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MotoGP Sepang test: Martin sets the pace for Ducati on opening day
Jonathan Martin, last year’s championship runner-up, set the fastest lap time of 1m57.951s on the GP24 Ducati during the MotoGP test in Malaysia. He was followed closely by Tech3 rookie Pedro Acosta, who finished 0.269s behind. The test started with Raul Fernandez leading the way for the new Trackhouse team, but both he and Francesco Bagnaia crashed at Turn 11 early on. After the red flag was lifted, Maverick Vinales set a time of 1m59.639s, breaking the two-minute barrier. Martin then took charge, setting the first 1m57s lap of the session. Fabio Quartararo finished third, followed by Fabio di Giannantonio and Enea Bastianini. Marc Marquez had a challenging start but managed to secure ninth place with a last-gasp lap time of 1m58.621s. Johann Zarco and Alex Rins rounded out the top 11.
