Jorge Martín kicked off the San Marino MotoGP in Misano in the best possible way, leading the first free practice session this morning. This is a session where the lap times don’t count competitively.
Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM) was the first leader of the session, holding a 0.056s advantage over Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati). However, Maverick Viñales (Aprilia) soon took the lead on the second flying laps, with Martín maintaining second place and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) moving up to third.
Pol Espargaró (Red Bull KTM) briefly held the top spot, but after ten minutes, Martín reclaimed the lead before being overtaken by the Spaniarad and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha). Around the 15-minute mark, Marc Márquez (Gresini/Ducati) set the fastest time, but Martín quickly improved to regain the top position less than 20 minutes from the end.
Martín and Marc Márquez traded the top two spots, with only 0.037s separating them. Pol Espargaró finished third, Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac/Ducati) moved into fourth, and Quartararo ended up in fifth, consistently among the fastest riders.
Aleix Espargaró was the best of the Aprilias in sixth, while two-time world champion Bagnaia finished eighth, 0.462s behind Martín.
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💥 @88jorgemartin is looking mighty at the end of FP1!
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The Championship leader tops the session ahead of @marcmarquez93 and wildcard @polespargaro 🏁#SanMarinoGP 🇸🇲 pic.twitter.com/1AQwBEJmex
