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2026 Misano MotoGP - Friday Practice Results

Marquez used a late lap to edge Bezzecchi by 0.060 seconds, while Acosta crashed and Bagnaia finished 18th in the opening session.

  • Reigning champion Marc Marquez set the pace during opening practice for the 2026 Misano MotoGP, outpacing Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on Friday.
  • Entering this Italian-based round, Aprilia's title leader Jorge Martin holds an advantage over Marquez, with Bezzecchi trailing following the Spaniard's double win at Aragon.
  • Jack Miller crashed at Turn 4 on his out lap for Pramac Yamaha, while former Misano winner Pecco Bagnaia struggled to 18th place during the challenging session.
  • In Moto2, Senna Agius from Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP established a new lap record, while Moto3 rider David Almansa topped the charts securing a direct qualifying spot.
  • Test rider Pol Espargaro replaces Maverick Vinales for a third consecutive event, while championship contender Ai Ogura remains sidelined by a hand injury sustained in training.
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The MotoGP caravan is in Misano this weekend. Marco Bezzecchi will be chasing his first victory at the iconic circuit. The Italian last won in his homeland, having been fastest in Mugello in May. Contrary to expectations, Marc Marquez was fastest in the first free practice session, with Marco Bezzecchi, the favourite to win in Misano, coming in second and Raul Fernandez third. In the afternoon practice session, Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez swapped…

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The two members of the Intact GP team set the pace in the Pre-Qualifications. Tony confirmed himself first of the Italians with the 6th time, but risked a penalty for having hindered Alonso, 3rd. Ottavo Guevara

It is still double Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP in Moto2, even if this time in reverse parts. Senna Aguis has in fact scored the best time on the occasion of the pre-qualifications valid for the San Marino GP, fourteenth act of the Motomondiale 2026 reserved for the middle class on stage this weekend at the Misano Adriatico circuit titled [...]

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Motorsport-Magazin.com broke the news on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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