Q1 at the Tissot Grand Prix of Portugal was pure drama as the premier class stars were forced to roll the dice with slick tyres on a partly-damp Portimao circuit. LCR Castrol Honda's Alex Marquez and Mooney VR46 Team's Luca Marini timed their attacks perfectly to end the session first and second, booking their places in Q2.
The big stories, though, were crashes for Ducati Lenovo Team's Francesco Bagnaia and Gresini Racing's Enea Bastianini as they both were caught out by damp patches. Bagnaia, who's currently undergoing checks at the medical centre, could line-up in last place for Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix. Suzuki's Alex Rins and Pramac Racing's Jorge Martin also missed out on a Q2 places.
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