Bezzecchi sets track record in Aragon GP practice over Marquez brothers
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Marco Bezzecchi topped Friday practice for the Aragon Grand Prix at MotorLand, recording a new all-time track time of 1m45.455s with just two minutes remaining. This performance surpassed the best efforts of Marc Marquez, who was a pre-weekend favorite, and Alex Marquez on their Ducatis. The practice session saw Bezzecchi, riding for the factory Aprilia team, outperform the competition late in the session, showcasing significant speed ahead of the main event. As the weekend progresses, the practices will set the stage for qualifying and the race itself.
- •Bezzecchi achieved a track record during practice.
- •Marc Marquez was among the favorites but was dethroned.
- •Alex Marquez also improved late in the session.
- •Practice took place at MotorLand in Aragon.
- •Session concluded with Bezzecchi leading the timesheets.
- 2:30 PMAutosport — MotoGP Aragon GP: Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers to top Friday practice
- 2:23 PMMotorsport.com — MotoGP Aragon GP: Marco Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers in Practice
"Marco Bezzecchi topped Friday practice for the Aragon Grand Prix with a new all-time track record, beating the Ducatis of Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez. The factory Aprilia rider set a time of 1m45.455s with just two minutes left on the clock, dethroning pre-weekend favourite Marc Marquez from the top. Alex Marquez also managed to deliver a late improvement on the Gresini Ducati, splitting ...Keep reading
"Marco Bezzecchi topped Practice for the Aragon Grand Prix with a new all-time track record at MotorLand, beating the Ducatis of Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez. The factory Aprilia rider set a time of 1m45.455s with just two minutes left on the clock, dethroning pre-weekend favourite Marc Marquez from the top. Alex Marquez also managed to deliver a late improvement on the Gresini Ducati ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 28, 2026, 2:30 PMMotoGP Aragon GP: Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers to top Friday practice
Marco Bezzecchi topped Friday practice for the Aragon Grand Prix with a new all-time track record, beating the Ducatis of Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez. The factory Aprilia rider set a time of 1m45.455s with just two minutes left on the clock, dethroning pre-weekend favourite Marc Marquez from the top. Alex Marquez also managed to deliver a late improvement on the Gresini Ducati, splitting ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 28, 2026, 2:23 PMMotoGP Aragon GP: Marco Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers in Practice
Marco Bezzecchi topped Practice for the Aragon Grand Prix with a new all-time track record at MotorLand, beating the Ducatis of Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez. The factory Aprilia rider set a time of 1m45.455s with just two minutes left on the clock, dethroning pre-weekend favourite Marc Marquez from the top. Alex Marquez also managed to deliver a late improvement on the Gresini Ducati ...Keep reading
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