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Alex Marquez led the opening practice for the 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix
Gresini Ducati’s Alex Marquez led the opening practice for the 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix, while Aprilia’s Jorge Martin suffered a concerning crash.
Alex Marquez, the winner last year at Barcelona, aims for a repeat victory in 2026 after a disappointing French Grand Prix.
Marquez set the pace late in FP1 with a 1m39.950s, overtaking Jorge Martin who crashed at Turn 12.
Despite the crash, Martin managed to continue practicing after the session.
Other notable mentions include Pedro Acosta leading early, while Brad Binder and Acosta both crashed in the session.
Next in the standings were Fabio Di Giannantonio, Enea Bastianini, and Marco Bezzecchi among others.
The session brought a mix of performance, setbacks, and competition among the riders as they geared up for the weekend’s races.
