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MotoGP Barcelona Practice Sessions Recap: Martin and Espargaro Shine

Aleix Espargaro - Catalunya Grand Prix - MotoGP - Pecco Bagnaia - Sprint Race

Catch up on the latest MotoGP action at Catalunya with top riders like Martin and Espargaro setting the pace in practice sessions. Who will dominate the Catalunya Grand Prix? Find out here!

The MotoGP scene at Catalunya was abuzz with Jorge Martin and Aleix Espargaro showcasing their speed in the practice sessions. Martin, riding for Pramac Ducati, impressed by topping the untimed practice, while Espargaro of Aprilia stole the show in the second session, setting a lap record. Meanwhile, six-time World Champion Marc Marquez and South African rider Brad Binder also put on strong performances. The competition is heating up as riders gear up for the Catalan Grand Prix.

As the Friday practices unfolded, anticipation grew over Marquez's performance, with speculations of a challenging Q1 session ahead. Fans are eager to see if the Gresini Ducati rider can secure a win on the Desmosedici after recent podium finishes. Martin, on the other hand, maintained his dominance with a late soft-tyre run, securing his spot at the top of the leaderboard in the first practice session.

Excitement is building up for the upcoming MotoGP race at Catalunya, with Martin and Espargaro emerging as key contenders. Will Marquez overcome the odds in the Qualifying sessions? Stay tuned to witness the thrilling battles on the track as riders chase victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix!

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MotoGP: Martin Quickest In Practice Friday Morning At Catalunya (RoadracingWorld.com)

Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was second-best with a 1:39.871 on his Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP23. South African Brad Binder posted a ...

2024 Barcelona MotoGP FP1 Results: Martin Leads Marquez As ... (MotoMatters.com)

Jorge Martin topped the first session of untimed practice for the MotoGP class at Barcelona. The Pramac Ducati rider put in a late lap on fresh tires to ...

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro ends Friday practice on top ... (autosport.com)

Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro, a day on from announcing his retirement from MotoGP, topped second practice for the Catalan Grand Prix with a lap record as Marc ...

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2024 MotoGP Catalunya, Barcelona - Friday Practice Results (crash.net)

Friday practice results from the Catalan MotoGP at Barcelona, round 6 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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MotoGP™ Guru App: Predict, Compete, and Win Big! (motogp.com)

Download the new MotoGP™ Guru app to make predictions, join leagues, and win prizes, including a Ducati Panigale V4S in Gresini livery!

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Marquez expected to face “nightmare” Q1 at Barcelona MotoGP (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The Gresini Ducati rider was expected to fight for a first MotoGP win on the Desmosedici coming to Barcelona after back-to-back grand prix podiums at Jerez ...

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What happened in first Barcelona MotoGP practice (The Race)

A late soft-tyre run by championship leader Jorge Martin put him in his habitual top spot in first practice for MotoGP's Catalan Grand Prix at Barcelona.

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Espargaro tops second MotoGP practice session at Catalunya ... (Motorsport Week)

Aleix Espargaro topped the second practice session ahead of this weekend's MotoGP race in Catalunya, with Marc Marquez missing out on Q2 for a second race ...

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Marquez expected to face “nightmare” Q1 at Barcelona MotoGP (Motorsport.com)

The Gresini Ducati rider was expected to fight for a first MotoGP win on the Desmosedici coming to Barcelona after back-to-back grand prix podiums at Jerez and Le Mans. But he downplayed this ahead of the weekend as Barcelona has typically been a ...

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Andrea Iannone “deserves to ride in MotoGP” as return gathers ... (crash.net)

Andrea Iannone appears to have several options for the 2025 season, including a potential return to MotoGP.

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Catalunya MotoGP: Qualifying and sprint race LIVE UPDATES! (crash.net)

Making another strong impression was Pedro Acosta, who appears to have the pace to fight for a big result in the sprint. Marc Marquez was unable to deliver when ...

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Espargaro sets the pace in final MotoGP practice in Catalunya (Motorsport Week)

Aleix Espargaro finished the final MotoGP practice session on top ahead of the all-important qualifying in Catalunya. Espargaro, who announced his ...

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2024 MotoGP Catalunya, Barcelona - Saturday Practice Results (crash.net)

Saturday practice results from the Catalan MotoGP at Barcelona, round 6 (of 21) in the 2024 world championship.

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Espargaro secures dream MotoGP pole position for Catalan GP (Motorsport Week)

Aleix Espargaro bagged pole position for the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix with a blistering final run in the dying embers of the session, ending a year-long ...

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro snatches pole; Martin crashes and ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

On Saturday ahead of this weekend's sixth round of the 2024 season, Espargaro grabbed a first pole of the season with a new lap record of 1m38.190s at the ...

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MotoGP 2024: Espargaro smashes lap record to take pole at ... (Sportstar)

Aleix Espargaro smashed the lap record in the final moments of the second qualifying session to take pole position at his home Catalunya Grand Prix at the ...

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro takes home pole, Marquez only 14th (autosport.com)

Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro snatched pole position for the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix with a new lap record on the weekend he announced his retirement.

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Three leaders crash out in surreal Barcelona MotoGP sprint (The Race)

Home hero Aleix Espargaro took victory in a surreal MotoGP sprint at Barcelona, as three separate riders - including reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia ...

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Aleix Espargaro wins Catalunya MotoGP sprint (FRANCE 24)

Spanish rider Aleix Espargaro, who announced he is retiring at the end of the season earlier in the week, won the Catalunya MotoGP sprint race on Saturday.

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Barcelona Sprint Race: New 2024 MotoGP World Championship ... (crash.net)

New 2024 MotoGP World Championship standings after Saturday's Catalan Sprint race at Barcelona, round 6 of 21.

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro wins crazy sprint after last-lap ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Set to end a barren run without a sprint win since last year's Austrian GP, Bagnaia fell off his factory Ducati at Turn 5 on the last lap of 12 while ...

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MotoGP: World Championship Sprint Race Results From Catalunya (RoadracingWorld.com)

Championship point leader Jorge Martin got fourth on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati, and Enea Bastianini rounded out the top five finishers on Lenovo Ducati.

2024 Barcelona MotoGP Qualifying Result: A Popular Pole And A ... (MotoMatters.com)

After the all-time lap record was claimed in Q1, expectations were high for the second qualifying session. As we've grown accustomed to by now, Jorge Martin ...

2024 Barcelona MotoGP Sprint Result: Every Good Fairytale Has A ... (MotoMatters.com)

A race like Montmeló deserved a sprint like the one the premier class provided and a victor as celebrated as Aleix Espargaro - the local favourite fresh off ...

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Espargaro wins sprint after Bagnaia crashes ... (autosport.com)

The retiring Aleix Espargaro was gifted victory in the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix sprint after Francesco Bagnaia crashed out of the lead on the last lap of a ...

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MotoGP, Espargaro: My victory? Experience still counts for something (GPone English)

MotoGP: "My start wasn't perfect, but I realized I didn't have to push too hard to avoid ruining the tyres. When I saw Bagnaia in trouble, I stepped in to ...

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MotoGP riders reflect on Sprint and Qualifying at Catalunya - Moto2 ... (Mcnews.com.au)

2024 MotoGP World Championship Round Six – Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya Catalunya – Saturday MotoGP rider's reflect on Sprint Race.

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Defending champ's last-lap crash hands retiring superstar big ... (Fox Sports)

Defending champ's last-lap crash hands retiring superstar big MotoGP sprint win.

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Every Barcelona MotoGP sprint lead crash explained (The Race)

Three riders crashed out of the Barcelona MotoGP sprint race while leading, all in separate incidents. And there wasn't a common cause.

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Espargaro capitalises on Bagnaia's late heartache as Marquez ... (motogp.com)

The Spaniard continued to impress in Barcelona after a brilliant Sprint victory with Marquez fending off Acosta for second position.

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