Marc Marquez finishes ahead in Qatar

Spanish biker Marc Marquez had an impressive opening practice session in Qatar, easily leading the field and recording the best time in the run-up to the first MotoGP race of the season.

Marc Marquez, riding for the Repsol Honda team has two world championship titles to his name already and seems well placed at the beginning of the 2015 season. He has also won the world championship in the Moto 2 and the 125cc categories, making him one of the top riders of the last 30 years in the sport.