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Ducati factory rider Enea Bastianini set the new MotoGP Sepang lap record on the second day of the first pre-season test.
Ducati factory rider Enea Bastianini set a new lap record at the MotoGP Sepang pre-season test, showing his strong performance with the 2024-spec Ducati. He topped the timing screens during the final hour of the day’s action. Other riders, including Jorge Martin, Brad Binder, Aleix Espargaro, and Pecco Bagnaia, also lapped below the previous lap record. Fabio Di Giannantonio was the quickest among those riding year-old Ducatis, followed closely by Gresini rider Alex Marquez. The only rookie in the field, Pedro Acosta, impressed by finishing in eighth place. Honda had mixed results, with Joan Mir and Fabio Quartararo leading the way for their respective manufacturers. Luca Marini reported that the new RC213V was less competitive during race simulations. Marc Marquez completed 72 laps and finished 14th-fastest. Several riders, including Johann Zarco and Maverick Vinales, had crashes throughout the day. The pre-season test will conclude on Thursday before heading to Qatar for the next test.
