14:08
Jorge Martin is up in 13th at the moment. Steady start for the Aprilia rider.
Alex Marquez, Gresini Ducati, 2026 Barcelona MotoGP
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MotoGP Catalunya LIVE: Practice updates as rain threatens crucial session
Live updates from Friday's practice sessions at the 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix.
KEY MOMENTS
- Pedro Acosta fastest in Practice
- Alex Marquez leads FP1
- Jorge Martin looks in pain after crash at Turn 12
The sixth round of the 2026 MotoGP season takes place at the Catalan Grand Prix in Barcelona.
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi leads the championship coming to the Barcelona round of the campaign, though only by a single point, after team-mate Jorge Martin grabbed his first grand prix victory in France last weekend.
With Aprilia continuing to look a cut above the rest of the field, the battle between the Aprilia duo is fast shaping up to be the championship fight this season.
Ducati will be hoping Alex Marquez can repeat his Barcelona heroics from 12 months ago in the same way he did a few weeks prior at Jerez, following a tough French Grand Prix for the brand.
It will also compete in Barcelona without Marc Marquez, who underwent double surgery on his right foot and right shoulder on Sunday, following a heavy crash in the sprint at Le Mans.
Ducati will not replace Marc Marquez in Barcelona, while his participation in the upcoming Italian Grand Prix remains uncertain.
Tech3 have also announced that Maverick Vinales will return to action this weekend in Barcelona, having been out since the US Grand Prix due to a shoulder injury.
2026 Catalan MotoGP: Friday schedule
FP1 - 9:45am BST - 10:30am BST
Practice - 2pm BST - 3pm BST
15 May 2026
14:07
Maverick back in action today
14:06
Alex Marquez has now closed Bezzecchi's advantage down to 0.083s.
14:04
Bezzecchi's lap is quite an early statement as he's almost 0.8s clear of the field.
14:04
Bezzecchi leads the way with a 1m39.062s, which is instantly faster than the best time from this morning.
14:02
It;s definitely sunnier out there this afternoon. So, maybe we'll get away without any rain problems.
14:01
Everything looks to be heading out on fresh soft rear rubber, so expect a fair few early time attack laps early on.
14:00
Practice - green flag
Pitlane is open for the hour-long Practice in Barcelona!
13:50
Martin injury update
Spain's Mela Chercoles is reporting that Jorge Martin has a mild concussion after his crash, and will be evaluated during the session by Dr. Charte.
That's slightly concerning if true.
13:47
Moto2 Practice has come to an end. Just under 15 minutes until MotoGP.
13:32
Still dry at Barcelona for now, with half an hour until the session. There's even some sunshine.
13:21
Good afternoon!
We're about 40 minutes from Practice beginning.
It's still dry at Barcelona... for now.
12:17
The Doctor is in the house!
12:17
Joan Mir heading to Gresini?
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Joan Mir, 2026 French MotoGP.
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10:43
Report: Alex Marquez fastest in Catalunya MotoGP FP1 after Jorge Martin crash
Alex Marquez led the opening practice for the 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix
Alex Marquez fastest in Catalunya MotoGP FP1 after Jorge Martin crash
Alex Marquez, Gresini Ducati
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10:34
Catalan MotoGP: FP1 Results
2026 MotoGP Catalunya - Friday Practice Results
Alex Marquez, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.
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10:31
Chequered flag
Chequered flag is out and Alex Marquez will end the session fastest of all with a 1m39.950s.
Full results to follow...
10:29
Marquez improves to a 1m39.950s.
10:28
Alex Marquez, on a fresh medium rear, has leapt up to top spot with a 1m40.021s.
Tyre information is finally catching up and showing a few more names out there on new rubber.
10:25
Martin is heading back into his garage, so he looks fine.
10:24
Despite the threat of rain this afternoon, there's not been too many riders who have gone back out on a fresh rear tyre for a time attack.
Di Giannantonio and Acosta the most notable names to do so.
10:21
Just under 10 minutes to go in this session.
10:19
Crash - Brad Binder
Brad Binder has now gone down at Turn 2. He's up and ok. Had just gone up to 11th on the timesheets.
10:18
A replay of Pedro Acosta's crash.
10:17
Martin is now back to his Aprilia garage and Dr. Charte is on hand to check him over.