Gresini Ducati rider Marc Marquez topped the opening practice session for the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix as sandy conditions affected the Algarve track.
Heavy overnight rain left the Portuguese circuit covered in sand and dust for the start of Friday’s track action, with the first Moto3 practiced red-flagged and then canned due to the conditions. Things improved enough for the first Moto2 session to run to schedule, followed by the the opening 45-minute practice for the MotoGP class . However, lap times were over three seconds off the lap record from last year, leading to a largely unrepresentative session.
Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia was 13th on his factory Ducati, while Pedro Acosta was 15th on his Tech3 GasGas. MotoGP Portuguese GP - FP1 results: Main Information Additional Data Additional Data Driver Info Driver Info 1 - 5 Main Information Additional Data 1 - 2 Cla Rider # Bike Laps Time Interval km/h Speed Trap 1 M. Marquez Gresini Racing 93 Ducati 18 1'40.484 167.811 2 M. Viñales Aprilia Racing Team 12 Aprilia 17 +0.165 1'40.649 0.165 167.536 3 B.
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