Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso leads opening practice for the Italian MotoGP, making full use of the team's recent private test at Mugello. Team-mate Andrea Iannone has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his elbow - in addition to the dislocated left shoulder - after falling during the test. Ducati development rider Michele Pirro is competing as a wild-card this weekend, while Aprilia's seamless shift gearbox is making its grand prix debut. Aleix and Pol Espargaro have both undergone surgery since Le Mans: Aleix for a thumb ligament injury and Pol for arm pump problems. Mugello has the fastest straight on the MotoGP calendar, with Andrea Iannone setting a new all-time official record of...
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