Martin tops FP1 as Acosta dazzles on debut

MotoGP™ is finally back on track in 2024 with Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) finishing fastest in Free Practice 1. Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) took the Italian manufacturer to second, just 0.047 behind. Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) ended his first session in third and began to push his RC16 to the absolute limit. Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) had a great foundation in Free Practice 1, finishing in fourth. Behind Marc Marquez was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder who rounded out the top five.

Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) placed his Honda in sixth place, finishing as the first rider on a Japanese bike. Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) ended his first session in seventh with Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) rounding out the top eight positions. Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) has a positive start to the weekend in ninth ahead of reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team).

Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team's Marco Bezzecchi was down in 18^th position after the opening MotoGP™ session of the season. Behind Bezzecchi was Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) who was also outside the top 15, ending his session down in 19^th position.

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