Marco Bezzecchi leads MotoGP practice at the San Marino Grand Prix
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi set the fastest time during Friday's practice session for the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix. Bezzecchi recorded a lap time of 1m30.144s in the final stages of the practice, securing the top spot. Ducati rider and reigning world champion Marc Marquez finished the session in second place, trailing the leader by just over a tenth of a second. Alex Marquez of Gresini followed closely behind, placing third in the field. This session served as a primary indicator of form ahead of upcoming competitive rounds at the circuit.
- •Marco Bezzecchi logged a session-best time of 1m30.144s on Friday.
- •Marc Marquez secured second place for Ducati.
- •Alex Marquez completed the top three for Gresini.
- •The session took place on September 11, 2026.
- 2:22 PMAutosport — MotoGP San Marino GP: Bezzecchi beats Marquez brothers to top practice
- 2:21 PMMotorsport.com — MotoGP San Marino GP: Marco Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers to top Practice
"Marco Bezzecchi edged out Marc Marquez by a tenth of a second to top practice for MotoGP’s San Marino Grand Prix on Friday. The factory Aprilia rider set a best time of 1m30.144s in the closing stages of the session, beating the Ducati of reigning world champion Marc Marquez by just over a tenth of a second. Gresini’s Alex Marquez ended up fractionally behind in third place, while VR46 ...Keep reading
"Marco Bezzecchi edged out Marc Marquez by a tenth of a second to top practice for MotoGP’s San Marino Grand Prix on Friday. The factory Aprilia rider set a best time of 1m30.144s in the closing stages of the session, beating the Ducati of reigning world champion Marc Marquez by just over a tenth of a second. Gresini’s Alex Marquez ended up fractionally behind in third place, while VR46 ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 11, 2026, 2:22 PMMotoGP San Marino GP: Bezzecchi beats Marquez brothers to top practice
Marco Bezzecchi edged out Marc Marquez by a tenth of a second to top practice for MotoGP’s San Marino Grand Prix on Friday. The factory Aprilia rider set a best time of 1m30.144s in the closing stages of the session, beating the Ducati of reigning world champion Marc Marquez by just over a tenth of a second. Gresini’s Alex Marquez ended up fractionally behind in third place, while VR46 ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 11, 2026, 2:21 PMMotoGP San Marino GP: Marco Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers to top Practice
Marco Bezzecchi edged out Marc Marquez by a tenth of a second to top practice for MotoGP’s San Marino Grand Prix on Friday. The factory Aprilia rider set a best time of 1m30.144s in the closing stages of the session, beating the Ducati of reigning world champion Marc Marquez by just over a tenth of a second. Gresini’s Alex Marquez ended up fractionally behind in third place, while VR46 ...Keep reading
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