Overview
- Marc Marquez set the fastest time in MotoGP FP1 at Balaton Park with a 1:38.626, followed by Raul Fernandez (+0.169s) and Pedro Acosta (+0.298s).
- Marquez is still rebuilding strength after surgery to remove two screws and a bone fragment from his shoulder, yet he produced a leading lap on Friday that showed clear pace.
- Teams are using stand-ins this weekend with Iker Lecuona debuting for Gresini and Cal Crutchlow again replacing Johann Zarco at LCR Honda, both finishing well off the top times.
- Manuel Gonzalez topped Moto2 FP1 and the session was briefly red-flagged for a mechanical issue to Senna Agius, while David Almansa led Moto3 FP1 after recently suffering tonsillitis at Mugello.
- FP1s are early indicators only and the coming qualifying sessions will show whether Marquez’s pace holds, how replacement riders affect team setups, and how technical or medical issues shape race-day chances.