MotoGP: Morbidelli Quickest In Opening Practice In Indonesia

MotoGP: Morbidelli Quickest In Opening Practice In Indonesia

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

Franco Morbidelli was quickest during MotoGP World Championship practice Friday morning at Mandalika International Street Circuit, in Indonesia. Riding his Michelin-shod Prima Pramac Racing Ducati Desmosedici, the Italian covered the 2.67-mile road course in 1:30.689, topping the field of 22 riders.

Factory Aprilia rider Maverick Vinales was the best of the rest and the only other rider in the 1:30 range with a 1:30.910 on his RS-GP.

Jorge Martin, Morbidelli’s teammate and the current World Championship point leader, was third with a lap time of 1:31.218.

Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s rookie sensation Pedro Acosta made it three different brands in the top four with a 1:31.271 on his RC16.

Johann Zarco gave Honda fans some hope with a fifth-fastest 1:31.456 on his LCR Honda RC213V.

 

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