Maverick Viñales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) shot first in what could shape up to be a classic duel at the Circuit of the Americas, taking P1 by 0.577 from reigning Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team). Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) completed the top three.
The sole crasher was LCR Honda rider and Argentina podium finisher Cal Crutchlow, who took a tumble at Turn 6 – rider ok. Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) also had a spectacular moment as the rear wheel kicked out, but came to a safe stop in the run off area.
Grabbing a handful of front brake... endo game???? @polespargaro ????#AmericasGP pic.twitter.com/kMgs7gsR3r
— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) 21 April 2017
The top ten:
- Maverick Viñales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) 2:04.923
- Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) + 0.577
- Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) + 0.681
- Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) + 0.867
- Alvaro Bautista (Pull&Bear Aspar Team) + 0.910
- Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati Team) + 1.094
- Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team) + 1.186
- Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) +1.369
- Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) + 1.488
- Danilo Petrucci (Octo Pramac Racing) + 1.456
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