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In familiar scenes, M. Marquez latched onto the back of Viñales to help get himself into Q2 with the Aprilia rider less than pleased

Both riders fought through significant pain barriers on Friday but have had to adapt their riding styles to avoid aggravating their issues

Despite his on track brilliance, the eight time World Champion admitted that he continues to encounter serious struggles at Mugello

The Frenchman couldn't convert a positive Friday start into a top 10 as his search for answers to Yamaha's struggles continue

The reigning Champion took a Friday P1, and welcomed the challenge from his main title rival who's breathing down his neck in Mugello

The VR46 rider knows it may just be Friday, but feels he has matched his title rival in Mugello so far with uncertain conditions looming