P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Johann Zarco stitched together a late flyer to secure the scratch time in the opening practice outing for the Valencia
At the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Alex Marquez set the fastest time of 1:30.907s early on, with Jorge Martin and Fabio Di Gianantonio close behind. As the session progressed and the track conditions improved, Di Gianantonio lowered the benchmark to 1:30.378s. However, Johann Zarco used fresh medium tires to take the top spot with a blistering time of 1:39.191s. Marco Bezzecchi completed the top four on his VR46 Ducati, while Maverick Vinales was the best non-Ducati rider in fifth on his Aprilia. Fabio Quartararo, Marc Marquez, and Augusto Fernandez rounded out the top eight on different manufacturer bikes. Enea Bastianini and Alex Marquez completed the top ten, with Joan Mir and Aleix Espargaro having a tough session in 21st and 20th respectively.