P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Maverick Vinales continued his good form from Portimao to top the timesheet for Aprilia during the opening MotoGP practice session
With consistently fast lap times throughout the session, the Spaniard dominated the last sector, securing a strong lap time of 2.03.294s which proved crucial for the final standings. Jorge Martin, the championship leader, finished in second place, followed by Pedro Acosta in third, continuing his impressive rookie season. Enea Bastianini improved to fourth place with a strong final lap, aiming to replicate his previous success on the track. The VR46 Ducati team had a solid outing, with Bezzecchi in fifth and Di Giannantonio in tenth, setting the tone for their 2024 campaigns. Despite a promising start, KTM riders Binder and Miller finished sixth and ninth, while Morbidelli’s seventh-place finish boosted his confidence after missing winter testing due to injury.
