P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Friday practice results from the 2026 Catalan MotoGP at Barcelona, round 6 of 22.
Defending Catalan MotoGP winner Alex Marquez lead the opening practice for the 2026 event, picking up where he left off last season. Despite a heavy fall, Jorge Martin was fastest for most of the 45-minute session. However, Alex Marquez had to put fresh rubber on his Ducati to move ahead. Spaniard Jorge Martin crashed twice during the session, losing the front of his bike at Turn 12. Other notable performances included Jack Miller as the top Yamaha rider and Johann Zarco as the leading Honda. Reigning champion Marc Marquez is missing due to shoulder surgery, while Tech3’s Maverick Vinales returns after three grands prix. Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez is making his second MotoGP wildcard entry of the season.
