Marc Marquez sets the pace in Sepang as Martin makes a crucial return in Malaysian GP

Marc Marquez led the opening practice session for the Malaysian GP at Sepang, clocking a benchmark time of 1:58.912. MotoGP title contender Jorge Martin returned to action following a fractured right radius suffered in Australia. Martin finished in 20th position after completing 12 laps and was subsequently cleared by medical officials to compete for the rest of the race weekend.

Marco Bezzecchi placed second behind Marquez during a session briefly stopped due to track debris, while Pedro Acosta rounded out the top three. Meanwhile, Trackhouse Racing rider Raul Fernandez withdrew from the Malaysian Grand Prix after completing only a few laps, having been declared unfit to race because of an ongoing finger injury.