Overview
- Marco Bezzecchi took pole at Mugello with a new lap record of 1'43"921, securing top starting position for both Saturday’s Sprint and Sunday’s main race.
- Aprilia locked out the entire front row with Raul Fernandez second and Jorge Martin third, giving the factory and Trackhouse teams a clear track-position advantage.
- Fabio Di Giannantonio showed strong form in practice and won prequalifying with a 1'44"808 lap, marking him as a likely podium contender despite starting seventh.
- Marc Marquez returned to track activity but rode cautiously as he manages recovery after two recent surgeries, and Castrol Honda LCR confirmed Cal Crutchlow will replace the injured Johann Zarco.
- The Sprint is scheduled for Saturday at 15:00 local time with the main MotoGP race on Sunday at 14:00, and full coverage is available for subscribers on Sky Sport MotoGP while TV8 will air key sessions free to viewers.