi in the final stages.
At the front, Marc Marquez remained in control to take the win by around a second over Alex Marquez, with Bezzecchi holding off Acosta for third. Martin finished fifth.
Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) passed Moreira on the final lap for sixth, leaving the Brazilian seventh ahead of Fernandez. Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR) returned to the points in ninth, narrowly beating Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP).
Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) crashed out, while Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) endured another difficult race, finishing 11th. Bezzecchi’s third place leaves him 29 points behind Martin in the championship.
2026 Aragon MotoGP Results—MotoGP Sprint Race
| 1 | Marc Marquez | SPA | Ducati Lenovo (GP26) | 19m 37.995s |
| 2 | Alex Marquez | SPA | BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26) | +1.140s |
| 3 | Marco Bezzecchi | ITA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | +2.089s |
| 4 | Pedro Acosta | SPA | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | +2.648s |
| 5 | Jorge Martin | SPA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | +6.237s |
| 6 | Fermin Aldeguer | SPA | BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP25) | +10.475s |
| 7 | Diogo Moreira | BRA | Pro Honda LCR (RC213V)* | +11.071s |
| 8 | Raul Fernandez | SPA | Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26) | +11.213s |
| 9 | Johann Zarco | FRA | Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V) | +12.021s |
| 10 | Jack Miller | AUS | Pramac Yamaha (YZR-M1) | +12.166s |
MotoGP Qualifying
Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) claimed pole position for the Aragon Grand Prix after a dramatic MotoGP qualifying session at MotorLand Aragon, the Italian setting a new all-time lap record of 1:44.962 to beat Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) by 0.089 seconds.
Bezzecchi was the only rider to dip into the 1:44s twice, overcoming a bruised body to deny Marquez pole position at one of the Spaniard’s strongest circuits. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) completed the front row.
Q1 saw Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and rookie Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) progress to Q2. Moreira initially led the session before Bagnaia responded to move ahead, while the Brazilian crashed at Turn 2 with two minutes remaining. Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) mounted a late challenge but could not dislodge either rider.
Marc Marquez opened Q2 with a 1:45.136, immediately setting a new lap record, before Bezzecchi became the first rider to break into the 1:44s with a 1:44.984. The Aprilia rider then improved again to a 1:44.962, with Marquez falling just short on his final attempt after a major front-end moment at Turn 14.
Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) headed the second row in fourth ahead of Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), who crashed at Turn 8 but retained sixth.
Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) qualified seventh, followed by Bagnaia and Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR). Moreira completed the top 10 ahead of Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).
2026 Aragon MotoGP Results—MotoGP Qualifying
| 1 | Marco Bezzecchi | ITA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | 1:44.962s |
| 2 | Marc Marquez | SPA | Ducati Lenovo (GP26) | +0.089s |
| 3 | Alex Marquez | SPA | BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26) | +0.299s |
| 4 | Raul Fernandez | SPA | Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26) | +0.413s |
| 5 | Jorge Martin | SPA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | +0.474s |
| 6 | Pedro Acosta | SPA | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | +0.593s |
| 7 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | ITA | Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP26) | +0.653s |
| 8 | Francesco Bagnaia | ITA | Ducati Lenovo (GP26) | +0.709s |
| 9 | Johann Zarco | FRA | Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V) | +0.821s |
| 10 | Diogo Moreira | BRA | Pro Honda LCR (RC213V) | +0.840s |
Moto2 Qualifying
Alonso Lopez (Italjet Gresini Moto2) ended a 1,162-day wait for pole position with a late lap in Moto2 qualifying at MotorLand Aragon, the Spaniard posting a 1:49.405 to secure the top spot for Sunday’s Aragon Grand Prix.
Lopez moved to the top on his penultimate lap and held off Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) by 0.179 seconds. Guevara was unable to mount a final challenge after yellow flags appeared following a heavy crash for Ayumu Sasaki (Momoven Idrofoglia RW Racing Team). Sasaki escaped injury.
Dani Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) produced a late improvement to claim third and complete the front row, knocking David Alonso (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) down to fifth. Alonso had progressed through Q1, while championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) recovered to fourth with his final flying lap.
Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) qualified sixth, with Barry Baltus (REDS Fantic Racing) seventh and Angel Piqueras (QJMOTOR – Reverte – MSI) eighth. Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team), Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team), Senna Agius (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP), Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team) and Dani Muñoz (Italtrans Racing Team) followed.
Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Reverte – MSI) had a lap canceled and will start 15th.
2026 Aragon MotoGP Results—Moto2 Qualifying
| 1 | Alonso Lopez | SPA | ITALJET Gresini Moto2 (Kalex) | 1:49.405s |
| 2 | Izan Guevara | SPA | BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 (Boscoscuro) | +0.179s |
| 3 | Daniel Holgado | SPA | CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team (Kalex) | +0.229s |
| 4 | Manuel Gonzalez | SPA | LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP (Kalex) | +0.253s |
| 5 | David Alonso | COL | CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team (Kalex) | +0.284s |
| 6 | Collin Veijer | NED | Red Bull KTM Ajo (Kalex) | +0.339s |
| 7 | Barry Baltus | BEL | REDs Fantic Racing (Kalex) | +0.398s |
| 8 | Angel Piqueras | SPA | QJMOTOR – Reverte -MSI (Kalex) | +0.412s |
| 9 | Alex Escrig | SPA | KLINT Racing Team (Forward) | +0.444s |
| 10 | Filip Salac | CZE | OnlyFans American Racing Team (Kalex) | +0.535s |
Moto3 Qualifying
David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) claimed his fifth Moto3 pole of the season at MotorLand Aragon, setting a new all-time lap record of 1:56.347 in a dramatic Q2 session.
Almansa had only a handful of clean laps after yellow flags disrupted his earlier attempts, while contact with Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo) at Turn 13 also forced the Spaniard wide. He responded on his final flying lap to secure pole.
Marco Morelli (CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team) briefly held provisional pole after setting a 1:56.380 on his final lap but finished just 0.033 seconds behind Almansa. Teammate Maximo Quiles, returning from the collarbone injury sustained at Silverstone, completed the front row, only 0.043 seconds covering the top three.
Matteo Bertelle (LEVEL UP – MTA) qualified fourth ahead of Adrian Cruces (CIP Green Power) and Uriarte, who will serve a Long Lap Penalty in Sunday’s race.
2026 Aragon MotoGP Results—Moto3 Qualifying
| 1 | David Almansa | SPA | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP (KTM) | 1′ 56.347s |
| 2 | Marco Morelli | ARG | CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team (KTM) | +0.033s |
| 3 | Maximo Quiles | SPA | CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team (KTM) | +0.043s |
| 4 | Matteo Bertelle | ITA | LEVEL UP – MTA (KTM) | +0.259s |
| 5 | Adrian Cruces | SPA | CIP Green Power (KTM) | +0.266s |
| 6 | Brian Uriarte | SPA | Red Bull KTM Ajo (KTM) | +0.297s |
| 7 | Alvaro Carpe | SPA | Red Bull KTM Ajo (KTM) | +0.323s |
| 8 | Adrian Fernandez | SPA | Leopard Racing (Honda) | +0.380s |
| 9 | Valentin Perrone | ARG | Red Bull KTM Tech3 (KTM) | +0.443s |
| 10 | Jesus Rios | SPA | Rivacold Snipers Team (Honda) | +0.491s |
2026 Aragon MotoGP News—Friday
Carlos Ezpeleta MotoGP’s new Deputy CEO
There has been a change at the top of MotoGP. Carlos Ezpeleta has been promoted to deputy CEO behind father Carmelo, who remains CEO outright.
The Spaniard, who formerly worked as MotoGP’s Chief Sporting Officer, said the new role was initiated by Liberty Media bosses. “It was not something I was expecting,” he said. “We started working with Liberty a bit more than a year ago and it has been a lot of getting to know each other and setting the strategy for the business in the sport. Really happy to take on a wider scope.”
On how this could impact his father, Ezpeleta Junior said, “Carmelo still has a huge value to give to MotoGP. The energy needed and the role itself is increasing. He’ll continue to lead the business in its institutional roles, especially speaking to the governments and the manufacturers and the most important elements of this sport. You’ll see Carmelo for many more races.”
Zarco returns
Johann Zarco made his return to MotoGP after a three-month absence due to suffering ligament damage to his left knee in a horrific first turn pile-up in Barcelona.
The Frenchman didn’t undergo surgery after the spill and was surprised to find three knee ligaments healed quicker than expected. A recent test on a Honda CBR1000 was enough to indicate he was ready to rejoin the LCR Honda squad.
“It was not a nice surprise because I feel that when I was training with the CBR the speed was there,” he said after securing an amazing tenth place on Friday. “That’s why it’s good to stop only three months and not six months. On the CBR, I had some problems to readapt. Like 15 minutes was very strange, but then I was back in business. I know the MotoGP and that it’s better to start immediately fast.”
Bastianini excited by Aprilia switch
Enea Bastianini couldn’t hide his excitement at his imminent switch to Trackhouse Aprilia for 2027.
The Italian admitted his frustrations aboard KTM’s RC16. “I have to be honest; we did not find a lot of speed from last year to now and we reached a lot the speed with my crew chief and all the technicians of KTM but sometimes we find it. But not in every situation.”
“It’s a bit complicated because I come from a real family with Tech3 and I have a very good relationships with every person inside the box. I thought about my future very early this year, starting with the first race because I saw a lot of potential on the Aprilia bikes and I thought it could be more ‘straight’ for the future.”
Friday MotoGP
Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing stole the spotlight on an electric Friday at the Aragon Grand Prix, the Italian topping the afternoon Practice session as the lap record fell three times in a frantic final 15 minutes at MotorLand Aragon.
Bezzecchi’s best lap of 1:45.455 edged Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) by 0.025 seconds, with Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) another 0.013 seconds behind after the Spaniard had led much of the session at one of his strongest circuits.
Marc Marquez appeared firmly in control before the late time attacks began. Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) briefly moved to the top before Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) joined the battle.
With five minutes remaining, Marc Marquez smashed his own lap record with a 1:45.493, but his advantage lasted only briefly. Bezzecchi responded with a 1:45.455 to take over at the top, before Alex Marquez split the pair on his final attempt. Despite beating his older brother, Alex fell just short of Bezzecchi’s benchmark.
Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) finished fourth despite crashing in FP1, ahead of Aldeguer and Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team). Martin, who had briefly climbed as high as second, ended the day seventh, followed by Acosta and Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team).
Johann Zarco (LCR Honda CASTROL) completed the top 10, securing direct entry into Saturday’s Q2 on his return to action following a three-month layoff.
Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) narrowly missed the cut in 11th, just 0.010 seconds behind Zarco. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) made a mistake on his final flying lap and finished 13th, one position ahead of Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), the leading Yamaha rider.
2026 Aragon MotoGP Results—Friday MotoGP
| 1 | Marco Bezzecchi | ITA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | 1:45.455s |
| 2 | Alex Marquez | SPA | BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26) | +0.010s |
| 3 | Marc Marquez | SPA | Ducati Lenovo (GP26) | +0.038s |
| 4 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | ITA | Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP26) | +0.299s |
| 5 | Fermin Aldeguer | SPA | BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP25) | +0.440s |
| 6 | Raul Fernandez | SPA | Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26) | +0.504s |
| 7 | Jorge Martin | SPA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | +0.572s |
| 8 | Pedro Acosta | SPA | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | +0.609s |
| 9 | Franco Morbidelli | ITA | Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP25) | +0.763s |
| 10 | Johann Zarco | FRA | Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V) | +0.843s |
Friday Moto2
Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Reverte – MSI) set a new Moto2 lap record to lead Friday practice at MotorLand Aragon, the in-form Spaniard clocking a 1:49.791 to edge Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team) by 0.058 seconds.
Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) completed the top three, the Australian the only other rider to finish within four tenths of Ortola’s pace. Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) and Celestino Vietti (Folladore SpeedRS Team) completed the top five, with Vietti producing a late lap to secure direct passage to Q2.
Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) was sixth, while his closest title rival, Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2), completed the top 10.
Silverstone winner Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team) endured a quieter day in 15th, with CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team’s David Alonso only 18th.
2026 Aragon MotoGP Results—Friday Moto2
| 1 | Ivan Ortola | SPA | QJMOTOR – Reverte -MSI (Kalex) | 1:49.791s |
| 2 | Daniel Holgado | SPA | CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team (Kalex) | +0.058s |
| 3 | Senna Agius | AUS | LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP (Kalex) | +0.182s |
| 4 | Alonso Lopez | SPA | ITALJET Gresini Moto2 (Kalex) | +0.436s |
| 5 | Celestino Vietti | ITA | Folladore SpeedRS Team (Boscoscuro) | +0.505s |
| 6 | Manuel Gonzalez | SPA | LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP (Kalex) | +0.513s |
| 7 | Daniel Munoz | SPA | Italtrans Racing Team (Kalex) | +0.539s |
| 8 | Alex Escrig | SPA | KLINT Racing Team (Forward) | +0.586s |
| 9 | Collin Veijer | NED | Red Bull KTM Ajo (Kalex) | +0.620s |
| 10 | Izan Guevara | SPA | BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 (Boscoscuro) | +0.702s |
Friday Moto3
David Almansa (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) topped Friday’s Moto3 practice at MotorLand Aragon, the Spaniard setting a 1:57.473 to lead the way on the opening day of the Aragon Grand Prix.
Almansa’s best lap came while riding alone and put him 0.079 seconds clear of Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3), who enjoyed his strongest session of the season to date. Teammate Valentin Perrone completed the top three after maintaining competitive pace throughout the session.
Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) led the Honda contingent in fourth, ahead of Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Casey O’Gorman (SIC58 Squadra Corse). Rookie Jesus Rios (Rivacold Snipers Team) was seventh, while championship leader Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team) returned from his British Grand Prix collarbone injury in eighth.
Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) missed a Q2 berth by just 0.010 seconds, while Cormac Buchanan (CODE Motorsports) crashed heavily at the final corner but escaped injury.
2026 Aragon MotoGP Results—Friday Moto3
| 1 | David Almansa | SPA | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP (KTM) | 1:57.473s |
| 2 | Rico Salmela | FIN | Red Bull KTM Tech3 (KTM) | +0.079s |
| 3 | Valentin Perrone | ARG | Red Bull KTM Tech3 (KTM) | +0.454s |
| 4 | Adrian Fernandez | SPA | Leopard Racing (Honda) | +0.465s |
| 5 | Alvaro Carpe | SPA | Red Bull KTM Ajo (KTM) | +0.472s |
| 6 | Casey O’Gorman | IRL | SIC58 Squadra Corse (Honda) | +0.507s |
| 7 | Jesus Rios | SPA | Rivacold Snipers Team (Honda) | +0.638s |
| 8 | Maximo Quiles | SPA | CFMOTO Viel Aspar Team (KTM) | +0.641s |
| 9 | Matteo Bertelle | ITA | LEVEL UP – MTA (KTM) | +0.729s |
| 10 | Guido Pini | ITA | Leopard Racing (Honda) | +0.729s |
