Pedro Acosta

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.

Pedro Acosta acknowledged being caught off guard by Marc Márquez's initial speed during the Balaton Park sprint race, where Acosta secured a second-place finish. The result marks a significant improvement for KTM after a challenging weekend in Mugello.

Francesco Bagnaia, the factory Ducati rider, expressed optimism that his recent third-place finish at the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello could mark a turning point after a challenging period in his MotoGP career.

Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez will miss the upcoming Italian and Hungarian Grands Prix due to injuries sustained in a significant crash at the Catalonia Grand Prix.

MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi has stated he will not consider the world title until at least mid-season, opting instead for a "race-by-race" approach. This measured perspective comes despite his strong start to the 2026 season.