MotoGP British GP: Martin leads Aprilia duo in opening practice

Martin fastest, but Aprilia very much in the hunt as MotoGP returns from summer break

Pramac’s Jorge Martin led the way in opening practice for the British Grand Prix on Friday, leading Aprilia duo Maverick Vinales and Aleix Espargaro. Aprilia led the majority of the 45-minute session at Silverstone, having won last year’s race with Aleix Espargaro at the wheel of the RS-GP. Maverick Vinales set the early pace on the factory bike with a 2m01.436s, before improving to a 2m00.319s to cement his position at the front.

052s lap left him 11th in the timesheets, ahead of the second Gresini bike of Alex Marquez and factory KTM rider Brad Binder. A total of 23 riders started the British GP weekend, with Remy Gardner getting a wildcard outing with Yamaha. MotoGP British GP - FP1 results: Main Information Additional Data Additional Data Driver Info Driver Info 1 - 5 Main Information Additional Data 1 - 2 Cla Rider # Bike Laps Time Interval km/h Speed Trap 1 J. Martin Pramac Racing 89 Ducati 16 1'59.383 177.

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