2025 MotoGP Qatar GP Practice results: Franco Morbidelli beat Bagnaia and Marquez in Lusail

The MotoGP Practice session at the 2025 Qatar GP is complete, with VR 46 rider Franco Morbidelli leading the grid against the Ducati riders, Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez. The Italian MotoGP rider finished the fastest at the end of day 1. 

Jorge Martin tried his best in the session, but he lacked confidence with the Aprilia bike. The four-month absence from racing is clearly visible as he is finding form. The entire session was topped by Ducati bikes, followed by Fabio Quartararo, Pedro Acosta and Maverick Vinales.

Here are the 2025 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix Practice results

Practice summary

The Practice session results were shocking as the Aprilia Racing team riders didn't qualify for the next round. It was a Ducati-dominated session, where the VR46 team’s Franco Morbidelli set the fastest lap time, beating Factory Ducati team rider Francesco Bagnaia.

Marc Marquez didn't unleash his full potential as he was quiet throughout the session. Di Ginannatonio, topped with a P4 finish, followed by championship leader Alex Marquez. Jack Miller crashed in the later part of the day, leaving his bike with more repair work. Tomorrow will be Free Practice 2, followed by qualifying and the sprint race.

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