Why was the MotoGP practice red-flagged?
The session was red-flagged due to crashes by Fabio Quartararo and Miguel Oliveira, necessitating a track inspection.
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Marc Marquez Dominates Red-Flagged MotoGP Practice in Austria
Marc Marquez set the pace in a dramatic, red-flagged MotoGP practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix. The session was halted due to crashes by Fabio Quartararo and Miguel Oliveira, but Marquez ultimately secured the top spot.
Key Insights
- Marc Marquez led the practice session with a lap time of 1:28.117.
- Pedro Acosta finished second, 0.228s behind Marquez.
- The session was red-flagged due to crashes by Quartararo and Oliveira, causing a 20-minute delay.
- Several riders, including Jorge Martin, crashed during the session.
- Key Fact: Marquez set a new all-time lap record during the practice.
In-Depth Analysis
The Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix was filled with drama. Jorge Martin crashed early at Turn 9, but was unharmed. Later, Fabio Quartararo and Miguel Oliveira crashed at Turn 6, leading to a red flag and a track inspection. After the restart, Pedro Acosta briefly led before Marquez reclaimed the top spot with a record-breaking lap. Several riders improved their times late in the session, securing spots in Q2.
The top 10 riders who advanced to Q2 are Marquez, Acosta, Bagnaia, A. Marquez, Fernandez, Mir, Morbidelli, Zarco, Aldeguer, and Binder.
A stacked Q1 awaits with the likes of Bastianini, Quartararo, Di Giannantonio, Martin, and Bezzecchi facing the challenge of finishing inside the top two in the first part of qualifying on Saturday morning. Then, it’ll be time for Q2 and the Tissot Sprint.
FAQ
Who were the top three riders in the practice session?
Marc Marquez, Pedro Acosta, and Francesco Bagnaia finished in the top three positions.
Takeaways
- Marc Marquez is in strong form heading into qualifying.
- The crashes highlight the risks involved in MotoGP racing.
- Several top riders will have to battle through Q1 to reach Q2.
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