MotoGP | GP Le Mans Day 1, Petrucci: “Busy day”

GP France Le Mans MotoGP 2023 Ducati – Danilo Petrucci closed the first day of free practice for the French Grand Prix, fifth stage of the 2023 MotoGP, with the 19th time.

Returning to wear the colors of the official team to replace the still injured Enea Bastianini, the rider from Terni worked to regain confidence with the Desmosedici GP, which he hadn't driven since 2020. After closing Free Practice 1 in 1:33.168, Danilo was managed to shave a few more tenths off his best time in the afternoon, despite being slowed down by a crash in the second half of the session.
Petrucci will therefore have to take part in tomorrow's Q1, scheduled for 10 am local time, before tackling his first Sprint race with a start scheduled for 50 pm over a distance of 15 laps.

Danilo Petrucci Statements Day 1 French GP Le Mans MotoGP 2023

“It was a busy day, but above all an exciting one. I expected to struggle more, but it went well and I'm satisfied. This morning I was less distant from the leaders and I think I could have still improved if it hadn't been for the crash this afternoon, which made me lose a bit of confidence. Riding this bike is fantastic! Now my goal will be to continue improving without making any more mistakes."