Pedro Acosta set the fastest time during the MotoGP official test session in Barcelona before sudden rain halted on-track action.
The high-tech rookie showcased impressive pace early on, topping the timing sheets ahead of more experienced rivals before the weather turned.
Heavy rainfall forced teams to curtail their extensive testing programs, leaving many critical setup evaluations incomplete for the afternoon.
Engineering crews focused their limited dry track time on evaluating new aerodynamic components and fresh electronic software updates.
Despite the premature end to the day, Acosta’s dominant performance highlights his rapid adaptation and growing comfort with the premier-class machinery.
The unexpected weather disruption means teams will now have to rely heavily on simulator data heading into the upcoming race weekend.
