2025 FIM MiniGP World: Team Canada Set For Finals in Valencia

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 17, 2025

2025 FIM MiniGP World: Team Canada Set For Finals in Valencia

Newmarket, Ontario – Canada’s top young road racing talents are set to challenge the world as the 2025 FIM MiniGP World Finals kick off from November 11-14 at the famed Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain.

Representing Team Canada are two standout riders who dominated the national qualifying series: Jager Stockill, an 12-year-old from Ontario and vice-champion in the 2024 Canadian Championship, and Ethan Reardon, a 10-year-old phenom from Alberta. Both riders earned their spots on the world stage by finishing first and second, respectively, in the FIM MiniGP Canada Series.

The Canadian program, organized and managed by former FIM World Endurance rider, Toni Sharpless, continues to build a formidable pipeline for young riders. This marks the third consecutive year Canada has qualified for the World Finals, demonstrating growth and development each year.

2025 Canadian Podium (L to R): Ethan Reardon (Vice-Champ, Alberta), Jager Stockill (Champ, Ontario), Martina Cardenas (3rd, British Columbia). Photo courtesy Colin Fraser.

“The progression of our riders year-over-year is our primary focus,” said Team Manager Toni Sharpless. “Having Jager, with his finals experience from last year, and Ethan, who is already competing in Spain, gives us a significant advantage. They know the level of competition and the intensity of the event. This year, our riders can hit the ground running from the first free practice session, fully prepared to deliver their best performance from the start.”

The Canadian program has already become a springboard to international careers. Alumni from the 2023 team, Michael Galvis and Ben Hardwick, have since graduated to compete in European championships, with Galvis in the FIM MiniGP Spain Series and Hardwick in the British Talent Cup. Lincoln Scott, who represented Canada alongside Stockill in 2024, is now competing in the prestigious CIV JuniorGP in Italy.

This year, Team Canada is focused on a clear goal: breaking into the coveted Super Final on Thursday, a feat narrowly missed in the past two years.

“The entire 2025 team—riders, families, and crew—is fully committed to this mission,” Sharpless added. “The dedication has been incredible. Our riders are prepared, focused, and ready to show the world what Canadian talent can achieve. We’re excited to see them compete at the highest level.”

Follow the Journey

Fans can follow Team Canada’s quest for podium glory at the FIM MiniGP World Finals through live timing and official updates on the FIM MiniGP social media channels.

For real-time updates, photos, and exclusive content, follow:

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About FIM MiniGP Canada Series:

The FIM MiniGP Canada Series is the nation’s premier youth road racing championship, designed to identify and develop the next generation of Canadian motorcycle racing talent. Using identical Ohvale GP-O 160 machinery, the series emphasizes rider skill and prepares competitors for the global stage.

WorldSSP : Casadei Tops Superpole Qualifying In Spain

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 17, 2025

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WorldSSP : Casadei Tops Superpole Qualifying In Spain

Mattia Casadei topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday afternoon at Jerez, in Spain. Riding his Motozoo ME air Racing MV Agusta F3 800 RR on Pirelli control tires, Casadei lapped the 2.75-mile (4.42 km) course in 1:41.959 to top the field of 34 riders and earn pole position.

Can Oncu was the best of the rest with a 1:42.305 on his BluCru Evan Bros Yamaha YZF R9, and Jaume Masia earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:42.348 on his Orelac Racing Verdnatura Ducati Panigale V2.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise of France was 12th with a 1:42.869 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.

Results WSSP QP

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

SURPRISES AT JEREZ: Casadei storms to pole in Spain, Oncu second with 2025 Champion Manzi 11th. It’s four manufacturers in the top five as the dust settles on WorldSSP’s first day at Jerez.

With the Riders’ Championship wrapped up, the FIM Supersport World Championship’s riders return to Spain for the final round of their season at the beloved Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. The Pirelli Spanish Round looks like it’ll host a thrilling final chapter as Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME Air Racing) took pole in the Tissot Superpole session. The Italian is joined on the front row by Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) and Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura), the latter making his return to the front row for the first time in five rounds.

SUPERPOLE STRENGTH: Two poles in five rounds for Casadei in 2025

Mattia Casadei sat mired down near the bottom of the order until clocking a 1’42.560s time which shot him up to provisional pole position. As the session came down to the final minutes, he improved it even further to a 1’41.959s time, earning the Italian his second-ever WorldSSP pole. Can Oncu looked a little rusty early in the session after his crash in Free Practice, where he was seen icing his neck after a high-speed Turn 11 spill. He settled back into his habitual Superpole speed to finish P2. Jaume Masia was running in the top six in his return to his home country before a thunderous 1’42.348s time sent him to the top of the order with less than 15 minutes remaining. His pace was later outpaced by the #40 and #61, but he only missed P2 by four-hundredths of a second.

A NEW PEAK FOR THE ANDORRAN: Cardelus sets a new season best pole result

Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) missed his first front row finish of 2025 by a mere 0.004s, settling for P4 to start the final Race 1 of the season. Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) set his Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 up in the second row for P5, the rookie Spaniard showing strong pace in his home round. Andorran rider Xavi Cardelus (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) took his time to lay down his personal best lap of 1’42.458s in the final minutes of the session to earn P6, his best Superpole result of the season.

THE SLIMMEST OF MARGINS: 0.002s separated Mahias from a second row start

Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) finished fast enough to lead the third row into Race 1, outpaced by the Andorran, whose time clocked in just two thousandths of a second faster than his. However, the veteran French rider will start Race 1 from the back of the grid after he was assessed for not respecting a yellow flag by reducing his speed while it was active. Alberto Surra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) deserves some credit for his collaboration with Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) to set him up in P2, and Surra didn’t do too poorly for himself. The Italian finished in P8 for his third top eight or better in Superpoles in the four rounds he’s participated in this season. However, the Italian will start Race 1 from P11 after he was given a three-place penalty for slow riding by FIM WorldSBK Stewards. Niccolo Antonelli (VFT Racing) finished P9 on the day, his best finish since his P9 Superpole result at Cremona and will start from P7. Roberto Garcia (GMT94-YAMAHA) will line up in P8 back in his home country. While he locked up the Riders’ Championship last round, Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) sported a gold-trimmed #62 on his fairing and kept the throttle open in Jerez’s first day, his time placing him eleventh fastest in the session.

The top six from the WorldSSP Superpole, full results here!

1 Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME Air Racing) 1’41.959s

2. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) +0.346s

3. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +0.389s

4. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) +0.393s

5. Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) +0.462s

6. Xavi Cardelus (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) +0.499s

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WorldSBK: Bulega Heads Friday Practice In Spain

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 17, 2025

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WorldSBK: Bulega Heads Friday Practice In Spain

Nicolò Bulega led FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon at Jerez, in Spain. Riding his Aruba.It Racing – Ducati Panigale V4R on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian rider covered the 2.75-mile (4.42 km) track in 1:38.668 to lead the field of 25 riders.

Sam Lowes was second-best with a 1:38.866 on his ELF Marc VDS Ducati Panigale V4R.

Andrea Iannone was third with a 1:39.074 on his Team Pata Go Eleven Ducati Panigale V4R.

2024 WorldSuperbike Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu got fourth on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

Americans Garrett Gerloff was 18th with a time of 1:40.117 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and Bobby Fong was 24th on his 1:41.378 on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1.

Results FP2 WSBK

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

LESS THAN A TENTH IN IT: Bulega tops Friday running despite FP2 tech issues, Razgatlioglu P2. Bulega pipped his title rival to top spot on Friday at Jerez, but hit trouble in the second practice session.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) topped the timesheets on Friday at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia as the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship’s final round of the year kicked off in Spain. Bulega didn’t have Friday all his own way after hitting technical trouble in Free Practice 2 as he claimed top spot ahead of Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) at the Pirelli Spanish Round.

P1 DESPITE TECH PROBLEMS: A mixed day for Bulega

Bulega was the fastest rider on Friday thanks to his FP1 time of 1’35.587s, but his day was interrupted by technical problems that he suffered in FP2. He was told about them by Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) and left the track, eventually getting his bike back to the pits for repairs to fix a water leak. He returned to the track with around 18 minutes remaining in the 45-minute session. He improved his time in the final six minutes of FP2 to a 1’38.698s, and then a 1’38.668s, although not faster than his FP1 time. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) was the second-fastest Ducati with a 1’38.866s he set in FP2, giving him third overall, while Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) was the third fastest rider on the Panigale V4R thanks to a 1’39.028s from FP1. In the second session, ‘The Maniac’ crashed at Turn 11, although was able to re-join the session in the final 15 minutes to take fifth overall.

Rookies Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) showed good speed on Friday to claim seventh and eighth respectively, with Vickers leaving it late to claim fifth in FP2 with a 1’39.339s. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was left languishing out of the top ten as he finished in 12^th place, with Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Action) in 17^th. Wildcard Lukas Tulovic (Team Triple M Ducati Frankfurt) was 20^th; he had a crash in FP1, as did Nicholas Spinelli (Barni Spark Racing Team) who finished in 23^rd.

RAZGATLIOGLU ON THE BACK FOOT? P2 overall, fourth in FP2…

Razgatlioglu was the second-fastest rider in the combined classification although he struggled in FP2, finishing fourth in the afternoon session as he looks to wrap up his third title before he departs for MotoGP; he did not complete his customary race pace simulation in the afternoon session, instead completing three shorter stints. His best time was a 1’39.139s in FP2, and 1’38.675s overall. Teammate Michael van der Mark rounded out the top ten with a 1’39.561s that he set in Free Practice 2.

VIERGE FOURTH OVERALL: A good start to Friday for the #97

Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) finished inside the top three in FP1 after a brilliant start to his final weekend in Honda red, as he led the Japanese manufacturer’s charge in Spain, finishing fourth on the combined timesheets with a 1’39.009s that he set in the opening session. Iker Lecuona (Honda HRC) did improve his lap time in FP2 by a tenth to set a 1’39.715s, which gave him 15^th on Friday. Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) was 21^st while Zaqhwan Zaidi (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) rounded out the 25-strong field.

ALEX LOWES SIXTH FOR BIMOTA: #22 comfortably in the top ten

Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) is aiming to end Bimota’s first season back in WorldSBK on a high and finished sixth on Friday after setting a 1’39.205s, with the #22’s best lap time coming in FP1. Teammate Axel Bassani had been running in the top ten but finished down in 13^th place.

LOCATELLI NINTH, REA 11^TH: More to come from Yamaha?

Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) was the fastest of the Yamaha riders on the opening day of the Jerez action in ninth after setting a 1’39.514s in FP2. Teammate Jonathan Rea completed his final Friday as a full-time WorldSBK rider in 11^th. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was three places behind the six-time World Champion while Alessandro Delbianco, standing in for Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team), was 18^th. Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was 19^th while teammate Michael Rinaldi was 22^nd; the Italian had a crash at Turn 11 and was taken to the medical centre for a check-up where he was declared fit. Wildcard Bobby Fong (Attack Performance Yamaha Racing) was 24^th.

GERLOFF AIMING FOR MORE: 16^th on Friday

Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) finished the day in 16^th place as the sole Kawasaki rider on the grid, setting a 1’39.737s which he set in FP1, with the Texan unable to improve his time in the afternoon session.

The top six from WorldSBK on Friday, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’38.668s

2. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.198s

3. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata Go Eleven) +0.406s

4. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.471s

5. Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) +0.671s

6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.834s

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WorldWCR: Herrera On Pole Position at Jerez

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 17, 2025

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WorldWCR: Herrera On Pole Position at Jerez

Maria Herrera topped FIM World Women’s Circuit Racing Superpole qualifying Friday afternoon at Jerez, in Spain. Riding her Klint Forward Racing Team Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Herrera lapped the 2.75-mile (4.42 km) course in 1:51.572 to top the field of 25 riders and earn pole position.

Beatriz Neila was the best of the rest with a 1:51.880 on her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7 , and Paola Ramos earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:51.947 on her YVS Sabadell Yamaha YZF-R7.

Americans Mallory Dobbs got 9th on her Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 with a time of 1:53.184 and Sonya Lloyd finished 17th on her Team Trasimeno Yamaha YZF-R7 with a lap time of 1:55.439.

Results wwcr superpole

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

TITLE FIGHT DECIDER SET UP: Herrera claims Jerez pole ahead of Neila, wildcard Ramos stuns with P3. There were surprises in store during the Tissot Superpole session at Jerez as Herrera beat Neila to pole and wildcard Ramos claimed a debut front row start.

The only two riders remaining in the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship title fight will start Race 1 at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) claimed the final pole position of 2025 by more than three tenths ahead of title rival Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) as the #6 took her sixth WorldWCR pole position at the Pirelli Spanish Round.

BATTLING FOR POLE: Herrera beats Neila to P1, a wildcard surprises

Herrera started the session by being the first rider to lap into the 1’52s and she kept improving her grip on provisional pole, improving to a 1’51.572s to move over a second clear of Neila who was running in second, although the #36 improved her time to a 1’52.349s; 0.777s down on Herrera. However, Neila improved further again to see a 1’51.880s, slashing the gap to Herrera in half. Despite Neila following Herrera on the final run, neither were able to improve as Herrera claimed her third pole of the 2025 season, with Neila in second. Wildcard Paolo Ramos (YVS Sabadell) impressed as she claimed P3 on her WorldWCR debut, only 0.375s away from Herrera.

SECOND ROW STARTING POSITION: Ponziani takes P4 ahead of Relph

Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) left it late to claim a second-row start with fourth after lapping with a 1’52.246s, ahead of Australia’s Talya Relph (Full Throttle Racing) in fifth. The Australian lapped 0.977s down on Herrera’s pole time, but she had about a tenth in hand over sixth-placed Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA).

INSIDE THE TOP TEN: Jones climbs up to P7

Chloe Jones (GR Motosport) spent her final laps behind Herrera and Neila to improve her time, eventually finishing seventh in the 25-minute session. Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) claimed eighth ahead of the USA’s Mallory Dobbs (Diva Racing), who set a 1’53.184s to round out the third row. Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) completed the top ten.

The top six from WorldWCR Superpole, full results here:

1. Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) 1’51.572s

2. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) +0.308s

3. Paola Ramos (YVS Sabadell) +0.375s

4. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) +0.674s

5. Tayla Relph (Full Throttle Racing) +0.977s

6. Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94 Yamaha) +1.049s

Next up, Race 1! Watch all the action at 11:50 Local Time (UTC+2) on Saturday on the WorldWCR YouTube channel!

WorldSSP : Mahias Quickest In Opening Practice In Spain

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 17, 2025

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WorldSSP : Mahias Quickest In Opening Practice In Spain

Lucas Mahias was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Jerez, in Spain. Riding his GMT94-Yamaha YZF R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Frenchman covered the 2.75-mile (4.42 km) road course in 1:42.242, topping the field of 34 riders.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was the best of the rest with a 1:42.278 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.

Can Oncu was third with a lap time of 1:42.702 on his BluCru Evan Bros Yamaha YZF R9.

2025 World Supersport champion, Stefano Manzi finished the session 7th on his Pata Ten Kate Yamaha YZF R9 with a lap time of 1:42.953.

Results wssp fp

AHRMA: Crash Photos From The Pro Challenge Race At Barber

Michael Gougis

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October 17, 2025

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AHRMA: Crash Photos From The Pro Challenge Race At Barber

Moto2 World Championship and AMA Pro Road Racing competitor Robertino Pietri crashed out of the AHRMA Pro Challenge race at Barber while racing a Petronas Kalex Moto2 machine owned by NOLA Riding Academy’s Clint Austin. Pietri’s sliding machine hit Turner Koletich and both went down in Charlotte’s Web. Austin was one turn behind Pietri when the crash happened. Both riders walked away.

Robertino Pietri (311) and Turner Koletich (994). Photo by Hannah Jacole of Sunshine Collective/NOLA Riding Academy.

Turner Koletich, left, and Robertino Pietri post-crash. Photo by Hannah Jacole of Sunshine Collective/NOLA Ricing Academy.

WorldSBK : Bulega Tops Opening Practice In Spain

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 17, 2025

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WorldSBK : Bulega Tops Opening Practice In Spain

Nicolo Bulega was quickest during FIM Superbike World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Jerez, in Spain. Riding his Pirelli-shod Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R on the 2.75-mile (4.42 km) track, the Italian recorded a 1:38.587 to lead the field of 25 riders.

Toprak Razgatlioglu was the best of the rest with a 1:38.675 on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR.

Xavi Vierge was third-fastest with a 1:39.009 on his Honda HRC CBR1000 RR-R.

Americans Garrett Gerloff finished the opening session in 11th with a 1:39.737 on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR and wildcard Bobby Fong got 24th on his Attack Performance Yamaha YZF R1.

Results WSBK FP1

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Bulega pips Razgatlioglu by 0.088s ahead in FP1 ahead of WorldSBK’s title decider at Jerez. The top two in the Championship finished 1-2 in FP1, while there were three manufacturers in the top three.

Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) set the pace in Free Practice 1 for the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship’s visit to the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, Andalucia. The Italian star was less than a tenth quicker than Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) at the Pirelli Spanish Round as the final weekend of the season kicked off under sunny skies in Spain.

Bulega was quickest out of the blocks as he immediately went fastest in FP1 with a 1’38.587s as he looks to overturn a 39-point deficit over the course of the weekend to pull off a stunning comeback and snatch the title from Toprak Razgatlioglu’s (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) grasp. ‘El Turco’ was second in the 45-minute session as he lapped 0.088s slower than ‘Bulegas’. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) put three manufacturers in the top three as he set a 1’39.009s.

Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) finished fourth as he aims to end his time with GoEleven Ducati with a rostrum finish; he set a 1’39.028s. Fifth and sixth belonged to the Lowes brothers, with Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) ahead of Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team). The #14 set a 1’39.048s, while Alex was around a tenth and a half slower in P6.

Rookie Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) finished the session in seventh with Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) ending his final FP1 session in eighth ahead of former title rival Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati). Rea set a 1’39.576s as he claimed P8 while Bautista was more than a second back from Bulega’s pacesetting time. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) rounded out the top ten.

Nicholas Spinelli’s (Barni Spark Racing Team) return to WorldSBK got off to a bad start when he crashed at Turn 1 in FP1, although the #24 was okay. He finished the session in 23^rd place with a 1’41.556s. Wildcard Lukas Tulovic (Team Triple M Ducati Frankfurt) also crashed at Turn 1 in the final 10 minutes of the session. He finished in 20^th.

The top six from WorldSBK FP1, full results here:

1. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 1’38.587s

2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +0.088s

3. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) +0.422s

4. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) +0.441s

5. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.461s

6. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.618s

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MotoGP : Bezzecchi Cracks Lap Record at Phillip Island

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 16, 2025

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MotoGP : Bezzecchi Cracks Lap Record at Phillip Island

Marco Bezzecchi led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Aprilia Racing RS-GP25 on spec Michelin tires, the Italian turned a lap time of 1:26.492. Not only was that good enough to lead the 22-rider field, it was also good enough to eclipse Jorge Martin’s 2023 All-Time Lap Record of 1:27.246.

Raul Fernandez was the best of the rest with a 1:26.783 on his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP25.

Fabio Di Giannantonio was third at 1:26.912 on his Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

Fabio Quartararo finished the session fourth with a 1:26.926 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.

Alex Marquez got fifth on his BK8 Gresini Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Classification motogp practice

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Blistering Bezzecchi sets new lap record to clinch Day 1 honours Down Under. Aprilia are handed a 1-2 on Friday thanks to the Italian and Fernandez’s efforts in Practice, as Aldeguer misses the automatic Q2 cut at Phillip Island.

Talk about smashing the previous lap record! Marco Bezzecchi’s (Aprilia Racing) unbelievably rapid 1:26.492 sees the Italian comfortably lead the MotoGP pack heading into Saturday at the Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, and it’s another Aprilia rider acting as the #72’s closest challenger. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) improved late on to make it an RS-GP 1-2 in Practice at Phillip Island, with Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) rounding out the top three as fellow Ducati star Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), our latest winner, misses the Q2 cut.

HOW PRACTICE UNFOLDED

MotoGP Practice, much like FP1, started with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) pull back into pit lane, shaking his head. Something wasn’t clicking with the Italian’s number one bike, so a swap to the second Ducati was again on the agenda. And once again, Pecco was immediately looking more at home as he promoted himself into P5 with 15 minutes of the session gone.

Bezzecchi led from Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) in the opening part of a dry but cold and windy Practice, before Di Giannantonio took over at the top with 37 minutes to go – the Italian setting a 1:27.483 to shuffle ahead of Bezzecchi.

Acosta’s small crash at Turn 4 put a brief halt to his session with just under 40 minutes to go, the #37 was back on track just over 10 minutes later, as the big changes began to unfold heading into the closing 15 minutes.

Home hero Jack Miller was a big mover on his Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP machine. The Australian fired his way up to P2, 0.023s behind Di Giannantonio, before Miller then went one better to top Practice with 14 minutes left on the clock. That didn’t last long though. Bezzecchi moved the goalposts with a 1:27.099, before the Italian then delivered a showstopper – a 1:26.580, a new all-time lap record by 0.666s. ‘Have that!’, said the #72.

El Diablo – also known as Fabio Quartararo – made it a Monster Energy Yamaha 2-3 behind Bezzecchi, with teammate Alex Rins sitting ahead of fourth fastest Fernandez. The latest movements meant Bagnaia found himself outside the top 10, while the #63’s rival for a P2 overall finish, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), jumped up to P3 to split the factory Yamahas.

With two minutes to go, Pecco still sat outside the top 10. But he was on a personal best lap three-quarters of the way round. A 1:27.132 was good enough to send Pecco into P7, before that was P8 as Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Maverick Viñales’ stand-in, made his way into the automatic Q2 places.

Lighting up the timing screens again shortly after was Bezzecchi. Surely another all-time lap record wasn’t inbound? Well, yes, it was. Bez landed a 1:26.492 to extend his mega advantage at the top to over four tenths, before Fernandez made it an Aprilia 1-2 to get within three tenths of the pacesetter – a top lap from the Trackhouse rider.

Attention then turned to Indonesian GP winner Aldeguer. Sat P11, could the rookie set a last-gasp personal best lap to knock Acosta out of the top 10? He came close, 0.005s off in fact, but it wasn’t enough. Our latest Grand Prix winner will need to come through Q1.

YOUR AUSTRALIAN GP TOP 10

Can anyone catch Bezzecchi in qualifying will be the question heading into Saturday, as Aprilia enjoy a fantastic day at the office at Phillip Island. Fernandez sails into Q2 with a very strong P2, with Di Giannantonio a comfortable P3. The Italian is the fastest Ducati on Friday, while Quartararo is the quickest Yamaha in P4.

Alex Marquez completed the top five, as Rins, Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) and the impressive Espargaro enjoy top eight results in Practice. Bagnaia slipped to P9 by the chequered flag, but it’s job done in terms of getting straight into Q2, with Acosta just about holding onto P10.

COMING UP: SATURDAY ON THE ISLAND

Q1 should be an enticing affair with the likes of Aldeguer, Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Miller, Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol), 2023 winner Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) and more all fighting for a top two spot before the pole position shootout begins.

MotoGP Practice results!

Moto2 : Moreira Breaks Record At Phillip Island

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 16, 2025

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Moto2 : Moreira Breaks Record At Phillip Island

Diogo Moreira led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Italtrans Racing Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Brazilian lapped the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) road course in 1:30.307, topping the field of 28 riders and breaking Aron Canet’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:30.816 from 2024.

Senna Agius was second-best with a time of 1:30.315 on his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

David Alonso did a third-fastest 1:30.535 on his CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team Kalex.

American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 20th with a best time of 1:31.460 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

Classification moto2 practice

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Moreira in form to lead Moto2™ charge after Friday Practice. Getting down to business at Phillip Island, Moreira pipped home-hero Agius for Day 1 honours Down Under.

Diogo Moreira’s (Italtrans Racing Team) title hopes are more than real as the Brazilian topped the opening day of action in Moto2 at Phillip Island. A deficit of just nine points means it is very much game on and after two crashes for Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) on the first day, Moreira has the momentum into Saturday.

Championship contender Moreira was in fine form on his last run, with the Brazilian fresh from a deal to move into MotoGP in 2026. The #10 pushed hard right until the end of the session and was able to take top spot on his penultimate flying lap. Finishing his session with a very strong run, Agius blasted his way to the top before eventually finishing second to end his first day at home in fine fashion. David Alonso (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) rounded out the top three, less than a quarter of a second away from Moreira in P1.

Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) and Gonzalez were fourth and fifth but it wasn’t a dream day for ‘Manugas’. The Championship leader had a fast crash in FP1 at Turn 8 and suffered another tip-off at Turn 4 in the closing stages of Practice. This, combined with Moreira being on top, was not he envisaged his first day in Australia.

Indonesian Mario Aji (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia) took P6 as he finds more form on the comeback from injury, with Aron Canet (Fantic Racing), Tony Arbolino (BLUCRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2), Darryn Binder (Italjet Gresini Moto2) and rookie Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) completing the top ten.

There were crashes for Daniel Holgado (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) at Turn 9, leaving him down in P21, whilst Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team) and Celestino Vietti (Beta Tools SpeedRS Team) took separate falls at Turn 6.

Moto2 Practice results from Phillip Island!

Moto3 : Almansa Sets New Lap Record At Phillip Island

Mathilde Gasnier

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October 16, 2025

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Moto3 : Almansa Sets New Lap Record At Phillip Island

David Almansa led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Phillip Island, in Australia. Almansa used his Pirelli-shod Leopard Racing Honda to lap the 2.76-mile (4.45 km) track in 1:34.726, which led the field of 26 riders and broke Stefano Nepa’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:35.370 from 2024.

His teammate, Adrian Fernandez was second-best with a time of 1:35.118.

Alvaro Carpe, piloting his Red Bull KTM Ajo, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:35.288.

Classification moto3 practice

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Almansa soars to Friday top spot in Australia. A new lap record is landed by the Leopard Racing rider as Fernandez and Carpe complete the top three.

A 1:34.726 from David Almansa (Leopard Racing) handed the Spaniard a lap record-breaking top spot on Friday at the Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, as teammate Adrian Fernandez and Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Alvaro Carpe rounded out the top three.

Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) was P4 after improving in the closing stages, with P5 going the way of home crowd star Joel Kelso (LEVELUP – MTA). The Australian left it late to jump back into the top 10 after a strong start to Practice, with compatriot Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) also making it through despite a late problem with his machine – the Australian ended the session in P11.

Indonesian GP podium finisher Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) was P6, one place ahead of World Champion Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in P7. Elsewhere, Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) claimed P8 as the #28 aims to wrap up the Rookie of the Year accolade this weekend – that’s one to watch between him and Carpe.

Make sure you tune into Moto3 qualifying from 12:45 local time on Saturday!

Moto3 Practice results!

2025 FIM MiniGP World: Team Canada Set For Finals in Valencia

October 17, 2025

Ethan Reardon (91) (10, Alberta) - 2025 FIM MiniGP Canada Series Vice-Champion. Photo courtesy Colin Fraser.

Newmarket, Ontario – Canada’s top young road racing talents are set to challenge the world as the 2025 FIM MiniGP World Finals kick off from November 11-14 at the famed Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain.

Representing Team Canada are two standout riders who dominated the national qualifying series: Jager Stockill, an 12-year-old from Ontario and vice-champion in the 2024 Canadian Championship, and Ethan Reardon, a 10-year-old phenom from Alberta. Both riders earned their spots on the world stage by finishing first and second, respectively, in the FIM MiniGP Canada Series.

The Canadian program, organized and managed by former FIM World Endurance rider, Toni Sharpless, continues to build a formidable pipeline for young riders. This marks the third consecutive year Canada has qualified for the World Finals, demonstrating growth and development each year.

“The progression of our riders year-over-year is our primary focus,” said Team Manager Toni Sharpless. “Having Jager, with his finals experience from last year, and Ethan, who is already competing in Spain, gives us a significant advantage. They know the level of competition and the intensity of the event. This year, our riders can hit the ground running from the first free practice session, fully prepared to deliver their best performance from the start.”

The Canadian program has already become a springboard to international careers. Alumni from the 2023 team, Michael Galvis and Ben Hardwick, have since graduated to compete in European championships, with Galvis in the FIM MiniGP Spain Series and Hardwick in the British Talent Cup. Lincoln Scott, who represented Canada alongside Stockill in 2024, is now competing in the prestigious CIV JuniorGP in Italy.

This year, Team Canada is focused on a clear goal: breaking into the coveted Super Final on Thursday, a feat narrowly missed in the past two years.

“The entire 2025 team—riders, families, and crew—is fully committed to this mission,” Sharpless added. “The dedication has been incredible. Our riders are prepared, focused, and ready to show the world what Canadian talent can achieve. We’re excited to see them compete at the highest level.”

Follow the Journey

Fans can follow Team Canada’s quest for podium glory at the FIM MiniGP World Finals through live timing and official updates on the FIM MiniGP social media channels.

For real-time updates, photos, and exclusive content, follow:

• Facebook & Instagram: @FIMMiniGPCanada

• Join the Fan Group: WhatsApp Group

About FIM MiniGP Canada Series:

The FIM MiniGP Canada Series is the nation’s premier youth road racing championship, designed to identify and develop the next generation of Canadian motorcycle racing talent. Using identical Ohvale GP-O 160 machinery, the series emphasizes rider skill and prepares competitors for the global stage.

WorldSSP : Casadei Tops Superpole Qualifying In Spain

October 17, 2025

Mattia Casadei (40) at Jerez. Photo courtesy Dorna.