Moto3 : Almansa Claims Pole Position At Montmelo

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 6, 2025

Moto3 : Almansa Claims Pole Position At Montmelo

David Almansa earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, Almansa topped the 26-rider field with a lap time of 1:46.877.

Joel Kelso was the best of the rest with a 1:47.079 on his LevelUp MTA KTM, and Angel Piqueras claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:47.086 on his Frinsa MT Helmets MSI KTM.

Row-two qualifiers included Liquid Moly Dynavolt Intact GP’s David Muñoz (1:47.096), Piqueras’ teammate, Ryusei Yamanaka (1:47.233) and Almansa’s teammate Adrian Fernandez (1:47.235).

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Almansa blasts to career-first pole in Barcelona. Leading the field going into Sunday, the #22 has primed himself for a strong Grand Prix.

David Almansa (Leopard Racing) left it late to fire himself into pole position for the first time in his Moto3™ career. The Spaniard will have a clear view down to Turn 1 and was the only rider able to dip into the 1’46s, with a 1’46.877 good enough to see him clear of Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) and Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI).

Graduating from Q1, Angel Piqueras, teammate Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI), Dennis Foggia (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) and Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI Racing – BOE) all joined the pole battle. After the first run in Q2, Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) was sitting pretty at the top of the standings with Yamanaka right behind him ahead of Piqueras, whilst David Almansa (Leopard Racing) was P4. After his two crashes thus far in the weekend, Maximo Quiles’ (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) got his first lap banked, good enough for P7.

However, with less than three minutes remaining, the fast laps started to come in as everyone pushed to raise the bar one more time. Piqueras blasted to provisional pole, using his extra Q1 session to his advantage. Late laps were needed for the likes of David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) and Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) with them 12^th and 17^th and for Muñoz at least, he managed to get into P4, whereas Perrone was 14^th. At the front and on his last lap, Almansa pounced to bag a career-first pole and fifth front row of the year. He wasn’t the only late improver as Joel Kelso took second and first front row since Le Mans; denied pole, Piqueras completed the front row in third.

Behind the top three, Muñoz was a solid fourth ahead of Yamanaka and Fernandez. Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) could only manage seventh and heads up the third row, ahead of Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) and Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo). Quiles, unable to challenge at the front, rounds out the top ten and starts from the fourth row, his second-worst qualifying of the year.

MotoGP : A. Marquez On Pole Position At Montmelo

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 6, 2025

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MotoGP : A. Marquez On Pole Position At Montmelo

Alex Marquez earned pole position during MotoGP World Championship qualifying on Saturday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24, the Spaniard broke Brad Binder’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:38.141 he set Friday afternoon with a time of 1:37.536 around the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) circuit during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday.

Fabio Quartararo was the best of the rest with a 1:37.803 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZF-M1 , and Marc Marquez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:37.945 on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

Row-two qualifiers included Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati’s Franco Morbidelli (1:38.010), Red Bull KTM Factory’s Pedro Acosta (1:38.019) and Morbidelli’s teammate Fabio Di Giannantonio (1:38.034).

Francesco Bagnaia qualified 21st on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25 with a time of 1:38.530.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Alex Marquez lands lap record pole as Quartararo claims front row from Q1. Two blue machines sit ahead of the red of Marc Marquez following a brilliant Q2 in Barcelona.

How about that for a qualifying session? Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) clinched pole position at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia with a simply stunning new all-time lap record. The #73’s final sector was mega as his 1:37.536 was plenty good enough to beat second place Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), with the Frenchman coming through Q1 to stick his Yamaha on the front row. That’s a proper top job from the #20, and it’ll be Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) lining up alongside the two blue machines on what is a tantalising front row in Barcelona.

Q1: NO WAY THROUGH FOR PECCO AND MARTIN

As is often the case these days, Q1 was a star-studded affair that included our four most recent World Champions: Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), Quartararo, and FP2 pacesetter Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol). But it was none of those names who sat in the early top two positions, because Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) were quickest out of the blocks.

Mir then stepped up his pace to jump into P2, knocking Miller out of the promotion places, as Quartararo improved his time to a 1:38.417 to go P3 – 0.186s adrift of Di Giannantonio. At the end of the first run, Martin was P7, with Bagnaia in P10 – work to be done for our 2023 and 2024 title winners.

It was all change at the top with three minutes to go. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) took turns at leading before Quartararo rose to P1 with a 1:37.906, a new all-time lap record, as Di Giannantonio climbed back to P2 to sit 0.139s away from the Frenchman. Now, could Bagnaia pull something out of the hat on his final lap? He needed to, because the #63 was P12. However, the best the Italian could do was hop into P11, and Martin could only manage P8. A morning to forget for both, as Quartararo and Di Giannantonio sailed into Q2.

Q2: LAP RECORD SMASHED AS ALEX MARQUEZ EARNS POLE

It wasn’t an ideal start to the session for Marc Marquez after Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) slid up the inside of the championship leader at Turn 1 after gobbling up a healthy amount of slipstream, costing the #93 his first go at it. Meanwhile, Alex Marquez was straight into the 1:37s to go P1 ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), who then improved his time a lap later despite overtaking Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) around the outside at Turn 10.

Then, Quartararo grabbed P1 but his stay at the summit was short-lived because Alex Marquez set a 1:37.914 to take provisional pole back. That saw Acosta sit P3 after the initial efforts, Zarco was P4, Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was occupying P5 ahead of Marc Marquez in P6.

That, as things stood, was a rather tasty-looking grid for the Tissot Sprint and Grand Prix, but there were still five minutes of play time in Q2 to shake things up a bit. And on his first lap in the closing stages, Acosta was on it. 0.176s was the time he had in hand coming into Sector 3 and sure enough, the #37 shot to P1 with a new lap record – but it was then cancelled!

Then, after an almighty last sector, Alex Marquez landed a colossal 1:37.536 to go four tenths clear of Marc Marquez, before Quartararo responded to crawl back into P2. Acosta went again and improved his time but it was only good enough for P4, 0.074s away from the front row. That became P5 though because Morbidelli propelled his VR46 Ducati into P4, as we then turned our attention to the Marquez brothers on track together.

Through Sector 1, with Alex chasing Marc, the red corner was on target for pole but at Turn 5, a moment. And a pretty big one on the front end too. Did he save it? Of course he did. But that meant Marc Marquez’s pole position hopes were ended, meaning Alex Marquez collected a Saturday morning P1 ahead of Quartararo and Marc Marquez in front of his home crowd.

YOUR TOP 12 ON THE GRID

Morbidelli spearheads Row 2 ahead of Acosta and Di Giannantonio, as KTM’s Friday dominance fades a little in qualifying – but P5 will do for the Spaniard. Zarco dropped to P7 at the end of the session, with the Frenchman joined on Row 3 by top Aprilia Ogura and Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3). Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) qualified P10 to sit ahead of Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) on the grid.

COMING UP: SPRINT TIME IN BARCELONA

How about that for a grid? We look set to be locked in for a barnstorming Tissot Sprint in Barcelona, make sure you tune in to see if Alex Marquez, Quartararo or anyone else can end Marc Marquez’s incredible run – or the latter continues his dominant victory streak.

MotoGP qualifying results!

WSBK: Razgatlioglu Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position In France

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 6, 2025

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WSBK: Razgatlioglu Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position In France

Toprak Razgatlioglu took pole position during World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR on the 2.74-mile (4.41 km) track, the 2024 WorldSuperbike Champion recorded a lap time of 1:34.930, which was not only good enough to top the 23-rider field and secure pole position it also eclipsed the All-Time Lap Record Bulega set, 1:35.428, during Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon.

Nicolo Bulega qualified second with a 1:35.142 on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

Sam Lowes did a 1:35.282 on his ELF Marc VDS Ducati Panigale V4R to earn the third and final spot on the front row.

Row two starters include Bimota by Kawasaki Team’s Alex Lowes (1:35.446), Team Pata Go Eleven’s Andrea Iannone (1:35.608), and Barni Spark Racing Ducati’s Yari Montella (1:35.628).

Danilo Petrucci finished 7th with a time of 1:35.756 on his Barni Spark Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

American Garrett Gerloff crashed his Kawasaki ZX-10RR at turn 3 and did not qualify.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

LAP RECORD OBLITERATED: Razgatlioglu sets unbelievable 1’34s lap to claim first pole at Magny-Cours. ‘El Turco’ became the first rider to lap in the 1’34s bracket at the historic French circuit to claim pole position ahead of his title rival.

Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) secured his first pole position at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship with a stunning 1’34.930s lap time. He’s joined on the front row by title rival Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) for the French Round as they look to take the fight to the #1.

THE FIRST RUNS: Bulega quickest as yellow flags disrupt proceedings

The first runs were heavily disrupted by two yellow flags, caused by crashes for Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) and Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team); the pair both crashing at Turn 3 in separate incidents. Razgatlioglu was ahead of the first yellow flag as he set a 1’35.662s to go provisional P1, before being demoted by Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) after the Brit set a 1’35.446s. However, that was soon changed by Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) as he set a new lap record to demote the #22 into a provisional P2.

RAZGATLIOGLU ON POLE: a new lap record for the #1

In his second run, ‘El Turco’ smashed Bulega’s previous time with a 1’35.018s to move back into P1, a tenth ahead of Bulega. That gap increased on his next lap when the #1 set a 1’34.930s – the first rider to set a 1’34s lap at Magny-Cours in WorldSBK. Bulega will line up alongside his title rival from P2 with Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) completing the front row after posting a 1’35.282s. For Razgatlioglu, it’s his first pole at the French circuit despite already having eight wins there. Bulega claimed his 16^th front row start while it’s Sam Lowes’ fifth. For BMW, Magny-Cours becomes their second circuit to have three poles (Laverty, 2020; Gerloff, 2023; Razgatlioglu, 2025) after Donington (Sykes, 2019; Razgatlioglu, 2024 and 2025).

IANNONE FINDS HIS PACE: P5 for ‘The Maniac’

Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) was beaten to the front row by his brother but will go from fourth place after lapping half-a-second slower than Razgatlioglu. His time of 1’35.446s was under the 2023 pole record set by Gerloff. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) bounced back from a dreadful Friday to claim fifth on the grid, finishing 0.020s clear of rookie Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) in sixth.

VAN DER MARK BACK IN THE TOP TEN: Dutchman goes P8, Gardner leads Yamaha riders

Montella was ahead of teammate Danilo Petrucci, with the #5 just over a tenth clear of his more experienced teammate. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) took his first top-ten Superpole result since Cremona with P8, having been as high as P2 in the first part of the 15-minute session. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) finished as the lead Yamaha rider in ninth with Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) completing the top ten with a 1’35.912s; the final rider within a second of Razgatlioglu.

HOUSEKEEPING: Rea, Bautista out of the top ten; Sofuoglu penalised

Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was 14^th. The Spaniard only set a time in his second run and could only manage a 1’36.256s to line up from P14, just behind Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) in 13^th. Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was 18^th in Superpole, however he will drop three places on the grid after being given a penalty for being slow on the racing line and disturbing another rider in the last 10 minutes of FP2. He’ll therefore start 21^st.

The top six from WorldSBK Superpole, full results here:

1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 1’34.930

2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.212s

3. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.352s

4. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.516s

5. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata Go Eleven) +0.678s

6. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.698s

Race 1 is up next at 14:00 Local Time (UTC+2) – don’t miss a single moment using the WorldSBK VideoPass for half price!

MotoGP : Mir Is Best In Saturday Practice At Catalunya

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 6, 2025

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MotoGP : Mir Is Best In Saturday Practice At Catalunya

Joan Mir led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Honda HRC Castrol RC213V on spec Michelin tires, the 2020 MotoGP Champion turned a lap time of 1:39.119 to lead the 24-rider field.

Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:39.141 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Fabio Quartararo, riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1, was third at 1:39.237.

Maverick Viñales finished the session fourth with a 1:39.289 on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta got fifth with a lap time of 1:39.293.

Marc Marquez was 8th on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 with a time of 1:39.340 and his teammate, Francesco Bagnaia is 17th at 1:39.741.

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Moto2 : Holgado Tops Final Practice At Catalunya

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 6, 2025

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Moto2 : Holgado Tops Final Practice At Catalunya

Daniel Holgado was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Impulse Aspar Team Kalex on the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:41.897 to lead the field of 29 riders.

Senna Agius was the best of the rest with a 1:41.921 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt IntactGP Kalex.

Celestino Vietti was third-fastest with a 1:42.132 on his Beta Tools SpeedRS Team Boscoscuro.

American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 13th with a best time of 1:42.651 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

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Moto3 : Piqueras Heads Saturday Practice At Catalunya

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 6, 2025

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Moto3 : Piqueras Heads Saturday Practice At Catalunya

Angel Piqueras led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning, at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Piqueras used his Pirelli-shod FRINSA – MT Helmets MSI KTM to lap the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) track in 1:47.365, which led the field of 26 riders.

Adrian Fernandez was second-best with a time of 1:47.706 on his Leopard Racing Honda.

His teammate, David Almansa, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:47.906.

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BSB: Redding Tops Free Practice at Donington Park

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 5, 2025

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BSB: Redding Tops Free Practice at Donington Park

Scott Redding launched to the top of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship Free Practice times at Donington Park for the Hager PBM Ducati team, topping the second session of the day to give him a 0.102s advantage over McAMS Racing Yamaha’s Danny Kent ahead of tomorrow’s opening race.

The times continued to tumble in the afternoon session as the contenders gear up for this weekend’s four race format, with the first coming tomorrow afternoon following a one-stage Bandero Café Shoot Out Qualifying session at Donington Park.

Redding had moved to the top of the times with a string of rapid laps, and although Kent closed down the advantage in a final frantic end to the session, the 2019 champion remained on top.

Reigning champion Kyle Ryde had set the pace in the opening Free Practice session this morning, but despite improving his time from earlier in the day, the Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha rider ended the day third fastest and 0.186s adrift of Redding at the top.

Andrew Irwin fired Honda Racing UK into the top four on his penultimate lap of the session, putting him just ahead of AJN Steelstock Kawasaki’s Christian Iddon, who also climbed the order in the closing stages.

Charlie Nesbitt was 0.013s adrift of Iddon ahead of him to end the day sixth fastest for the MasterMac Honda team with Leon Haslam and Max Cook also within half a second of Redding’s benchmark time to complete the top eight.

Tommy Bridewell moved to ninth on his penultimate lap of the session for Honda Racing UK, with Josh Brookes completing the top ten. The leading 11 riders were covered by just 0.903s as Rory Skinner just missed out on a position in the top ten.

Bradley Ray was 12th fastest with Raceways Yamaha after he was forced to sit out the opening session this morning with a technical problem after completing a single out lap as he prepares to take the fight to Ryde at the top of the standings, with just two points currently between them.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, Free Practice 1 result:

Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) 1m:27.943s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +0.211s
Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) +0.248s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.318s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +0.528s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.538s
Rory Skinner (Cheshire Mouldings Ducati) +0.601s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.625s
Glenn Irwin (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.640s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +0.832s

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Donington Park, Free Practice 2 result:

Scott Redding (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:27.454s
Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.102s
Kyle Ryde (Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.186s
Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +0.382s
Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.428s
Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +0.441s
Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.475s
Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) 0.516s
Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.629s
Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +0.653s

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

CIV: American Fernandez Could Clinch Title At Imola

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 5, 2025

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CIV: American Fernandez Could Clinch Title At Imola

If Fernandez outscores title rivals Virone, Mattei, and Arnauld by 18 points across the two races, he will be crowned 2025 Overall Champion; 16 points would be enough to seal the PRO class.

The penultimate round of the CIV Aprilia Trophy lands at the legendary Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, a circuit etched into WorldSBK history for its fierce battles. Jayden Fernandez arrives in Imola on strong form after an intense training block in Spain alongside close friend and colleague Rossi Attila Moor (Moto2, JuniorGP), sharpening both speed and race craft for the decisive run-in.

Mathematically, the path is clear: gain 18 points more than Virone, Mattei, and Arnauld over the two Imola races to wrap up the Overall title; a 16-point swing secures the PRO crown. Simple on paper—earned on track.

“Look, I know there’s a scenario where I can clinch it this weekend, but I’m not thinking about that,” said Jayden Fernandez. “I’ll approach Imola the same way I always do—stay focused, keep it calm, and improve session by session. Imola is completely new to me, so I also need to learn its secrets quickly. I’m confident that with Team MMR we’ll do a great job.”

Weekend schedule — CET/CEST (UTC+2)

(U.S. conversions in ET/PT)

Friday, Sept 5

• Free Practice — 09:25–09:45 (CE(S)T) → 03:25–03:45 ET / 00:25–00:45 PT.

• Qualifying 1 — 14:30–14:50 (CE(S)T) → 08:30–08:50 ET / 05:30–05:50 PT.

Saturday, Sept 6

• Qualifying 2 — 09:25–09:45 (CE(S)T) → 03:25–03:45 ET / 00:25–00:45 PT.

• Race 1 — Pit-in 17:20 / race start ~17:30 (CE(S)T) → 11:20 / 11:30 ET • 08:20 /

08:30 PT.

Sunday, Sept 7

• Race 2 — Pit-in 10:00 / race start ~10:10 (CE(S)T) → 04:00 / 04:10 ET • 01:00 /

01:10 PT.

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MotoGP: Guenther Steiner-Led Group Buys Tech3

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 5, 2025

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MotoGP: Guenther Steiner-Led Group Buys Tech3

A new era begins for Red Bull KTM Tech3 within the most exciting sport on Earth.

Red Bull KTM Tech3 is set to enter a bold new era as a consortium led by motorsport leader Guenther Steiner will acquire full ownership of the MotoGP team, including Moto3™. The new structure is set to take full effect from 2026.

With new owners begins a new era, with Steiner assuming the role of CEO and project partner Richard Coleman becoming Team Principal. Founder and current Team Principal, Hervé Poncharal, will continue to lead Tech3 through the current campaign. He will then transition to a consultant role, nurturing young talent while passing on his invaluable experience in MotoGP. The team will continue to compete as Tech3, fielding KTM machinery as per their current agreements, and retain their long-standing base in Bormes-les-Mimosas, France.

Steiner is best known as the outspoken founding Team Principal of the Haas F1 Team. After starting his career as an engineer in rallying, his motorsport CV has expanded exponentially in the four decades since, including senior roles at Jaguar Racing and Red Bull Racing. Coleman also adds over a decade of world championship-level experience, having worked extensively in touring cars and founded his own sports management consultancy firm.

Guenther Steiner on the left, Hervé Poncharal and Richard Coleman on the right. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team.

Guenther Steiner: “This is a fantastic opportunity. Tech3 is a great team with a huge amount of potential and an impressive legacy. Hervé’s impact on the team and MotoGP itself cannot be overstated, and we’re honoured to take over and keep building on those foundations. We’re excited to become part of the MotoGP paddock and maximise the potential of the team and the sport as it continues to grow, helping to bring it to new audiences.”

Richard Coleman: “We are approaching this project with humility, recognising the incredible talent and expertise that already exists across the MotoGP paddock, but also with ambition. We’re here to compete, not just participate, on every level, with a real passion for the sport. We want to connect with even more fans and show off the best of MotoGP.”

Founded in 1990, Tech3 is one of the MotoGP paddock’s longest-serving teams. Joining the MotoGP class in 2001 after winning the 2000 250cc title, the team has taken 38 MotoGP podiums and won two MotoGP Grand Prix races to date.

Hervé Poncharal: “This is the end of an era, but also the beginning of an exciting one for all of us. I’m very proud of everything we’ve achieved since Tech3 was born, winning MotoGP races and taking so many podiums, as well as what we have built over these decades with all the people we crossed paths with. When Guenther approached me with an interest in the team, it seemed to fall into place as the perfect moment to make this change. I know that Guenther will lead the team with direction, ambition, and integrity – not forgetting that little bit of rock’n’roll spirit it was founded on. Tech3 will be in good hands to help it grow even more in this new era for MotoGP.”

Steiner has been evaluating opportunities in MotoGP for more than two years, driven by a long-standing belief in MotoGP’s strength as a sports entertainment property alongside the potential to evolve Tech3 from a successful racing team into a sports franchise. The mission on arrival is to maximise both – retaining the team’s sporting pedigree whilst beginning a new era at the forefront of fan connection as the sport continues its trajectory of growth. The acquisition transaction will be funded by a group of investors led by IKON Capital.

Carlos Ezpeleta, MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Guenther to MotoGP. We’re in a great moment for the sport, continuing our trajectory of growth, and poised for that to accelerate even more. Tech3’s legacy speaks for itself, as does Hervé’s contribution to the sport, and this new era is set to build on that even further so this is an exciting win-win. Although he will still be around as he transitions into a consultant role from next year, we want to thank Hervé for everything he has achieved and contributed to MotoGP, and give Guenther and Richard a warm welcome to our paddock. We’re excited to work all together.”

Ducati Ride Experience 2025 At Circuit of The Americas

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 5, 2025

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Ducati Ride Experience 2025 At Circuit of The Americas

Learn to ride your Ducati how it was engineered to be ridden!

On September 15, 2025, Ducati’s DRE Racetrack Academy returns to the legendary Circuit of the Americas—with instruction from ChampSchool instructors.

This premier riding program offers an exclusive opportunity to learn from world-class ChampSchool instructors, including Chris Peris, Robertino Pietri, Eziah Davis, Cody Wyman and Hunter Dunham—current MotoAmerica racers, national champions, and celebrated coaches in the EVO and EVO2 Programs.

The Master Program will be taught by Factory Ducati Riders Kayla Yaakov, Josh Herrin, Cam Peterson, PJ Jacobson,and Roger Hayden.

Whether you choose Racetrack Master, EVO, or EVO2, each course is designed to help you:

Build confidence in every phase of a corner. Refine braking, throttle, and body position with data-backed precision
Unlock the full performance of your Ducati in a controlled track environment.

Levels of Coaching:

Master | Advanced

Maximum of 20 riders, 1 champion instructor per 4 students

Personalized coaching for racers, high-level track riders, or those preparing for competition. On-board video review of lines, body position, and technique

Evo 2 | Intermediate

For riders ready to take performance to the next level

1 instructor per 6 students in groups of 30. Focus on braking, vision, body position, traction, and more.

Evo | Amateur

Ideal for riders beginning their track journey (some prior track experience required) 1 instructor per 8 students in groups of 30. Learn the core techniques that will elevate your riding

The EVO and EVO2 Groups will be taught using the world-class ChampSchool instructors.

What will you learn:

Trail Braking
Visual habits
Champions’ approaches to consistency
Traction studies
Tire and suspension loading
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Moto3 : Almansa Claims Pole Position At Montmelo

September 6, 2025

David Almansa takes pole position at Montmelo. Photo courtesy Dorna.

David Almansa earned pole position during Moto3 World Championship qualifying Saturday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Leopard Racing Honda on Pirelli control tires, Almansa topped the 26-rider field with a lap time of 1:46.877.

Joel Kelso was the best of the rest with a 1:47.079 on his LevelUp MTA KTM, and Angel Piqueras claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:47.086 on his Frinsa MT Helmets MSI KTM.

Row-two qualifiers included Liquid Moly Dynavolt Intact GP’s David Muñoz (1:47.096), Piqueras’ teammate, Ryusei Yamanaka (1:47.233) and Almansa’s teammate Adrian Fernandez (1:47.235).

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More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Almansa blasts to career-first pole in Barcelona. Leading the field going into Sunday, the #22 has primed himself for a strong Grand Prix.

David Almansa (Leopard Racing) left it late to fire himself into pole position for the first time in his Moto3™ career. The Spaniard will have a clear view down to Turn 1 and was the only rider able to dip into the 1’46s, with a 1’46.877 good enough to see him clear of Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) and Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI).

Graduating from Q1, Angel Piqueras, teammate Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI), Dennis Foggia (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) and Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI Racing – BOE) all joined the pole battle. After the first run in Q2, Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) was sitting pretty at the top of the standings with Yamanaka right behind him ahead of Piqueras, whilst David Almansa (Leopard Racing) was P4. After his two crashes thus far in the weekend, Maximo Quiles’ (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) got his first lap banked, good enough for P7.

However, with less than three minutes remaining, the fast laps started to come in as everyone pushed to raise the bar one more time. Piqueras blasted to provisional pole, using his extra Q1 session to his advantage. Late laps were needed for the likes of David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) and Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) with them 12^th and 17^th and for Muñoz at least, he managed to get into P4, whereas Perrone was 14^th. At the front and on his last lap, Almansa pounced to bag a career-first pole and fifth front row of the year. He wasn’t the only late improver as Joel Kelso took second and first front row since Le Mans; denied pole, Piqueras completed the front row in third.

Behind the top three, Muñoz was a solid fourth ahead of Yamanaka and Fernandez. Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) could only manage seventh and heads up the third row, ahead of Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) and Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo). Quiles, unable to challenge at the front, rounds out the top ten and starts from the fourth row, his second-worst qualifying of the year.

MotoGP : A. Marquez On Pole Position At Montmelo

September 6, 2025

Alex Marquez (73) at Montmelo. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Alex Marquez earned pole position during MotoGP World Championship qualifying on Saturday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24, the Spaniard broke Brad Binder’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:38.141 he set Friday afternoon with a time of 1:37.536 around the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) circuit during Qualifying Two (Q2) on Saturday.

Fabio Quartararo was the best of the rest with a 1:37.803 on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZF-M1 , and Marc Marquez claimed the third and final spot on the front row with a 1:37.945 on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

Row-two qualifiers included Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Ducati’s Franco Morbidelli (1:38.010), Red Bull KTM Factory’s Pedro Acosta (1:38.019) and Morbidelli’s teammate Fabio Di Giannantonio (1:38.034).

Francesco Bagnaia qualified 21st on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25 with a time of 1:38.530.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Alex Marquez lands lap record pole as Quartararo claims front row from Q1. Two blue machines sit ahead of the red of Marc Marquez following a brilliant Q2 in Barcelona.

How about that for a qualifying session? Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) clinched pole position at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia with a simply stunning new all-time lap record. The #73’s final sector was mega as his 1:37.536 was plenty good enough to beat second place Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), with the Frenchman coming through Q1 to stick his Yamaha on the front row. That’s a proper top job from the #20, and it’ll be Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) lining up alongside the two blue machines on what is a tantalising front row in Barcelona.

Q1: NO WAY THROUGH FOR PECCO AND MARTIN

As is often the case these days, Q1 was a star-studded affair that included our four most recent World Champions: Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), Quartararo, and FP2 pacesetter Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol). But it was none of those names who sat in the early top two positions, because Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) were quickest out of the blocks.

Mir then stepped up his pace to jump into P2, knocking Miller out of the promotion places, as Quartararo improved his time to a 1:38.417 to go P3 – 0.186s adrift of Di Giannantonio. At the end of the first run, Martin was P7, with Bagnaia in P10 – work to be done for our 2023 and 2024 title winners.

It was all change at the top with three minutes to go. Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) took turns at leading before Quartararo rose to P1 with a 1:37.906, a new all-time lap record, as Di Giannantonio climbed back to P2 to sit 0.139s away from the Frenchman. Now, could Bagnaia pull something out of the hat on his final lap? He needed to, because the #63 was P12. However, the best the Italian could do was hop into P11, and Martin could only manage P8. A morning to forget for both, as Quartararo and Di Giannantonio sailed into Q2.

Q2: LAP RECORD SMASHED AS ALEX MARQUEZ EARNS POLE

It wasn’t an ideal start to the session for Marc Marquez after Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) slid up the inside of the championship leader at Turn 1 after gobbling up a healthy amount of slipstream, costing the #93 his first go at it. Meanwhile, Alex Marquez was straight into the 1:37s to go P1 ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), who then improved his time a lap later despite overtaking Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) around the outside at Turn 10.

Then, Quartararo grabbed P1 but his stay at the summit was short-lived because Alex Marquez set a 1:37.914 to take provisional pole back. That saw Acosta sit P3 after the initial efforts, Zarco was P4, Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) was occupying P5 ahead of Marc Marquez in P6.

That, as things stood, was a rather tasty-looking grid for the Tissot Sprint and Grand Prix, but there were still five minutes of play time in Q2 to shake things up a bit. And on his first lap in the closing stages, Acosta was on it. 0.176s was the time he had in hand coming into Sector 3 and sure enough, the #37 shot to P1 with a new lap record – but it was then cancelled!

Then, after an almighty last sector, Alex Marquez landed a colossal 1:37.536 to go four tenths clear of Marc Marquez, before Quartararo responded to crawl back into P2. Acosta went again and improved his time but it was only good enough for P4, 0.074s away from the front row. That became P5 though because Morbidelli propelled his VR46 Ducati into P4, as we then turned our attention to the Marquez brothers on track together.

Through Sector 1, with Alex chasing Marc, the red corner was on target for pole but at Turn 5, a moment. And a pretty big one on the front end too. Did he save it? Of course he did. But that meant Marc Marquez’s pole position hopes were ended, meaning Alex Marquez collected a Saturday morning P1 ahead of Quartararo and Marc Marquez in front of his home crowd.

YOUR TOP 12 ON THE GRID

Morbidelli spearheads Row 2 ahead of Acosta and Di Giannantonio, as KTM’s Friday dominance fades a little in qualifying – but P5 will do for the Spaniard. Zarco dropped to P7 at the end of the session, with the Frenchman joined on Row 3 by top Aprilia Ogura and Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3). Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) qualified P10 to sit ahead of Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) on the grid.

COMING UP: SPRINT TIME IN BARCELONA

How about that for a grid? We look set to be locked in for a barnstorming Tissot Sprint in Barcelona, make sure you tune in to see if Alex Marquez, Quartararo or anyone else can end Marc Marquez’s incredible run – or the latter continues his dominant victory streak.

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WSBK: Razgatlioglu Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position In France

September 6, 2025

Toprak Razgatlioglu in parc fermé after taking pole position at Magny-Cours. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Toprak Razgatlioglu took pole position during World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR on the 2.74-mile (4.41 km) track, the 2024 WorldSuperbike Champion recorded a lap time of 1:34.930, which was not only good enough to top the 23-rider field and secure pole position it also eclipsed the All-Time Lap Record Bulega set, 1:35.428, during Free Practice Two (FP2) Friday afternoon.

Nicolo Bulega qualified second with a 1:35.142 on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

Sam Lowes did a 1:35.282 on his ELF Marc VDS Ducati Panigale V4R to earn the third and final spot on the front row.

Row two starters include Bimota by Kawasaki Team’s Alex Lowes (1:35.446), Team Pata Go Eleven’s Andrea Iannone (1:35.608), and Barni Spark Racing Ducati’s Yari Montella (1:35.628).

Danilo Petrucci finished 7th with a time of 1:35.756 on his Barni Spark Racing Ducati Panigale V4R.

American Garrett Gerloff crashed his Kawasaki ZX-10RR at turn 3 and did not qualify.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

LAP RECORD OBLITERATED: Razgatlioglu sets unbelievable 1’34s lap to claim first pole at Magny-Cours. ‘El Turco’ became the first rider to lap in the 1’34s bracket at the historic French circuit to claim pole position ahead of his title rival.

Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) secured his first pole position at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship with a stunning 1’34.930s lap time. He’s joined on the front row by title rival Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) for the French Round as they look to take the fight to the #1.

THE FIRST RUNS: Bulega quickest as yellow flags disrupt proceedings

The first runs were heavily disrupted by two yellow flags, caused by crashes for Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) and Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team); the pair both crashing at Turn 3 in separate incidents. Razgatlioglu was ahead of the first yellow flag as he set a 1’35.662s to go provisional P1, before being demoted by Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) after the Brit set a 1’35.446s. However, that was soon changed by Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) as he set a new lap record to demote the #22 into a provisional P2.

RAZGATLIOGLU ON POLE: a new lap record for the #1

In his second run, ‘El Turco’ smashed Bulega’s previous time with a 1’35.018s to move back into P1, a tenth ahead of Bulega. That gap increased on his next lap when the #1 set a 1’34.930s – the first rider to set a 1’34s lap at Magny-Cours in WorldSBK. Bulega will line up alongside his title rival from P2 with Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) completing the front row after posting a 1’35.282s. For Razgatlioglu, it’s his first pole at the French circuit despite already having eight wins there. Bulega claimed his 16^th front row start while it’s Sam Lowes’ fifth. For BMW, Magny-Cours becomes their second circuit to have three poles (Laverty, 2020; Gerloff, 2023; Razgatlioglu, 2025) after Donington (Sykes, 2019; Razgatlioglu, 2024 and 2025).

IANNONE FINDS HIS PACE: P5 for ‘The Maniac’

Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) was beaten to the front row by his brother but will go from fourth place after lapping half-a-second slower than Razgatlioglu. His time of 1’35.446s was under the 2023 pole record set by Gerloff. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) bounced back from a dreadful Friday to claim fifth on the grid, finishing 0.020s clear of rookie Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) in sixth.

VAN DER MARK BACK IN THE TOP TEN: Dutchman goes P8, Gardner leads Yamaha riders

Montella was ahead of teammate Danilo Petrucci, with the #5 just over a tenth clear of his more experienced teammate. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) took his first top-ten Superpole result since Cremona with P8, having been as high as P2 in the first part of the 15-minute session. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) finished as the lead Yamaha rider in ninth with Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) completing the top ten with a 1’35.912s; the final rider within a second of Razgatlioglu.

HOUSEKEEPING: Rea, Bautista out of the top ten; Sofuoglu penalised

Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was 14^th. The Spaniard only set a time in his second run and could only manage a 1’36.256s to line up from P14, just behind Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) in 13^th. Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was 18^th in Superpole, however he will drop three places on the grid after being given a penalty for being slow on the racing line and disturbing another rider in the last 10 minutes of FP2. He’ll therefore start 21^st.

The top six from WorldSBK Superpole, full results here:

1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 1’34.930

2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +0.212s

3. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) +0.352s

4. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +0.516s

5. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata Go Eleven) +0.678s

6. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) +0.698s

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MotoGP : Mir Is Best In Saturday Practice At Catalunya

September 6, 2025

Joan Mir (36) at Barcelona. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Joan Mir led MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Honda HRC Castrol RC213V on spec Michelin tires, the 2020 MotoGP Champion turned a lap time of 1:39.119 to lead the 24-rider field.

Alex Marquez was the best of the rest with a 1:39.141 on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24.

Fabio Quartararo, riding his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1, was third at 1:39.237.

Maverick Viñales finished the session fourth with a 1:39.289 on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta got fifth with a lap time of 1:39.293.

Marc Marquez was 8th on his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 with a time of 1:39.340 and his teammate, Francesco Bagnaia is 17th at 1:39.741.

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Moto2 : Holgado Tops Final Practice At Catalunya

September 6, 2025

Daniel Holgado (27) at Barcelona. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Daniel Holgado was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his Pirelli-shod CFMOTO Impulse Aspar Team Kalex on the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:41.897 to lead the field of 29 riders.

Senna Agius was the best of the rest with a 1:41.921 on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt IntactGP Kalex.

Celestino Vietti was third-fastest with a 1:42.132 on his Beta Tools SpeedRS Team Boscoscuro.

American Joe Roberts finished Saturday morning’s practice session 13th with a best time of 1:42.651 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

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Moto3 : Piqueras Heads Saturday Practice At Catalunya

September 6, 2025

Angel Piqueras (36), Alvaro Carpe (83), Stefano Nepa (82) at Barcelona. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Angel Piqueras led Moto3 World Championship Free Practice 2 Saturday morning, at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Piqueras used his Pirelli-shod FRINSA – MT Helmets MSI KTM to lap the 2.89-mile (4.66 km) track in 1:47.365, which led the field of 26 riders.

Adrian Fernandez was second-best with a time of 1:47.706 on his Leopard Racing Honda.

His teammate, David Almansa, claimed the third and final spot on the front with a lap time of 1:47.906.

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BSB: Redding Tops Free Practice at Donington Park

September 5, 2025

Scott Redding (4) at Donington Park. Photo courtesy BSB.