MotoGP: Marc Marquez tops opening practice at Aragon

The MotoGP field began their weekend at the Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon, with #93 Marc Marquez on his year-old Gresini Ducati starting his weekend strong after topping the timesheets on Friday morning – setting a 1:48.289 benchmark.

The #93 was the first rider to enter the 1:48 bracket in FP1, continuing to better his time throughout the session as track conditions improved.

Behind Marc Marquez was compatriot Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), who ended the FP1 0.483s adrift, setting 13 laps throughout.

Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) finished in an impressive third position as the rookie prepares to tackle the MotorLand Aragon circuit for the first time in the premier class.

Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) took fourth on Friday morning, jumping up the order after the South African set a late 1:48.952, 0.663s behind Marquez.

The #33 was ahead of the returning Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), who put together a brave time to place fifth on Friday morning, 0.665s behind Marquez

The Italian finished in front of Alex Marquez, who ended a strong morning for the Gresini Racing MotoGP™ squad as he placed ahead of Miquel Oliveira (Trackhouse Racing) in eighth. The #88 is yet to announce his plans for 2025 but had a confidence-boosting morning, showing pace throughout the session.

MotoGP Aragon Practice 1 Results

* Rookie