MotoGP News: Jorge Martin tops Practice 1 in Qatar
MotoGP is finally back on track in 2024 with Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) finishing fastest in Free Practice 1 on the Lusail circuit in Qatar.
Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) took the Italian manufacturer to second, just 0.047 behind Martin.
Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) ended his first session in third and began to push his RC16 to the absolute limit.
Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) had a great foundation in Free Practice 1, finishing in fourth.
Behind Marc Marquez was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder who rounded out the top five.
2024 Qatar MotoGP, Lusail – Practice (1) Results
| Pos | Rider | Nat | Team | Time/Behind |
| 1 | Jorge Martin | SPA | Pramac Ducati (GP24) | 1’52.624s |
| 2 | Aleix Espargaro | SPA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP24) | +0.047s |
| 3 | Pedro Acosta | SPA | Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 (RC16)* | +0.071s |
| 4 | Marc Marquez | SPA | Gresini Ducati (GP23) | +0.177s |
| 5 | Brad Binder | RSA | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | +0.265s |
| 6 | Johann Zarco | FRA | LCR Honda (RC213V) | +0.303s |
| 7 | Enea Bastianini | ITA | Ducati Lenovo (GP24) | +0.326s |
| 8 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | ITA | VR46 Ducati (GP23) | +0.363s |
| 9 | Jack Miller | AUS | Red Bull KTM (RC16) | +0.407s |
| 10 | Francesco Bagnaia | ITA | Ducati Lenovo (GP24) | +0.597s |
| 11 | Alex Marquez | SPA | Gresini Ducati (GP23) | +0.626s |
| 12 | Miguel Oliveira | POR | Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP24) | +0.714s |
| 13 | Maverick Viñales | SPA | Aprilia Racing (RS-GP24) | +0.727s |
| 14 | Raul Fernandez | SPA | Trackhouse Aprilia (RS-GP23) | +0.756s |
| 15 | Alex Rins | SPA | Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) | +0.783s |
| 16 | Joan Mir | SPA | Repsol Honda (RC213V) | +0.811s |
| 17 | Luca Marini | ITA | Repsol Honda (RC213V) | +0.984s |
| 18 | Marco Bezzecchi | ITA | VR46 Ducati (GP23) | +1.002s |
| 19 | Fabio Quartararo | FRA | Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) | +1.213s |
| 20 | Augusto Fernandez | SPA | Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 (RC16) | +1.223s |
| 21 | Takaaki Nakagami | JPN | LCR Honda (RC213V) | +1.239s |
| 22 | Franco Morbidelli | ITA | Pramac Ducati (GP24) | +2.125s |
*Rookie.