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2025 MotoGP Italy: Marco Bezzecchi, Pedro Acosta top FP1 with identical laps
In the opening practice of the 2025 MotoGP Italian Grand Prix, Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi topped the timesheets, matching the lap time of KTM’s Pedro Acosta.
This race marks the ninth round of the 2025 season and MotoGP’s first of two visits to Italy.
Despite challenging conditions in the Tuscany hills, Bezzecchi set the pace with a 1m49.199s, closely followed by Acosta.
Interestingly, Ducati riders were absent from the top three spots, with Bezzecchi, Acosta, and Brad Binder (KTM) using fresh medium tires to their advantage.
Championship leader Marc Marquez claimed fourth place, maintaining a consistent performance on his rear tire throughout the session.
The session also saw Pecco Bagnaia, a strong contender, struggle after setting the early pace, ending in eighth position.
