10:27
Jorge Martin is now branching out from getting his shoulder down at Turn 5 to elsewhere on the circuit now!
2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix
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2026 Catalunya MotoGP test LIVE: Updates from Monday's track action
Live updates from the official MotoGP test day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
KEY MOMENTS
- Test is underway
- Alex Marquez, Johann Zarco and Fabio Di Giannantonio are absent
- Final chance to test developments for 1000cc machines
The MotoGP paddock remains at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Monday for the second of four in-season test days this season.
Catalan Grand Prix winner Fabio Di Giannantonio will sit out today's test to continue recovering from a hand injury he sustained in the terrifying crash involving Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta on Sunday.
The test runs from 10am local time until 6pm, with it marking the final opportunity for brands to bring new developments to their 1000cc bikes before focus shifts to their 2027 machinery.
Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi says he hopes to use this test to understand why he wasn't fast during the Catalan Grand Prix weekend and find something to improve his speed in fast corners.
Though there will be more grip on the circuit from the weekend's action, Barcelona is an ideal test venue given the asphalt's overall lack of adhesion.
18 May 2026
10:28
Raul Fernandez says he did "nothing crazy"
Raul Fernandez pins blame on Jorge Martin after MotoGP clash: "We have the data"
Raul Fernandez, Jorge Martin clash, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.
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10:21
Bitter Catalunya MotoGP round a worrying sign for Aprilia’s title hopes
A week on from its historic 1-2-3, the Catalan Grand Prix served Aprilia with a bitter reality check as it came away with a scant haul of points in a championship battle it’s supposed to be in control of. Unforced errors, a failure to capitalise on golden opportunities, and internal fireworks were a worrying sign that Aprilia may not be as ready for a title tilt as first seemed…
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Bitter Catalunya MotoGP round a worrying sign for Aprilia’s title hopes
Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing, 2026 Catalan MotoGP
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10:14
11am Results
2026 Official Catalunya MotoGP Test - Results (11am)
Fabio Quartararo, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.
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10:00
At the end of the first hour, Fabio Quartararo leads the way on the Yamaha with a 1m38.831s. That's not far off the 1m38.5s he did in qualifying.
09:39
Brad Binder's weekend was a tough one, but he'll be hoping the test can provide a bit of a reset.
09:29
Joan Mir is now fastest on the Honda with a 1m39.857s from Maverick Vinales on the Tech3 KTM and Aldeguer.
09:17
Gresini's Fermin Aldeguer, fresh from a podium yesterday, is now fastest with a 1m39.902s.
He spoke yesterday about needing more seat time to understand the GP25, having missed all of the pre-season to a femur injury.
09:13
After a few minutes of running, Honda's Luca Marini leads the way with a 1m40.337s.
09:12
Today is a reasonably significant test day as it is effectively the final one for developing the current 1000cc machines.
The next two in-season tests are private and focused on Pirelli running.
09:05
The focus for Bezzecchi and Aprilia today is to try to understand why he struggled for pace across the race weekend, and in particular, improve corner grip.
09:03
Di Giannantonio sits out test
VR46 has confirmed this morning that Fabio Di Giannantonio will not ride today to recover from a hand injury he sustained in yesterday's terrifying Alex Marquez incident.
Fabio di Giannantonio to miss Catalunya MotoGP test
Fabio di Giannantonio hit by debris from Alex Marquez's bike, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.
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09:01
This first session runs for three hours, and then there will be a brief practice start segment, before track action resumes again this afternoon.
09:00
Aprilia and Marco Bezzecchi waste no time and are first out on track.
08:58
Test begins
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the official Barcelona MotoGP test day.
The pitlane will open in a few minutes.