JUST NOW: BAGNAIA SETS THE PACE IN MALAYSIA, EDGES OUT TITLE RIVAL MARTIN IN FP1
Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) has made a strong statement in the opening practice session of the Malaysian MotoGP, topping the timesheets ahead of title rival Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing).
_FP1 RESULTS_
1. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) – 1:59.254
2. Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) – 1:59.431
3. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha) – 1:59.601
_BAGNAIA’S DOMINANT DISPLAY_
Bagnaia, seeking to clinch the 2024 MotoGP World Championship, demonstrated his intent with a blistering lap time.
“I’m satisfied with our start,” Bagnaia said. “We made some adjustments and found a good rhythm.”
_MARTIN KEEPING THE PRESSURE ON_
Martin, 23 points behind Bagnaia in the standings, remained within striking distance.
“We’re close, but there’s room for improvement,” Martin stated. “Tomorrow will be crucial.”
_QUARTARARO IN CONTENTION_
Fabio Quartararo, still in mathematical contention for the title, secured third spot.
“We need to work on our pace,” Quartararo said. “The bike feels good, but we can improve.”
_TOP 10 FP1 TIMES_
1. Bagnaia (1:59.254)
2. Martin (1:59.431)
3. Quartararo (1:59.601)
4. Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia) – 1:59.711
5. Maverick Vinales (Aprilia) – 1:59.816
6. Jack Miller (KTM) – 1:59.933
7. Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) – 2:00.044
8. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM) – 2:00.133
9. Joan Mir (Repsol Honda) – 2:00.211
10. Alex Rins (Repsol Honda) – 2:00.261
-next practice session-
FP2: Friday, 14:15 local time (07:15 GMT)
_STAY UPDATED_
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