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MotoGP Friday practice won’t count towards Qatar GP qualifying after sudden rain
Due to the wet track declaration on Friday evening, MotoGP will use Saturday morning’s final practice session to determine automatic entry into Q2. A sudden heavy rain shower caught Moto3 off guard, causing Ajo rider Jose Antonio Rueda to lose control of his KTM. While Moto2 practice proceeded, only a few riders ventured out due to track conditions. The drier weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday in Qatar is reassuring, after the rain on Friday. The MotoGP schedule faced delays but will culminate in qualifying starting at 2:40 pm local time on Saturday. Last year’s runner-up Jorge Martin led FP1 at Losail, followed closely by Aleix Espargaro. MotoGP rookies Pedro Acosta and Marc Marquez impressed in third and fourth place.
