Source: supersport.com
Defending world champion Marc Marquez shrugged off any lingering effects of shoulder surgery to set the pace in practice at the season-opening Qatar MotoGP on Friday.
The Spaniard, who has captured five of the last six world titles, shaved 0.
3sec off the lap record at Losail on his Honda.Compatriot Maverick Vinales was second fastest overall on his Yamaha with Australia’s Jack Miller a surprising third on a Ducati.
Marquez underwent shoulder surgery in December but said on the eve of the trip to the Gulf that he was “close to 100 percent”.
“I already said yesterday that I have already forgotten my injury. I feel ready to go, I feel well on the bike, I feel better than in the test. It’s not any problem to ride like I want,” insisted Marquez.
The champion again repeated his desire to see Sunday’s race moved forward by an hout…
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