{"id":1974842,"date":"2026-06-05T18:25:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1974842"},"modified":"2026-06-05T18:25:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:25:43","slug":"the-signs-that-hint-hungary-motogp-history-could-repeat-itself-for-one-winless-rider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1974842","title":{"rendered":"The signs that hint Hungary MotoGP history could repeat itself for one winless rider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>The signs that hint Hungary MotoGP history could repeat itself for one winless rider<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Pedro Acosta dominated Friday practice at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. As he looks to end his victory drought, the signs at surface level suggest this weekend presents his best chance. But doubts begin to show within the long-run analysis&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-06-05T19:25:43+01:00\">05 Jun 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Pedro Acosta, KTM Factory Racing, 2026 Hungary MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>If you were rocked by a sense of deja vu on Friday while watching practice at the 2026 MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix, it\u2019s because today took on a very familiar feel to 12 months ago.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez led FP1 on the factory Ducati, marking the first time he\u2019s done that since last year\u2019s visit to Balaton Park. Pedro Acosta then set the pace in the hour-long Practice in the afternoon\u2026 exactly like he did in Hungary last year.<\/p>\n<p>Back then, it really did feel like Acosta was within touching distance of a maiden MotoGP victory. But the strong one-lap and race pace that he had was ultimately undone on Saturday when he crashed in qualifying. He ultimately came through to finish second in the grand prix. But it was another prime opportunity wasted.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, Acosta has still only been able to win a solitary sprint. And even then, it was somewhat gifted following a penalty for Marquez at the Thai Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, Acosta has just one Sunday podium to his credit, back at the US Grand Prix in March. Overall, his form on the KTM has been mixed. A week on from an Italian Grand Prix where he had to come through Q1 and was a distant sixth in the main race, Acosta was in exceptional form.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He was fastest on Friday afternoon at Balaton Park, leading the field by 0.413s with a 1m36.827s. Confusingly, the feeling he has on the factory KTM isn\u2019t all that different &#8211; he said on Friday &#8211; to what he experienced at Mugello.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the end, it\u2019s quite strange for us to understand why I\u2019m competitive in Barcelona, really slow in Mugello, and again competitive here. This is not normal, and we have to understand something, because if not, it\u2019s impossible to make constant weekends throughout the year to try to arrive to the final target, which is too\u2026 it\u2019s not my case, but to fight for a championship you need to be really constant during the year.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-288e5c944b88ade6169659cff2b9cd1526ef8cea3b07a58662c70f6a95279857\">  \u201cThis is not normal\u201d &#8211; Pedro Acosta puzzled by Hungary MotoGP practice domination   Where Pedro Acosta \u201cmade a huge difference\u201d in Hungary MotoGP practice <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cA bad race cannot be P12, let\u2019s say. We need to understand this.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table dir=\"ltr\" class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" rowspan=\"1\">2026 MotoGP Hungary: Outright manufacturer best laps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bike<\/td>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Time<\/td>\n<td>Position<\/td>\n<td>Difference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>KTM<\/td>\n<td>Pedro Acosta<\/td>\n<td>1m36.827s<\/td>\n<td>1st<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ducati<\/td>\n<td>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/td>\n<td>1m37.230s<\/td>\n<td>2nd<\/td>\n<td>0.413s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>Raul Fernandez<\/td>\n<td>1m37.328s<\/td>\n<td>3rd<\/td>\n<td>0.501s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Honda<\/td>\n<td>Diogo Moreira<\/td>\n<td>1m37.708s<\/td>\n<td>8th<\/td>\n<td>0.733s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yamaha<\/td>\n<td>Jack Miller<\/td>\n<td>1m37.760s<\/td>\n<td>10th<\/td>\n<td>0.933s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Balaton Park is more suited to the KTM. The bike has struggled in a straight line this year, which is negated by the Hungarian venue\u2019s twisty layout. The hard braking zones play into Acosta\u2019s riding strength. That is evident in his speed through sector three, where he is making all the difference compared to the rest of the field.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-451e159421491a22069c8d2b55a639466cf3b3c0b765cf427dff2dd5bed43938\">  2026 Hungary MotoGP: Which riders have made it into Q2?   Pedro Acosta dominates Hungary MotoGP Practice, Pecco Bagnaia in Q1 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Given how tricky overtaking is at Balaton Park, half the battle will be to nail qualifying. If Acosta can do that, then the options to make amends for his missed opportunity in Hungary last year are massively boosted.<\/p>\n<p>That said, a confusing race pace analysis after Friday\u2019s running does leave question marks above Acosta\u2019s head over whether or not, even with a strong qualifying, he can go all the way come Sunday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing, 2026 Hungary MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Aprilia surge an ever-present threat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Acosta was one of the earliest switches to fresh soft rubber during Practice to try to secure a place in Q2. Therefore, the sample of data we have to understand what his race pace actually looks like is tiny.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table dir=\"ltr\" class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\" rowspan=\"1\">2026 MotoGP Hungary: Top 10 Practice pace analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Bike<\/td>\n<td>Pace<\/td>\n<td>Tyre<\/td>\n<td>Stint (laps)<\/td>\n<td>Laps on tyre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pedro Acosta<\/td>\n<td>KTM<\/td>\n<td>1m37.672s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Marco Bezzecchi<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m38.358s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fermin Aldeguer<\/td>\n<td>Ducati GP25<\/td>\n<td>1m38.365s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Marc Marquez<\/td>\n<td>Ducati GP26<\/td>\n<td>1m38.841s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jorge Martin<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m38.943s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jack Miller<\/td>\n<td>Yamaha<\/td>\n<td>1m39.133s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/td>\n<td>Ducati GP25<\/td>\n<td>1m39.385s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diogo Moreira<\/td>\n<td>Honda<\/td>\n<td>1m39.472s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ai Ogura<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m39.706s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Raul Fernandez<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m40.431s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Over three laps on a new soft rear tyre, he averaged 1m37.672s. This was pace he was happy with, but acknowledged that he had to find something on the medium rear. That was the race option used by Marc Marquez last year.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also an option a number of riders favoured on Friday for their long running. It proved to be the winning choice in the Mugello sprint last weekend, with Raul Fernandez and Jorge Martin feeling that the soft pushed the front too much under braking.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandez was confident he could race the medium this weekend to good effect, after ending Friday as the leading Aprilia runner in third. Others will surely have taken note of what happened last weekend at Mugello.<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia typically have back-to-front weekends, where championship leader Marco Bezzecchi and team-mate Jorge Martin come from a weaker position on Friday to then ultimately be the dominant force on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi noted on Friday at Balaton Park that he\u2019s struggling under braking, particularly in sector three. He was sixth overall at the end of Practice. His race pace works out slower than Acosta\u2019s average, but he did a much longer run.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Fernandez\u2019s long run data was a bit useless, while Martin appeared off the pace, too. But the Aprilia worked well at Balaton Park last year, with Bezzecchi leading for a while before finishing third, while Martin rose from 18th on the grid to fourth.<\/p>\n<p>Given Aprilia\u2019s general Sunday form this year, backing Acosta to halt is a bold strategy. The KTM is an inconsistent package, but one that consistently seems to fade as races go on.<\/p>\n<p>More concerning for Acosta\u2019s hopes is the lack of allies to fall back on. He was over a second quicker than the next-best KTM at the end of Practice, which was Enea Bastianini in 15th. Aprilia, meanwhile, has all four of its bikes into Q2. Perennial race late-bloomer Ai Ogura, crucially, looks to have figured out his time attack form this weekend.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, 2026 Hungarian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Can Marc Marquez really be the threat many predict him to be?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Coming into the Balaton weekend, the likes of Acosta and Martin pegged Marquez as favourite to win. The seven-time world champion kicked back at this on Thursday, noting that if he is able to win, then something has gone wrong for his rivals.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But there is logic in those predictions. It\u2019s an anticlockwise track that removes the strain from the right side of his body, where his shoulder continues to recover. He was also dominant in the grand prix at Balaton last year.<\/p>\n<p>Topping FP1 for the first time since last year\u2019s Hungarian Grand Prix, Marquez ultimately fell back to seventh in the Practice classification. Some of that could be attributed to a fast lap late on going away from him due to a big moment and a trip through the gravel trap.<\/p>\n<p>There was also a lot of self-preservation at play for the Ducati rider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was more in control because I feel worse [than in Mugello],\u201d he noted after Friday\u2019s running. \u201cLet&#8217;s see if tomorrow I feel better. What I don&#8217;t want to have is a big crash. It&#8217;s true that when you are pushing, you can always crash, especially in tight corners. But today I tried to manage all those things and to keep in the tank some power for the next two days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>By keeping something in reserve, we haven\u2019t really seen his true potential yet. His race running was all over the place, as he \u201cdid a diesel day\u201d. But there was some encouragement in his race running. There was a 1m37.907s on the 11th lap of a medium rear. Pedro Acosta\u2019s best was a 1m37.418s on a soft rear that had half the distance on it.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Bezzecchi is convinced that Acosta and Marquez are a step ahead of him in terms of race pace, while the KTM rider nodded towards the reigning champion\u2019s times on medium rubber as something to be wary of.<\/p>\n<p>For the most part, the Ducati appears to be working well at Balaton Park. Fabio Di Giannantonio was second overall on his VR46-run GP26, and seemed to be suffering none of the issues Pecco Bagnaia experienced as he dropped to 14th with a lack of rear grip.<\/p>\n<p>Fermin Aldeguer was also fast all day on the Gresini-run GP25, which is the bike that won last year\u2019s Hungarian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez may not want to get ahead of himself, and his caution about his physical condition must be heeded. 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In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-46693377b4cf22c9857707d54db8f7dab7f9c61ec04dfe56f848c0a70ae37973\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hungarian MotoGP, Balaton Park &#8211; Friday Practice Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1780668043\"> 4h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321256_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Pedro Acosta, 2026 Hungarian MotoGP. \" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pedro Acosta \u201cquestion mark\u201d over KTM\u2019s Balaton Park MotoGP form<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1780648837\"> 9h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1320886_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Pedro Acosta, 2026 Hungarian MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>MotoGP \u201cneeds\u201d battles like Pedro Acosta vs Marc Marquez at Mugello<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1780242339\"> 31\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320166_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Pedro Acosta leads Marc Marquez, Ai Ogura, Fabio Di Giannantonio at 2026 MotoGP Italian Grand Prix. 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As he looks to end his victory drought, the signs at surface level suggest this weekend presents his best chance. But doubts begin to show within the long-run analysis&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>If you were rocked by a sense of deja vu on Friday while watching practice at the 2026 MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix, it\u2019s because today took on a very familiar feel to 12 months ago.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez led FP1 on the factory Ducati, marking the first time he\u2019s done that since last year\u2019s visit to Balaton Park. Pedro Acosta then set the pace in the hour-long Practice in the afternoon\u2026 exactly like he did in Hungary last year.<\/p>\n<p>Back then, it really did feel like Acosta was within touching distance of a maiden MotoGP victory. But the strong one-lap and race pace that he had was ultimately undone on Saturday when he crashed in qualifying. He ultimately came through to finish second in the grand prix. But it was another prime opportunity wasted.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, Acosta has still only been able to win a solitary sprint. And even then, it was somewhat gifted following a penalty for Marquez at the Thai Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, Acosta has just one Sunday podium to his credit, back at the US Grand Prix in March. Overall, his form on the KTM has been mixed. A week on from an Italian Grand Prix where he had to come through Q1 and was a distant sixth in the main race, Acosta was in exceptional form.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He was fastest on Friday afternoon at Balaton Park, leading the field by 0.413s with a 1m36.827s. Confusingly, the feeling he has on the factory KTM isn\u2019t all that different &#8211; he said on Friday &#8211; to what he experienced at Mugello.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the end, it\u2019s quite strange for us to understand why I\u2019m competitive in Barcelona, really slow in Mugello, and again competitive here. This is not normal, and we have to understand something, because if not, it\u2019s impossible to make constant weekends throughout the year to try to arrive to the final target, which is too\u2026 it\u2019s not my case, but to fight for a championship you need to be really constant during the year.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-288e5c944b88ade6169659cff2b9cd1526ef8cea3b07a58662c70f6a95279857\">  \u201cThis is not normal\u201d &#8211; Pedro Acosta puzzled by Hungary MotoGP practice domination   Where Pedro Acosta \u201cmade a huge difference\u201d in Hungary MotoGP practice <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cA bad race cannot be P12, let\u2019s say. We need to understand this.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table dir=\"ltr\" class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" rowspan=\"1\">2026 MotoGP Hungary: Outright manufacturer best laps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bike<\/td>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Time<\/td>\n<td>Position<\/td>\n<td>Difference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>KTM<\/td>\n<td>Pedro Acosta<\/td>\n<td>1m36.827s<\/td>\n<td>1st<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ducati<\/td>\n<td>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/td>\n<td>1m37.230s<\/td>\n<td>2nd<\/td>\n<td>0.413s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>Raul Fernandez<\/td>\n<td>1m37.328s<\/td>\n<td>3rd<\/td>\n<td>0.501s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Honda<\/td>\n<td>Diogo Moreira<\/td>\n<td>1m37.708s<\/td>\n<td>8th<\/td>\n<td>0.733s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yamaha<\/td>\n<td>Jack Miller<\/td>\n<td>1m37.760s<\/td>\n<td>10th<\/td>\n<td>0.933s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Balaton Park is more suited to the KTM. The bike has struggled in a straight line this year, which is negated by the Hungarian venue\u2019s twisty layout. The hard braking zones play into Acosta\u2019s riding strength. That is evident in his speed through sector three, where he is making all the difference compared to the rest of the field.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-451e159421491a22069c8d2b55a639466cf3b3c0b765cf427dff2dd5bed43938\">  2026 Hungary MotoGP: Which riders have made it into Q2?   Pedro Acosta dominates Hungary MotoGP Practice, Pecco Bagnaia in Q1 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Given how tricky overtaking is at Balaton Park, half the battle will be to nail qualifying. If Acosta can do that, then the options to make amends for his missed opportunity in Hungary last year are massively boosted.<\/p>\n<p>That said, a confusing race pace analysis after Friday\u2019s running does leave question marks above Acosta\u2019s head over whether or not, even with a strong qualifying, he can go all the way come Sunday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing, 2026 Hungary MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Aprilia surge an ever-present threat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Acosta was one of the earliest switches to fresh soft rubber during Practice to try to secure a place in Q2. Therefore, the sample of data we have to understand what his race pace actually looks like is tiny.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table dir=\"ltr\" class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\" rowspan=\"1\">2026 MotoGP Hungary: Top 10 Practice pace analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Bike<\/td>\n<td>Pace<\/td>\n<td>Tyre<\/td>\n<td>Stint (laps)<\/td>\n<td>Laps on tyre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pedro Acosta<\/td>\n<td>KTM<\/td>\n<td>1m37.672s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Marco Bezzecchi<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m38.358s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fermin Aldeguer<\/td>\n<td>Ducati GP25<\/td>\n<td>1m38.365s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Marc Marquez<\/td>\n<td>Ducati GP26<\/td>\n<td>1m38.841s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jorge Martin<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m38.943s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jack Miller<\/td>\n<td>Yamaha<\/td>\n<td>1m39.133s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/td>\n<td>Ducati GP25<\/td>\n<td>1m39.385s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diogo Moreira<\/td>\n<td>Honda<\/td>\n<td>1m39.472s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ai Ogura<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m39.706s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Raul Fernandez<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m40.431s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Over three laps on a new soft rear tyre, he averaged 1m37.672s. This was pace he was happy with, but acknowledged that he had to find something on the medium rear. That was the race option used by Marc Marquez last year.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also an option a number of riders favoured on Friday for their long running. It proved to be the winning choice in the Mugello sprint last weekend, with Raul Fernandez and Jorge Martin feeling that the soft pushed the front too much under braking.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandez was confident he could race the medium this weekend to good effect, after ending Friday as the leading Aprilia runner in third. Others will surely have taken note of what happened last weekend at Mugello.<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia typically have back-to-front weekends, where championship leader Marco Bezzecchi and team-mate Jorge Martin come from a weaker position on Friday to then ultimately be the dominant force on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi noted on Friday at Balaton Park that he\u2019s struggling under braking, particularly in sector three. He was sixth overall at the end of Practice. His race pace works out slower than Acosta\u2019s average, but he did a much longer run.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Fernandez\u2019s long run data was a bit useless, while Martin appeared off the pace, too. But the Aprilia worked well at Balaton Park last year, with Bezzecchi leading for a while before finishing third, while Martin rose from 18th on the grid to fourth.<\/p>\n<p>Given Aprilia\u2019s general Sunday form this year, backing Acosta to halt is a bold strategy. The KTM is an inconsistent package, but one that consistently seems to fade as races go on.<\/p>\n<p>More concerning for Acosta\u2019s hopes is the lack of allies to fall back on. He was over a second quicker than the next-best KTM at the end of Practice, which was Enea Bastianini in 15th. Aprilia, meanwhile, has all four of its bikes into Q2. Perennial race late-bloomer Ai Ogura, crucially, looks to have figured out his time attack form this weekend.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, 2026 Hungarian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Can Marc Marquez really be the threat many predict him to be?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Coming into the Balaton weekend, the likes of Acosta and Martin pegged Marquez as favourite to win. The seven-time world champion kicked back at this on Thursday, noting that if he is able to win, then something has gone wrong for his rivals.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But there is logic in those predictions. It\u2019s an anticlockwise track that removes the strain from the right side of his body, where his shoulder continues to recover. He was also dominant in the grand prix at Balaton last year.<\/p>\n<p>Topping FP1 for the first time since last year\u2019s Hungarian Grand Prix, Marquez ultimately fell back to seventh in the Practice classification. Some of that could be attributed to a fast lap late on going away from him due to a big moment and a trip through the gravel trap.<\/p>\n<p>There was also a lot of self-preservation at play for the Ducati rider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was more in control because I feel worse [than in Mugello],\u201d he noted after Friday\u2019s running. \u201cLet&#8217;s see if tomorrow I feel better. What I don&#8217;t want to have is a big crash. It&#8217;s true that when you are pushing, you can always crash, especially in tight corners. But today I tried to manage all those things and to keep in the tank some power for the next two days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>By keeping something in reserve, we haven\u2019t really seen his true potential yet. His race running was all over the place, as he \u201cdid a diesel day\u201d. But there was some encouragement in his race running. There was a 1m37.907s on the 11th lap of a medium rear. Pedro Acosta\u2019s best was a 1m37.418s on a soft rear that had half the distance on it.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Bezzecchi is convinced that Acosta and Marquez are a step ahead of him in terms of race pace, while the KTM rider nodded towards the reigning champion\u2019s times on medium rubber as something to be wary of.<\/p>\n<p>For the most part, the Ducati appears to be working well at Balaton Park. Fabio Di Giannantonio was second overall on his VR46-run GP26, and seemed to be suffering none of the issues Pecco Bagnaia experienced as he dropped to 14th with a lack of rear grip.<\/p>\n<p>Fermin Aldeguer was also fast all day on the Gresini-run GP25, which is the bike that won last year\u2019s Hungarian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez may not want to get ahead of himself, and his caution about his physical condition must be heeded. But there are a lot of positive signs heading into the rest of the weekend that his first win of the campaign is not far off\u2026<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>If you were rocked by a sense of deja vu on Friday while watching practice at the 2026 MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix, it\u2019s because today took on a very familiar feel to 12 months ago.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez led FP1 on the factory Ducati, marking the first time he\u2019s done that since last year\u2019s visit to Balaton Park. Pedro Acosta then set the pace in the hour-long Practice in the afternoon\u2026 exactly like he did in Hungary last year.<\/p>\n<p>Back then, it really did feel like Acosta was within touching distance of a maiden MotoGP victory. But the strong one-lap and race pace that he had was ultimately undone on Saturday when he crashed in qualifying. He ultimately came through to finish second in the grand prix. But it was another prime opportunity wasted.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, Acosta has still only been able to win a solitary sprint. And even then, it was somewhat gifted following a penalty for Marquez at the Thai Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, Acosta has just one Sunday podium to his credit, back at the US Grand Prix in March. Overall, his form on the KTM has been mixed. A week on from an Italian Grand Prix where he had to come through Q1 and was a distant sixth in the main race, Acosta was in exceptional form.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He was fastest on Friday afternoon at Balaton Park, leading the field by 0.413s with a 1m36.827s. Confusingly, the feeling he has on the factory KTM isn\u2019t all that different &#8211; he said on Friday &#8211; to what he experienced at Mugello.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the end, it\u2019s quite strange for us to understand why I\u2019m competitive in Barcelona, really slow in Mugello, and again competitive here. This is not normal, and we have to understand something, because if not, it\u2019s impossible to make constant weekends throughout the year to try to arrive to the final target, which is too\u2026 it\u2019s not my case, but to fight for a championship you need to be really constant during the year.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-288e5c944b88ade6169659cff2b9cd1526ef8cea3b07a58662c70f6a95279857\">  \u201cThis is not normal\u201d &#8211; Pedro Acosta puzzled by Hungary MotoGP practice domination   Where Pedro Acosta \u201cmade a huge difference\u201d in Hungary MotoGP practice <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cA bad race cannot be P12, let\u2019s say. We need to understand this.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table dir=\"ltr\" class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" rowspan=\"1\">2026 MotoGP Hungary: Outright manufacturer best laps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bike<\/td>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Time<\/td>\n<td>Position<\/td>\n<td>Difference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>KTM<\/td>\n<td>Pedro Acosta<\/td>\n<td>1m36.827s<\/td>\n<td>1st<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ducati<\/td>\n<td>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/td>\n<td>1m37.230s<\/td>\n<td>2nd<\/td>\n<td>0.413s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>Raul Fernandez<\/td>\n<td>1m37.328s<\/td>\n<td>3rd<\/td>\n<td>0.501s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Honda<\/td>\n<td>Diogo Moreira<\/td>\n<td>1m37.708s<\/td>\n<td>8th<\/td>\n<td>0.733s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yamaha<\/td>\n<td>Jack Miller<\/td>\n<td>1m37.760s<\/td>\n<td>10th<\/td>\n<td>0.933s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Balaton Park is more suited to the KTM. The bike has struggled in a straight line this year, which is negated by the Hungarian venue\u2019s twisty layout. The hard braking zones play into Acosta\u2019s riding strength. That is evident in his speed through sector three, where he is making all the difference compared to the rest of the field.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-451e159421491a22069c8d2b55a639466cf3b3c0b765cf427dff2dd5bed43938\">  2026 Hungary MotoGP: Which riders have made it into Q2?   Pedro Acosta dominates Hungary MotoGP Practice, Pecco Bagnaia in Q1 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Given how tricky overtaking is at Balaton Park, half the battle will be to nail qualifying. If Acosta can do that, then the options to make amends for his missed opportunity in Hungary last year are massively boosted.<\/p>\n<p>That said, a confusing race pace analysis after Friday\u2019s running does leave question marks above Acosta\u2019s head over whether or not, even with a strong qualifying, he can go all the way come Sunday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321117_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing, 2026 Hungary MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Aprilia surge an ever-present threat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Acosta was one of the earliest switches to fresh soft rubber during Practice to try to secure a place in Q2. Therefore, the sample of data we have to understand what his race pace actually looks like is tiny.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table dir=\"ltr\" class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\" rowspan=\"1\">2026 MotoGP Hungary: Top 10 Practice pace analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Bike<\/td>\n<td>Pace<\/td>\n<td>Tyre<\/td>\n<td>Stint (laps)<\/td>\n<td>Laps on tyre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pedro Acosta<\/td>\n<td>KTM<\/td>\n<td>1m37.672s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Marco Bezzecchi<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m38.358s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fermin Aldeguer<\/td>\n<td>Ducati GP25<\/td>\n<td>1m38.365s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Marc Marquez<\/td>\n<td>Ducati GP26<\/td>\n<td>1m38.841s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jorge Martin<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m38.943s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jack Miller<\/td>\n<td>Yamaha<\/td>\n<td>1m39.133s<\/td>\n<td>Soft<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/td>\n<td>Ducati GP25<\/td>\n<td>1m39.385s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diogo Moreira<\/td>\n<td>Honda<\/td>\n<td>1m39.472s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ai Ogura<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m39.706s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Raul Fernandez<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia<\/td>\n<td>1m40.431s<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Over three laps on a new soft rear tyre, he averaged 1m37.672s. This was pace he was happy with, but acknowledged that he had to find something on the medium rear. That was the race option used by Marc Marquez last year.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also an option a number of riders favoured on Friday for their long running. It proved to be the winning choice in the Mugello sprint last weekend, with Raul Fernandez and Jorge Martin feeling that the soft pushed the front too much under braking.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandez was confident he could race the medium this weekend to good effect, after ending Friday as the leading Aprilia runner in third. Others will surely have taken note of what happened last weekend at Mugello.<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia typically have back-to-front weekends, where championship leader Marco Bezzecchi and team-mate Jorge Martin come from a weaker position on Friday to then ultimately be the dominant force on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi noted on Friday at Balaton Park that he\u2019s struggling under braking, particularly in sector three. He was sixth overall at the end of Practice. His race pace works out slower than Acosta\u2019s average, but he did a much longer run.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Fernandez\u2019s long run data was a bit useless, while Martin appeared off the pace, too. But the Aprilia worked well at Balaton Park last year, with Bezzecchi leading for a while before finishing third, while Martin rose from 18th on the grid to fourth.<\/p>\n<p>Given Aprilia\u2019s general Sunday form this year, backing Acosta to halt is a bold strategy. The KTM is an inconsistent package, but one that consistently seems to fade as races go on.<\/p>\n<p>More concerning for Acosta\u2019s hopes is the lack of allies to fall back on. He was over a second quicker than the next-best KTM at the end of Practice, which was Enea Bastianini in 15th. Aprilia, meanwhile, has all four of its bikes into Q2. Perennial race late-bloomer Ai Ogura, crucially, looks to have figured out his time attack form this weekend.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321281_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, 2026 Hungarian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Can Marc Marquez really be the threat many predict him to be?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Coming into the Balaton weekend, the likes of Acosta and Martin pegged Marquez as favourite to win. The seven-time world champion kicked back at this on Thursday, noting that if he is able to win, then something has gone wrong for his rivals.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But there is logic in those predictions. It\u2019s an anticlockwise track that removes the strain from the right side of his body, where his shoulder continues to recover. He was also dominant in the grand prix at Balaton last year.<\/p>\n<p>Topping FP1 for the first time since last year\u2019s Hungarian Grand Prix, Marquez ultimately fell back to seventh in the Practice classification. Some of that could be attributed to a fast lap late on going away from him due to a big moment and a trip through the gravel trap.<\/p>\n<p>There was also a lot of self-preservation at play for the Ducati rider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was more in control because I feel worse [than in Mugello],\u201d he noted after Friday\u2019s running. \u201cLet&#8217;s see if tomorrow I feel better. What I don&#8217;t want to have is a big crash. It&#8217;s true that when you are pushing, you can always crash, especially in tight corners. But today I tried to manage all those things and to keep in the tank some power for the next two days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>By keeping something in reserve, we haven\u2019t really seen his true potential yet. His race running was all over the place, as he \u201cdid a diesel day\u201d. But there was some encouragement in his race running. There was a 1m37.907s on the 11th lap of a medium rear. Pedro Acosta\u2019s best was a 1m37.418s on a soft rear that had half the distance on it.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Bezzecchi is convinced that Acosta and Marquez are a step ahead of him in terms of race pace, while the KTM rider nodded towards the reigning champion\u2019s times on medium rubber as something to be wary of.<\/p>\n<p>For the most part, the Ducati appears to be working well at Balaton Park. Fabio Di Giannantonio was second overall on his VR46-run GP26, and seemed to be suffering none of the issues Pecco Bagnaia experienced as he dropped to 14th with a lack of rear grip.<\/p>\n<p>Fermin Aldeguer was also fast all day on the Gresini-run GP25, which is the bike that won last year\u2019s Hungarian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez may not want to get ahead of himself, and his caution about his physical condition must be heeded. But there are a lot of positive signs heading into the rest of the weekend that his first win of the campaign is not far off\u2026<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/feature\/1097104\/1\/signs-hint-hungary-motogp-history-could-repeat-itself-one-winless-rider&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1321089_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] The signs that hint Hungary MotoGP history could repeat itself for one winless rider Pedro Acosta dominated Friday practice at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. 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