P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aprilia rider Maverick Vinales set the pace in the opening MotoGP practice at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas, as pre-weekend favourite Marc Marquez made a relatively impressive start.
Aprilia rider Maverick Vinales led the opening MotoGP practice at Circuit of the Americas in Texas, while Marc Marquez showed his skill despite a slightly slower start. Vinales continued his strong form from the previous race in Portimao. Rookie Acosta impressed by finishing in third place. Marquez, a master of COTA with six wins, initially lagged behind but eventually climbed to the top. Other notable performances include Bastianini’s strong start and Martin’s close competition with Vinales. Despite some riders using fresh rear tires, others like Bastianini made impressive showings with used rubber.
