MotoGP’s on-track action for 2024 has concluded. Álex Márquez finished the Barcelona test day as the fastest rider after leading much of Tuesday’s session.
The Spaniard from Gresini, who began working with the Ducati Desmosedici GP24, was the only rider to lap in the 1m38s range (1m38.803s) during his best of 61 laps. He beat Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha) by 0.396s. It was a busy day for the Iwata manufacturer, testing a new chassis and beginning on-track collaboration with Prima Pramac.
Francesco Bagnaia and his new Ducati teammate Marc Márquez finished third and fourth, respectively, separated by just 0.056s and over half a second behind the leader. Raúl Fernández (Trackhouse) was the best-placed Aprilia rider in fifth.
Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM) followed, while Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) was tenth on the best-performing RC213V. Making his Aprilia debut, reigning champion Jorge Martín posted the 11th fastest time, 1.056s slower than Álex Márquez.
Aleix Espargaró began working with Honda as a test rider and set the 14th fastest time, ahead of factory rider Joan Mir. Among the rookies, Fermín Aldeguer (Gresini/Ducati) was the fastest, finishing 20th, one position ahead of Ai Ogura (Trackhouse/Aprilia). Ogura logged the most laps of the day with 86.
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