Overview

• Marc Marquez topped opening practice at the Red Bull Ring with a 1:29.886 on used tyres, bringing a 120-point championship lead into the weekend and targeting his first Austrian GP victory.
• Jorge Martin says he feels more relaxed after intense summer recovery work; he will remain with Aprilia in 2026 following a seventh-place finish at Brno.
• Pramac Yamaha has delayed its 2026 lineup decision, leaving Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira in limbo as one rider must yield to incoming WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu.
• Alex Marquez plans to focus on patience along with improved braking entry in the second half of the season; he faces a long-lap penalty at Austria after his Brno collision.
• Ducati’s historical strength on fast braking tracks amplifies the weekend’s stakes; it shapes Marquez’s title march, fueling his bid for a maiden Austrian GP win.