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.