Franco thrives but Fabio strives under tricky conditions in Valencia

Good run: Franco Morbidelli clocked third fastest after the free practice sessions in the European Grand Prix in Valencia.

PETALING JAYA: Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team MotoGP riders experienced a tricky opening day at the European Grand Prix – no thanks to the wet and dry conditions at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia.

Franco Morbidelli was third fastest in the combined standings after ending the wet Free Practice 1 with a best lap of 1:42.53 and the clocking 1:32.80 in the Free Practice 2 when the track was drying out.