Free Practice Results

Friday FP1

1. Marc Márquez (Ducati) – fastest

2. Jack Miller (Pramac Yamaha)

3. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia)

4. Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Ducati)

5. Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) 

Context: Márquez returned to his dominant form under overcast skies, leading a session disrupted by red flags and rider incidents.

Friday FP2

1. Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Ducati) – broke the all-time Sachsenring lap record

2. Álex Márquez (Gresini Ducati)

3. Marc Márquez

4. Fabio Quartararo

5. Pedro Acosta (KTM) 

Context: Di Giannantonio surprised with stunning speed in damp conditions. Álex impressed post-injury, while Marc kept pace in a Ducati 1–2–3 lineup.

Saturday FP3

• Combined practice data confirms Ducati dominance, with Epic lap times supporting high expectations for qualifying and race.

• Specific session times remain under embargo; expected to finalize Q2 positions.

• Riders focused on wet grip and rain protection setups ahead of Sprint. 

Sprint Race – Saturday Afternoon (15 Laps, Wet Conditions)

Top 5 Finishers:

1. Marc Márquez (Ducati Lenovo) – won with final-lap pass

2. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) – led most laps until last lap

3. Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha)

4. Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Ducati)

5. Jack Miller (Pramac Yamaha) 

Fast Facts:

• Márquez overcame a rough start, falling to P4 at Turn 1 before a decisive charge.

• His win marks sprint victory no. 10 in 2025 and extended his championship lead by 78 points. 

Top 5 Rider Analysis

1. Marc Márquez

• Performance: Controlled pace in wet FP sessions, repaired momentum after mid-race challenge.

• Key Moment: Mastered final-lap slipstream pass to secure the win.

• Impact: Reinforces position as championship favorite, demonstrating unmatched wet-weather racecraft.

2. Marco Bezzecchi

• Performance: Strong pace, led sprint until Márquez attack, kept up with Ducati pace.

• Significance: Confirms Aprilia’s capability; missed win highlights margin-building challenge.

3. Fabio Quartararo

• Performance: Smart tire and grip management in wet conditions, podium return.

• Significance: First sprint podium of season; Yamaha rapid recovery in tough conditions.

4. Fabio Di Giannantonio

• Performance: Exceptional speed in FP2 and consistent FP3 pace.

• Significance: Showed podium potential, reaffirmed VR46's competitiveness outside Marc/Bagnaia pairing.

5. Jack Miller

• Performance: Surprised with FP2 speed and defended track in wet race conditions.

• Significance: Yamaha remains strong; Miller's spot in top five highlights depth in tough conditions.

Final Thoughts

• Ducati vs Aprilia: Intense intra-marquee sprint battle; Màrquez outlasted Bezzecchi.

• Versatility shines through: Wet track favoured strong wet-weather skill—Marquez, Quartararo, and Miller shone.

• Championship implications: Márquez extends lead with an all-around dominant weekend start.