Overview

• Marc Marquez completed a Friday clean sweep at the Red Bull Ring by leading both practice sessions and posting a record-breaking 1:28.117 lap in FP2.
• The second practice was halted when Fabio Quartararo and Miguel Oliveira crashed at Turn 6, triggering a red flag and safety checks on the circuit.
• Footage showing Jack Miller’s Pramac Yamaha emitting smoke raised concerns about fluid on the track, but the team reported finding no oil deposits.
• Pedro Acosta emerged as the fastest KTM rider in FP2, finishing 0.228 seconds behind Marquez to secure second place overall.
• Alex Marquez carries a long-lap penalty from his collision at Brno, heightening the challenge for his qualifying and race strategy.