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Indian MotoGP, Buddh International Circuit – Friday Practice Results
In the opening practice for the inaugural Indian MotoGP, rookie Marco Bezzecchi led the session while Yamaha faced technical issues with Fabio Quartararo and called in Franco Morbidelli as a precaution. Many riders struggled with braking for Turn 1 and ended up in the gravel trap, but Takaaki Nakagami had a more serious incident and crashed his LCR Honda. Title leader Francesco Bagnaia finished 15th but used used tires for the session. This is the first MotoGP event at the Buddh International Circuit, with no prior testing, making it a level playing field for all riders. There have been concerns about the safety of the trackside barriers and visa issues have caused delays for some personnel, including Marc Marquez. Ducati’s Enea Bastianini and LCR Honda’s Alex Rins are absent due to injuries, with Stefan Bradl and Michele Pirro replacing them. Michelin is providing a wider choice of tires for this event, and the practice sessions have been extended to help the riders adapt to the new track.
Source: Crash
