P1racenews AI automatic summary:
MotoGP Qatar test: Bagnaia beats Ducati Martin to top opening day times
The MotoGP pre-season concluded in Qatar with Ducati’s Bagnaia setting the best time of the day at 1m52.040s, just over four tenths away from the lap record. Bagnaia led a GP24 1-2 with Pramac’s Martin, showcasing Ducati’s strong form with the new bike. Vinales and Fernandez also shone during the testing session, with Vinales topping hours two, three, and four. Despite suffering fractures at the Sepang test, Fernandez impressed with the year-old Trackhouse Racing Aprilia. The session saw Bagnaia maintain the top spot till the end, with Martin in second and Aleix Espargaro in third. Other notable performances included Brad Binder in fourth and Fabio Quartararo in tenth.
