P1racenews AI automatic summary:
KTM’s Pedro Acosta set the early pace as he topped the timesheets in the opening MotoGP practice session in Barcelona.
Pedro Acosta from KTM set the early pace and topped the timesheets in the opening MotoGP practice session in Barcelona by using a brand-new front tyre to clock the fastest time of 1:38.979. Spanish rider Acosta finished 0.095s ahead of LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco, who also used a new tyre. Despite leading most of the session, Marc Marquez settled for third place as Maverick Vinales made a strong return to Tech3 KTM, securing fourth. Alex Marquez and Luca Marini were in fifth and sixth place respectively for Honda and Brad Binder continued KTM’s strong performance with a seventh-place finish. However, it was Aleix Espargaro, Honda’s wildcard entry, who sealed ninth place, ensuring all KTM riders finished inside the top ten.
