Overview
- Organisers completed a major flood cleanup at Goiania, and Friday’s schedule has been lengthened to a 60‑minute FP1 and a 75‑minute afternoon Practice that sets direct Q2 places.
- Michelin confirmed an expanded asymmetric range built from simulations, with two rear options using the Red Bull Ring’s reinforced casing plus a third rear previously used at Buriram and Mandalika.
- To manage heat on the predominantly right‑hand layout, the rear tyres feature a reinforced structure, making tyre temperature control a central factor this weekend.
- Goiania measures 3.835 km with 14 corners and nine right‑handers, with a 31‑lap grand prix and expected 1m16s laps, creating the highest lap count and shortest lap time on the calendar.
- Pedro Acosta leads the standings after Thailand, Aprilia arrive in strong form, Ducati seek a response, and both Davide Tardozzi and Acosta reported promising grip on the resurfaced asphalt during track walks.