P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Franco Morbidelli finished on top in the first MotoGP practice around the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia. Morbidelli complied a quick lap time of 1.30.689s, which placed him 0.221s ahead of second-placed Maverick Vinales and 0.529s ahead of third-placed Jorge Martin. The Asian leg of the MotoGP calendar commenced with the first practice session around […]
Morbidelli set the fastest lap time of 1.30.689s, leading Vinales by 0.221s and Martin by 0.529s in the MotoGP session at Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia. The track conditions prompted riders to experiment with various tyre combinations for optimal performance strategies. A mix of soft and medium or hard and medium tyres were utilized to find the best setup. The early session showcased competitive performances from Ducati, Yamaha, and Aprilia, with no clear dominance evident. Several riders, including Acosta and the LCR Honda duo, showed strong pace, but Ducati eventually emerged as the quickest once more. Despite minor setbacks and crashes, riders like Marquez, Marini, and Nakagami maintained respectable positions, while others struggled to find their rhythm. Vinales’ standout performance contrasted with a lackluster showing from the rest of the Aprilia team, further highlighting the diverse challenges faced by each manufacturer.
