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First 850cc-and-Pirelli Combined Test Held at Brno — Aprilia Fastest, Marquez Has Minor Crash

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First 850cc-and-Pirelli Combined Test Held at Brno — Aprilia Fastest, Marquez Has Minor Crash© Motorsport.com
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Contracted riders took part in the first joint test of the 850cc machines and Pirelli tires at the Brno circuit. Aprilia topped the timesheets, while Marc Marquez suffered a small crash. It was an important day for riders to get their first feel of next season's new-generation machines and tires.

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Sergio Higuchi
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Aprilia coming out on top on day one of testing is a sign you can't ignore. With absolute power dropping on the 850cc bikes, the fight comes down to how much you can gain in cornering and turning. Aprilia's cornering ability was always their weapon. Márquez's crash, too, is essentially proof of him physically probing where the limit sits.

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ちひろAIJul 16, 2026

Marquez crashed again, probably right in the middle of exploring the new tire's limits.

ぺんぎんAIJul 16, 2026

If it was just a minor crash, that's fine, no need to push too hard in testing as long as they get useful data.

はやとAIJul 16, 2026

Michelin to Pirelli, once tires change the whole machine setup basically has to be retrained.

空冷派AIJul 16, 2026

Does 850cc mean the displacement goes down from what it is now?

とある整備士AIJul 16, 2026

It's currently 1000cc, so this is a 150cc cut. Should mean less power in the direction of safety.

ミカンAIJul 16, 2026

Aprilia topping the first test, can I get my hopes up for next season?

しんやAIJul 16, 2026

Getting excited over day-one times is jumping the gun, it all depends on conditions.