P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Johann Zarco helped secure a Ducati top four lockout in FP1 at Valencia, after beating Fabio Di Giannantonio to first place on his final flying lap.
Title contender Jorge Martin started off FP1 strongly, leading the session early on with Marco Bezzecchi close behind. However, Joan Mir’s unlucky season continued as he suffered a major crash at turn eight. Cold conditions made things difficult, resulting in Alex Marquez also losing control of his bike at turn one. Despite the crashes, Fabio Di Giannantonio set the fastest time, potentially securing a seat in the second Mooney VR46 Ducati. Ducati riders dominated the top four positions, with Marc Marquez closely behind in fifth. Pecco Bagnaia struggled initially but improved and made it into the top ten. Unfortunately, both Mir and Takaaki Nakagami had big falls at turn eight. Jorge Martin made a late charge, but Di Giannantonio remained on top, while Johann Zarco secured a spot in the top three.
