Dominance and Records: Bagnaia Sets Pace with All-Time Lap Record at Austrian MotoGP Practice

Coverage of Austrian MotoGP's Friday Practice Rounds

Summary of Friday's practice rounds at the Austrian MotoGP.

Results from Friday's Practice Sessions, 2024 Austrian MotoGP, Red Bull Ring

Austria MotoGP: Training Overview

Binder secures the fifth position in Q2, consequently eliminating Acosta from the running. He stands as the sole KTM rider among the top 10, while Ducati dominates the first four positions in Practice. Bagnaia leads the pack this afternoon, followed by Morbidelli, Martin, and Marquez.

Bastianini has fallen to the second sector. He's currently in ninth place, and it appears few riders beyond the top 10 are showing much pace during their last laps.

Bagnaia takes his turn and sets a new record, posting the quickest time yet at 1:28.508, marking an unprecedented all-time lap record.

Marc Marquez initially sets the pace with his first lap during the second attempt, but the Pramac team riders quickly surpass him, with Morbidelli taking the lead and Martin coming in close at second.

The last series of time trials are now starting, with Vinales leading off the first lap.

Enea Bastianini finishes his initial time trial, securing the seventh position as the final participant.

Bagnaia secured the fourth position with his initial lap during his first time attack. As he was gearing up for his second lap, he veered off course at the first turn.

Aleix Espargaro secures the third position, surpassing Franco Morbidelli. Following the initial rounds, Martin leads, followed by Marquez.

Acosta has made another move, securing the third position before being overtaken by Marc Marquez, which placed him in fourth.

Jorge Martin delivers an impressive lap, breaking into the 1:28s for his initial occasion this weekend with a remarkable time of 1:28.917, securing the top spot.

The race against the clock starts now. Jack Miller secures the third spot, but not for long as Pedro Acosta quickly takes his place.

Currently, the track is nearly empty as all competitors get ready for what, for many, will be their initial time trial.

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Acosta returns to the pit lane once more, failing to record a valid lap time during his latest attempt.

Pedro Acosta returns to the track with a new medium-compound tire fitted at the back. With 20 minutes remaining in the session, few riders are opting for the soft rear like Rins. However, Johann Zarco has just moved up to the sixth quickest time.

Bagnaia is maintaining a steady pace in the mid-1:29s, concentrating on his race speed using the initial set of tires he started the session with.

Alex Rins leads the pack in the time trials, securing a fifth-place position with his initial fast lap.

KTM's test motorcycle has come to a halt on the circuit. Pol Espargaro has maneuvered to the side near turn four, with the problem not clearly evident at first glance.

Pedro Acosta experiences his third fall today, this incident occurring at turn nine. Thankfully, he's on his feet and unharmed.

Marc Marquez is the most recent racer to overshoot at the fourth turn. His back tyre lifted during braking and then skidded upon making contact again.

Fabio Di Giannantonio also experienced a crash, marking a rough few minutes for VR46. He lost control and went down at the inside curb of turn eight.

In stating that, Marco Bezzecchi has experienced his second fall of the day, this occurrence at turn 2b. While he managed to get up and is mobile, he finds himself unable to return to the pits on his bike.

Currently experiencing a slight pause in the action midway through the session, as approximately half of the competitors are in the pit lane, and the majority of riders on the circuit are concentrating on making use of worn tyres.

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