Overview

• Marc Marquez, fresh from sealing his seventh premier-class title at Motegi, said the emotions give him an extra boost but warned he must avoid a post-title hangover and focus on consistency.
• FP1 times: Luca Marini led with a 1:30.809, followed by Pedro Acosta and Marco Bezzecchi, with Alex Rins fourth and Marquez fifth after leading much of the session.
• Michelin confirmed a slight change to the medium front tyre, and many riders ran non-preferred compounds for the dusty opening session.
• Track conditions were tricky with several scares and one notable fall for Fermin Aldeguer at Turn 8, with the rider unhurt.
• The runner-up race continues with Alex Marquez 66 points clear of Francesco Bagnaia, who was 17th in FP1 on old rubber, as Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura remain sidelined through injury.