MotoGP 2024. Catalan GP. Pre-qualifying: Aleix Espargaro first with record! Then Brad Binder, Pedro Acosta and Pecco Bagnaia [RISULTATI] – MotoGP

Martin is also in the ten while Marc Marquez will have to pass from Q1

May 24, 2024

Montmelò – Aleix Espargaro at the end of the year he retires from the world championship but is still a rider very strong. This is confirmed by the first time obtained in the pre-qualifying sessions in Barcelona. First place is also the record of the track: Aleix improved the previous record set by Bagnaia last year.

The new reference on this track (at least until tomorrow) is 1,39,562.

Behind the Aprilia rider there are two KTMs: Brad Binder (fell twice in the session but still effective on the flying lap and with an excellent pace) e Pedro Acosta.

In fourth place Pecco Bagnaia, also effective since Friday. Three KTMs in the top five, being fifth Jack Miller.

In sixth place there is Jorge Martin.

Closing the ranking of those directly in Q2, from seventh to tenth place are: Bastianini, Morbidelli, Rins and Vinales.

Annotations

– among the top 10 motorbikes there is a Japanese one, the Yamaha Of Rins. The other nine are 2 Aprilias, 3 KTMs and 4 Ducatis

– many crashes in the afternoon: the riders explained that the track has very little grip, less than usual

– an excellent Morbidelli, also effective on pace, is eighth and very close to his teammate Martin. If he fixes the start and the first laps he’ll be top 5

– Honda in the last 4 positions: Zarco, Nakagami, Mir and Marini. Bradl has intestinal problems and did not work the afternoon shift