P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Friday practice results from the 2025 Motegi MotoGP at Motegi, round 17 of 22.
Francesco Bagnaia showed promise in the opening practice of the 2025 Japanese MotoGP at Motegi, leading the pack ahead of Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez.
Marc Marquez has a shot at winning this year’s world championship in Japan, with a 182-point lead over his younger brother, Alex.
While the Sprint won’t crown Marc champion, he can secure his first title since 2019 if he maintains a 185-point lead after Sunday’s race.
Other riders like Marco Bezzecchi, Jack Miller, Franco Morbidelli, Enea Bastianini, and Raul Fernandez faced challenges on the track during the practice session.
Veteran names like Joan Mir and rising star Ai Ogura returned to action in Motegi after recovering from injuries, while Ducati has been dominant at the circuit in recent years.
