How will the Czech MotoGP battle shake out after Aprilia's warning shot?

Aprilia fired a warning shot after topping Friday practice at the Czech Grand Prix, clocking a new all-time lap record and signaling a rebound from a difficult Hungaroring round. Aprilia led a 1-2 in practice, with Ai Ogura setting a 1m51.735s lap, just ahead of Bezzecchi on the RS-GP at 1m51.826s. Ducati remains a threat as Márquez, not fully fit after shoulder surgery, narrowed Bezzecchi’s lead with a strong showing at Balaton Park. Jorge Martin heads to Brno with a double long-lap penalty and a 20-point deficit in the standings, amid renewed tensions from a contract dispute. Brno’s heat will punish the races.