Jack Miller, the Australian star, dominated the first practice session of the MotoGP™ championship in Valencia, setting a scorching 1'30.382 lap time. This performance not only secured his lead in the morning but also shook up the order, making for an intense and unpredictable afternoon. The top 18 riders were separated by just 1 second, with Miller's second-fastest time being just as impressive. The 2024 Moto2™ World Champion, Ai Ogura, impressed in second place, while wildcard Aleix Espargaro claimed an impressive third. Two Aprilias, Raul Fernandez and Franco Morbidelli, rounded out the top five, showcasing the competitive nature of the session.
Despite leading the first half of the session, Alex Marquez finished sixth, with Joan Mir close behind in seventh. Pedro Acosta and Fabio Di Giannantonio started their final weekend of the season in eighth and ninth, respectively. The standout performer was Augusto Fernandez, riding the V4-powered Yamaha YZR-M1, who secured tenth place. However, the session was not without incident, as Fermin Aldeguer crashed at Turn 4 with just five minutes to go, ending his session in 11th place. The 2021 World Champion, Fabio Quartararo, finished 14th, while Maverick Viñales returned to action in 19th.
The top names continued with Francesco Bagnaia in 21st and the 2024 World Champion, Jorge Martin, in 24th. The session's results promise an exciting and closely contested championship as the riders prepare for the final race of the season. Stay tuned for more thrilling action as the MotoGP™ championship concludes in Valencia!
