P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A return to form from Maverick Vinales lifted him to first place in the opening Mugello MotoGP practice – while Marc Marquez made a subtly great start to the weekend
Aprilia MotoGP rider Maverick Vinales set the pace in the opening practice session at Mugello during the Italian Grand Prix weekend. Despite struggling in Barcelona last weekend, Vinales showcased a strong performance at the high-grip Mugello circuit, leaving him two tenths ahead of Fabio Quartararo. Yamaha’s Quartararo followed closely in second place, while Franco Morbidelli and Pedro Acosta completed the top four on different bike models. Points leader Jorge Martin finished fifth, with Marc Marquez settling for sixth after opting not to swap tires during the session. Pecco Bagnaia and Aleix Espargaro secured the eighth and ninth positions, respectively. Alex Rins and Luca Marini also had notable performances, finishing in the top nine and 19, respectively at Mugello. Pol Espargaro, competing as a wildcard, secured the 15th spot as his KTM debut for the weekend.
