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Marco Bezzecchi topped Friday practice at the Thai MotoGP after a storm threat forced teams into early time attacks.
Marco Bezzecchi showed strong form on the opening day of the Thai MotoGP weekend by topping Friday afternoon practice amidst changing weather conditions at Buriram. Teams had to adapt to a sudden storm by switching to early time attacks instead of their usual race pace focus. Bezzecchi managed to set a new lap record in the rain-affected session with a last-minute plan change. Despite finishing ahead of Marc Marquez, Bezzecchi still considers the reigning champion as the favorite for the upcoming races.
He emphasized the need for staying focused and prepared in such unpredictable situations and commended his team for their quick reactions. Bezzecchi refused to delve into discussing Aprilia’s rumored aerodynamic developments and credited his team and factory for their hard work towards constant improvement. Overall, he stressed the competitiveness of the field, acknowledging other fast riders like Fabio di Giannantonio, Alex Marquez, and Pedro Acosta who pose challenges in racing.
