Maverick Viñales

Marc Márquez carries his Hungarian momentum into Brno, topping the first free practice for the Czech Grand Prix despite a late fall. Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi faces work to do after finishing only 16th in a session marked by incidents and changing grip.

Maverick Viñales is set to make his highly anticipated return to MotoGP this weekend at the Catalan Grand Prix in Barcelona, following a period of recovery from shoulder surgery. The Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider missed the last two rounds of the championship.

Fabio Di Giannantonio agrees to join KTM's factory MotoGP squad in 2027 as teammate to Alex Marquez, leaving VR46 Ducati after deadline ultimatum. The move displaces Maverick Viñales and opens VR46 seat for Nicolò Bulega.