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Razgatlioglu Sets Aragon Test Benchmark as Ducati’s 2026 Bike Impresses

Teams depart with data for Magny-Cours, highlighted by Ducati’s 2026 prototype laps plus Honda’s evaluation of debutant Sergio Garcia.

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Overview

  • Toprak Razgatlioglu led the two-day Aragon test with a 1:48.598, finishing 0.358s clear of Sam Lowes after improved Tuesday conditions.
  • Sam Lowes logged heavy mileage and rose to second on Day 2, building on a P3 opening day as he regained pace following the summer break.
  • Factory Ducati split duties on a 2026 Panigale V4 R concept, with Nicolo Bulega riding Monday and Alvaro Bautista Tuesday; Bautista called it a positive test and placed P4 across the days.
  • Honda reported setup progress after electronics, brakes and race-tyre work, while Sergio Garcia posted a 1:50.897 on Day 2 as he is considered as a possible stand-in for the injured Iker Lecuona.
  • Bimota and Kawasaki logged useful development laps, with Axel Bassani trialing multiple items in hot conditions and Garrett Gerloff set to keep new ZX-10RR parts after a productive run.