Vinales edges Marquez in first MotoGP practice at COTA

Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) shot first in what could shape up to be a classic duel at the Circuit of the Americas, taking P1 by 0.577 from reigning Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team). Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) completed the top three.

The sole crasher was LCR Honda rider and Argentina podium finisher Cal Crutchlow, who took a tumble at Turn 6 – rider OK. Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) also had a spectacular moment as the rear wheel kicked out, but came to a safe stop in the run-off area.

Completing the top ten:

Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) + 0.867

Alvaro Bautista (Pull&Bear Aspar Team) + 0.910

Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati Team) + 1.094

Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team) + 1.186

Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) +1.369

Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) + 1.488

Danilo Petrucci (Octo Pramac Racing) + 1.456