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Francesco Bagnaia released a strong statement to the rest of the field as he set the pace and topped the first MotoGP Malaysia practice session. After changing from the hard rear tyre to medium ones, Bagnaia smashed the best lap time to top the charts in the closing minutes before improving even further to set […]
In the closing minutes of the session, Bagnaia switched to medium rear tires and set an impressive lap time of 1:58.795s, securing the top spot on the charts. Maverick Vinales and Marco Bezzecchi were his closest rivals, with Bezzecchi lagging a full second behind. MotoGP reached the final Asian race of the 2024 season in Malaysia amid tragic floods in Valencia, signaling potential implications for the championship battle. Vinales showcased Aprilia’s speed by finishing second in practice, while KTM settled for fourth and fifth positions, with Jack Miller leading the pack. Championship leader Jorge Martin struggled, finishing sixth, while former champion Marc Marquez ended up in 12th place. Andrea Iannone’s return to MotoGP saw him impressively secure ninth place, showcasing his redemption from a doping ban and providing an opportunity to compete at the premier level once more.
