Overview
- Marc Marquez set the pace in Free Practice 1 with a 1:29.376 lap to head Francesco Bagnaia by 0.310 seconds at Spielberg.
- With a 120-point lead in the standings, the reigning titleholder is focused on securing his maiden MotoGP victory in Austria.
- Francesco Bagnaia, winner of the last three Austrian GPs, completed the Ducati one-two in opening practice.
- Gresini’s Alex Marquez will serve a long-lap penalty on Sunday for his Czech GP collision and Somkiat Chantra is absent after failing medical clearance.
- Jorge Martin confirmed his 2026 Aprilia deal while Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira remain in limbo over their Pramac Yamaha seats for next season.