Ai Ogura was fastest in both Moto2 World Championship practice sessions Friday at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria. On board his MT Helmets – MSI Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Japanese rider led the first practice with a lap time of 1:34.233 and then improved on that with a 1:33.943 in the afternoon.
Aron Canet was the best of the rest with a 1:34.9095 on his Fantic Racing Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez was once again third, this time with a 1:34.216 on his QJMOTOR Gresini Kalex.
After finishing the opening practice in eighth with a 1:34.779, American Joe Roberts slipped to 21st in the afternoon session with a 1:35.114 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Cameron Beaubier led MotoAmerica Steel Commander Superbike Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR on Dunlop Sportmax Slicks, the five-time Champion covered the 2.4-mile road course in 1:24.737 to lead the field.
Rookie sensation Sean Dylan Kelly was second-best, just 0.072 second behind Beaubier, with a 1:24.809 on his EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing BMW.
Three-time and defending Champion Jake Gagne was third with a 1:25.271 on his Attack Performance/Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1.
Josh Herrin, the current Championship point leader, posted the fourth-fastest lap, a 1:25.404, on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Bolstered by the testing day on Thursday, Brandon Paasch rounded out the top five with a 1:25.419 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
The evolution of MotoGP aerodynamic development continues unabated, with KTM testing new swingarm-mounted wings in Friday practice at the MotoGP race weekend at the Red Bull Ring. Test rider Pol Espargaro took to the track for his second MotoGP wildcard appearance this season with the new configuration.
The wings (see arrows above) are designed to deliver downforce directly to the rear tire. Wings mounted on the bodywork, such as the fairing nose or tailpiece, deliver their aerodynamic effect to the contact patch of the tires via the suspension. Mounting the downforce-producing devices directly to an unsprung component like a swingarm means the downforce is not reduced or compromised by the movement of the suspension.
Mounting the wings here is not perfect, because they are in compromised air behind the rider’s legs and boots. The areas behind the rider’s legs and between the rear wheel and tail section are, aerodynamically speaking, a mess. But locating the wings here can still be beneficial, as they would likely add to the downforce generated by the aerofoils located on the tail section – an area where KTM has experimented significantly this season.
Multiple MotoGP riders this year, in post-session media scrums, have said the Ducati Desmosedicis – especially this year’s GP24 – are able to get more from the new-for-2024 Michelin rear slick than other bikes. This has helped the Ducatis get better exit drive – the Desmosedicis are moving forward where other machines are spinning the rear tire. The KTM swingarm components are an attempt to help the RC16 get more grip from the rear.
KTM has sought more downforce on the rear of the MotoGP RC16 racebike this season with increasingly extensive aerodynamic devices. The upper tail-mounted wing complex has been complemented by a set of side-mounted wings, as shown by the arrow above. The GASGAS machines appeared in this configuration at the Sachesnring. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Jose Antonio Rueda topped Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine, the Spaniard did a 1:40.171 to lead the field of 27 riders and break the All-Time Lap Record of 1:40.331 set by David Alonso Friday morning.
Mathew Scholtz led MotoAmerica Supersport Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his Strack Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 on spec Dunlop tires, the South African turned a 1:28.267 to lead the field of 40 entries.
Jake Lewis was second-best with a 1:28.359 on his Altus Motorsports Suzuki GSX-R750.
Stefano Mesa was third via a time of 1:28.974 on his Tytlers Cycle Racing Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha rider Blake Davis did a fourth-fastest 1:29.115.
Title contender PJ Jacobsen rounded out the top five with a 1:29.318 on his Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL Panigale V2.
Former MotoAmerica Superbike regular and Ohio native Larry Pegram, age 51, was eighth in the session with a 1:29.767 on the EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing Suzuki he is riding as a wild card.
Jorge Martin topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One Friday morning at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria. Riding his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati Desmosedici on Michelin control tires, the current series point leader turned a 1:29.654 to lead the field of 25 riders.
Martin’s teammate Franco Morbidelli, who just signed with VR46 Racing Team for 2025, was second-best with a 1:29.872.
Test rider Pol Espargaro, riding as a wild card for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, was third with a 1:29.944 on his RC 16.
Matthew Chapin dominated MotoAmerica Junior Cup Free Practice One Friday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400, the current Championship point leader turned a 1:37.177. Not only was that fast enough to lead the field of 26 entries, it was 1.345 seconds faster than the next-fastest rider.
New York Safety Track’s Yandel Medina was the best of the rest with a 1:38.522.
Fernandez Racing’s Jayden Fernandez was third at 1:38.632.
Ai Ogura was fastest in the opening Moto2 World Championship practice session Friday at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria. Riding his MT Helmets – MSI Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the rising Japanese star did a lap time of 1:34.233 to lead the field of 32 riders.
Somkiat Chantra was second-best with a 1:34.341 on his Idemitsu Honda Team Asia Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez did a third-quickest 1:34.361 on his QJMOTOR Gresini Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the session eighth with a 1:34.779 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Jake Lewis topped MotoAmerica RSD Mission Super Hooligan Free Practice One Friday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his Saddlemen Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 on Dunlop control tires, Lewis led the 39-rider field with a time of 1:31.030.
Reigning Australian Superbike Champion Troy Herfoss was second-best with a 1:31.183 on his S&S Indian FTR.
Tyler O’Hara, the defending Champion and Herfoss’ teammate, was third in the session with a 1:31.684.
David Alonso led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria. Riding his Gaviota Aspar Team CFMOTO on Pirelli control tires, the young Colombian turned a 1:40.331, which was not only good enough to lead the 27-rider field it was also good enough to break David Munoz’s 2022 All-Time Lap Record of 1:40.910.
Ai Ogura was fastest in both Moto2 World Championship practice sessions Friday at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria. On board his MT Helmets – MSI Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Japanese rider led the first practice with a lap time of 1:34.233 and then improved on that with a 1:33.943 in the afternoon.
Aron Canet was the best of the rest with a 1:34.9095 on his Fantic Racing Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez was once again third, this time with a 1:34.216 on his QJMOTOR Gresini Kalex.
After finishing the opening practice in eighth with a 1:34.779, American Joe Roberts slipped to 21st in the afternoon session with a 1:35.114 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Cameron Beaubier led MotoAmerica Steel Commander Superbike Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW M 1000 RR on Dunlop Sportmax Slicks, the five-time Champion covered the 2.4-mile road course in 1:24.737 to lead the field.
Rookie sensation Sean Dylan Kelly was second-best, just 0.072 second behind Beaubier, with a 1:24.809 on his EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing BMW.
Three-time and defending Champion Jake Gagne was third with a 1:25.271 on his Attack Performance/Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1.
Josh Herrin, the current Championship point leader, posted the fourth-fastest lap, a 1:25.404, on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Bolstered by the testing day on Thursday, Brandon Paasch rounded out the top five with a 1:25.419 on his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
The evolution of MotoGP aerodynamic development continues unabated, with KTM testing new swingarm-mounted wings in Friday practice at the MotoGP race weekend at the Red Bull Ring. Test rider Pol Espargaro took to the track for his second MotoGP wildcard appearance this season with the new configuration.
The wings (see arrows above) are designed to deliver downforce directly to the rear tire. Wings mounted on the bodywork, such as the fairing nose or tailpiece, deliver their aerodynamic effect to the contact patch of the tires via the suspension. Mounting the downforce-producing devices directly to an unsprung component like a swingarm means the downforce is not reduced or compromised by the movement of the suspension.
Mounting the wings here is not perfect, because they are in compromised air behind the rider’s legs and boots. The areas behind the rider’s legs and between the rear wheel and tail section are, aerodynamically speaking, a mess. But locating the wings here can still be beneficial, as they would likely add to the downforce generated by the aerofoils located on the tail section – an area where KTM has experimented significantly this season.
Multiple MotoGP riders this year, in post-session media scrums, have said the Ducati Desmosedicis – especially this year’s GP24 – are able to get more from the new-for-2024 Michelin rear slick than other bikes. This has helped the Ducatis get better exit drive – the Desmosedicis are moving forward where other machines are spinning the rear tire. The KTM swingarm components are an attempt to help the RC16 get more grip from the rear.
KTM has sought more downforce on the rear of the MotoGP RC16 racebike this season with increasingly extensive aerodynamic devices. The upper tail-mounted wing complex has been complemented by a set of side-mounted wings, as shown by the arrow above. The GASGAS machines appeared in this configuration at the Sachesnring. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Jose Antonio Rueda (99). Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Ajo.
Jose Antonio Rueda topped Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria. Riding his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine, the Spaniard did a 1:40.171 to lead the field of 27 riders and break the All-Time Lap Record of 1:40.331 set by David Alonso Friday morning.
Mathew Scholtz led MotoAmerica Supersport Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his Strack Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 on spec Dunlop tires, the South African turned a 1:28.267 to lead the field of 40 entries.
Jake Lewis was second-best with a 1:28.359 on his Altus Motorsports Suzuki GSX-R750.
Stefano Mesa was third via a time of 1:28.974 on his Tytlers Cycle Racing Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
N2 Racing/BobbleHeadMoto Yamaha rider Blake Davis did a fourth-fastest 1:29.115.
Title contender PJ Jacobsen rounded out the top five with a 1:29.318 on his Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL Panigale V2.
Former MotoAmerica Superbike regular and Ohio native Larry Pegram, age 51, was eighth in the session with a 1:29.767 on the EasyHealthPlans.com/TopPro Racing Suzuki he is riding as a wild card.
Jorge Martin (89). Photo courtesy Prima Pramac Racing.
Jorge Martin topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One Friday morning at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria. Riding his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati Desmosedici on Michelin control tires, the current series point leader turned a 1:29.654 to lead the field of 25 riders.
Martin’s teammate Franco Morbidelli, who just signed with VR46 Racing Team for 2025, was second-best with a 1:29.872.
Test rider Pol Espargaro, riding as a wild card for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, was third with a 1:29.944 on his RC 16.
Matthew Chapin dominated MotoAmerica Junior Cup Free Practice One Friday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his BARTCON Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400, the current Championship point leader turned a 1:37.177. Not only was that fast enough to lead the field of 26 entries, it was 1.345 seconds faster than the next-fastest rider.
New York Safety Track’s Yandel Medina was the best of the rest with a 1:38.522.
Fernandez Racing’s Jayden Fernandez was third at 1:38.632.
Ai Ogura was fastest in the opening Moto2 World Championship practice session Friday at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria. Riding his MT Helmets – MSI Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the rising Japanese star did a lap time of 1:34.233 to lead the field of 32 riders.
Somkiat Chantra was second-best with a 1:34.341 on his Idemitsu Honda Team Asia Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez did a third-quickest 1:34.361 on his QJMOTOR Gresini Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the session eighth with a 1:34.779 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Jake Lewis topped MotoAmerica RSD Mission Super Hooligan Free Practice One Friday morning at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Riding his Saddlemen Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 on Dunlop control tires, Lewis led the 39-rider field with a time of 1:31.030.
Reigning Australian Superbike Champion Troy Herfoss was second-best with a 1:31.183 on his S&S Indian FTR.
Tyler O’Hara, the defending Champion and Herfoss’ teammate, was third in the session with a 1:31.684.
David Alonso led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria. Riding his Gaviota Aspar Team CFMOTO on Pirelli control tires, the young Colombian turned a 1:40.331, which was not only good enough to lead the 27-rider field it was also good enough to break David Munoz’s 2022 All-Time Lap Record of 1:40.910.
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