© 2024, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From A press release Given by Dorna
MotoGP™ returns for another throw of the dice at the PT Grand Prix of Thailand, with Marco Bezecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) claiming the advantage after free practice. , remains undefeated in the closing stages. The #72 was just 0.038 ahead of world championship leader George Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) who secured second place at the end of the course. Martin looked comfortable in FP1, placing ahead of title challenger Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), the Italian’s position on lap 20 of FP1.
Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) was fourth with a strong start at the Chang International circuit. The #93 was 0.259s off the top spot, finishing the morning ahead of his brother Alex Marquez, who had a great morning for Gresini Racing in MotoGP™ – completing the top five positions. Meanwhile, Ducati Lenovo’s Innea Bastianini finished sixth ahead of the returning Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GAASGAS Tech3). The rookie finished seventh on the time sheet ahead of Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).
Back to back, Takaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™’s Fabio Quartararo rounded out the top 10 riders as the top riders for the Japanese factories. Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) finished 15th in a strong morning for the Noale factory, while Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) ended the session in P21 after crashing the #41 in the opening 10 minutes on turn 12.
Friday’s action resumes at 15:00 local time (UTC +7) for MotoGP™ practice, as the stars of the premier class battle it out to get straight into Q2, so be sure to tune in and don’t miss any of the action on motogp.com!
 claiming the advantage after Free Practice 1. The Italian set a strong 1:30.492 in the opening stages of the session, remaining unbeatable in the closing moments. The #72 had a mere 0.038s advantage over World Championship leader Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), who secured second position at the end of proceedings. Martin looked comfortable in FP1 and placed ahead of title rival Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), with the Italian setting 20 laps across FP1. Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) was fourth, claiming a strong starting point at the Chang International Circuit. The #93 was 0.259s adrift from the top spot, ending the morning ahead of his brother Alex Marquez, who capped off a great morning for Gresini Racing MotoGP™ – rounding out the top five spots. Meanwhile, Ducati Lenovo Team’s Enea Bastianini was sixth, finishing ahead){kind=link}