P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Reigning MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia set the latest premier-class lap record at Sepang on the third and final day of the 2024 pre-season test at the track
On the final day of the 2024 pre-season test at Sepang, MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia set a new lap record. Marc Marquez, in his second test on a Ducati, finished in sixth place. Bagnaia’s works teammate, Enea Bastianini, came in third, completing the top three positions for Ducati. Alex Marquez, also on a Ducati, finished in fourth place. Aleix Espargaro on an Aprilia prevented a complete Ducati dominance by finishing in fifth place. Marc Marquez had a strong performance and placed himself in the top 10, indicating his potential for the upcoming season. Fabio Di Giannantonio, a newcomer on the VR46 team, recorded the fastest sprint race simulation. Rookie Pedro Acosta was the fastest KTM rider of the day in eighth place. Joan Mir was the top Honda rider in ninth place, followed by Fabio Quartararo as the fastest Yamaha in 11th place. The pre-season testing will conclude with a two-day outing in Qatar later this month.
