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After an unusual post-session crash earlier in the day, Pecco Bagnaia set a statement quickest time in second practice for MotoGP’s Barcelona finale as his title battle with Jorge Martin reaches its climax
Pecco Bagnaia set the quickest time in MotoGP’s Barcelona finale second practice after an earlier crash, edging closer to Jorge Martin in the title battle. Bagnaia led with a time of 1m38.918s, ahead of Marco Bezzecchi by 0.08s. Martin struggled, finishing fifth with a best lap of 1m39.214s and showing signs of pressure throughout the session. Despite initial setbacks, Martin briefly took the lead before Bagnaia reclaimed the top spot, with Bezzecchi and Espargaro close behind. The top 10 riders, including Martin and Bagnaia, will advance directly to Q2 for the next qualifying rounds.