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Vinales tops Valencia MotoGP test, Marquez fourth on Ducati debut
The major story of the first official test ahead of the 2024 season was Marc Marquez’s debut on the Gresini Ducati, generating a considerable amount of buzz. Marquez ended his first run third fastest and later shot to the top of the standings with a lap time of 1m29.424s. However, he finished the day fourth as Maverick Vinales took the lead with a time of 1m29.253s. Only six riders posted lap times in the opening hour of running. Some notable performances included Raul Fernandez testing for Aprilia despite RNF Racing’s collapse, and Pedro Acosta, a MotoGP rookie, finishing in 18th place. Aleix Espargaro ended his day early due to a leg injury.
