Alex Marquez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, in Spain. Riding his BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP Desmosedici GP24 on spec Michelin tires, the Spaniard turned a lap time of 1:35.991 and it was good enough to lead to the 23-rider field.
Francesco Bagnaia was the best of the rest with a 1:36.094 on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Franco Morbidelli was third at 1:36.153 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Desmosedici GP24.
Bagnaia’s teammate and Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez finished the session fourth with a 1:36.258, making it four Ducatis in the top four.
Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1 rider Fabio Quartararo broke the Ducati stranglehold at the top with a fifth-fastest 1:36.419.
