MotoGP Barcelona GP: Nakagami tops opening practice from Acosta

Nakagami sets the pace in opening FP1

Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) put in a stunning performance during Friday's opening Free Practice 1 at the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya, the Japanese rider coming out on top despite a late crash.

Acosta makes an immediate impact

Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo) made an immediate impact on his debut in the Moto2™ class, going fastest overall during the early stages of FP1 before eventually finishing third, just 0.070s off Nakagami's time.

Marini and Vierge impress

Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) was another rider to shine, finishing second and lapping just 0.026 off the top spot, while Jorge Vierge (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) also caught the eye with fourth place.

Verstappen withdraws from Barcelona GP

Dutch driver injured after late FP1 crash

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen has been forced to withdraw from this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix after suffering a heavy crash in FP1 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Verstappen taken to hospital for checks

The Red Bull driver lost control of his car at the high-speed Turn 13 and crashed into the barriers, with the impact triggering the red flag. Verstappen was taken to the circuit medical centre before being transferred to a local hospital for further checks.

Vettel and Stroll positive for Covid-19

Aston Martin drivers Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll have both tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.