Overview
- Marc Marquez secured pole in a wet Jerez qualifying on Saturday, taking his first top start of the year in mixed conditions.
- Jorge Martin was docked three grid spots for the Grand Prix for impeding Alex Marquez, and Joan Mir remains under investigation after an FP2 incident, which could further shuffle a grid where passing is hard at Jerez.
- Michelin and Ducati data show higher rear‑tyre wear on Ducatis than on Aprilias, and while Fabio Di Giannantonio links development to Marc Marquez’s preferences, Marc Marquez says setup and riding style differences explain who can manage the drop.
- DTM organizers added a third free practice on Friday to gather Balance of Performance data for the series’ new exclusive Pirelli tyre, and Mercedes‑AMG cars led the simulations and sessions.
- Maro Engel took DTM pole at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday as Lamborghinis stayed near the back, and a detached suspension spring from Nicki Thiim’s Aston Martin triggered a red flag in Friday practice.