P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Marquez once again set the pace as he secured top spot in the second Portugal MotoGP practice session in Portimao.
Alex Marquez topped the second Portugal MotoGP practice session in Portimao, setting the pace with a time of 1:37.974.
Late pressure from Pedro Acosta and Francesco Bagnaia challenged Marquez, but he remained the fastest rider of the day.
Crashes from Franco Morbidelli and Luca Marini disrupted the early runs of some competitors.
Johann Zarco faced technical difficulties early on, leading to a challenging start for the Honda team.
Despite challenges, Marquez held onto the top position, with Acosta and Bagnaia rounding out the top three.
The final sector proved crucial, with Marquez’s strong performance differentiating him from the rest of the field.
Other notable performances came from Marco Bezzecchi, Joan Mir, and Johann Zarco in the competitive session.
