MotoGP™ returns for another throw of the dice at the PT Grand Prix of Thailand, with Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) claiming the advantage after Free Practice 1. The Italian set a strong 1:30.492 in the opening stages of the session, remaining unbeatable in the closing moments. The #72 had a mere 0.038s advantage over World Championship leader Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), who secured second position at the end of proceedings. Martin looked comfortable in FP1 and placed ahead of title rival Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), with the Italian setting 20 laps across FP1.
Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) was fourth, claiming a strong starting point at the Chang International Circuit. The #93 was 0.259s adrift from the top spot, ending the morning ahead of his brother Alex Marquez, who capped off a great morning for Gresini Racing MotoGP™ – rounding out the top five spots. Meanwhile, Ducati Lenovo Team’s Enea Bastianini was sixth, finishing ahead of the returning Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3). The rookie grabbed seventh position, placing ahead of Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) in the timesheets.
Further back, Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™’s Fabio Quartararo rounded out the top 10 – finishing as the top riders for the Japanese factories. Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) rounded out the top 15 in a tough morning for the Noale factory, with Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) ending the session down in P21 after the #41 suffered a crash at Turn 12 in the opening 10 minutes.
Friday’s action continues for MotoGP™ Practice at 15:00 local time (UTC +7) as the premier class stars battle for direct entry to Q2, so make sure you tune in and don’t miss any of the action on motogp.com!
