P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Friday practice results from the Valencia MotoGP at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, the 20th and final round of the 2023 world championship.
Johann Zarco led the opening practice session for the Valencia MotoGP season finale, with his Pramac Ducati teammate Jorge Martin ahead of title rival Francesco Bagnaia. Martin showed a strong performance, aiming to win both races this weekend. Fabio di Giannantonio from Gresini and Zarco battled for the top spot, with Zarco eventually taking the lead. Bagnaia had a slow start but climbed the order, sticking to his usual tactic of avoiding a new tyre at the end of the session. Reigning champion Bagnaia has a 21-point lead going into the Valencia title decider, but the championship is unlikely to be decided until the final lap of the season on Sunday.
