Overview
- Alex Márquez topped the times with a 1:29.262 as brother Marc Márquez completed a Ducati one-two, with Franco Morbidelli third and Marco Bezzecchi the fastest Aprilia in fourth.
- Marc Márquez crashed twice in the morning and later cited a stomach upset that hurt focus and energy; he was uninjured as brief red flags addressed AirFence checks at Turn 1.
- Ducati evaluated multiple aero configurations across riders and said the homologation choice for the season opener will be decided on Sunday.
- Yamaha’s new V4 trailed on both lap time and speed, with its riders 17th–19th and a roughly 6–8 km/h top‑speed deficit; Fabio Quartararo showed visible frustration and said the bike remains difficult to understand as the team shifts to setup work on day two.
- Jorge Martín returned with medical clearance and logged 68 laps for Aprilia, targeting mileage over new parts to rebuild feeling (P13), while Fermin Aldeguer remained out as Michele Pirro substituted and is expected back no earlier than Brazil.