PT Grand Prix of Thailand -- Friday Practice Report
Round 1 at Chang International Circuit, Buriram 
Marco Bezzecchi emerged as the rider to beat on Friday at the PT Grand Prix of Thailand, topping the timesheets in Practice with a best time of 01:28.526. The Aprilia Racing rider looked comfortable throughout the session, showing strong pace on both fresh and used tires.
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) slotted into second place, 0.421, while Fabio Di Giannantonio rounded out the top three. The tight margins at the front suggest Saturday's qualifying could be a thriller.
Free Practice 1 Results
| Pos | Rider | Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing | 01:29.346 | 0.000 |
| 2 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 01:29.456 | 0.110 |
| 3 | Jorge Martin | Aprilia Racing | 01:29.551 | 0.205 |
| 4 | Ai Ogura | Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 01:29.655 | 0.309 |
| 5 | Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | 01:29.678 | 0.332 |
| 6 | Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo Team | 01:29.772 | 0.426 |
| 7 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo Team | 01:29.791 | 0.445 |
| 8 | Franco Morbidelli | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 01:29.934 | 0.588 |
| 9 | Alex Marquez | BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 01:30.012 | 0.666 |
| 10 | Luca Marini | Honda HRC Castrol | 01:30.068 | 0.722 |
Practice Results
| Pos | Rider | Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing | 01:28.526 | 0.000 |
| 2 | Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo Team | 01:28.947 | 0.421 |
| 3 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 01:29.010 | 0.484 |
| 4 | Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | 01:29.185 | 0.659 |
| 5 | Jorge Martin | Aprilia Racing | 01:29.229 | 0.703 |
| 6 | Alex Marquez | BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 01:29.376 | 0.850 |
| 7 | Joan Mir | Honda HRC Castrol | 01:29.517 | 0.991 |
| 8 | Brad Binder | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | 01:29.532 | 1.006 |
| 9 | Ai Ogura | Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 01:29.579 | 1.053 |
| 10 | Johann Zarco | Castrol Honda LCR | 01:29.590 | 1.064 |
Notable Performances
Beyond the headline names, several riders caught the eye. Pedro Acosta (P4), Jorge Martin (P5), Alex Marquez (P6) all showed competitive pace that could translate into strong qualifying positions.
Friday times should be interpreted with caution -- teams run different programs with varying fuel loads and tire compounds. The true competitive order often does not reveal itself until qualifying on Saturday.
Looking Ahead to Saturday
Saturday brings the final free practice session, followed by Q1 and Q2 qualifying, and the Sprint Race. Based on Friday's running, the battle for pole position looks set to be extremely tight.
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