For the first time since 2006, the Grand Prix was not held as the opening round of the season due to the renovation of the circuit.

[2] In the Moto2 class, Red Bull KTM Ajo won their third consecutive and fourth overall Teams' Championship.

Joe Roberts set the pole best time 1:57.305 and was the fastest rider at this session ahead of Celestino Vietti and Arón Canet.

[17][18] Daniel Holgado set the pole position 2:04.742 and was the fastest rider at this session ahead of Diogo Moreira and Deniz Öncü.

Maverick Viñales set the best time 1:53.346 and was the fastest rider at this session ahead of Johann Zarco and Fabio Quartararo.