Lap times from the Practice session at the 2026 Moto3 Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, round four of 2026.
Max Quiles took the top spot in Moto3 Practice at Jerez. His margin over the rest of the field was diminished compared to the first practice, but Quiles nonetheless completed a sweep of Friday in the lightweight class at his home race.
David Munoz made it a Spanish 1-2 and Valentin Perrone completed the top-three.
Matteo Bertelle and David Almansa completed the top-five, then Adrian Fernandez the top-six, the Leopard Racing rider being the fastest Honda.
Fernandez was also the only Honda in the top-10, which was rounded out by Brian Uriarte, Adrian Cruces, Alvaro Carpe, and Marco Morelli - all on KTMs.
Texas winner Guido Pini missed out on the Q2 spot in 15th.
Full Moto3 results from Practice in Spain are below.
| 2026 Moto3 Spanish Grand Prix | Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto | Practice | Results | |||||
| Pos | Rider | Nat. | Team | Bike | Timing |
| 1 | Max Quiles | ESP | CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team | KTM | 1:44.078 |
| 2 | David Munoz | ESP | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | KTM | 1:44.119 |
| 3 | Valentin Perrone | ARG | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | KTM | 1:44.325 |
| 4 | Matteo Bertelle | ITA | Level Up MTA | KTM | 1:44.403 |
| 5 | David Almansa | ESP | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | KTM | 1:44.457 |
| 6 | Adrian Fernandez | ESP | Leopard Racing | Honda | 1:44.483 |
| 7 | Brian Uriarte | ESP | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM | 1:44.504 |
| 8 | Adrian Cruces | ESP | CIP Green Power | KTM | 1:44.544 |
| 9 | Alvaro Carpe | ESP | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM | 1:44.587 |
| 10 | Marco Morelli | ARG | CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team | KTM | 1:44.628 |
| 11 | Casey O'Gorman | IRE | SIC58 Squadra Corse | Honda | 1:44.646 |
| 12 | Rico Salmela | FIN | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | KTM | 1:44.670 |
| 13 | Joel Esteban | ESP | Level Up MTA | KTM | 1:44.701 |
| 14 | Scott Ogden | GBR | CIP Green Power | KTM | 1:44.733 |
| 15 | Guido Pini | ITA | Leopard Racing | Honda | 1:44.856 |
| 16 | Veda Pratama | INA | Honda Team Asia | Honda | 1:44.860 |
| 17 | Hakim Danish | MAL | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSi | KTM | 1:44.887 |
| 18 | Jesus Rios | ESP | Rivacold Snipers Team | Honda | 1:44.945 |
| 19 | Ryusei Yamanaka | JPN | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSi | KTM | 1:45.1119 |
| 20 | Eddie O'Shea | GBR | GRYD - MLav Racing | Honda | 1:45.138 |
| 21 | Joel Kelso | AUS | GRYD - MLav Racing | Honda | 1:45.153 |
| 22 | Cormac Buchanan | NZL | CODE Motorsports | KTM | 1:45.223 |
| 23 | Ruche Moodley | RSA | CODE Motorsports | KTM | 1:45.454 |
| 24 | Nicola Carraro | ITA | Rivacold Snipers Team | Honda | 1:45.675 |
| 25 | Zen Mitani | JPN | Honda Team Asia | Honda | 1:45.721 |
| 26 | Leo Rammerstorfer | AUT | SIC58 Squadra Corse | Honda | 1:46.085 |
FP1
Max Quiles laid down a strong marker in the opening practice of his home grand prix, finishing almost 0.4 seconds clear of the field in FP1 at Jerez. Matteo Bertelle was closest to Quiles, but could not join him in the 1:44s.
Marco Morelli rounded out the top-three ahead of Joel Esteban and Alvaro Carpe.
David Almansa makes his return this weekend after his crash in Brazil cost him the US Grand Prix and ended FP1 sixth-fastest.
Joel Kelso was the leading Honda in seventh, ahead of COTA winner Guido Pini, Brian Uriarte, and Adrian Fernandez who rounded out the top-10.
Full Moto3 results from FP1 in Spain are below.
| 2026 Moto3 Spanish Grand Prix | Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto | FP1 | Results | |||||
| Pos | Rider | Nat. | Team | Bike | Timing |
| 1 | Max Quiles | ESP | CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team | KTM | 1:44.833 |
| 2 | Matteo Bertelle | ITA | Level Up MTA | KTM | 1:45.228 |
| 3 | Marco Morelli | ARG | CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team | KTM | 1:45.316 |
| 4 | Joel Esteban | ESP | Level Up MTA | KTM | 1:45.342 |
| 5 | Alvaro Carpe | ESP | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM | 1:45.370 |
| 6 | David Almansa | ESP | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | KTM | 1:45.438 |
| 7 | Joel Kelso | AUS | GRYD - MLav Racing | Honda | 1:45.487 |
| 8 | Guido Pini | ITA | Leopard Racing | Honda | 1:45.545 |
| 9 | Brian Uriarte | ESP | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM | 1:45.547 |
| 10 | Adrian Fernandez | ESP | Leopard Racing | Honda | 1:45.646 |
| 11 | David Munoz | ESP | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | KTM | 1:45.744 |
| 12 | Scott Ogden | GBR | CIP Green Power | KTM | 1:45.837 |
| 13 | Jesus Rios | ESP | Rivacold Snipers Team | Honda | 1:45.838 |
| 14 | Ryusei Yamanaka | JPN | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSi | KTM | 1:45.863 |
| 15 | Rico Salmela | FIN | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | KTM | 1:45.877 |
| 16 | Ruche Moodley | RSA | CODE Motorsports | KTM | 1:46.079 |
| 17 | Eddie O'Shea | GBR | GRYD - MLav Racing | Honda | 1:46.306 |
| 18 | Valentin Perrone | ARG | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | KTM | 1:46.313 |
| 19 | Cormac Buchanan | NZL | CODE Motorsports | KTM | 1:46.316 |
| 20 | Adrian Cruces | ESP | CIP Green Power | KTM | 1:46.352 |
| 21 | Hakim Danish | MAL | AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSi | KTM | 1:46.391 |
| 22 | Casey O'Gorman | IRE | SIC58 Squadra Corse | Honda | 1:46.458 |
| 23 | Leo Rammerstorfer | AUT | SIC58 Squadra Corse | Honda | 1:46.515 |
| 24 | Veda Pratama | INA | Honda Team Asia | Honda | 1:46.808 |
| 25 | Nicola Carraro | ITA | Rivacold Snipers Team | Honda | 1:47.316 |
| 26 | Zen Mitani | JPN | Honda Team Asia | Honda | 1:47.757 |
