Jorge Martin Leads Catalunya MotoGP Practice; Marquez and Binder Follow

The first practice session of the 2024 Catalunya MotoGP kicked off with Pramac Ducati’s Jorge Martin leading the pack, setting a blistering pace ahead of his rivals.

Here’s a rundown of the top performers:

Jorge Martin (SPA) – Pramac Ducati (GP24) – Martin set bar high with time of 1’39.579s, showcasing his dominance on home turf.
Marc Marquez (SPA) – Gresini Ducati (GP23) – Marquez trailed Martin by 0.292s, proving to be a strong contender despite sticking to old tires.
Brad Binder (RSA) – Red Bull KTM (RC16) – Binder impressed with time just 0.379s behind Martin, demonstrating his prowess on track.

Other notable performances include:

Pedro Acosta (SPA) – Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 (RC16)* – The rookie showed promise, finishing just 0.387s behind Martin.
Aleix Espargaro (SPA) – Aprilia Racing (RS-GP24) – Espargaro returned from his retirement announcement with a competitive time, only 0.472s off pace.
Alex Marquez (SPA) – Gresini Ducati (GP23) – Marquez secured the sixth spot, keeping up with the front-runners.
Francesco Bagnaia (ITA) – Ducati Lenovo (GP24) – The reigning champion held his ground within the top ten, gearing up for a competitive race weekend.

The session also saw notable developments from Honda and Yamaha teams, with new parts, including aero upgrades on the M1s.

As the Catalunya MotoGP unfolds, fans can expect intense competition and thrilling performances from the world’s top riders.

Note: Rookie riders are denoted with an asterisk.