Harrison Voight’s started his defence of the 2027 Shannons Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli (ASBK) in fine style, securing pole position for this weekend’s three races at Phillip Island on the McMartin Racing Ducati.
In front of nearly 33,000 spectators – a Friday Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix record – the 20-year-old Queenslander’s third pole position in the SW-Motech Superbike class was only by a whisker, though, as Cameron Dunker (Blue Marlin Pools East Racing Yamaha) produced a late qualifying flyer to nearly cause a mini upset.
But Voight’s 1:31.394 was just enough hustle to get the job done over Dunker (1:31.405) as he secured the bonus point for pole position and a $1000 cheque from AMX Superstores.
Voight and Dunker will be joined on the front row by tireless veteran Glenn Allerton (Superbike Advocates Ducati), with Cru Halliday (Stop and Seal Ducati), Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team ) and Josh Waters (DesmoSport Ducati) to fill the second row.
Five-time ABK champion Waters is making his debut for DesmoSport at Phillip Island after leaving McMartin Racing – with John Lytras (Addicted to Track Yamaha) and Jack Favelle (Apex Racing Team Honda) also campaigning in new pastures.
The pair qualified on row three, split by JJ Nahlous (Yamaha Racing Team).
Then it’s Jacob Roulstone (Honda), who will have some work to do if he wants to repeat his stunning victory as an ASBK rookie at Phillip Island in February.
But with precipitation on the way, the balance of power in the races could alter dramatically from what transpired in qualifying – with Allerton for one proving to be a master in mixed conditions over recent seasons.
Cameron Dunker came within a whisker of scoring his maiden Superbike pole position. Photo by RbMotoLens.
Twenty-nine riders qualified for the Superbike races, which will receive live and exclusive coverage on Fox Sports and Kayo, followed by a follow-up highlights show on SBS Sport on November 8 with additional interviews and behind-the-scenes features.
Two races will be held on Saturday at 12:10pm and 4:10pm, and the finale on Sunday at 9am.
Spectators will also have multiple opportunities to meet the ASBK stars over the grand prix weekend, including a special autograph session at the Shannons SuperRig from 2:30-3:00pm on Saturday featuring Voight, Nahlous, Roulstone and Waters.
Glenn Allerton’s kicked off the season with some serious speed. Photo by RbMotoLens.
Marco Bezzecchi led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian rider turned a lap time of 1:26.775 to lead the 21-rider field.
Raul Fernandez was the best of the rest with a 1:26.847 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Marc Marquez was third at 1:26.901 on his Ducati Lenovo Team Desmosedici GP26.
Fernandez’s teammate, Raul Fernandez finished the session fourth with a 1:26.901 and Bezzecchi’s teammate, Jorge Martin got fifth with a lap time of 1:27.030.
Bezzecchi fastest on Friday at Phillip Island, Aprilias gang-up on Marc Marquez. Two Aprilias in front of him and behind him, P3 for the reigning World Champion sees his nearest rivals all around.
MotoGP’s thunder Down Under brought with it plenty of drama in the afternoon as two red flags, late crashes and big improvements gave a very interesting complexion going to Saturday. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) went from early faller to Friday fastest in a topsy-turvy day at Phillip Island but the Italian’s 1’26.775 late on went untouched. Four Aprilias in the top five and with Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) in the middle of it all in third, just behind Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team), the fight is going to ignite as we hurtle to Sprint Saturday.
FIRST 20 MINUTES: two red flags halt the running
As the session started, the first crash came for Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) at Turn 6, the Australian’s second of the day after his fast Turn 1 spill in FP1. A few minutes later and Bezzecchi tumbled after contact with Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) under braking at Turn 4. This triggered a red flag as debris needed clearing from the track but Bezzecchi himself was all OK. Then, shortly after the restart, a second red flag, this time due to a Phillip Island phenomenon: wildlife! A wallaby wanted to get the best view in the house but it’s necessitated the red flag.
ATTACKING THE TRACK: underway once more on ‘The Island’
Feeling no ill effects of his spill, Bezzecchi was leading the way ahead of Marc Marquez and Raul Fernandez. There were soon big improvements for Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) who went top whereas Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was right in touch in P3. Outside of the provisional top ten, Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR), Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and home favourite Miller were all facing Q1. Ahead of them, super-sub Iker Lecuona (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) was in good form in eighth, less than 0.7s from top spot and ahead of teammate Alex Marquez.
There were further changes at the head of the field when both Marquez brothers went P1 and P2, Marc edging ahead of Alex to set the first 1’26 of the weekend with eight minutes remaining. Raul Fernandez split them and his teammate Ai Ogura was up in fifth. In the Aprilia Racing camp, Jorge Martin and teammate Marco Bezzecchi were sixth and seventh respectively going into a frantic final five minutes, all riders aiming to book Q2 spots.
FINAL FLURRY: Aprilias surge to the top 5 at the chequered flag
With two minutes on the clock, yellow flags were out for Alex Marquez who crashed at Turn 4; he was OK but it was session done for the 2025 runner-up. A late charge up the order to P1 saw Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez fly up the order whilst Ogura in P4 and Martin’s last flying lap placing him fifth made it all four Aprilias inside the top five and swarming all around Marc Marquez in third – with the #93 having an issue at the very end in his Practice start, forced to hitch a ride back by scooter. Behind, Alex Marquez held on to a Q2 placing and top KTM honours went the way of Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3), who had a rather unassuming session until he rocketed up into P7. Acosta was 0.026s adrift in P8 ahead of Brazilian star Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) and Di Giannantonio who rounded out the top 10.
FACING Q1 MUSIC: Zarco leads the chasing pack
Being knocked out of the top ten late on will sting for Zarco who misses out, as does home-hero Miller in P12. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Bagnaia, Quartararo and Lecuona will join them in Q1 and with 14 riders covered by less than a second and P11 to P19 split by less than six tenths, it’s going to be an unpredictable and unmissable qualifying from 10:50 local time (UTC +10). Taking no further part on Friday after a handful of laps in the morning, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) will hope to rest up and get back in action tomorrow.
Izan Guevara led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) road course in 1:30.016, topping the field of 28 riders.
Home hero Senna Agius was second-best with a time of 1:30.034 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
David Alonso did a third-fastest 1:30.288 on his CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team Kalex and his teammate Daniel Holgado got fourth with a lap time of 1:30.320.
Filip Salac was fifth with a time of 1:30.323 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex and his American teammate Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 11th with a best time of 1:30.533.
Title-hunting Guevara edges out Australia’s Agius by 0.018s on Day 1. The current hat-trick hero and last year’s Moto2 Australian GP winner set the pace on Friday afternoon, with title race leader Gonzalez P8.
A 1:30.016 was good enough for current hat-trick hero Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) to beat home hero Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) by a slender 0.018s in Moto2 Practice at Phillip Island, while David Alonso (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) rounded out a top three covered by 0.272s.
It was Alonso’s teammate, Daniel Holgado, who finished P4 in Practice despite a Turn 10 crash with just over 20 minutes to go, and just 0.003s further away in fifth place was Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team) as plenty of improvements landed in the closing stages of a dramatic session.
There were three other riders who were less than four tenths adrift of Guevara’s top time. Those being sixth-fastest Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2), Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team), and the World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP). The latter heads into what looks to be a wet and wild weekend at Phillip Island, 0.371s slower than Guevara, but the most important stat is that ManuGas is straight into Q2.
Something that can’t be said for the rider third in the standings, Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – R.O.M.E.A – MSI). For the first time this season, Ortola will have to come through Q1 if the Spaniard is to challenge for a front-row start in Australia.
Alvaro Carpe led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Carpe used his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo machine to lap the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track in 1:35.292 to lead the field of 26 riders.
Home hero Joel Kelso was second-best with a time of 1:35.318 on his GRYD Racing Honda.
Maximo Quiles, piloting his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:35.423.
David Almansa was fourth on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM with a lap time of 1:35.616 and Scott Ogden finished the practice session fifth on his CIP Green Power KTM with a time of 1:35.647.
Carpe leads home-hero Kelso at Phillip Island. The #83 was able to spoil the ideal opening day homecoming for the Australian as action ignites Down Under.
Continuing to chase his first Grand Prix victory, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) got off on the right foot to lead the Moto3 charge on day at the Australian GP. Seeking redemption after his Indonesian GP DNF, Carpe hopes to replicate his podium performance of 12 months ago and started strongly on Friday. Just behind, the home crowd will be cheering for Joel Kelso (Gryd Racing) as the Australian came home in second place in Practice.
Carpe unleashed his potential right at the end of the session, moving the goalposts and setting the fastest time of the day with a 1’35.292, just 0.026s ahead of Kelso in second place. He was likewise less than a tenth clear of newly-crowned World Champion Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), with the #28 right in touch and electing to stay out on the same rubber throughout the session to flex his race-pace muscles.
Outside the top three on a Friday isn’t the usual form that David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) shows but the #22 had to settle for fourth on day one. A late lap from Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) placed the British rider in P5 overall, just ahead of Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA), also with their own late laps. Other stand-out rides in the top 14 included Khiattisak Singhapong (Rivacold Snipers Team), The Thai rider moving through into Q2 directly for the first time with a fine P10.
Outside of the top 14, there were big names as Eddie O’Shea (GRYD Racing) missed out by just 0.023s, joined by the likes of Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia), rookie and first-time Phillip Island visitor Adrian Cruces (CIP GreenPower) and Turn 4 crasher Guido Pini (Leopard Racing), all of which have had strong qualifying performances of late.
Moto3 qualifying gets underway at 12:45 local time (UTC +10), make sure you join us for what will be a dramatic Sprint Saturday!
Seen during the 2026 Bagger Racing League finale held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (all on Harley-Davidsons): Photos by NWBY MEDIA.
A Bagger Racing League start at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Drew Jankord (11) leads Daniel Spina (199) and others during a BRL Hooligan race at Las Vegas.Joey Robinson (55) on his Bagger at Las Vegas.Seth Dahmer (34) in action during the BRL finale.Drew Jankord (11) during BRL Hooligan qualifying at Las Vegas.Season standings 2026
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The American Racing Team is happy to announce that Joe Roberts will remain with the team for the 2027 season. It will be Joe’s sixth year with the team.
Joe first rode for American Racing in 2019 and 2020. In 2020 he took his first Grand Prix podium at Brno. He added three pole positions that year and finished seventh in the championship. When he returned in 2024, he started the season with three podiums in a row and then won the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. In 2025 he won again at Brno. Those results are a big part of what the team has built and what we believe in.
Eitan Butbul, Team Owner: “We are very glad to continue with Joe for 2027. Joe has been part of the American Racing family for years, and together we have achieved great results. We strongly believe we can make another great season in 2027. At the same time, supporting American riders at the world championship level is part of who we are as American Racing, and we are proud that Joe is carrying that flag with us.”
Joe Roberts: I’m so excited to be continuing next year. This team has really felt like a family to me for a few years now, and I know we are capable or doing great things in this Championship. A big thank you to Eitan and Avner from the American Racing Team and everyone on the crew for believing in me.”
American Racing Team remains committed to creating opportunties for American riders at the highest level of the sport. We thank our partners and fans for their continued support and look forward to the 2027 season.
Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:27.985 around the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track and led the 21-rider field.
Raul Fernandez was second-best with a 1:28.033 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Home hero Jack Miller was third with a lap of 1:28.120 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.
Marco Bezzecchi finished the first session fourth on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 with a time of 1:28.278.
Alex Marquez got fifth on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26 with a time of 1:28.285.
Marc Marquez pips Fernandez and home hero Miller to FP1 top spot. The reigning World Champion leads the 2025 Phillip Island winner and the Aussie after the opening stint of the weekend in Australia.
Reigning World Champion Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) left it late to deny 2025 Australian Grand Prix winner Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) Free Practice 1 top honours on a windy but sunny and warm Friday morning at Phillip Island. The #93 set a 1:27.985 to beat Fernandez, who crashed at Turn 6 early on in FP1, by 0.048s, as home crowd favourite Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) begins his farewell Australian Grand Prix with a classy P3.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing around the Island for Miller, though. Moments after setting the provisional fastest lap of the session in the closing five minutes, Miller lost the front through the Doohan Corner at Turn 1 to end the Aussie’s session prematurely, but thankfully, the home hero was back up on his feet after the +150km/h crash.
Indonesian Grand Prix winner, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), was 0.293s adrift of Marc Marquez’s time in P4, while Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) acted as the rider closing out the FP1 top five. Just behind the younger Marquez sibling heading into Practice a little later is Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) in P6, and World Championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) in P7. The gap between the fastest seven? 0.453s.
MotoGP Practice is coming up at 15:00 local time (UTC +10).
Adrian Huertas was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Pirelli-shod Italtrans Racing Team Kalex on the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:30.393 to lead the field of 28 riders.
His teammate, Daniel Muñoz was the best of the rest with a 1:30.418.
Senna Agius was third-fastest with a 1:30.450 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Izan Guevara finished the first session fourth on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro with a time of 1:30.532.
Agius’ teammate, Manuel Gonzalez got fifth with a time of 1:30.669.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 19th with a 1:31.638 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Maximo Quiles was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) road course in 1:35.439, topping the field of 26 riders.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarta was the best of the rest with a 1:35.525 and his teammate Alvaro Carpe was third with a lap time of 1:35.546.
Home hero Joel Kelso got fourth with a lap time of 1:35.683 on his GRYD Racing Honda and his teammate Eddie O’Shea was fifth with a time of 1:35.792.
Harrison Voight with his pole position spoils thanks to AMX Superstores. Photo by RbMotoLens.
Harrison Voight’s started his defence of the 2027 Shannons Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli (ASBK) in fine style, securing pole position for this weekend’s three races at Phillip Island on the McMartin Racing Ducati.
In front of nearly 33,000 spectators – a Friday Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix record – the 20-year-old Queenslander’s third pole position in the SW-Motech Superbike class was only by a whisker, though, as Cameron Dunker (Blue Marlin Pools East Racing Yamaha) produced a late qualifying flyer to nearly cause a mini upset.
But Voight’s 1:31.394 was just enough hustle to get the job done over Dunker (1:31.405) as he secured the bonus point for pole position and a $1000 cheque from AMX Superstores.
Voight and Dunker will be joined on the front row by tireless veteran Glenn Allerton (Superbike Advocates Ducati), with Cru Halliday (Stop and Seal Ducati), Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team ) and Josh Waters (DesmoSport Ducati) to fill the second row.
Five-time ABK champion Waters is making his debut for DesmoSport at Phillip Island after leaving McMartin Racing – with John Lytras (Addicted to Track Yamaha) and Jack Favelle (Apex Racing Team Honda) also campaigning in new pastures.
The pair qualified on row three, split by JJ Nahlous (Yamaha Racing Team).
Then it’s Jacob Roulstone (Honda), who will have some work to do if he wants to repeat his stunning victory as an ASBK rookie at Phillip Island in February.
But with precipitation on the way, the balance of power in the races could alter dramatically from what transpired in qualifying – with Allerton for one proving to be a master in mixed conditions over recent seasons.
Cameron Dunker came within a whisker of scoring his maiden Superbike pole position. Photo by RbMotoLens.
Twenty-nine riders qualified for the Superbike races, which will receive live and exclusive coverage on Fox Sports and Kayo, followed by a follow-up highlights show on SBS Sport on November 8 with additional interviews and behind-the-scenes features.
Two races will be held on Saturday at 12:10pm and 4:10pm, and the finale on Sunday at 9am.
Spectators will also have multiple opportunities to meet the ASBK stars over the grand prix weekend, including a special autograph session at the Shannons SuperRig from 2:30-3:00pm on Saturday featuring Voight, Nahlous, Roulstone and Waters.
Glenn Allerton’s kicked off the season with some serious speed. Photo by RbMotoLens.
Marco Bezzecchi (72) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Aprilia Racing.
Marco Bezzecchi led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian rider turned a lap time of 1:26.775 to lead the 21-rider field.
Raul Fernandez was the best of the rest with a 1:26.847 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Marc Marquez was third at 1:26.901 on his Ducati Lenovo Team Desmosedici GP26.
Fernandez’s teammate, Raul Fernandez finished the session fourth with a 1:26.901 and Bezzecchi’s teammate, Jorge Martin got fifth with a lap time of 1:27.030.
Bezzecchi fastest on Friday at Phillip Island, Aprilias gang-up on Marc Marquez. Two Aprilias in front of him and behind him, P3 for the reigning World Champion sees his nearest rivals all around.
MotoGP’s thunder Down Under brought with it plenty of drama in the afternoon as two red flags, late crashes and big improvements gave a very interesting complexion going to Saturday. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) went from early faller to Friday fastest in a topsy-turvy day at Phillip Island but the Italian’s 1’26.775 late on went untouched. Four Aprilias in the top five and with Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) in the middle of it all in third, just behind Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team), the fight is going to ignite as we hurtle to Sprint Saturday.
FIRST 20 MINUTES: two red flags halt the running
As the session started, the first crash came for Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) at Turn 6, the Australian’s second of the day after his fast Turn 1 spill in FP1. A few minutes later and Bezzecchi tumbled after contact with Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) under braking at Turn 4. This triggered a red flag as debris needed clearing from the track but Bezzecchi himself was all OK. Then, shortly after the restart, a second red flag, this time due to a Phillip Island phenomenon: wildlife! A wallaby wanted to get the best view in the house but it’s necessitated the red flag.
ATTACKING THE TRACK: underway once more on ‘The Island’
Feeling no ill effects of his spill, Bezzecchi was leading the way ahead of Marc Marquez and Raul Fernandez. There were soon big improvements for Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) who went top whereas Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was right in touch in P3. Outside of the provisional top ten, Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR), Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) and home favourite Miller were all facing Q1. Ahead of them, super-sub Iker Lecuona (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) was in good form in eighth, less than 0.7s from top spot and ahead of teammate Alex Marquez.
There were further changes at the head of the field when both Marquez brothers went P1 and P2, Marc edging ahead of Alex to set the first 1’26 of the weekend with eight minutes remaining. Raul Fernandez split them and his teammate Ai Ogura was up in fifth. In the Aprilia Racing camp, Jorge Martin and teammate Marco Bezzecchi were sixth and seventh respectively going into a frantic final five minutes, all riders aiming to book Q2 spots.
FINAL FLURRY: Aprilias surge to the top 5 at the chequered flag
With two minutes on the clock, yellow flags were out for Alex Marquez who crashed at Turn 4; he was OK but it was session done for the 2025 runner-up. A late charge up the order to P1 saw Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez fly up the order whilst Ogura in P4 and Martin’s last flying lap placing him fifth made it all four Aprilias inside the top five and swarming all around Marc Marquez in third – with the #93 having an issue at the very end in his Practice start, forced to hitch a ride back by scooter. Behind, Alex Marquez held on to a Q2 placing and top KTM honours went the way of Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3), who had a rather unassuming session until he rocketed up into P7. Acosta was 0.026s adrift in P8 ahead of Brazilian star Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) and Di Giannantonio who rounded out the top 10.
FACING Q1 MUSIC: Zarco leads the chasing pack
Being knocked out of the top ten late on will sting for Zarco who misses out, as does home-hero Miller in P12. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Bagnaia, Quartararo and Lecuona will join them in Q1 and with 14 riders covered by less than a second and P11 to P19 split by less than six tenths, it’s going to be an unpredictable and unmissable qualifying from 10:50 local time (UTC +10). Taking no further part on Friday after a handful of laps in the morning, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) will hope to rest up and get back in action tomorrow.
Izan Guevara (28). Photo courtesy BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2.
Izan Guevara led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) road course in 1:30.016, topping the field of 28 riders.
Home hero Senna Agius was second-best with a time of 1:30.034 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
David Alonso did a third-fastest 1:30.288 on his CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team Kalex and his teammate Daniel Holgado got fourth with a lap time of 1:30.320.
Filip Salac was fifth with a time of 1:30.323 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex and his American teammate Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 11th with a best time of 1:30.533.
Title-hunting Guevara edges out Australia’s Agius by 0.018s on Day 1. The current hat-trick hero and last year’s Moto2 Australian GP winner set the pace on Friday afternoon, with title race leader Gonzalez P8.
A 1:30.016 was good enough for current hat-trick hero Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) to beat home hero Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) by a slender 0.018s in Moto2 Practice at Phillip Island, while David Alonso (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) rounded out a top three covered by 0.272s.
It was Alonso’s teammate, Daniel Holgado, who finished P4 in Practice despite a Turn 10 crash with just over 20 minutes to go, and just 0.003s further away in fifth place was Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team) as plenty of improvements landed in the closing stages of a dramatic session.
There were three other riders who were less than four tenths adrift of Guevara’s top time. Those being sixth-fastest Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2), Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team), and the World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP). The latter heads into what looks to be a wet and wild weekend at Phillip Island, 0.371s slower than Guevara, but the most important stat is that ManuGas is straight into Q2.
Something that can’t be said for the rider third in the standings, Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – R.O.M.E.A – MSI). For the first time this season, Ortola will have to come through Q1 if the Spaniard is to challenge for a front-row start in Australia.
Alvaro Carpe (83) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Alvaro Carpe led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Carpe used his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo machine to lap the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track in 1:35.292 to lead the field of 26 riders.
Home hero Joel Kelso was second-best with a time of 1:35.318 on his GRYD Racing Honda.
Maximo Quiles, piloting his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:35.423.
David Almansa was fourth on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM with a lap time of 1:35.616 and Scott Ogden finished the practice session fifth on his CIP Green Power KTM with a time of 1:35.647.
Carpe leads home-hero Kelso at Phillip Island. The #83 was able to spoil the ideal opening day homecoming for the Australian as action ignites Down Under.
Continuing to chase his first Grand Prix victory, Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) got off on the right foot to lead the Moto3 charge on day at the Australian GP. Seeking redemption after his Indonesian GP DNF, Carpe hopes to replicate his podium performance of 12 months ago and started strongly on Friday. Just behind, the home crowd will be cheering for Joel Kelso (Gryd Racing) as the Australian came home in second place in Practice.
Carpe unleashed his potential right at the end of the session, moving the goalposts and setting the fastest time of the day with a 1’35.292, just 0.026s ahead of Kelso in second place. He was likewise less than a tenth clear of newly-crowned World Champion Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), with the #28 right in touch and electing to stay out on the same rubber throughout the session to flex his race-pace muscles.
Outside the top three on a Friday isn’t the usual form that David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) shows but the #22 had to settle for fourth on day one. A late lap from Scott Ogden (CIP GreenPower) placed the British rider in P5 overall, just ahead of Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3) and Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA), also with their own late laps. Other stand-out rides in the top 14 included Khiattisak Singhapong (Rivacold Snipers Team), The Thai rider moving through into Q2 directly for the first time with a fine P10.
Outside of the top 14, there were big names as Eddie O’Shea (GRYD Racing) missed out by just 0.023s, joined by the likes of Veda Pratama (Honda Team Asia), rookie and first-time Phillip Island visitor Adrian Cruces (CIP GreenPower) and Turn 4 crasher Guido Pini (Leopard Racing), all of which have had strong qualifying performances of late.
Moto3 qualifying gets underway at 12:45 local time (UTC +10), make sure you join us for what will be a dramatic Sprint Saturday!
Drew Jankord (99) in Bagger GP during the BRL finale. Photo by NWBY MEDIA.
Seen during the 2026 Bagger Racing League finale held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (all on Harley-Davidsons): Photos by NWBY MEDIA.
A Bagger Racing League start at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Drew Jankord (11) leads Daniel Spina (199) and others during a BRL Hooligan race at Las Vegas.Joey Robinson (55) on his Bagger at Las Vegas.Seth Dahmer (34) in action during the BRL finale.Drew Jankord (11) during BRL Hooligan qualifying at Las Vegas.Season standings 2026
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American Racing owner Eitan Butbul poses with Joe Roberts and his Moto2 racebike. American Racing photo.
The American Racing Team is happy to announce that Joe Roberts will remain with the team for the 2027 season. It will be Joe’s sixth year with the team.
Joe first rode for American Racing in 2019 and 2020. In 2020 he took his first Grand Prix podium at Brno. He added three pole positions that year and finished seventh in the championship. When he returned in 2024, he started the season with three podiums in a row and then won the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. In 2025 he won again at Brno. Those results are a big part of what the team has built and what we believe in.
Eitan Butbul, Team Owner: “We are very glad to continue with Joe for 2027. Joe has been part of the American Racing family for years, and together we have achieved great results. We strongly believe we can make another great season in 2027. At the same time, supporting American riders at the world championship level is part of who we are as American Racing, and we are proud that Joe is carrying that flag with us.”
Joe Roberts: I’m so excited to be continuing next year. This team has really felt like a family to me for a few years now, and I know we are capable or doing great things in this Championship. A big thank you to Eitan and Avner from the American Racing Team and everyone on the crew for believing in me.”
American Racing Team remains committed to creating opportunties for American riders at the highest level of the sport. We thank our partners and fans for their continued support and look forward to the 2027 season.
Marc Marquez (93) at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP26, the Spaniard turned a lap of 1:27.985 around the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track and led the 21-rider field.
Raul Fernandez was second-best with a 1:28.033 on his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Home hero Jack Miller was third with a lap of 1:28.120 on his Prima Pramac Yamaha YZR-M1.
Marco Bezzecchi finished the first session fourth on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 with a time of 1:28.278.
Alex Marquez got fifth on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26 with a time of 1:28.285.
Marc Marquez pips Fernandez and home hero Miller to FP1 top spot. The reigning World Champion leads the 2025 Phillip Island winner and the Aussie after the opening stint of the weekend in Australia.
Reigning World Champion Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) left it late to deny 2025 Australian Grand Prix winner Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) Free Practice 1 top honours on a windy but sunny and warm Friday morning at Phillip Island. The #93 set a 1:27.985 to beat Fernandez, who crashed at Turn 6 early on in FP1, by 0.048s, as home crowd favourite Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) begins his farewell Australian Grand Prix with a classy P3.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing around the Island for Miller, though. Moments after setting the provisional fastest lap of the session in the closing five minutes, Miller lost the front through the Doohan Corner at Turn 1 to end the Aussie’s session prematurely, but thankfully, the home hero was back up on his feet after the +150km/h crash.
Indonesian Grand Prix winner, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), was 0.293s adrift of Marc Marquez’s time in P4, while Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) acted as the rider closing out the FP1 top five. Just behind the younger Marquez sibling heading into Practice a little later is Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) in P6, and World Championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) in P7. The gap between the fastest seven? 0.453s.
MotoGP Practice is coming up at 15:00 local time (UTC +10).
Adrian Huertas was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Pirelli-shod Italtrans Racing Team Kalex on the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:30.393 to lead the field of 28 riders.
His teammate, Daniel Muñoz was the best of the rest with a 1:30.418.
Senna Agius was third-fastest with a 1:30.450 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.
Izan Guevara finished the first session fourth on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro with a time of 1:30.532.
Agius’ teammate, Manuel Gonzalez got fifth with a time of 1:30.669.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 19th with a 1:31.638 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Maximo Quiles was quickest during Moto3 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) road course in 1:35.439, topping the field of 26 riders.
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarta was the best of the rest with a 1:35.525 and his teammate Alvaro Carpe was third with a lap time of 1:35.546.
Home hero Joel Kelso got fourth with a lap time of 1:35.683 on his GRYD Racing Honda and his teammate Eddie O’Shea was fifth with a time of 1:35.792.
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