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Thrills and Spills: Live Updates from Friday Practice at the Italian MotoGP in Mugello
Live Coverage: Italian MotoGP at Mugello – Friday's Practice Sessions!
Catch all the live action from the Friday practice sessions at the Italian MotoGP, taking place in Mugello.
Fresh from clinching his third MotoGP victory of the year in Barcelona, Francesco Bagnaia aims to narrow the points difference with the current championship frontrunner, Jorge Martin, during his homeland race.
Bagnaia is on the hunt for his third straight victory at Mugello.
Currently ranked third in the championship standings, Marc Marquez has the opportunity to be Ducati's 93rd winner in a MotoGP race if he secures a win this coming Sunday.
Having secured victories in the previous two Moto2 races at Mugello, Pedro Acosta is expected to be a key contender in this weekend's race as he seeks another win.
Bagnaia secures the leading position by a significant gap of almost 0.3 seconds, outpacing Rins, Acosta, Oliveira, and Marc Marquez.
Rins delivers an outstanding lap, securing the second position. It's been an impressive display from the Yamaha competitor.
Bagnaia delivers a breathtaking lap, smashing through the 1m 44s mark to establish a half-second lead over Vinales.
Raul Fernandez impressively clocks the sixth quickest time on the track.
Vinales secures the top speed, while Acosta initiates his initial time trial.
As we approach the last 20 minutes, it's likely that we'll soon see attempts to surge ahead.
Acosta experienced a major crash at turn 13. His KTM RC16 was severely damaged, but fortunately, the young Spaniard was unharmed.
Quartararo is effectively keeping pace with Martin, who has consistently delivered fast laps to advance into the sixth position.
Acosta has slid off into the gravel at turn one for the second instance today.
Bagnaia secures the third position trailing Marquez and Alex Rins, who, similar to FP1, has kicked off with a robust performance.
A crucial moment unfolded for Joan Mir in the fourth sector when he misjudged the chicane.
Marc Marquez breaks through the 1-minute, 45-second barrier, pulling ahead by almost six-tenths of a second.
Three minutes into the session, Pol Espargaro matched the highest speed ever recorded in MotoGP, reaching 366.6 km/h.
The second practice round at Mugello has just begun.
Good afternoon and welcome once again to the Italian MotoGP here in Mugello. Coming up is the crucial Practice session, where the top ten riders will secure their direct spots in Q2.
Vinales secures the leading position, surpassing Quartararo, Morbidelli, Acosta, and Martin.
An impressive turn by Fabio Quartararo, securing the second quickest time on his M1 motorcycle.
Vinales edges closer to breaking the 1 minute and 46-second barrier, setting the fastest time for Aprilia.
Additional quick laps are being recorded.
Acosta secures the lead with a margin of more than a tenth as the clock counts down to under ten minutes remaining
Pedro Acosta has advanced to the position right after Marc Marquez, claiming the second rank.
Marc Marquez claims the lead with a lap time of 1:46.587s, surpassing Rins' time by over a tenth of a second.
The commentator's jinx takes effect with Rins crashing out at the first corner.
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