P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Saturday practice results from the 2026 Hungarian MotoGP at Balaton Park, round 8 of 22.
Marc Marquez reclaimed the top spot during the final practice session for the 2026 Hungarian MotoGP at Balaton Park, outpacing his rivals with a strong performance.
Despite briefly being overtaken by Fabio di Giannantonio, Marquez’s consistent speed on a soft rear tire set him up well for the upcoming Sprint.
The Aprilias of Raul Fernandez, Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martin, and Ai Ogura opted for a different strategy by starting on the medium tires before switching to the soft compounds later in the session.
Qualifying 1 is next for riders outside the top ten, including Pecco Bagnaia, as the competition heats up at Balaton Park.
Injuries have sidelined Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco, but Cal Crutchlow and WorldSBK rider Iker Lecuona are stepping in to fill their spots for LCR Honda and Gresini, respectively.
