In race trim Espargaro seems to be in contention for a good result, however, it will mean nothing if the rider third in the 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:MotoGP standings can’t secure a Q2 spot.

And after Friday’s running, Es💯pargaro has just one more opportunity to try and advance directly through to Q2, although FP3 could see rain which would all-but guarantee a Q1 appearan𒈔ce.

Following a disastrous 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Japanese MotoGP where Espargaro was relegated to a pit lane start after issues on the formation lap, getting the better of 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Francesco Bagnaia and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Fabio Quartararo is arguably a must this weekend.

With that said, Ducati seemed to have the advantage on day-one which is why 🍌Espargaro is eager to see steps forward made.

Espargaro added: "Was not an easy day. We improved from the morning to the afternoon but not enough. My pace is not a disaster, I’m just losing two or three tenths ♑in terms of pace. 

"But in terms of fast laps [qualifying run] I lost too much. I finished eighth in the afternoon but wi𒅌th the combined session it’s not enough to be top ten.&n✨bsp;

"I think Marc [Marquez] is just faster than me without [including] the Duc🌞atis so we have t𝓡o improve. We have no traction, we are spinning a lot and for a long, long time. 

"I don’t remember the last time [it was like this], I think it๊ was Brno the last time I had this feeling. We have to improve but my feeling is that I’m not riding that bad. But on a couple of accelerations I have no grip at all." 

2023 MotoGP calendar ‘very demanding’ - Espargaro

With the 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:provisional 2023 MotoGP calendar officially released, which includes new races in 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Kazakhstan and India, day-one in Buriram was unsurprisingly d💝ominated by what riderꦜs thought of the new schedule.

Two separate triple-headers will take placeജ to close out the championship, making it one of the most intense ends to a season ever.

One of those asked about it was Espargaro, who said: "Very tough, the calendar next year will be very demanding. The last part of the year will be very tough with🦹 two tim🌌es three consecutive races far from home will be very demanding physically, mentally. 

"With the Sprint races and new tracks - very demanding calendar, sincerely. But it is how it is and I will try to organise as much as possible with mಞy team, my family. 

"I have a feeling that the laཧst part will be very demanding for the riders and for ꧙everyone in the paddock."