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MotoGP Qatar test: Bagnaia destroys lap record as testing wraps up
Francesco Bagnaia, the reigning world champion, dominated the track at the Losail International Circuit during the pre-season testing. He set a blistering pace with the first sub 1m51s lap ever recorded at the Qatar Grand Prix venue. His Ducati teammate Enea Bastianini followed closely behind, showcasing the team’s strength. Aleix Espargaro of Aprilia and Marc Marquez of Gresini also demonstrated their potential, despite Marquez facing some setbacks with a late-session crash. Bagnaia continued to impress throughout the day, ultimately setting a new lap record and asserting Ducati’s dominance heading into the 2024 season opener in March.
