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Reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia set the pace in MotoGP’s single-day test at Misano after the San Marino Grand Prix
Reigning MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia led the single-day test at Misano following the San Marino Grand Prix, featuring trials of the radio communications system and prototype Michelin front tire. Bagnaia’s title contender, Jorge Martin, topped the morning session, but Bagnaia was faster in the afternoon with a time of 1m30.619s. Franco Morbidelli, Enea Bastianini, and Pedro Acosta followed closely behind. Maverick Vinales and Alex Marquez had crashes during the test. Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder tested the prototype KTM, with Binder noting the bike’s calm character that requires getting used to. Yamaha riders Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins showed strong performances, while Joan Mir was less satisfied with Honda’s progress in the test. The ongoing development of pit-to-rider radio communications was a focal point, with several riders testing the system for the potential safety and entertainment benefits it could bring to MotoGP. Fabio Quartararo expressed challenges in communication due to the bike’s noise but highlighted improvements in the system’s development direction.
