The 850cc/Pirelli special trial, the first official rider test for MotoGP's 2027 season, took place on Monday, June 22nd in Brno with eight team riders participating. According to unofficial data reported by Sky Italia correspondent Rosario Triolo, Aprilia's two riders, Marco Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez, recorded the fastest time of the day with 1m 53.9s, putting their team ahead in the first comparison of prototypes.
How did the rankings take shape?
The test lineup, comprised of riders selected by eight manufacturers, included Aprilia with Bezzecchi and Trackhouse rider Fernandez. Ducati was represented by Brno Grand Prix winner Marc Marquez and Gresini's young rider Fermin Aldeguer. Honda opted for Joan Mir and Luca Marini, while KTM fielded Pedro Acosta and Yamaha enlisted Toprak Razgatlıoğlu. These figures, coming after a weekend where Ai Ogura set a Brno pole record of 1.51.139m with the current 1000cc RS-GP and Fabio di Giannantonio completed Sunday's race with a lap record of 1.53.122m, indicate that the 850cc prototypes are still approximately 0.8-1 seconds behind the current machines. The unofficial standings are as follows:
- 1. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) — 1m 53.9s
- 1. Raul Fernandez (Aprilia) — 1m 53.9s
- 3. Fermin Aldeguer (Ducati) — approximately 1m 54.0s (0.1s behind Bezzecchi and Fernandez)
- 4. Toprak Razgatlıoğlu (Yamaha) — 1m 54.2s
- 5. Pedro Acosta (KTM) — 1m 54.3s
- 6. Marc Marquez (Ducati) — 1m 54.4s
- 7-8. Joan Mir and Luca Marini (Honda) — approximately 1m 55.0s band
Bezzecchi, who is leading the world championship, was unable to participate in the Brno Grand Prix due to a penalty received from Sunday's race; the test became a mandatory practice opportunity for him rather than a race journal warm-up. Marquez, on the other hand, experienced a fall in the afternoon and finished sixth with a time of 1m 54.4s. Honda's decision to choose Mir for testing. He had previously evaluated it based on the driver's own words. Acosta's problems in Sunday's race Therefore, the pressure on KTM remained on the agenda.
Technical details and the next test.
Although the media was not allowed at the test, some images leaked to the public. Ducati's 850cc prototype stood out with its remarkably large rear aerodynamic package, while Aprilia opted for large vertical winglets. Both brands brought their different aerodynamic interpretations for the new 2027 regulations to the track. Because five different front and rear tire compounds were offered, no official timing was provided; teams ran their own timers, limiting comparison opportunities. It should be noted that the 2027 regulations will reduce engine displacement from 1000cc to 850cc, replace Michelin with Pirelli, eliminate height adjustment systems, and introduce new aerodynamic restrictions. A challenging Brno race weekend for Yamaha. While Razgatlıoğlu returned with points, the focus of followers was also on how well the Turkish rider, who used Pirelli tires for three WorldSBK championships, adapted to the tires during this test. The next 850cc/Pirelli test will take place at the Red Bull Ring in September after the Austrian Grand Prix; all riders are technically eligible to participate, although it is not yet clear whether some riders who are in the process of changing teams will be able to test the new equipment.