Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.
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Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz led the MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport practice at Circuit of The Americas on Friday. Rahal Ducati Moto w/ XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen, Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott, and Strack Racing’s Blake Davis completed the top five.
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Marc Marquez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 on spec Michelin tires, the six-time World Champion turned a lap time of 1:30.480 to lead the 23-rider field.
Marco Bezzecchi was the best of the rest with a 1:30.627 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25.
Franco Morbidelli was third at 1:30.673 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Marc Marquez’s teammate, Francesco Bagnaia finished the session fourth with a 1:30.710.
Alex Marquez, riding his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24, got fifth with a lap time of 1:30.752.
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More from a press release issued by Dorna:
Marc Marquez leads Bezzecchi on a competitive Misano Friday. The #93 spearheads a top 10 covered by 0.4s as big hitters face Q1 at the San Marino GP.
A 1:30.480 saw Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) pocket Day 1 honours at the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera in a tightly contested afternoon in the weekly MotoGP chase for the top 10 on a Friday. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was second fastest on home turf for him and the Noale factory, 0.147s the gap, as Franco Morbidelli handed Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team a top three heading into Saturday’s action at Misano.
MARC MARQUEZ LEADS EARLY EXCHANGES
It was tight at the top for the first half of the session and leading the way was a familiar number #93. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was less than a tenth behind, with Bezzecchi P3 just before we tipped into the final 30 minutes of Practice.
The riders who were inside the all-important top 10 when the tipping point into time attack came around were Marc Marquez, Morbidelli, Di Giannantonio, Bezzecchi, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), with those riders split by just 0.461s. The top 17 were covered by 0.733s, so this was about to be an intense scrap for automatic Q2 promotion.
TIME ATTACK MODE: ENGAGED
With 15 minutes left, the improvements began to roll in. Pecco moved up to P5 before the #63 went fastest by over two tenths, but that soon changed because Marc Marquez moved the goalposts by a further three tenths with a 1:30.480. Bezzecchi then clawed himself into P2 to sit 0.163s adrift of Marc Marquez, as reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) briefly jumped into the top 10 before his lap was chalked off.
Alex Marquez’s best effort was enough for P4 with nine minutes to go, but then Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) slotted into P4 with a 1:30.819 – 0.339s off Marquez’s pace.
Bezzecchi then went faster to go 0.147s slower than Marquez, and just behind, teammate Martin earned a nice tow to pounce into P6, and that shoved Quartararo out of the top 10 with under four minutes to go.
Yellow flags were shown after crashes for Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing Team) at Turn 2 and then Mir at Turn 9, before Raul Fernandez crashed at Turn 15. And the latter’s fall meant laps were cancelled, including for Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) – the Italian was sitting in P18 with one lap left.
Would there be late changes in the top 10? Yes, because Marini was on a very good lap and the Italian managed to hold it to the line to grab P7 at the chequered flag, but Quartararo missed out – and so did Bastianini! Two big hitters from Barcelona were left frustrated.
YOUR FRIDAY TOP 10
So, Ducati lead Aprilia on Day 1, with Morbidelli the only other rider to get within two tenths of Marc Marquez’s time on Friday afternoon. P4 is a confidence booster for Pecco, while Alex Marquez has a little more work to do than he did in Barcelona vs his brother, as Mir and Marini hand HRC a double top 10. Martin heading straight into Q2 is a potential game changer for the #1’s weekend in Misano, as Acosta and Di Giannantonio earn the final two top 10 spots.
COMING UP: TISSOT SPRINT SATURDAY IN MISANO
As always, Q1 will be a blockbuster as Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR), Quartararo, Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Bastianini and more aim for the top two on Saturday morning.
Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.
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Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario topped the first MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup practice session at Circuit of The Americas on Friday. Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg, Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp, Roadracing World Young Guns’ Kensei Matsudaira, and Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane completed the top five.
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Celestino Vietti led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Beta Tools SpeedRS Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Italian lapped the 2.63-mile (4.23 km) road course in 1:34.650, topping the field of 30 riders and breaking Aron Canet’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.935 from 2024.
Manuel Gonzalez was second-best with a time of 1:34.747 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Daniel Holgado did a third-fastest 1:34.855 on his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex.
Jake Dixon finished the session fourth with a time of 1:34.926 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Boscoscuro.
Diogo Moreira got fifth on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex with a 1:34.969.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 21th with a best time of 1:35.605 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Classification moto2 practice
More from a press release issued by Dorna:
Vietti tops Friday running at Misano in Moto2™. Starting as he means to continue, the #13 was ahead of the main title contenders as Saturday’s enters the horizon.
It was a perfect start to his second home round of the year for Celestino Vietti (Beta Tools SpeedRS Team) as the Italian clinched P1 on Friday at Misano. Going into Saturday as the rider to beat, it’s a solid start for Vietti who continues to chase his first win of the year and where better to get it than at Misano?
Home-hero Vietti was in mega form and he managed to bag top spot at Misano on Friday; a 1’34.680 saw the #13 lead the charge in Moto2, ahead of Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP). ‘Manugas’ was less than a tenth off as the chequered flag dropped and is right in contention, as is Catalan GP winner Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team). He was strong all session and his P3 is a sign that Barcelona was no fluke for the top rookie. Crashing at Turn 16, Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) didn’t have the easiest of afternoons but was all OK and safely through into Q2 in fourth place. Behind him, Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) moved up to fifth place late on.
Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) completed the top half dozen, just ahead of and impressive Zonta van den Goorberg (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP). Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) moved up to eighth late on ahead of Senna Agius (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) and Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego), the latter of which was a crasher at Turn 10. Injured but determined to limit the damage in the title race, Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) was 15th and just 0.043s away from moving into Q2. There was late drama for Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) who fell at Turn 4; he was OK but it cost him a chance to improve and at the flag, was only 20th, meaning he’s in Q1.
David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Gaviota Leopard Racing Honda to lap the 2.63-mile (4.23 km) track in 1:40.596, which led the field of 27 riders.
His teammate, Adrian Fernandez was second-best with a time of 1:41.094.
Joel Kelso, piloting his LevelUp MTA KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:41.110.
Valentin Perrone finished the session fourth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 with a time of 1:41.114.
Championship point leader, Jose Antonio Rueda was fifth at 1:41.219 on his Red Bull KTM Ajo.
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More from a press release issued by Dorna:
Almansa fronts Leopard Racing 1-2 in Misano Practice. Fernandez’s P2 sees the Hondas make a rapid start as Kelso completes the front three.
That’s what a great afternoon at the office looks like for Leopard Racing as David Almansa and Adrian Fernandez hand the Honda outfit a 1-2 Friday finish at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, with the session leader 0.498s clear of the field. Almansa’s 1:40.596 was the only time below the 1:41 mark, as Joel Kelso (LEVEL-UP MTA) completed the top three.
Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and World Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) sail into Q2 after earning P4 and P5 on Friday, with Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) sixth quickest after finishing P17 in FP1. Elsewhere, Barcelona podium finisher Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) finished P7 to head straight into the pole position fight alongside Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and in-form David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP).
Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) squeezed through in P12 on a day where he was confirmed to be moving up to Moto2 with the MSI squad in 2026, while compatriot Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) encountered issues with his KTM that meant the rookie wasn’t able to challenge for a top 14 spot.
Tune into Moto3 qualifying at 12:45 local time on Saturday afternoon!
September is here, and the action is heating up! Sportbike Track Time has a jam-packed schedule of events across the country, offering riders of all skill levels the chance to experience the thrill of the track in a safe and controlled environment. Check out what’s coming up this month!
Gingerman Raceway Bike Night: Start the weekend off right! Join us on Friday, September 12th, for Bike Night at GingerMan Raceway. This event features the three-group format (Intermediate, Advanced, and Novice), but please note there is no classroom instruction for the Novice group. The gates, registration, and tech open at 3:00 PM, with a riders’ meeting at 4:00 PM and the track hot from 4:30 PM until dusk. It’s recommended to bring a clear visor for this special sunset session. Online registration will closes later today, but trackside sign-ups are welcome.
Grattan Raceway Two-Day Event: Looking for a full weekend of track time? Head to Grattan Raceway on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st. This winding and hilly 2.0-mile course is a blast for riders of all abilities, with its challenging corners, elevation changes, and a 3,200-foot straightaway. You can register for a single day or bundle both for a full weekend of riding.
Our Race Certificate Class is available to Intermediate and Advanced riders on Sunday, too!
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Talladega Gran Prix Raceway Ladies First Event: Calling all female riders! Join us on Saturday, September 20th, for our special Ladies First track day. This event is designed to create a supportive and encouraging environment for women to get on the track. The Advanced and Intermediate groups will be combined for this day to allow for more Novice availability. Guys, you’re welcome to come as spectators to cheer on the riders!
Talladega Gran Prix Raceway: The fun continues at Talladega on Sunday, September 21st. After the Ladies First event, the track is open for all riders to enjoy this 1.35-mile road course. With its combination of banked, decreasing radius, and flat corners, it’s a deceptively simple-looking track that offers a fantastic challenge. Advanced riders, there’s still time to join us! Novice and Intermediate groups are full.
Autobahn Country Club North Course: Finish out the month with a two-day event at the premier Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. We’ll be on the North Course on Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th. The 1.4-mile, nine-turn North Course is a perfect place to hone your skills and enjoy your bike on one of the country’s top road courses. You can register for a single day or bundle both for a full weekend of riding.
For our Intermediate and Advanced riders, 1:1 Instruction and the Race Certificate Class is available both days!
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Franco Morbidelli topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Michelin-shod Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24, the Italian turned a lap of 1:31.342 around the 2.63-mile (4.23 km) track and led the 23-rider field.
Fabio Quartararo was second-best with a 1:31.591 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.
Morbidelli’s teammate, Fabio Di Giannantonio was third with a lap of 1:31.596 on his Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Ducati Lenovo Team’s Marc Marquez finished the session 5th with a time of 1:31.611 and Francesco Baganaia 11th at 1:31.929.
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More from a press release issued by Dorna:
Morbidelli bags P1 for VR46 ahead of Quartararo in Misano FP1. The Italian gave the home fans what they wanted as ‘El Diablo’ put himself in P2 late on, with the top 17 covered by less than a second.
Franco Morbidelli’s (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) second homecoming of 2025 has started just as he’d have wished for as he bagged P1 on Friday morning. The #21 looked like he was going to head home a VR46 1-2 until the closing stages but nonetheless gets his San Marino GP weekend off to a flying start. Elsewhere, Yamaha’s new V4-powered YZR-M1 hit the track for the first time in a Grand Prix weekend in the hands of Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing Team), providing plenty of intrigue.
It was a dream start for Franky, who went P1 with a fast lap inside the last ten minutes of the session, having a quarter of a second advantage over Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP). The Frenchman denied VR46 a 1-2 as Fabio Di Giananntonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) took third. Despite the strong start for both Franky and Fabio, it wasn’t without incident as Morbidelli fell on his final flying lap at Turn 10 but was OK. Fourth place went the way of Catalan GP winner Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), getting the better of Championship-leading brother Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team).
Featuring new rear aero and exhaust, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) bagged top Honda honours in P6 for the first session of his home weekend, whilst Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was the best KTM just behind him in seventh. Making it five manufacturers inside the top eight, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was the best of the RS-GP machines, ahead of Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), the latter of which returns to a track for the first time where he has prior Aprilia experience.
Just before the halfway point, Yamaha’s new V4-powered YZR-M1 came to a halt at Turn 7 on the run to Quercia corner. Augusto Fernandez is wildcarding this weekend, debuting the V4 in Grand Prix-trim but a technical problem halted his rhythm in FP1 but he still finished just 1.196s from top spot in P21. Moments later, Yamaha’s day got worse as Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) crashed at Turn 16. Remounting and going out again, the Portuguese rider then crashed again at Turn 1, making for a difficult start to proceedings.
Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.63-mile (4.23 km) road course in 1:34.977, topping the field of 29 riders.
Jake Dixon was the best of the rest with a 1:35.143 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Boscoscuro.
Diogo Moreira was third-fastest with a lap time of 1:35.250 on his Italtrans Racing Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 19th with a 1:36.054 on his Onlyfans American Racing Team Kalex.
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Jose Antonio Rueda was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.63-mile (4.23 km) road course in 1:41.217, topping the field of 27 riders.
Joel Kelso was the best of the rest with a 1:41.516 on his LevelUp MTA KTM.
David Almansa was third with a lap time of 1:41.693 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
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The FIM and Dorna Sports have agreed to put the FIM MotoE World Championship on hiatus at the end of the 2025 season.
MotoGP listens closely to fans – present and future – to deliver what best resonates within the sports and entertainment ecosystem, as well as consulting closely with the motorcycle industry and key stakeholders. MotoE has not been able to gain sufficient traction within our fanbase during its seven seasons of competition, during which time the electric performance motorcycle market has not developed as expected.
The motorcycle industry has increasingly pivoted towards the development of even more efficient combustion engines, alongside the use of non-fossil fuels. MotoGP fuels will become 100% non-fossil from 2027, increasing from a minimum of 40% non-fossil from 2024, matching the direction of the industry and serving as a clear statement of our commitment towards Racing for the Future.
MotoGP and the FIM will continue to monitor and consult the direction of the industry to ensure the sport remains at the forefront of innovation. MotoE will be reconsidered should the relevance of electric motorcycles – or any other alternative sustainable technology – increase in the future.
Jorge Viegas, FIM President: “Today we announce the suspension of the FIM MotoE World Championship as from the end of this season. In fact, and despite all the best efforts to promote this innovative category together with Dorna, the truth is that we haven’t reached our objectives, nor has the industry associated with performance electric bikes. The racing has been really fantastic and I would like to thank all the riders and teams that have competed in MotoE, and of course Dorna. Together we look to the future and are ready to embrace any new innovations and technologies.”
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports: “MotoE has delivered some incredible on-track action and crowned champions and winners, playing a valuable role in MotoGP’s mission to innovate, fearlessly, and never shy away from staging something new. As we continuously strive for innovation on and off track, we must be equally unafraid of listening to our fanbase and the new audiences we seek to connect with, and observe market development. In doing so, together with the FIM, we have decided that the time is right to put MotoE on hiatus at the end of this season. We would like to thank all the riders and teams, Ducati, Michelin, our partners and all the personnel who have made MotoE a reality since its inception in 2019. Thank you for joining us on this valuable journey.”
Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.
Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!
Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz led the MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport practice at Circuit of The Americas on Friday. Rahal Ducati Moto w/ XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen, Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott, and Strack Racing’s Blake Davis completed the top five.
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Marc Marquez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 on spec Michelin tires, the six-time World Champion turned a lap time of 1:30.480 to lead the 23-rider field.
Marco Bezzecchi was the best of the rest with a 1:30.627 on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25.
Franco Morbidelli was third at 1:30.673 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP24.
Marc Marquez’s teammate, Francesco Bagnaia finished the session fourth with a 1:30.710.
Alex Marquez, riding his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24, got fifth with a lap time of 1:30.752.
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More from a press release issued by Dorna:
Marc Marquez leads Bezzecchi on a competitive Misano Friday. The #93 spearheads a top 10 covered by 0.4s as big hitters face Q1 at the San Marino GP.
A 1:30.480 saw Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) pocket Day 1 honours at the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera in a tightly contested afternoon in the weekly MotoGP chase for the top 10 on a Friday. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was second fastest on home turf for him and the Noale factory, 0.147s the gap, as Franco Morbidelli handed Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team a top three heading into Saturday’s action at Misano.
MARC MARQUEZ LEADS EARLY EXCHANGES
It was tight at the top for the first half of the session and leading the way was a familiar number #93. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was less than a tenth behind, with Bezzecchi P3 just before we tipped into the final 30 minutes of Practice.
The riders who were inside the all-important top 10 when the tipping point into time attack came around were Marc Marquez, Morbidelli, Di Giannantonio, Bezzecchi, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol), Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), with those riders split by just 0.461s. The top 17 were covered by 0.733s, so this was about to be an intense scrap for automatic Q2 promotion.
TIME ATTACK MODE: ENGAGED
With 15 minutes left, the improvements began to roll in. Pecco moved up to P5 before the #63 went fastest by over two tenths, but that soon changed because Marc Marquez moved the goalposts by a further three tenths with a 1:30.480. Bezzecchi then clawed himself into P2 to sit 0.163s adrift of Marc Marquez, as reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) briefly jumped into the top 10 before his lap was chalked off.
Alex Marquez’s best effort was enough for P4 with nine minutes to go, but then Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) slotted into P4 with a 1:30.819 – 0.339s off Marquez’s pace.
Bezzecchi then went faster to go 0.147s slower than Marquez, and just behind, teammate Martin earned a nice tow to pounce into P6, and that shoved Quartararo out of the top 10 with under four minutes to go.
Yellow flags were shown after crashes for Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing Team) at Turn 2 and then Mir at Turn 9, before Raul Fernandez crashed at Turn 15. And the latter’s fall meant laps were cancelled, including for Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) – the Italian was sitting in P18 with one lap left.
Would there be late changes in the top 10? Yes, because Marini was on a very good lap and the Italian managed to hold it to the line to grab P7 at the chequered flag, but Quartararo missed out – and so did Bastianini! Two big hitters from Barcelona were left frustrated.
YOUR FRIDAY TOP 10
So, Ducati lead Aprilia on Day 1, with Morbidelli the only other rider to get within two tenths of Marc Marquez’s time on Friday afternoon. P4 is a confidence booster for Pecco, while Alex Marquez has a little more work to do than he did in Barcelona vs his brother, as Mir and Marini hand HRC a double top 10. Martin heading straight into Q2 is a potential game changer for the #1’s weekend in Misano, as Acosta and Di Giannantonio earn the final two top 10 spots.
COMING UP: TISSOT SPRINT SATURDAY IN MISANO
As always, Q1 will be a blockbuster as Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR), Quartararo, Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Bastianini and more aim for the top two on Saturday morning.
Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.
Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!
Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario topped the first MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup practice session at Circuit of The Americas on Friday. Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg, Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp, Roadracing World Young Guns’ Kensei Matsudaira, and Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane completed the top five.
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Celestino Vietti led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Beta Tools SpeedRS Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Italian lapped the 2.63-mile (4.23 km) road course in 1:34.650, topping the field of 30 riders and breaking Aron Canet’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:34.935 from 2024.
Manuel Gonzalez was second-best with a time of 1:34.747 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Daniel Holgado did a third-fastest 1:34.855 on his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex.
Jake Dixon finished the session fourth with a time of 1:34.926 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Boscoscuro.
Diogo Moreira got fifth on his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex with a 1:34.969.
American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 21th with a best time of 1:35.605 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Classification moto2 practice
More from a press release issued by Dorna:
Vietti tops Friday running at Misano in Moto2™. Starting as he means to continue, the #13 was ahead of the main title contenders as Saturday’s enters the horizon.
It was a perfect start to his second home round of the year for Celestino Vietti (Beta Tools SpeedRS Team) as the Italian clinched P1 on Friday at Misano. Going into Saturday as the rider to beat, it’s a solid start for Vietti who continues to chase his first win of the year and where better to get it than at Misano?
Home-hero Vietti was in mega form and he managed to bag top spot at Misano on Friday; a 1’34.680 saw the #13 lead the charge in Moto2, ahead of Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP). ‘Manugas’ was less than a tenth off as the chequered flag dropped and is right in contention, as is Catalan GP winner Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team). He was strong all session and his P3 is a sign that Barcelona was no fluke for the top rookie. Crashing at Turn 16, Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) didn’t have the easiest of afternoons but was all OK and safely through into Q2 in fourth place. Behind him, Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) moved up to fifth place late on.
Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) completed the top half dozen, just ahead of and impressive Zonta van den Goorberg (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP). Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) moved up to eighth late on ahead of Senna Agius (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) and Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego), the latter of which was a crasher at Turn 10. Injured but determined to limit the damage in the title race, Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) was 15th and just 0.043s away from moving into Q2. There was late drama for Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) who fell at Turn 4; he was OK but it cost him a chance to improve and at the flag, was only 20th, meaning he’s in Q1.
David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Gaviota Leopard Racing Honda to lap the 2.63-mile (4.23 km) track in 1:40.596, which led the field of 27 riders.
His teammate, Adrian Fernandez was second-best with a time of 1:41.094.
Joel Kelso, piloting his LevelUp MTA KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:41.110.
Valentin Perrone finished the session fourth on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 with a time of 1:41.114.
Championship point leader, Jose Antonio Rueda was fifth at 1:41.219 on his Red Bull KTM Ajo.
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More from a press release issued by Dorna:
Almansa fronts Leopard Racing 1-2 in Misano Practice. Fernandez’s P2 sees the Hondas make a rapid start as Kelso completes the front three.
That’s what a great afternoon at the office looks like for Leopard Racing as David Almansa and Adrian Fernandez hand the Honda outfit a 1-2 Friday finish at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, with the session leader 0.498s clear of the field. Almansa’s 1:40.596 was the only time below the 1:41 mark, as Joel Kelso (LEVEL-UP MTA) completed the top three.
Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and World Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) sail into Q2 after earning P4 and P5 on Friday, with Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) sixth quickest after finishing P17 in FP1. Elsewhere, Barcelona podium finisher Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) finished P7 to head straight into the pole position fight alongside Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and in-form David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP).
Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) squeezed through in P12 on a day where he was confirmed to be moving up to Moto2 with the MSI squad in 2026, while compatriot Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) encountered issues with his KTM that meant the rookie wasn’t able to challenge for a top 14 spot.
Tune into Moto3 qualifying at 12:45 local time on Saturday afternoon!
September is here, and the action is heating up! Sportbike Track Time has a jam-packed schedule of events across the country, offering riders of all skill levels the chance to experience the thrill of the track in a safe and controlled environment. Check out what’s coming up this month!
Gingerman Raceway Bike Night: Start the weekend off right! Join us on Friday, September 12th, for Bike Night at GingerMan Raceway. This event features the three-group format (Intermediate, Advanced, and Novice), but please note there is no classroom instruction for the Novice group. The gates, registration, and tech open at 3:00 PM, with a riders’ meeting at 4:00 PM and the track hot from 4:30 PM until dusk. It’s recommended to bring a clear visor for this special sunset session. Online registration will closes later today, but trackside sign-ups are welcome.
Grattan Raceway Two-Day Event: Looking for a full weekend of track time? Head to Grattan Raceway on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st. This winding and hilly 2.0-mile course is a blast for riders of all abilities, with its challenging corners, elevation changes, and a 3,200-foot straightaway. You can register for a single day or bundle both for a full weekend of riding.
Our Race Certificate Class is available to Intermediate and Advanced riders on Sunday, too!
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Talladega Gran Prix Raceway Ladies First Event: Calling all female riders! Join us on Saturday, September 20th, for our special Ladies First track day. This event is designed to create a supportive and encouraging environment for women to get on the track. The Advanced and Intermediate groups will be combined for this day to allow for more Novice availability. Guys, you’re welcome to come as spectators to cheer on the riders!
Talladega Gran Prix Raceway: The fun continues at Talladega on Sunday, September 21st. After the Ladies First event, the track is open for all riders to enjoy this 1.35-mile road course. With its combination of banked, decreasing radius, and flat corners, it’s a deceptively simple-looking track that offers a fantastic challenge. Advanced riders, there’s still time to join us! Novice and Intermediate groups are full.
Autobahn Country Club North Course: Finish out the month with a two-day event at the premier Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. We’ll be on the North Course on Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th. The 1.4-mile, nine-turn North Course is a perfect place to hone your skills and enjoy your bike on one of the country’s top road courses. You can register for a single day or bundle both for a full weekend of riding.
For our Intermediate and Advanced riders, 1:1 Instruction and the Race Certificate Class is available both days!
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Franco Morbidelli topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Michelin-shod Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24, the Italian turned a lap of 1:31.342 around the 2.63-mile (4.23 km) track and led the 23-rider field.
Fabio Quartararo was second-best with a 1:31.591 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.
Morbidelli’s teammate, Fabio Di Giannantonio was third with a lap of 1:31.596 on his Ducati Desmosedici GP25.
Ducati Lenovo Team’s Marc Marquez finished the session 5th with a time of 1:31.611 and Francesco Baganaia 11th at 1:31.929.
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More from a press release issued by Dorna:
Morbidelli bags P1 for VR46 ahead of Quartararo in Misano FP1. The Italian gave the home fans what they wanted as ‘El Diablo’ put himself in P2 late on, with the top 17 covered by less than a second.
Franco Morbidelli’s (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) second homecoming of 2025 has started just as he’d have wished for as he bagged P1 on Friday morning. The #21 looked like he was going to head home a VR46 1-2 until the closing stages but nonetheless gets his San Marino GP weekend off to a flying start. Elsewhere, Yamaha’s new V4-powered YZR-M1 hit the track for the first time in a Grand Prix weekend in the hands of Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing Team), providing plenty of intrigue.
It was a dream start for Franky, who went P1 with a fast lap inside the last ten minutes of the session, having a quarter of a second advantage over Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP). The Frenchman denied VR46 a 1-2 as Fabio Di Giananntonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) took third. Despite the strong start for both Franky and Fabio, it wasn’t without incident as Morbidelli fell on his final flying lap at Turn 10 but was OK. Fourth place went the way of Catalan GP winner Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), getting the better of Championship-leading brother Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team).
Featuring new rear aero and exhaust, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) bagged top Honda honours in P6 for the first session of his home weekend, whilst Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was the best KTM just behind him in seventh. Making it five manufacturers inside the top eight, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) was the best of the RS-GP machines, ahead of Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), the latter of which returns to a track for the first time where he has prior Aprilia experience.
Just before the halfway point, Yamaha’s new V4-powered YZR-M1 came to a halt at Turn 7 on the run to Quercia corner. Augusto Fernandez is wildcarding this weekend, debuting the V4 in Grand Prix-trim but a technical problem halted his rhythm in FP1 but he still finished just 1.196s from top spot in P21. Moments later, Yamaha’s day got worse as Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) crashed at Turn 16. Remounting and going out again, the Portuguese rider then crashed again at Turn 1, making for a difficult start to proceedings.
Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.63-mile (4.23 km) road course in 1:34.977, topping the field of 29 riders.
Jake Dixon was the best of the rest with a 1:35.143 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Boscoscuro.
Diogo Moreira was third-fastest with a lap time of 1:35.250 on his Italtrans Racing Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 19th with a 1:36.054 on his Onlyfans American Racing Team Kalex.
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Jose Antonio Rueda was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice 1 (FP1) Friday morning at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, in Italy. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.63-mile (4.23 km) road course in 1:41.217, topping the field of 27 riders.
Joel Kelso was the best of the rest with a 1:41.516 on his LevelUp MTA KTM.
David Almansa was third with a lap time of 1:41.693 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
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The FIM and Dorna Sports have agreed to put the FIM MotoE World Championship on hiatus at the end of the 2025 season.
MotoGP listens closely to fans – present and future – to deliver what best resonates within the sports and entertainment ecosystem, as well as consulting closely with the motorcycle industry and key stakeholders. MotoE has not been able to gain sufficient traction within our fanbase during its seven seasons of competition, during which time the electric performance motorcycle market has not developed as expected.
The motorcycle industry has increasingly pivoted towards the development of even more efficient combustion engines, alongside the use of non-fossil fuels. MotoGP fuels will become 100% non-fossil from 2027, increasing from a minimum of 40% non-fossil from 2024, matching the direction of the industry and serving as a clear statement of our commitment towards Racing for the Future.
MotoGP and the FIM will continue to monitor and consult the direction of the industry to ensure the sport remains at the forefront of innovation. MotoE will be reconsidered should the relevance of electric motorcycles – or any other alternative sustainable technology – increase in the future.
Jorge Viegas, FIM President: “Today we announce the suspension of the FIM MotoE World Championship as from the end of this season. In fact, and despite all the best efforts to promote this innovative category together with Dorna, the truth is that we haven’t reached our objectives, nor has the industry associated with performance electric bikes. The racing has been really fantastic and I would like to thank all the riders and teams that have competed in MotoE, and of course Dorna. Together we look to the future and are ready to embrace any new innovations and technologies.”
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports: “MotoE has delivered some incredible on-track action and crowned champions and winners, playing a valuable role in MotoGP’s mission to innovate, fearlessly, and never shy away from staging something new. As we continuously strive for innovation on and off track, we must be equally unafraid of listening to our fanbase and the new audiences we seek to connect with, and observe market development. In doing so, together with the FIM, we have decided that the time is right to put MotoE on hiatus at the end of this season. We would like to thank all the riders and teams, Ducati, Michelin, our partners and all the personnel who have made MotoE a reality since its inception in 2019. Thank you for joining us on this valuable journey.”
