BURIRAM: Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was sixth-fastest behind leader Marco Bezzecchi in the first free practice in Thailand on Friday as the new season got underway.
Marquez launches his bid for a record-equalling eighth world title this weekend in Buriram after dominating the competition last season.
The Spaniard has said he is still suffering the lingering effects of a shoulder injury that forced him to miss the final four races of last season.
