MotoGP Test Barcelona: Marquez ends the two days at Montmelò in command

MotoGP Test Barcelona – Ducati private tests took place over the past two days on the Barcelona circuit. In addition to the Borgo Panigale team, the Repsol and Aprilia teams are also on track, as well as the satellite teams: Aspar Ducati, Avintia Ducati, Marc VdS Honda and LCR.

The weather was excellent on both days, with temperatures that should be very similar to the conditions that the riders of the premier class will encounter for the Catalan Grand Prix, which will be held from 9 to 11 June.

During the first day only: Ducati, the satellite teams and Aprilia took to the track, while today they were joined by the HRC standard bearers. On Monday, however, solo testing for Casey Stoner.

The drivers took to the track for the first time on the track with a different layout compared to last year, and there was no shortage of criticism. It was also the opportunity for the drivers to complete many laps with the "new" tyre, the now infamous 070, which will be used starting from the Mugello Grand Prix.

At the end of the two days, Marc Marquez finished with the best time, clocking a 1:43.803. The time was set by the reigning world champion at the end of the tests. The driver from Cervera was also responsible for a harmless fall in the new chicane.

Behind the HRC rider, Jorge Lorenzo, who recorded the best overall performance of the morning, two tenths slower than Marc's best time. Behind the Majorcan, Alvaro Bautista, followed by Cal Crutchlow and Dani Pedrosa. The Honda rider preceded the Ducatis of Hector Barbera and that of the test rider, Michele Pirro. Aleix Espargarò finished eighth fastest, followed by the official Ducati of Andrea Dovizioso. Behind the Forlivese, Loris Bas, Tito Rabat and Sam Lowes. Karel Abraham closes the time chart. Jack Miller didn't take to the track.