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Zarco fastest in Thai MotoGP practice

Riders keeping a wary eye on Buri Ram weather ahead of Saturday qualifying

Prima Pramac Racing rider Jorge Martin of Spain takes part in the first free practice session of the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram on Friday. (AFP Photo)

BURI RAM: Johann Zarco of France was quickest in unexpectedly dry conditions for the opening practice sessions at the Thai MotoGP on Friday, pipping world championship title contender Francesco Bagnaia.

Riders had one eye on the overcast sky over the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram.

But the rain stayed away for both practice sessions as Zarco — a Ducati rider seeking his first MotoGP win — clocked a leading time of one…

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