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MotoGP Sepang test: Bagnaia under lap record to lay down marker on final day
On a cloudy day at the Sepang test, Francesco Bagnaia remained the fastest rider with his time of 1m56.682s, which was not surpassed by any other rider throughout the day. Jorge Martin came closest to beating Bagnaia’s time with a 1m56.854s, followed by Enea Bastianini with a 1m56.915s. Four riders managed to break the sub-1m57s barrier, which was a first in MotoGP at Sepang. The long run pace also looked strong, with Bastianini, Aleix Espargaro, and Pedro Acosta showing impressive performances. Aleix Espargaro was the top rider for Aprilia, finishing fifth overall. Marc Marquez made progress and ended the day in sixth place. Franco Morbidelli and Raul Fernandez missed the test due to injuries. The final pre-season test will take place in Qatar on February 19-20.
