Jorge Martin, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.
Jorge Martin, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.
© Gold and Goose
LIVE

MotoGP Germany LIVE: Qualifying updates as Marco Bezzechi has huge crash

Live coverage of qualifying and the sprint from the 2026 MotoGP German Grand Prix

KEY MOMENTS

  • Qualifying is underway
  • Bezzecchi suffers big crash in Q2
  • Bagnaia tops Q1 from Quartararo
  • Alex Marquez fastest in FP2

The 2026 MotoGP German Grand Prix continues on Saturday 11 July with qualifying and the sprint from the Sachsenring. 

Reigning world champion Marc Marquez comes into the second day of the Sachsenring weekend having topped Friday's practice sessions on his factory Ducati. 

The nine-time German Grand Prix winner was 0.166s clear of Trackhouse Aprilia's Raul Fernandez, as he was able to find the lap times he needed when he pushed his body. 

But a question mark remains over his race pace. Marquez is certainly in the podium group, but he admitted on Friday that he is still slightly lacking compared to some of his rivals. 

One of those rivals is VR46 Ducati's Fabio Di Giannantonio. He was third overall on Friday and is looking to close his 16-point deficit to the championship lead this weekend. 

The lap record holder at the Sachsenring, Di Giannantonio will be a tough opponent for Marquez in qualifying and the sprint later today. 

Aprilia's factory duo of Marco Bezzecchi - who is not 100% following his Assen crash - and Jorge Martin flew under the radar on Friday, with Fernandez looking like the most threatening of the RS-GPs at this stage. 

Jack Miller stunned for Yamaha in fifth and will be one to watch in the pole shootout later on, with a strong qualifying something the Pramac rider could legitimately turn into a strong result given the lack of true horsepower sections at the Sachsenring. 

Pecco Bagnaia must come through Q1 on Saturday morning, as he battled grip issues on Friday. 

Today's sprint will also see the debut of new grid spacing for the start in a bid to improve safety. 

2026 MotoGP German Grand Prix: Saturday schedule

FP2 - 9:10am BST - 9:40am BST

Q1 - 9:50am BST - 10:05am BST

Q2 - 10:15am BST - 10:30am BST

Sprint (15 laps) - 2pm BST

11 Jul 2026
10:45
Report: Marc Marquez claims pole for Germany MotoGP, Marco Bezzecchi has heavy crash

Marc Marquez took his third pole of the season in a tight German Grand Prix qualifying

Marc Marquez claims pole for Germany MotoGP, Marco Bezzecchi has heavy crash

Marc Marquez, Ducati Corse, 2026 German MotoGP
Marc Marquez, Ducati Corse, 2026 German MotoGP
© Gold and Goose

 


 

10:39

Bezzecchi is being taken to the medical centre in an ambulance and his arm looked like it had been put into a sling. 

This is concerning for the Aprilia rider. 

10:34
Sachsenring MotoGP: Qualifying Results

German MotoGP, Sachsenring - Qualifying Results

Marc Marquez, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.
Marc Marquez, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.
© Gold and Goose
10:31
Chequered flag

The chequered flag is out and Marc Marquez is on pole at the German Grand Prix!

That's his third pole of the campaign. 

Full results and report to follow...

10:29

Bagnaia has pitted and will only be 11th at best.

10:29

Jorge Martin is in danger of qualifying behind his team-mate, who crashed, here. He's ninth with just over a minute to go.

10:28

Alex Marquez makes it a Marquez 1-2 in second. 

10:28

Marc Marquez puts in a 1m19.041s to go pole provisionally with a new lap record.

10:26

Ogura up to third with just under four minutes to go. 

10:26
Watch - Marco Bezzecchi's huge Q2 crash in Germany

A replay of Bezzecchi's crash.

Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider
10:25

Di Giannantonio goes back to the top with a 1m19.188s. 

10:24

Raul Fernandez almost had a crash at Turn 8 when the rear kicked out on him, but he scooped that up.

10:24

Marc Marquez is doing a two-stop strategy, so three new tyres, in his quest for pole. 

10:24

Bezzecchi is back in the paddock, but was holding his right hand. Concerning scenes for the former championship leader.

10:23

Marc Marquez goes back up to second with a 1m19.351s.

10:22

So, the order with nine minutes to go is:

  1. Fernandez
  2. A.Marquez
  3. Di Giannantonio
  4. M.Marquez
  5. Di Giannantonio
  6. Martin
  7. Acosta
  8. Ogura
  9. Quartararo
  10. Miller
  11. Morbidelli
  12. Bagnaia
10:20

Bezzecchi is up on his feet and walking away. 

That was a horrible crash. The rear stepped out in a big way down through Turn 7 before gripping again and sending him into a big highside. 

10:19

Raul Fernandez has posted a 1m19.262s to take over top spot. 

10:19
Crash - Marco Bezzecchi

Bezzecchi has a huge highside at Turn 7!

10:19

Di Giannantonio now goes top with a 1m19.5s. 

10:18

Marc Marquez first in a 1m19.567s to go fastest from Bezzecchi and Martin. 

10:15
Q2 - Green flag

The fight for pole is underway!

10:11

Bagnaia's Q1 hit rate is now 50% for the 2026 season. He'll join fellow Ducati riders Marc Marquez, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Alex Marquez and Franco Morbidelli in the pole shootout.

Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider
10:10

It's amazing to think that the Sachsenring represents the last time Fabio Quartararo won a grand prix... four years ago! He's through to Q2 this morning. 

Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider
10:09
Q2 group

So, your 12 riders battling for pole are:

  1. Marc Marquez
  2. Raul Fernandez
  3. Fabio Di Giannantonio
  4. Alex Marquez
  5. Jack Miller
  6. Ai Ogura
  7. Marco Bezzecchi
  8. Jorge Martin
  9. Pedro Acosta
  10. Franco Morbidelli
  11. Pecco Bagnaia
  12. Fabio Quartararo

Don't miss the latest MotoGp talking points