P1racenews AI automatic summary:
RNF Aprilia rider Raul Fernandez topped the second MotoGP practice session of the Qatar weekend, as both of the leading title contenders booked Q2 spots despite a nervy end to the session.
Raul Fernandez from the RNF Aprilia team set the fastest time in the second MotoGP practice session of the Qatar weekend, narrowly missing the lap record. Maverick Vinales initially led the session but had his fastest lap deleted due to yellow flags. Fernandez, Fabio Di Giannantonio, and Vinales secured spots in Q2. Brad Binder from KTM finished in fourth place, while Aleix Espargaro from Aprilia came in fifth. Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia rounded out the top eight, with Martin experiencing issues early on and Bagnaia having the factory Hondas closely following him. Jack Miller and Fabio Quartararo will join them in Q1, along with Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco, who crashed in the second practice session.
