All races on 22 October also started an hour earlier than planned to avoid the inclement weather.

[3] Free Practice sessions on Friday and Saturday do not determine riders to qualify for Q2.

Maverick Viñales set the best time 1:39.036 and was the fastest rider at this session ahead of Jorge Martín and Marc Márquez.

[21] Zonta van den Goorbergh set the best time 1:45.713 and was the fastest rider at this session ahead of Sergio García and Jake Dixon.

[22] Jaume Masià set the best time 1:49.237 and was the fastest rider at this session ahead of David Muñoz and Mario Aji.