Bezzecchi Leads Saturday MotoGP Practice At Motegi
Marco Bezzecchi topped MotoGP FP2 at Motegi with a 1:43.321 on his Aprilia. Jorge Martin was second, and Pedro Acosta third. Marc Marquez ended the session fourth.
Marco Bezzecchi set the pace in Saturday morning FP2 at Mobility Resort Motegi, lapping his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 in 1:43.321. The session included 22 riders, and his teammate Jorge Martin was closest, just 0.080 seconds back.
Pedro Acosta placed third on the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16, while Marc Marquez was fourth for Lenovo Team Ducati. Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the top five on the VR46 Ducati. Friday action had seen Alex Marquez set a lap record and Marc Marquez lead FP1.
Bezzecchi's strong Saturday practice may boost interest among Aprilia fans and Italian viewers ahead of qualifying and race. A competitive field, with Martin, Acosta, and Marquez close, could increase audience engagement and social-media discussion. For Motegi's local area, a compelling race weekend may support tourism and hospitality spending, though outcomes remain uncertain until qualifying and race.