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2025 Portuguese MotoGP: Alex Marquez tops FP1, Nicolo Bulega beats Pecco Bagnaia
Alex Marquez, riding for Gresini Ducati, topped the timesheets in the opening practice of the 2025 Portuguese Grand Prix, with World Superbike standout Nicolo Bulega making his MotoGP debut. Marquez, coming off a second-place finish at the Malaysian Grand Prix, expressed feeling less pressure ahead of the race in Portimao. During the 45-minute FP1 session, Marquez led the way, closely followed by Marco Bezzecchi from Aprilia. Notably, Bulega impressed by finishing 14th in his first MotoGP session on the factory Ducati, outperforming his teammate Bagnaia. Despite initial challenges, KTM’s Pedro Acosta and Ducati’s Nicolo Bulega showcased their talents alongside established names in the fierce competition of MotoGP.
