Portuguese MotoGP at Portimao: Friday Practice as it happened

Recap from Friday practice at the Portuguese MotoGP in Portimao.

22 Mar 2024

11:29

Maverick Vinales momentarily went top before being replaced by Brad Binder. It's a time of 1:40.689s for the South African.

11:24

Brad Binder moves up to fifth spot before making a mistake on his next lap which was set to be even faster.

11:19

Marc Marquez goes top again as he becomes the first rider to break into the 1m 40s barrier.

11:17

But he's quickly replaced by Oliveira who narrowly moves ahead of the Gresini Ducati rider.

11:16

Marc Marquez goes quickest by three tenths with just 15 minutes remaining.

11:11

1:41.724s from Miller as he goes quickest once again for KTM.

11:09

The leaderboard is continuing to change as impressive rookie Pedro Acosta is now quickest.

11:01

Ducati's big guns are beginning to show their pace as Bagnaia goes third and Marc Marquez fourth.

10:57

Good early pace from Alex Rins who has gone quickest aboard his factory Yamaha machine.

10:53

Oliveira runs off circuit at turn one, highlighting just how dirty the track is at the moment.

10:51

Jack Miller is the early pacesetter for KTM, ahead of home favourite Miguel Oliveira.

10:48

FP1 is underway at Portimao!

10:32

Francesco Bagnaia will be looking to continue his stunning form at Portimao, after the factory Ducati rider won both races in 2023.

10:25

Good morning and welcome to day-one of the Portimao MotoGP. FP1 in the premier class is coming up at 10:45 UK time.