Moto2 Mugello 2026 FP1 Results: Tony Arbolino Fastest

Tony Arbolino takes the top spot in Moto2 Mugello 2026 FP1. Analysis of slick tire strategy in damp conditions and rider transfer rumors.

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Rider Tony Arbolino dominated the first free practice (FP1) of Moto2 at the Mugello circuit. Riding for REDS Fantic Racing, Arbolino posted a fastest lap of 1 minute 53.619 seconds. This result placed him at the top of the timesheets, ahead of Alex Escrig from KLINT Forward and Manuel Gonzalez, who rounded out the top three.

Technically, the track conditions were extremely tricky throughout the session. Although the rain had stopped, only the racing line had begun to dry, while areas outside the main line remained damp or wet. This environment created a high-risk scenario for riders regarding the timing of their tire switches, as an incorrect choice of compound could lead to a sudden loss of grip in the wetter sectors.

Pure pace only became evident in the final four minutes of the session, as several riders risked switching to slick tires. Arbolino, Escrig, and Gonzalez were the most successful in reading the track's transition. The strategy of deploying slicks at the precise moment allowed them to significantly improve their lap times compared to those who remained on intermediates or used degraded rubber.

A similar situation affected Celestino Vietti, who had briefly led the session in the closing stages. However, unable to match the speed of those on fresh slicks, Vietti dropped to fourth place with a gap of +1.182 seconds behind Arbolino. This substantial difference confirms that in mixed-condition tracks, tire transition timing is more critical than the base bike setup.

Meanwhile, the performance of David Alonso with CFMOTO Aspar remained a point of interest despite finishing tenth. His performance on a challenging track is highly scrutinized given the ongoing links between Alonso and the Honda HRC project for the 2027 MotoGP season. His ability to manage the bike in these conditions provides a glimpse into his potential adaptation to the Japanese factory.

The FP1 session also fueled transfer market speculation regarding Daniel Holgado. The Spanish rider is reportedly being considered by Gresini Racing to enter the new MotoGP 850cc regulation era alongside Joan Mir. Holgado's presence in the mid-pack during this session demonstrates the consistency required by satellite teams for the upcoming technical transition in engine regulations.

MOTOGP MUGELLO 2026 SESI: FP1

POS	RIDER / TEAM	TIME / GAP
1	Tony ArbolinoREDS Fantic Racing	1:53.619s Italia
2	Alex EscrigKLINT Racing Team	1:54.012s Spanyol
3	Manuel GonzalezLIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP	1:54.155s Spanyol
4	Celestino ViettiMB Conveyors SpeedRS Team	1:54.801s Italia
5	Barry BaltusREDS Fantic Racing	1:55.138s Belgia
6	Adrian HuertasItaltrans Racing Team	1:55.228s Spanyol
7	Joe RobertsOnlyFans American Racing Team	1:56.557s Amerika Serikat
8	Luca LunettaMB Conveyors SpeedRS Team	1:56.686s Italia
9	Taiyo FurusatoIdemitsu Honda Team Asia	1:56.864s Jepang
10	David AlonsoCFMOTO Inde Aspar Team	1:59.565s Kolombia
11	Alonso LopezITALJET Gresini Moto2	1:59.605s Spanyol
12	Izan GuevaraBLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2	2:00.409s Spanyol
13	Daniel MunozItaltrans Racing Team	2:00.700s Spanyol
14	Alberto FerrandezBLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2	2:01.275s Spanyol
15	Deniz OncuELF Marc VDS Racing Team	2:01.690s Turki
16	Aron CanetELF Marc VDS Racing Team	2:01.765s Spanyol
17	Xabi ZurutuzaKLINT Racing Team	2:01.809s Spain
18	Ivan OrtolaQJMOTOR Green Power MSI	2:01.869s Spanyol
19	Sergio GarciaITALJET Gresini Moto2	2:01.908s Spanyol
20	Senna AgiusLIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP	2:02.098s Australia
21	Daniel HolgadoCFMOTO Inde Aspar Team	2:02.722s Spanyol
22	Zonta Van Den GoorberghMomoven Idrofoglia RW Racing Team	2:03.112s Belanda
23	Unai OrradreQJMOTOR Green Power MSI	2:03.436s Spain
24	Collin VeijerRed Bull KTM Ajo	2:04.647s Belanda
25	Ayumu SasakiMomoven Idrofoglia RW Racing Team	2:05.867s Jepang
26	Jose Antonio RuedaRed Bull KTM Ajo	2:07.606s Spanyol
27	Filip SalacOnlyFans American Racing Team	2:14.095s Republik Ceko