Francesco Bagnaia led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Sepang, in Malaysia. Riding his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP24 on spec Michelin tires, the two-time and defending Champion turned a lap time of 1:57.679 topping the field of 22 riders.

Championship leader, Jorge Martin was the best of the rest with a 1:57.729 on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati.

Enea Bastianini, Bagnaia’s teammate was third at 1:57.877.

Maverick Viñales finished the session fourth with a 1:58.141 on his Aprilia RS-GP.

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Bagnaia maintains control with Martin in chase following a late crash. The #1 storms to the top of the timesheets with Jorge Martin and Enea Bastianini in pursuit after an intense Friday in Malaysia. 

There was high pressure and high stakes on Friday afternoon, with MotoGP™ Practice serving up an intriguing 60 minutes as Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) claimed top honours at the end of an adrenaline-filled Friday at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia. The #1 ends the day with just a 0.050s advantage over title rival Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), who took second after the Spaniard crashed at Turn 1 on his final time attack. The #89 showed incredible pace throughout the session and held onto his spot inside the top three, ending the day in front of Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team).

It was a busy start to the session, with Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) suffering crashes in the opening 15 minutes of Practice. Martin took top honours in the opening stages, setting a 1:58.939 on his sixth lap of the session. The #89 continued a relentless pace, pushing to the limit and setting the pace ahead of Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).

Time attacks began to arrive in the final 15 minutes, with Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) becoming one of the first riders to find a chunk of time, briefly jumping to P3. Soon after, it was Bagnaia and Bastianini who began their time attacks as the Ducati Lenovo Team briefly held a one-two. Martin responded, smashing into the 1:57 bracket before improving further in the Sepang heat. It was a thrilling end to the session, with Bagnaia snatching P1 before Martin made his first mistake of the weekend at Turn 1.

Fourth place was secured by Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing), with the #12 ending the day as the top rider from the Noale factory. Meanwhile, Alex Marquez will sleep well tonight, taking P5 and placing as the top Gresini Racing MotoGP™ rider. The #73 was in front of Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™), with the Frenchman continuing an incredible weekend onboard his M1.

Franco Morbidelli bagged seventh spot, completing a solid day for the Prima Pramac Racing squad. The Italian set a stunning 1:58.310, earning a Q2 spot and ending proceedings ahead of Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™), with both Yamaha riders finishing inside the top 10. Meanwhile, Miller was ninth, with the Aussie becoming the only Pierer Mobility to secure a Q2 spot. Miller was in front of Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™), who snatched the final spot inside the top 10 on his final lap.

Further back, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) will face Q1, missing out by 0.076s, while Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was unable to recover after an earlier fall, finishing Friday in 12^th as the returning Andrea Iannone (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) completes a remarkable first day in 21^st spot.

Join us on Saturday as the world’s most exciting sport returns for Free Practice 2 at 10:10 local time (UTC +8) before an intense qualifying gets underway at 10:50 (UTC +8) to set the grid for the Tissot Sprint at 15:00 (UTC +8)!

Manuel Gonzalez led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Sepang, in Malaysia. Riding his Gresini Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 3.44-mile road course in 2:05.576, topping the field of 32 riders. 

Filip Salac was second-best with a time of 2:05.909 on his Elf Marc VDS Racing Team Kalex.

Deniz Öncü did a third-fastest 2:05.944 on his Red Bull KTM Ajo Kalex.

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Gonzalez steals the limelight from Salac at Sepang. The #18 charged to the top of the timesheets on Friday, finishing ahead of Filip Salac and Deniz Öncü. 

Manuel Gonzalez (Gresini Moto2™) was quickest on the opening day of action at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, setting an incredible 2:05.576. The #18 found time late in Practice 1, ending the session ahead of Filip Salac (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team), who chipped away throughout the session – improving on Lap 12. The #12 was a mere 0.333s adrift from Gonzalez’ benchmark as the final spot inside the top three was secured by Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo), with the Moto2™ rookie completing an impressive opening day at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit.

Riders were faced with a drying track in Free Practice, with riders switching to slick tyres in the latter stages of the session. Jake Dixon (CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team) took top honours, setting a 2:06.255 as the field prepared for Practice 1. Dixon would climb to P1 in the early stages of Practice 1 before the #96 suffered a highside at the final corner – rider OK. The British rider maintained top honours until the final 10 minutes, where Gonzalez improved, jumping to P1. The #18 improved further before a crash from Ayumu Sakaki (Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team) brought out the red flag – leaving two minutes on the clock once the session was restarted.

Dixon dropped down to fourth, spending the remainder of the session in the pit box. The #96 will aim to return to action on Saturday after finishing the Friday ahead of newly crowned Moto2™ World Champion Ai Ogura (MT Helmets – MSI). The Japanese star had a strong day, working hard to end Friday in front of Tony Arbolino, with the Italian completing a successful afternoon for the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team. Meanwhile, Albert Arenas (Gresini Moto2™) secured P7 as Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) rounded out the top eight spots.

Celestino Vietti (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) completed the top 10, with Aron Canet (Fantic Racing) in 11^th after the #44 opted not to return to track following the red flag. Jorge Navarro (OnlyFans American Racing Team) was 12^th as Zonta Van Den Goorbergh (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP) and Sync SpeedUp’s Alonso Lopez held onto the final spots inside the top 14.

Moto2™ returns to action on Saturday morning, with Practice 2 kickstarting an important day at 09:25 local time (UTC +8) ahead of qualifying to set the grid at 13:45 (UTC +8)!

David Alonso led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Sepang, in Malaysia. Alonso used his Pirelli-shod Gaviota Aspar Team CFMOTO to lap the 3.44-mile track in 2:11.241, which led the field of 26 riders. 

Riding his Leopard Racing Honda, Adrian Fernandez was second-best with a time of 2:11.457.

Taiyo Furusato, piloting his Team Asia Honda, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 2:11.707. 

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Alonso claims top spot ahead of Fernandez on Friday. The #80 powered to P1 on Friday, finishing ahead of Fernandez and Furusato at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit. 

David Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) started his weekend at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia in style, snatching the top spot on the opening day of action. The Colombian set a 2:11.241, edging towards the lap record and ending the day with a 0.216s advantage over the impressive Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing). The #31 was consistent on the opening day, carrying momentum from Friday morning before spending the majority of Practice 1 in P1. Fernandez ended the day in second, placing ahead of Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia). The #72 will be aiming for a good result in Malaysia after missing out on a podium last time out.

Free Practice kicked off the weekend’s action, with a wet track at the start of proceedings and Angel Piqueras (Leopard Racing) securing the top spot on Friday morning. As Practice 1 got underway on Friday afternoon, Fernandez took the advantage early on before fast laps began to arrive in a frantic final five minutes. Alonso improved, leaping from outside the top 10 to P1, stealing top honours from the Honda rider.

Ryusei Yamanaka (MT Helmets – MSI) continued his fine form, ending the day in fourth – less than half a second adrift from Alonso. The #6 was ahead of Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP’s Collin Veijer, with the Dutchman setting over 10 laps across the afternoon. Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) claimed sixth and was in front of Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) in a tight midfield. Holgado was seventh ahead of Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 teammate Jacob Roulstone, who continued to find time throughout the day.

Further back, Scott Ogden (FleetSafe Honda – MLav Racing) and Tatsuki Suzuki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) rounded out the top 10 as Piqueras took 11^th on his first visit to Sepang. Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) was 12^th, while Joel Kelso (BOE Motorsports) and Stefano Nepa (LEVELUP – MTA) rounded out the top 14. Some big names are now left with work to do on Saturday, most notably Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI), with the #48 finishing Day 1 in 16^th.

Make sure you set your alarms as Moto3™ returns for further drama at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit, with Practice 2 starting Saturday’s action at 8:40 local time (UTC +8) before qualifying begins at 12:50 (UTC +8)!

Francesco Bagnaia topped MotoGP World Championship practice Friday morning at Sepang, in Malaysia. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP24, the two-time and defending Champion turned a lap of 1:58.795 around the 3.44-mile track and led the 22-rider field.

Maverick Viñales was second-best with a 1:59.538 on his Aprilia RS-GP. 

Marco Bezzecchi was third with a lap of 1:59.848 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati. 

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Bagnaia takes an early advantage as Martin secures P6 in Malaysia. The Italian had a confidence-boosting start to the Malaysian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Viñales and Bezzecchi as Martin took P6. 

MotoGP™ roared into life for the start of a pivotal weekend at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) adapted to the improving conditions, stealing the top spot after setting a late 1:58.795 with new tyres. The Italian impressed on Friday morning, gaining a magnificent 0.743s advantage over Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing). It was a strong FP1 for the #12, who also opted for new tyres and a late time attack at the end of the session. Meanwhile, Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) took third after a consistent session for the #72 – clocking a 1:59.848.

Jack Miller brought his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 to fourth, setting 15 laps across the opening session of the weekend. The Australian was ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), with the rookie showing early pace despite a crash at Turn 9. Acosta rounded out the top five, finishing ahead of Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), with the Spaniard securing sixth at the start of an intense weekend – 1.647s adrift from Bagnaia. Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) grabbed seventh, placing in front of Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™), with the Frenchman suffering an issue during the session.

Andrea Iannone made his awaited MotoGP™ return, subbing for Fabio Di Giannantonio at the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. ‘The Maniac’ charged to ninth on new tyres, placing ahead of Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), who rounded out the top 10. Further back, Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) was 12^th as Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder rounded out the top 15.

Friday’s action continues at 15:00 local time (UTC +8) for the start of a crucial MotoGP™ Practice, where the premier class stars will battle for a spot in Q2 as #TheRematch continues, so make sure you join us and keep up to date with everything on motogp.com!

Jake Dixon was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Sepang, in Malaysia. Riding his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO RCB Aspar Kalex on the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track, the British rider recorded a 2:06.255 to lead the field of 32 riders.

The 2024 Moto2 World Champion, Ai Ogura was the best of the rest with a 2:06.461 on his MT Helmets – MSI Boscoscuro. 

Marcos Ramirez was third-fastest with a 2:06.589 on his American Racing Team Kalex.

Angel Piqueras was quickest during Moto3 World Championship wet practice Friday morning at Sepang, in Malaysia. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard covered the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) road course in 2:23.835, topping the field of 26 riders.

David Almansa was the best of the rest with a 2:24.355 on his Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team Honda. 

David Muñoz was third with a lap time of 2:24.387 on his BOE Motorsports KTM.