MotoGP, Le Mans: Jorge Martin by a record in second free practice ahead of Pecco Bagnaia

MotoGP, Le Mans: Jorge Martin record-breaking in second free practice

After commanding the first free practice, Jorge Martin confirmed himself as the fastest also in the second free practice session of the French Grand Prix. The MotoGP leader even signs the new record of the Le Mans track, stopping the clock on'1'30"388, ahead of world champion Pecco Bagnaia, delayed by 145 thousandths, and the GasGas team KTM of rookie Pedro Acosta.

In fourth place is the Aprilia of Maverick Viñales, while in fifth place is Fabio Di Giannantonio, riding the Ducati of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. Seventh place for the other Aprilia of Aleix Espargaró, preceded by the KTM of Jack Miller. Finally, complete the top 10 Franco Morbidelli (Pramac Racing), Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha).

Remain out of Q2 both Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing) and Enea Bastianini (Ducati), both victims of a fall: at the beginning of the session for the Spanish champion, in the final for the Rimini rider. Will have toà pass from Q1 also Brad Binder (KTM), who also fell twice during the session.

MotoGP, Le Mans, pre-qualifying times:

1J. Martin Ducati 1:30.388

2F. Bagnaia Ducati 1:30.533

3P. Acosta KTM1:30.575

4M. Viñales Aprilia 1:30.657

5F. Di Giannantonio Ducati 1:30.683

6J. Miller KTM 1:30.699

7A. Espargaró Aprilia 1:30.714

8F. Morbidelli Ducati 1:30.763

9M. Bezzecchi Ducati 1:30.785

10F. Quartararo Yamaha 1:30.788

11E. Bastianini Ducati 1:30.798

12R. Fernandez Aprilia 1:30.839

13M. Marquez Ducati 1:31.067

14A. Rins Yamaha 1:31.206

15M. Oliveira Aprilia 1:31.219

16A. Fernandez KTM 1:31.243

17B. Binder KTM 1:31.364

18J. Mir Honda 1:31.521

19A. Marquez Ducati 1:31.530

20J. Zarco Honda 1:31.574

21L. Marini Honda 1:31.860

22T. Nakagami Honda 1:32.131