MotoGP: Martin Tops Opening Practice At Silverstone

MotoGP: Martin Tops Opening Practice At Silverstone

© 2024, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. By David Swarts.

Jorge Martin topped MotoGP World Championship practice Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in central England. The title contender recorded a best lap time of 1:59.383 on his Michelin-equipped Prima Pramac Ducati Desmosedici, topping the field of 23 riders.

Maverick Vinales was the best of the rest with a 1:59.473 on his factory Aprilia RS-GP.

Vinales’ teammate Aleix Espargaro, who is retiring at the end of the season, was third at 1:59.719.

Jack Miller made it three makes in the top four with a 1:59.727 on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC 16.

Martin’s teammate Franco Morbidelli rounded out the top five with a lap time of 1:59.803.

 

MotoGP FP1

 

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