Overview
- The Aprilia rider claimed the tightest pole of the season at Ricardo Tormo, topping Álex Márquez with Fabio Di Giannantonio third and Pedro Acosta fifth.
- Pecco Bagnaia failed to advance from Q1 after a stoppage and will start from the sixth row, with Jorge Martín lining up 17th.
- Moto2 is the only title still open, as leader Diogo Moreira needs only a small points haul on Sunday after missing direct Q2 on Friday while Manuel González progressed.
- Spain’s DGT is running a 14–16 November operation with extra Guardia Civil traffic units, speed and alcohol/drug checks, a drone and three Pegasus‑equipped helicopters, plus timed restrictions for goods vehicles over 7,500 kg.
- Fans have free live coverage via Atresmedia and DAZN (registration required), while access plans prioritize Cercanías trains, BusForFun routes and motorbikes, with parking closed overnight for caravans, attendance projected near 200,000 and rain likely around Saturday midday.