Marco Bezzecchi claimed the fastest time during the MotoGP Mugello Warm Up, outpacing Marc Márquez on Sunday morning. The session took place under cooler conditions compared to the previous day, as rain had impacted the Italian circuit overnight.
Early Session Developments and Shifting Leaders
The Warm Up started with Maverick Viñales setting an early pace of 1:47.648, narrowly ahead of Fabio Quartararo by just 0.016 seconds. Fermín Aldeguer briefly rose to the top before lap times significantly improved, breaking into the 1:46 range. Di Giannantonio moved into first, while Oliveira began fifth but then slipped down as other riders pushed faster laps.
Final Moments Highlight Bezzecchi’s Performance
As the session approached its final minutes, Marco Bezzecchi momentarily took the lead. However, Marc Márquez was the first to clock a lap under 1:46, recording a 1:45.958. Bezzecchi was close behind, trailing by 0.256 seconds. Several riders including Álex Márquez, Pedro Acosta, and Johann Zarco remained competitive within the top five positions.
In the closing moments, Bezzecchi improved his time to 1:45.857, reclaiming the top spot and maintaining it until the session concluded.
Significance of Bezzecchi’s Warm Up Pace
By establishing the fastest time in the Warm Up, Bezzecchi demonstrated strong form heading into the main race at Mugello. His pace suggests potential for a competitive outing, especially when closely matched with leading riders like Márquez and Viñales. This performance sets an encouraging tone for the Italian venue and raises anticipation about how the race will unfold.
