Marquez also had a rear-end moment even exiting his pit box, and he was not the only World Champion to be caught out by the tricky conditions, with Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) taking a tour through the infield grass at Doohan Corner after running off the circuit. The Frenchman kept his YZR-M1 upright and would be classified third-fastest for the session on a 1:39.204, behind Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) on a 1:38.231 – both times on the riders’ first complete laps. Pole-sitter Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) finished the session with the ninth-fastest time while the other front row starter, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), was classified 11th.