MotoGP: Binder Leads Opening Day At Motegi

MotoGP: Binder Leads Opening Day At Motegi

© 2024, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. By Mathilde Gasnier.

Brad Binder posted the best lap time during MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Motegi, in Japan. Riding his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 on Michelin control tires, the South African did a fastest lap of 1:43.436 around the 2.9-mile (4.8 km) course to lead the field of 23 riders. 

Marc Marquez was second Friday afternoon with a time of 1:43.469 on his Gresini Racing Ducati. 

Championship Leader Jorge Martin was third with a 1:43.568 on his Prima Pramac Ducati. 

Italian Francesco Bagnaia finished the session ranking seventh with a time of 1:43.754 on his Lenovo Ducati. 

Motogp classification friday

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