Morbidelli Leads Opening Practice at Indonesian MotoGP

Franco Morbidelli topped the opening practice session for the 2024 Indonesian MotoGP at Mandalika, finishing ahead of Aprilia's Maverick Vinales and teammate Jorge Martin, who maintains a 24-point championship lead over Francesco Bagnaia. Bagnaia, recovering from a crash in Emilia Romagna, struggled in 14th place amidst challenging track conditions. The Indonesian GP marks the beginning of the 'flyaway' races in the MotoGP calendar, with Jorge Martin aiming to solidify his lead after a contentious previous race. The event will unfold from September 27 to 29, with free practice and qualifying sessions leading up to the races. Following the Indonesian race, attention will shift to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island in October, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.