Ogura Tops Jerez Test But Says He Must Understand His Late Flying Lap

Ai Ogura said he needed to understand why his late test pace was so much faster than his race speed , after the Trackhouse Aprilia rider topped the Jerez test with a 1:35.944 despite not targeting a time attack for most of the day. Ogura spent most of the session on medium tyres working on race setup, only switching to the soft rear for one final run at the end. The lap was better than his race pace all weekend. He wants to know why.

Pramac Boss Borsoi Defends Yamaha V4 Project After Jerez: This Is a Great Job

Pramac Yamaha boss Gino Borsoi defended the V4 project at the Jerez test, saying he could not understand the negative perception around Yamaha and that being a second to a second and a half off rivals who have developed their V4 to maximum expression seems like a great job to him. Borsoi also pointed to the V4 as the direct base for the 2027 850cc project, arguing it must be made to work now.

VR46 Chief Salucci Hits Out at Factory Ducati With Bold Top Team Claim

VR46 team director Uccio Salucci declared his independent squad the top Ducati team in MotoGP right now, pointing to Di Giannantonio sitting as the highest placed Ducati rider in the standings and VR46 third in the teams championship. Salucci credited Diggia’s second year with crew chief Massimo Branchini as a key factor, saying they are working better and better together. Factory Ducati has gone nine straight races without a Sunday podium.

Marquez Identifies Front End Feeling as Key 2026 Weakness After Jerez Test

Marc Marquez identified front end feeling as his main weakness in 2026 after Monday’s Jerez test, saying it is where he has been struggling most this season. The reigning champion tested a revised fairing, swingarm aero and modified chassis, reporting improved confidence in the left corners that had been one of his strong points in previous seasons. Team manager Davide Tardozzi confirmed Marquez was happy with the new configuration while Bagnaia still carries question marks.

Yamaha: Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day as V4 Project Shows Small Jerez Progress

Yamaha’s representative at the Jerez test said the gap to the front is getting closer, adding that Rome was not built in a day. Jack Miller reminded the paddock the V4 project is only eight months old , while Toprak Razgatlioglu said his morning crash cost him around an hour of valuable track time but that every lap counts at this stage of development. Quartararo ended seventh and left on a positive note.

Martin Leaves Jerez Test Hugely Positive After Big Monday Improvement

Jorge Martin described Monday’s Jerez test as super positive, saying he had already made a big improvement compared to the race weekend. The 2024 world champion worked on electronics and aerodynamics during the test, also revisiting developments tried in preseason that he had missed after skipping the Sepang test following his injury. Martin leaves Jerez in a far better frame of mind than he arrived, with Le Mans in two weeks a genuine opportunity for him to strike.

Toprak Crashes Again in Jerez Test as Yamaha V4 Adaptation Continues

Toprak Razgatlioglu crashed at Turn 3 in the morning session of the Jerez test, losing around an hour of valuable track time. The three time WorldSBK champion said it was a shame as he continued working on adapting his riding style to the Yamaha V4, with engine braking improvement through electronics the main focus of his day. Alex Rins ended the test 22nd, a full second behind Quartararo on the same machinery.

Aprilia Unveil Radical New Fairing Handles at Jerez Test That Stun the Paddock

Aprilia’s aero department produced something radical for the Jerez test, with a new aerodynamic element at the top of the fairing that drew immediate attention in the paddock. Aprilia Technical Director Fabio Sterlacchini joked the elements were handles to help mechanics hold the bike still during flag to flag races, but in reality they appear designed to manage airflow around each side of the rider, reducing drag and improving top speed.

Marquez Targets Front End Fix With Chassis and Aero Work at Jerez Test

Marc Marquez returned to the circuit on Monday and made the front end feeling his primary focus throughout the Jerez test, working on chassis modifications and describing some aero developments as beneficial in certain areas. The reigning world champion said he was making interesting changes and remained focused on restoring the front feeling that has been the central challenge of his 2026 season. Marquez ended the test fourth fastest.

Ogura Tops Jerez Test as Aprilia Lock Out Top Three Again

Ai Ogura topped the Jerez test with a 1:35.944, leading a Trackhouse Aprilia one-two as Raul Fernandez finished just five thousandths of a second behind. Title leader Marco Bezzecchi completed an Aprilia top three, with Marc Marquez fourth as the top Ducati and Pedro Acosta fifth for KTM. Aprilia will return to Jerez later in the week for private testing when they debut their 850cc prototype.