Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) surprised with a last-minute pole position in the Motul Grand Prix of Japan – his second in the premier class – taking the honor late in the session and with no further laps able to challenge the Frenchman. Danilo Petrucci (Octo Pramac Racing) took...

Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) ended the first day at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan as the fastest man on track, but the Italian was only 0.043 ahead of his nearest challenger – championship leader Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team). Marquez was fastest in the morning by some margin before...