Aprilia tops Pirelli MotoGP test in Brno; Marquez suffers minor crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The first MotoGP test featuring 850cc bikes and Pirelli tyres concluded at the Brno Circuit on June 22. Aprilia emerged with the fastest lap times, while Marc Marquez experienced a minor crash but was not injured. The test aimed to gather data on the new tyres and bike configurations ahead of the 2027 season. Future tests are scheduled after the Austrian Grand Prix and the Valencia season finale, with additional information expected to inform the development of Pirelli's tyre range.
- •Aprilia achieved the fastest lap time of 1m54.0s.
- •Marquez's crash during the test resulted in no injuries.
- •Test significant for developing tyres for the 2027 season.
- •Future tests planned after the Austrian GP and Valencia GP.
- •Test held under conditions similar to recent race weekend.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Pirelli's test in Brno ends with Aprilia on top and Marquez suffering a minor crash
"The first MotoGP test with 850cc bikes and Pirelli tyres for contracted race riders concluded this Monday at the Brno Circuit
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