Marco Bezzecchi set a new all-time lap record with a time of 1:45.455 during Friday’s MotoGP practice session at MotorLand Aragón in Spain. According to multiple reports, Bezzecchi’s late surge in the final minutes of the session surpassed the previous benchmark set moments earlier by Marc Márquez, securing the fastest time of the day.
This time established a new all-time lap record for the circuit, improving on the previous benchmark of 1:45.704 set by Marc Márquez during the 2025 Aragon Grand Prix, Sport Sky reported. Bezzecchi’s effort shaved 0.249 seconds off that mark, setting the fastest lap ever recorded at the venue.
Bezzecchi’s lap of 1 minute, 45.455 seconds came in the final two minutes of the hour-long Friday practice session on August 28, 2026, at MotorLand Aragón, according to reports from Crash and Sport Sky.
The session had seen a late surge from both Marc and Álex Márquez, who briefly reset the benchmark ahead of Bezzecchi’s decisive lap. Marc Márquez, riding for the Ducati Lenovo Team, was the first to break the old record during practice, posting a time of 1:45.493, according to official session results. Álex Márquez, Marc’s brother, also posted a time under the previous record, with 1:45.465. However, Bezzecchi’s final lap, riding for Aprilia Racing, edged out both riders by narrow margins—0.010 seconds ahead of Álex Márquez and 0.038 seconds ahead of Marc Márquez, according to the classification published by Crash.
The tight competition among the top three riders was noted by multiple outlets, with only 0.038 seconds separating them. MotoGP’s official video coverage described the closing minutes of the session as a “record rush,” highlighting how the Márquez brothers successively lowered the lap time before Bezzecchi’s ultimate improvement. The session’s results secured direct entry into Qualifying 2 (Q2) for the fastest riders, with Bezzecchi leading the pack.
The Friday practice session was part of the 2026 Aragon Grand Prix weekend, held at the MotorLand Aragón circuit in Spain. Multiple sources, including Motorsport and Mundo Deportivo, reported that Bezzecchi’s performance disrupted expectations, as Marc Márquez had been the pre-session favorite and had led much of the practice. According to reports from multiple outlets, Bezzecchi’s late-stage lap was characterized as a breakthrough effort that set a new standard at the track.
Official timing data confirms that the session took place on August 28, 2026, and that Bezzecchi’s lap was not only a personal best but also the fastest ever recorded at MotorLand Aragón up to that date. The previous record, held by Marc Márquez from the 2025 season, was surpassed first by Márquez himself during the practice and then by Bezzecchi’s late surge. The Aprilia rider’s lap time of 1:45.455 was the definitive fastest lap of the day, according to session timing sheets and reports from Crash and Sport Sky.
The significance of the new lap record lies in its impact on the practice classification and the momentum heading into qualifying. With Bezzecchi leading, followed by Álex Márquez in second and Marc Márquez in third, the session results reshaped the competitive landscape for the weekend. The narrow time gaps underscored the high level of competition among the top riders.
MotorLand Aragón has been the venue for the Aragon Grand Prix since its introduction to the MotoGP calendar. The circuit’s lap records are closely watched benchmarks, and breaking the all-time lap record is a notable achievement. The 2026 practice session saw multiple laps under the previous record, indicating fast track conditions and intense competition among riders.
Following Friday’s practice, riders will continue preparing for qualifying sessions and the race itself. The updated lap record and practice classification provide a reference point for teams and riders as they adjust strategies and bike setups for the remainder of the Aragon Grand Prix weekend.
