MotoGP: Marquez Brothers 1-2 In FP1 At Jerez

MotoGP: Marquez Brothers 1-2 In FP1 At Jerez

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

Brothers and teammates Alex and Marc Marquez finished MotoGP Free Practice One (FP1) first and second, respectively, Friday morning at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, in Spain. 

Younger brother Alex led the session with a 1:36.630 on his Michelin-shod Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici, while older brother Marc, the six-time MotoGP World Champion, was second-best with a 1:37.137 around the 2.7-mile (4.4 km) course.

The best of the rest was Maverick Vinales, who turned a third-quickest 1:37.221 on his factory Aprilia RS-GP.

 

MotoGP FP1

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