{"id":2242861,"date":"2026-11-06T17:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-11-06T17:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:00:26","slug":"2026-qatar-motogp-lusail-friday-practice-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242861","title":{"rendered":"2026 Qatar MotoGP, Lusail &#8211; Friday Practice Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.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>2026 Qatar MotoGP, Lusail &#8211; Friday Practice Results<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Friday practice results from the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at Lusail, round 20 of 22.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-11-06T19:36:59+00:00\">Updated: 06 Nov 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\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.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>All of Friday&#8217;s MotoGP results from Qatar.<\/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<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Former Qatar MotoGP winner Fabio di Giannantonio outshines title leader Marc Marquez as the Ducati duo lead Friday practice at Lusail.<\/p>\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi had put Aprilia on top in race trim and later time attack mode, but couldn\u2019t match Diggia\u2019s new lap record.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez then split the Italians, on a night when team-mate Francesco Bagnaia was back on form in fourth.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi\u2019s injured team-mate and Marc Marquez\u2019s main title contender, Jorge Martin, secured a top ten place for direct Qualifying 2 access. However, KTM\u2019s Sepang Sprint winner Pedro Acosta will need to take part in Saturday\u2019s Qualifying 1.<\/p>\n<h2>Marc Marquez broken chain<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_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 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>FP1 leader Marc Marquez &#8211; who can win the title if he outscores Martin by 30 points and Bezzecchi by 8 points this weekend &#8211; had to be pushed back to the pits in the middle stages when the chain broke on his Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>However, Marquez responded in style, moving straight to the top after returning with new tyres, while team-mate Bagnaia slotted into second ahead of the final runs.<\/p>\n<h2>Race pace<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.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, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bezzecchi made a scorching start to the evening session, pulling 0.6s clear of the factory Ducatis of Bagnaia and Marquez on medium rubber.<\/p>\n<p>The appearance of the soft rear &#8211; a possible choice for the Sprint &#8211; then shuffled the order, with di Giannantonio moving to the top ahead of the Aprilias of Bezzecchi, Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura, before Marquez and Bagnaia attacked.<\/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<h2>Dixon progress<\/h2>\n<p>After his FP1 mishap, HRC replacement rider Jake Dixon improved his lap time by over two seconds this evening and was a close match for LCR&#8217;s Diogo Moreira.<\/p>\n<p>The Englishman had sent sparks flying early in the hour when he cornered with his ride-height device still down.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"8\">\n<h2>2026 Qatar MotoGP, Lusail &#8211; Practice Results<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pos<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Nat<\/td>\n<td>Team<\/td>\n<td>Time\/Diff<\/td>\n<td>Lap<\/td>\n<td>Max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>1&#8217;50.406s<\/td>\n<td>16\/18<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>\u02c51<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marc Marquez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.142s<\/td>\n<td>16\/17<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>\u02c51<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marco Bezzecchi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.260s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Francesco Bagnaia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.386s<\/td>\n<td>18\/20<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Raul Fernandez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.608s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>344k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>^11<\/td>\n<td><strong>Enea Bastianini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+0.618s<\/td>\n<td>17\/19<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>\u02c52<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jorge Martin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.635s<\/td>\n<td>18\/19<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Johann Zarco<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FRA<\/td>\n<td>Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+0.895s<\/td>\n<td>18\/18<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Ai Ogura<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>JPN<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.912s<\/td>\n<td>17\/19<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>^3<\/td>\n<td><strong>Brad Binder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>RSA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.003s<\/td>\n<td>20\/21<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><em>Qualifying 1:<\/em><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>^1<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fermin Aldeguer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.041s<\/td>\n<td>16\/18<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>\u02c53<\/td>\n<td><strong>Franco Morbidelli<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.078s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>\u02c55<\/td>\n<td><strong>Luca Marini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+1.142s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>\u02c510<\/td>\n<td><strong>Pedro Acosta<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.169s<\/td>\n<td>21\/22<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>=<\/td>\n<td><strong>Maverick Vi\u00f1ales<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.247s<\/td>\n<td>21\/22<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>\u02c52<\/td>\n<td><strong>Iker Lecuona<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+1.324s<\/td>\n<td>18\/20<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>\u02c51<\/td>\n<td><strong>Diogo Moreira<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>BRA<\/td>\n<td>Pro Honda LCR (RC213V)*<\/td>\n<td>+1.786s<\/td>\n<td>18\/19<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>=<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jake Dixon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>GBR<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+1.987s<\/td>\n<td>19\/19<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>^X Rider has improved X positions from FP1.<\/em><br \/><em>= Rider has the same position as FP1.<\/em><br \/><em>\u02c5X Rider has dropped X positions from FP1.<\/em><br \/><em>* Rookie<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Official Qatar MotoGP Records:<\/strong><\/em><\/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<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Best lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 50.499s (2024)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Fastest race lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 52.561s (2025)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Free Practice 1:<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_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, Jorge Martin, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Marc Marquez begins his title chance weekend on top of the timesheets during opening practice for the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at a dusty Lusail.<\/p>\n<p>The Ducati star edged out the Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi with VR46\u2019s Fabio di Giannantonio and KTM\u2019s Pedro Acosta (who suffered a late technical issue) the only other riders in the 1m 52s.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Diggia used a new front tyre towards the end of the session, the other frontrunners remained on older rubber. Marquez and Acosta kept the same set throughout, while Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin switched from a soft to medium front tyre.<\/p>\n<p>Injured title contender Martin &#8211; who abandoned a return last weekend at Sepang &#8211; looked much more comfortable in FP1, briefly featured in third, before being bumped to fifth place.<\/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<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_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>Jake Dixon, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Jake Dixon crash<\/h2>\n<p>Jake Dixon, making his HRC debut in place of Joan Mir, suffered an eventful MotoGP return.<\/p>\n<p>The former Moto2 title contender, riding in his first MotoGP session since a pair of Petronas Yamaha appearances in 2021, suffered a big tank slapper in the opening minutes, regained control, then fell a few corners later.<\/p>\n<p>The Englishman, who now races for HRC in WorldSBK, returned to finish the session 18th and last on the depleted timesheets. KTM&#8217;s Brad Binder was the other FP1 faller.<\/p>\n<h2>Tyres<\/h2>\n<p>Most riders used the medium rear tyre, as used by the frontrunners in both of last year\u2019s races, combined with the medium front expected for the grand prix.<\/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>This evening\u2019s Practice, to be held under floodlights, starts at 7pm local time (4pm UK).<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<h2>2026 Qatar MotoGP, Lusail &#8211; Free Practice (1) Results<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pos<\/td>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Nat<\/td>\n<td>Team<\/td>\n<td>Time\/Diff<\/td>\n<td>Lap<\/td>\n<td>Max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marc Marquez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>1&#8217;52.278s<\/td>\n<td>15\/16<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marco Bezzecchi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.110s<\/td>\n<td>16\/16<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.413s<\/td>\n<td>16\/16<\/td>\n<td>352k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td><strong>Pedro Acosta<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+0.677s<\/td>\n<td>14\/15<\/td>\n<td>351k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jorge Martin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.734s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td><strong>Francesco Bagnaia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.793s<\/td>\n<td>8\/15<\/td>\n<td>352k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td><strong>Raul Fernandez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.911s<\/td>\n<td>14\/14<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td><strong>Luca Marini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+0.952s<\/td>\n<td>15\/16<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td><strong>Franco Morbidelli<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.028s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>347k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td><strong>Johann Zarco<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FRA<\/td>\n<td>Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+1.084s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td><strong>Ai Ogura<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>JPN<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+1.263s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fermin Aldeguer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.339s<\/td>\n<td>13\/14<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td><strong>Brad Binder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>RSA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.353s<\/td>\n<td>14\/14<\/td>\n<td>352k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td><strong>Iker Lecuona<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+1.432s<\/td>\n<td>15\/16<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td><strong>Maverick Vi\u00f1ales<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.447s<\/td>\n<td>17\/17<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td><strong>Diogo Moreira<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>BRA<\/td>\n<td>Pro Honda LCR (RC213V)*<\/td>\n<td>+1.791s<\/td>\n<td>6\/15<\/td>\n<td>351k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td><strong>Enea Bastianini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.965s<\/td>\n<td>6\/14<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jake Dixon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>GBR<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+3.148s<\/td>\n<td>13\/13<\/td>\n<td>345k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>* Rookie<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Official Qatar MotoGP Records:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Best lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 50.499s (2024)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Fastest race lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 52.561s (2025)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Marc Marquez title chance<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>MotoGP title chase after the Malaysian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>Marc Marquez has his first chance to wrap-up the 2026 MotoGP title this weekend in Qatar<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6d752802c92fb33ed1f89602cd6125989596424e2f1d4ae89adf44b139fc1345\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Jake Dixon finds MotoGP speed after Qatar crash, credits \u201cpain\u201d Cal Crutchlow<\/li>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: What we learned after Friday practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The factory Ducati star needs to outscore Jorge Martin by 30 points and Marco Bezzecchi by eight points (seven points if he wins the grand prix) to claim a tenth world crown before the season-ending rounds in Portimao and Valencia.<\/p>\n<h2>Yamaha out<\/h2>\n<p>Yamaha will not be participating in this weekend\u2019s Qatar MotoGP due to \u2018existing company-wide travel restrictions\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The decision means Fabio Quartararo and factory Monster team-mate Alex Rins, plus Pramac riders Jack Miller and Augusto Fernandez (replacing the injured Toprak Razgatlioglu) will all be missing from round 20 of the season.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_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>Fabio Quartararo, 2025 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>A statement issued last Sunday evening at Sepang said that the decision \u2018reflects Yamaha\u2019s assessment of the information currently available and is independent of the measures implemented by MotoGP Group and the event organizer.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Yamaha added that it \u2018remains fully committed to MotoGP and looks forward to returning to competition at the Portuguese Grand Prix\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2>Jake Dixon gets Honda MotoGP debut<\/h2>\n<p>The four Yamaha riders are not the only competitors who will miss the Qatar Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Gresini\u2019s Alex Marquez is absent due to recent surgery, while HRC\u2019s Joan Mir is again sidelined by fatigue-related vision issues. Marquez is replaced by Iker Lecuona and Mir by Honda WorldSBK rider Jake Dixon.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_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>Jake Dixon.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>Dixon previously made a pair of MotoGP starts for Petronas Yamaha SRT in 2021, during his Moto2 career.<\/p>\n<h2>Back in action<\/h2>\n<p>Aprilia riders Jorge Martin and Raul Fernandez, who withdrew from Sepang due to injuries, plus Gresini\u2019s Fermin Aldeguer, who broke his hand at Mandalika, are back on track for MotoGP\u2019s only night race.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest MotoGP news and analysis, delivered straight 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>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Marc Marquez<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Jorge Martin<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Marco Bezzecchi<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Jake Dixon<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Losail International Circuit, Qatar, MotoGP night race<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3> Previous <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Why Yamaha is not racing at the 2026 Qatar MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Jorge Martin&#8217;s Qatar MotoGP medical pushed back to Friday <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-12f8a8b2cecb6fcadd265413c622a6de692679a2a5943a29adb07f21ac373e71\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez\u2019s injury issues.<\/p>\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>Related Articles<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-eec7c2998578f9faf1d0f0b97bb83acc5d343a042e0fd4ef55fb197e522147a6\">\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>Marc Marquez warns Qatar MotoGP title chance \u201cstill far\u201d after Friday practice<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Marc Marquez, Ducati Corse, 2026 Qatar 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>Jorge Martin 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360118_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360118_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360118_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Friday practice results from the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at Lusail, round 20 of 22.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Former Qatar MotoGP winner Fabio di Giannantonio outshines title leader Marc Marquez as the Ducati duo lead Friday practice at Lusail.<\/p>\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi had put Aprilia on top in race trim and later time attack mode, but couldn\u2019t match Diggia\u2019s new lap record.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez then split the Italians, on a night when team-mate Francesco Bagnaia was back on form in fourth.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi\u2019s injured team-mate and Marc Marquez\u2019s main title contender, Jorge Martin, secured a top ten place for direct Qualifying 2 access. However, KTM\u2019s Sepang Sprint winner Pedro Acosta will need to take part in Saturday\u2019s Qualifying 1.<\/p>\n<h2>Marc Marquez broken chain<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_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 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>FP1 leader Marc Marquez &#8211; who can win the title if he outscores Martin by 30 points and Bezzecchi by 8 points this weekend &#8211; had to be pushed back to the pits in the middle stages when the chain broke on his Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>However, Marquez responded in style, moving straight to the top after returning with new tyres, while team-mate Bagnaia slotted into second ahead of the final runs.<\/p>\n<h2>Race pace<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.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, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bezzecchi made a scorching start to the evening session, pulling 0.6s clear of the factory Ducatis of Bagnaia and Marquez on medium rubber.<\/p>\n<p>The appearance of the soft rear &#8211; a possible choice for the Sprint &#8211; then shuffled the order, with di Giannantonio moving to the top ahead of the Aprilias of Bezzecchi, Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura, before Marquez and Bagnaia attacked.<\/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<h2>Dixon progress<\/h2>\n<p>After his FP1 mishap, HRC replacement rider Jake Dixon improved his lap time by over two seconds this evening and was a close match for LCR&#8217;s Diogo Moreira.<\/p>\n<p>The Englishman had sent sparks flying early in the hour when he cornered with his ride-height device still down.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"8\">\n<h2>2026 Qatar MotoGP, Lusail &#8211; Practice Results<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pos<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Nat<\/td>\n<td>Team<\/td>\n<td>Time\/Diff<\/td>\n<td>Lap<\/td>\n<td>Max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>1&#8217;50.406s<\/td>\n<td>16\/18<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>\u02c51<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marc Marquez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.142s<\/td>\n<td>16\/17<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>\u02c51<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marco Bezzecchi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.260s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Francesco Bagnaia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.386s<\/td>\n<td>18\/20<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Raul Fernandez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.608s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>344k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>^11<\/td>\n<td><strong>Enea Bastianini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+0.618s<\/td>\n<td>17\/19<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>\u02c52<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jorge Martin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.635s<\/td>\n<td>18\/19<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Johann Zarco<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FRA<\/td>\n<td>Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+0.895s<\/td>\n<td>18\/18<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Ai Ogura<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>JPN<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.912s<\/td>\n<td>17\/19<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>^3<\/td>\n<td><strong>Brad Binder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>RSA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.003s<\/td>\n<td>20\/21<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><em>Qualifying 1:<\/em><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>^1<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fermin Aldeguer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.041s<\/td>\n<td>16\/18<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>\u02c53<\/td>\n<td><strong>Franco Morbidelli<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.078s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>\u02c55<\/td>\n<td><strong>Luca Marini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+1.142s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>\u02c510<\/td>\n<td><strong>Pedro Acosta<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.169s<\/td>\n<td>21\/22<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>=<\/td>\n<td><strong>Maverick Vi\u00f1ales<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.247s<\/td>\n<td>21\/22<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>\u02c52<\/td>\n<td><strong>Iker Lecuona<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+1.324s<\/td>\n<td>18\/20<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>\u02c51<\/td>\n<td><strong>Diogo Moreira<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>BRA<\/td>\n<td>Pro Honda LCR (RC213V)*<\/td>\n<td>+1.786s<\/td>\n<td>18\/19<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>=<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jake Dixon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>GBR<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+1.987s<\/td>\n<td>19\/19<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>^X Rider has improved X positions from FP1.<\/em><br \/><em>= Rider has the same position as FP1.<\/em><br \/><em>\u02c5X Rider has dropped X positions from FP1.<\/em><br \/><em>* Rookie<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Official Qatar MotoGP Records:<\/strong><\/em><\/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<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Best lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 50.499s (2024)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Fastest race lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 52.561s (2025)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Free Practice 1:<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_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, Jorge Martin, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Marc Marquez begins his title chance weekend on top of the timesheets during opening practice for the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at a dusty Lusail.<\/p>\n<p>The Ducati star edged out the Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi with VR46\u2019s Fabio di Giannantonio and KTM\u2019s Pedro Acosta (who suffered a late technical issue) the only other riders in the 1m 52s.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Diggia used a new front tyre towards the end of the session, the other frontrunners remained on older rubber. Marquez and Acosta kept the same set throughout, while Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin switched from a soft to medium front tyre.<\/p>\n<p>Injured title contender Martin &#8211; who abandoned a return last weekend at Sepang &#8211; looked much more comfortable in FP1, briefly featured in third, before being bumped to fifth place.<\/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<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_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>Jake Dixon, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Jake Dixon crash<\/h2>\n<p>Jake Dixon, making his HRC debut in place of Joan Mir, suffered an eventful MotoGP return.<\/p>\n<p>The former Moto2 title contender, riding in his first MotoGP session since a pair of Petronas Yamaha appearances in 2021, suffered a big tank slapper in the opening minutes, regained control, then fell a few corners later.<\/p>\n<p>The Englishman, who now races for HRC in WorldSBK, returned to finish the session 18th and last on the depleted timesheets. KTM&#8217;s Brad Binder was the other FP1 faller.<\/p>\n<h2>Tyres<\/h2>\n<p>Most riders used the medium rear tyre, as used by the frontrunners in both of last year\u2019s races, combined with the medium front expected for the grand prix.<\/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>This evening\u2019s Practice, to be held under floodlights, starts at 7pm local time (4pm UK).<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<h2>2026 Qatar MotoGP, Lusail &#8211; Free Practice (1) Results<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pos<\/td>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Nat<\/td>\n<td>Team<\/td>\n<td>Time\/Diff<\/td>\n<td>Lap<\/td>\n<td>Max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marc Marquez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>1&#8217;52.278s<\/td>\n<td>15\/16<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marco Bezzecchi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.110s<\/td>\n<td>16\/16<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.413s<\/td>\n<td>16\/16<\/td>\n<td>352k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td><strong>Pedro Acosta<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+0.677s<\/td>\n<td>14\/15<\/td>\n<td>351k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jorge Martin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.734s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td><strong>Francesco Bagnaia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.793s<\/td>\n<td>8\/15<\/td>\n<td>352k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td><strong>Raul Fernandez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.911s<\/td>\n<td>14\/14<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td><strong>Luca Marini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+0.952s<\/td>\n<td>15\/16<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td><strong>Franco Morbidelli<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.028s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>347k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td><strong>Johann Zarco<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FRA<\/td>\n<td>Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+1.084s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td><strong>Ai Ogura<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>JPN<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+1.263s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fermin Aldeguer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.339s<\/td>\n<td>13\/14<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td><strong>Brad Binder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>RSA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.353s<\/td>\n<td>14\/14<\/td>\n<td>352k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td><strong>Iker Lecuona<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+1.432s<\/td>\n<td>15\/16<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td><strong>Maverick Vi\u00f1ales<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.447s<\/td>\n<td>17\/17<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td><strong>Diogo Moreira<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>BRA<\/td>\n<td>Pro Honda LCR (RC213V)*<\/td>\n<td>+1.791s<\/td>\n<td>6\/15<\/td>\n<td>351k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td><strong>Enea Bastianini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.965s<\/td>\n<td>6\/14<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jake Dixon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>GBR<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+3.148s<\/td>\n<td>13\/13<\/td>\n<td>345k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>* Rookie<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Official Qatar MotoGP Records:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Best lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 50.499s (2024)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Fastest race lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 52.561s (2025)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Marc Marquez title chance<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>MotoGP title chase after the Malaysian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>Marc Marquez has his first chance to wrap-up the 2026 MotoGP title this weekend in Qatar<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6d752802c92fb33ed1f89602cd6125989596424e2f1d4ae89adf44b139fc1345\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Jake Dixon finds MotoGP speed after Qatar crash, credits \u201cpain\u201d Cal Crutchlow<\/li>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: What we learned after Friday practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The factory Ducati star needs to outscore Jorge Martin by 30 points and Marco Bezzecchi by eight points (seven points if he wins the grand prix) to claim a tenth world crown before the season-ending rounds in Portimao and Valencia.<\/p>\n<h2>Yamaha out<\/h2>\n<p>Yamaha will not be participating in this weekend\u2019s Qatar MotoGP due to \u2018existing company-wide travel restrictions\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The decision means Fabio Quartararo and factory Monster team-mate Alex Rins, plus Pramac riders Jack Miller and Augusto Fernandez (replacing the injured Toprak Razgatlioglu) will all be missing from round 20 of the season.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_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>Fabio Quartararo, 2025 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>A statement issued last Sunday evening at Sepang said that the decision \u2018reflects Yamaha\u2019s assessment of the information currently available and is independent of the measures implemented by MotoGP Group and the event organizer.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Yamaha added that it \u2018remains fully committed to MotoGP and looks forward to returning to competition at the Portuguese Grand Prix\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2>Jake Dixon gets Honda MotoGP debut<\/h2>\n<p>The four Yamaha riders are not the only competitors who will miss the Qatar Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Gresini\u2019s Alex Marquez is absent due to recent surgery, while HRC\u2019s Joan Mir is again sidelined by fatigue-related vision issues. Marquez is replaced by Iker Lecuona and Mir by Honda WorldSBK rider Jake Dixon.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_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>Jake Dixon.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>Dixon previously made a pair of MotoGP starts for Petronas Yamaha SRT in 2021, during his Moto2 career.<\/p>\n<h2>Back in action<\/h2>\n<p>Aprilia riders Jorge Martin and Raul Fernandez, who withdrew from Sepang due to injuries, plus Gresini\u2019s Fermin Aldeguer, who broke his hand at Mandalika, are back on track for MotoGP\u2019s only night race.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest MotoGP news and analysis, delivered straight 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>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Former Qatar MotoGP winner Fabio di Giannantonio outshines title leader Marc Marquez as the Ducati duo lead Friday practice at Lusail.<\/p>\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi had put Aprilia on top in race trim and later time attack mode, but couldn\u2019t match Diggia\u2019s new lap record.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez then split the Italians, on a night when team-mate Francesco Bagnaia was back on form in fourth.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi\u2019s injured team-mate and Marc Marquez\u2019s main title contender, Jorge Martin, secured a top ten place for direct Qualifying 2 access. However, KTM\u2019s Sepang Sprint winner Pedro Acosta will need to take part in Saturday\u2019s Qualifying 1.<\/p>\n<h2>Marc Marquez broken chain<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360315_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 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>FP1 leader Marc Marquez &#8211; who can win the title if he outscores Martin by 30 points and Bezzecchi by 8 points this weekend &#8211; had to be pushed back to the pits in the middle stages when the chain broke on his Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>However, Marquez responded in style, moving straight to the top after returning with new tyres, while team-mate Bagnaia slotted into second ahead of the final runs.<\/p>\n<h2>Race pace<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/bezzecchi.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, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bezzecchi made a scorching start to the evening session, pulling 0.6s clear of the factory Ducatis of Bagnaia and Marquez on medium rubber.<\/p>\n<p>The appearance of the soft rear &#8211; a possible choice for the Sprint &#8211; then shuffled the order, with di Giannantonio moving to the top ahead of the Aprilias of Bezzecchi, Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura, before Marquez and Bagnaia attacked.<\/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<h2>Dixon progress<\/h2>\n<p>After his FP1 mishap, HRC replacement rider Jake Dixon improved his lap time by over two seconds this evening and was a close match for LCR&#8217;s Diogo Moreira.<\/p>\n<p>The Englishman had sent sparks flying early in the hour when he cornered with his ride-height device still down.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"8\">\n<h2>2026 Qatar MotoGP, Lusail &#8211; Practice Results<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pos<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Nat<\/td>\n<td>Team<\/td>\n<td>Time\/Diff<\/td>\n<td>Lap<\/td>\n<td>Max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>1&#8217;50.406s<\/td>\n<td>16\/18<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>\u02c51<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marc Marquez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.142s<\/td>\n<td>16\/17<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>\u02c51<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marco Bezzecchi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.260s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Francesco Bagnaia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.386s<\/td>\n<td>18\/20<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Raul Fernandez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.608s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>344k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>^11<\/td>\n<td><strong>Enea Bastianini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+0.618s<\/td>\n<td>17\/19<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>\u02c52<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jorge Martin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.635s<\/td>\n<td>18\/19<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Johann Zarco<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FRA<\/td>\n<td>Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+0.895s<\/td>\n<td>18\/18<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>^2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Ai Ogura<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>JPN<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.912s<\/td>\n<td>17\/19<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>^3<\/td>\n<td><strong>Brad Binder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>RSA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.003s<\/td>\n<td>20\/21<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><em>Qualifying 1:<\/em><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>^1<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fermin Aldeguer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.041s<\/td>\n<td>16\/18<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>\u02c53<\/td>\n<td><strong>Franco Morbidelli<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.078s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>\u02c55<\/td>\n<td><strong>Luca Marini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+1.142s<\/td>\n<td>19\/20<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>\u02c510<\/td>\n<td><strong>Pedro Acosta<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.169s<\/td>\n<td>21\/22<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>=<\/td>\n<td><strong>Maverick Vi\u00f1ales<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.247s<\/td>\n<td>21\/22<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>\u02c52<\/td>\n<td><strong>Iker Lecuona<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+1.324s<\/td>\n<td>18\/20<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>\u02c51<\/td>\n<td><strong>Diogo Moreira<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>BRA<\/td>\n<td>Pro Honda LCR (RC213V)*<\/td>\n<td>+1.786s<\/td>\n<td>18\/19<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>=<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jake Dixon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>GBR<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+1.987s<\/td>\n<td>19\/19<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>^X Rider has improved X positions from FP1.<\/em><br \/><em>= Rider has the same position as FP1.<\/em><br \/><em>\u02c5X Rider has dropped X positions from FP1.<\/em><br \/><em>* Rookie<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Official Qatar MotoGP Records:<\/strong><\/em><\/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<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Best lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 50.499s (2024)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Fastest race lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 52.561s (2025)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Free Practice 1:<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360125_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, Jorge Martin, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Marc Marquez begins his title chance weekend on top of the timesheets during opening practice for the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at a dusty Lusail.<\/p>\n<p>The Ducati star edged out the Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi with VR46\u2019s Fabio di Giannantonio and KTM\u2019s Pedro Acosta (who suffered a late technical issue) the only other riders in the 1m 52s.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Diggia used a new front tyre towards the end of the session, the other frontrunners remained on older rubber. Marquez and Acosta kept the same set throughout, while Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin switched from a soft to medium front tyre.<\/p>\n<p>Injured title contender Martin &#8211; who abandoned a return last weekend at Sepang &#8211; looked much more comfortable in FP1, briefly featured in third, before being bumped to fifth place.<\/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<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360165_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>Jake Dixon, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Jake Dixon crash<\/h2>\n<p>Jake Dixon, making his HRC debut in place of Joan Mir, suffered an eventful MotoGP return.<\/p>\n<p>The former Moto2 title contender, riding in his first MotoGP session since a pair of Petronas Yamaha appearances in 2021, suffered a big tank slapper in the opening minutes, regained control, then fell a few corners later.<\/p>\n<p>The Englishman, who now races for HRC in WorldSBK, returned to finish the session 18th and last on the depleted timesheets. KTM&#8217;s Brad Binder was the other FP1 faller.<\/p>\n<h2>Tyres<\/h2>\n<p>Most riders used the medium rear tyre, as used by the frontrunners in both of last year\u2019s races, combined with the medium front expected for the grand prix.<\/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>This evening\u2019s Practice, to be held under floodlights, starts at 7pm local time (4pm UK).<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-overflow\">\n<table class=\"crash-report\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\">\n<h2>2026 Qatar MotoGP, Lusail &#8211; Free Practice (1) Results<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pos<\/td>\n<td>Rider<\/td>\n<td>Nat<\/td>\n<td>Team<\/td>\n<td>Time\/Diff<\/td>\n<td>Lap<\/td>\n<td>Max<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marc Marquez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>1&#8217;52.278s<\/td>\n<td>15\/16<\/td>\n<td>354k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td><strong>Marco Bezzecchi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.110s<\/td>\n<td>16\/16<\/td>\n<td>353k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fabio Di Giannantonio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.413s<\/td>\n<td>16\/16<\/td>\n<td>352k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td><strong>Pedro Acosta<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+0.677s<\/td>\n<td>14\/15<\/td>\n<td>351k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jorge Martin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.734s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td><strong>Francesco Bagnaia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Ducati Lenovo (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.793s<\/td>\n<td>8\/15<\/td>\n<td>352k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td><strong>Raul Fernandez<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+0.911s<\/td>\n<td>14\/14<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td><strong>Luca Marini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+0.952s<\/td>\n<td>15\/16<\/td>\n<td>355k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td><strong>Franco Morbidelli<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Pertamina VR46 Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.028s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>347k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td><strong>Johann Zarco<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FRA<\/td>\n<td>Castrol Honda LCR (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+1.084s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td><strong>Ai Ogura<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>JPN<\/td>\n<td>Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+1.263s<\/td>\n<td>15\/15<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td><strong>Fermin Aldeguer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP25)<\/td>\n<td>+1.339s<\/td>\n<td>13\/14<\/td>\n<td>348k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td><strong>Brad Binder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>RSA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.353s<\/td>\n<td>14\/14<\/td>\n<td>352k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td><strong>Iker Lecuona<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>BK8 Gresini Ducati (GP26)<\/td>\n<td>+1.432s<\/td>\n<td>15\/16<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td><strong>Maverick Vi\u00f1ales<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SPA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.447s<\/td>\n<td>17\/17<\/td>\n<td>346k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td><strong>Diogo Moreira<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>BRA<\/td>\n<td>Pro Honda LCR (RC213V)*<\/td>\n<td>+1.791s<\/td>\n<td>6\/15<\/td>\n<td>351k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td><strong>Enea Bastianini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ITA<\/td>\n<td>Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)<\/td>\n<td>+1.965s<\/td>\n<td>6\/14<\/td>\n<td>350k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td><strong>Jake Dixon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>GBR<\/td>\n<td>Honda HRC Castrol (RC213V)<\/td>\n<td>+3.148s<\/td>\n<td>13\/13<\/td>\n<td>345k<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>* Rookie<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Official Qatar MotoGP Records:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Best lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 50.499s (2024)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Fastest race lap:<\/strong> Marc Marquez, Ducati, 1m 52.561s (2025)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Marc Marquez title chance<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/motogp-title-chase.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>MotoGP title chase after the Malaysian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>Marc Marquez has his first chance to wrap-up the 2026 MotoGP title this weekend in Qatar<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6d752802c92fb33ed1f89602cd6125989596424e2f1d4ae89adf44b139fc1345\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Jake Dixon finds MotoGP speed after Qatar crash, credits \u201cpain\u201d Cal Crutchlow<\/li>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: What we learned after Friday practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The factory Ducati star needs to outscore Jorge Martin by 30 points and Marco Bezzecchi by eight points (seven points if he wins the grand prix) to claim a tenth world crown before the season-ending rounds in Portimao and Valencia.<\/p>\n<h2>Yamaha out<\/h2>\n<p>Yamaha will not be participating in this weekend\u2019s Qatar MotoGP due to \u2018existing company-wide travel restrictions\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The decision means Fabio Quartararo and factory Monster team-mate Alex Rins, plus Pramac riders Jack Miller and Augusto Fernandez (replacing the injured Toprak Razgatlioglu) will all be missing from round 20 of the season.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1218908_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>Fabio Quartararo, 2025 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>A statement issued last Sunday evening at Sepang said that the decision \u2018reflects Yamaha\u2019s assessment of the information currently available and is independent of the measures implemented by MotoGP Group and the event organizer.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Yamaha added that it \u2018remains fully committed to MotoGP and looks forward to returning to competition at the Portuguese Grand Prix\u2019.<\/p>\n<h2>Jake Dixon gets Honda MotoGP debut<\/h2>\n<p>The four Yamaha riders are not the only competitors who will miss the Qatar Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>Gresini\u2019s Alex Marquez is absent due to recent surgery, while HRC\u2019s Joan Mir is again sidelined by fatigue-related vision issues. Marquez is replaced by Iker Lecuona and Mir by Honda WorldSBK rider Jake Dixon.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1355089_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>Jake Dixon.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>Dixon previously made a pair of MotoGP starts for Petronas Yamaha SRT in 2021, during his Moto2 career.<\/p>\n<h2>Back in action<\/h2>\n<p>Aprilia riders Jorge Martin and Raul Fernandez, who withdrew from Sepang due to injuries, plus Gresini\u2019s Fermin Aldeguer, who broke his hand at Mandalika, are back on track for MotoGP\u2019s only night race.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest MotoGP news and analysis, delivered straight 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>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/results\/1109328\/1\/2026-qatar-motogp-lusail-friday-practice-results&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] 2026 Qatar MotoGP, Lusail &#8211; Friday Practice Results Friday practice results from the 2026 Qatar MotoGP at Lusail, round 20 of 22. 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