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Marquez Tops Brünn Practice Despite Late Crash

Marquez’s FP1 pace points to renewed competitiveness while qualifying outlook will depend on rider fitness checks and bike setup adjustments.

Overview

  • Marc Marquez set the fastest time in MotoGP FP1 at Brünn on Friday with a 1:53.303 lap but slid off at turn seven late in the session.
  • Official FP1 standings put Fabio Quartararo second and Raul Fernandez third, with several top riders using new front tyres in the closing minutes to improve times.
  • Manuel Gonzalez led Moto2 FP1 with a 1:58.585 lap and Hakim Danish set a new Moto3 Brünn record of 2:04.938 while both classes saw multiple early crashes.
  • Alex Marquez returned to the grid after receiving medical clearance and will be monitored session by session as he rebuilds strength and assesses shoulder limits.
  • Practice continues this afternoon as teams refine tyre choices and setup before qualifying, and live coverage varies by country with pay-TV required in Germany, free English streaming in Austria, and MotoGP Videopass the option in Switzerland.