All the players in MotoGP will meet this weekend on the Phillip Island circuit for the 17th stage of the championship. The first practice session having been canceled due to the weather, the drivers completed their first lap directly during qualifying practice. Marc Márquez set the best time of the session, ahead of his brother and teammate Álex Márquez. Six Ducatis have qualified for Q2, including those of championship favorites Jorge Martín and Pecco Bagnaia. Relive the qualifying tests in live conditions!
Four events from the end
This weekend in Australia is the first in a series of three consecutive appointments before the grand final in Valencia on November 17. With ten points differencesuffice to say that nothing is yet decided in the title race between the two rivals: Jorge Martín and Francesco Bagnaia.
Pecco Bagnaia spoke this Thursday at a press conference: “With ten points difference, everything will depend on the next three races. These are three completely different circuits, we will have to take the advantage and we will fight until Valencia, like last year. It’s 50/50. »
Both drivers have the opportunity to win for the first time in Australia in the premier category. Let’s see what the first laps reveal!
Circuit de Phillip Island
- Length : 4 450 m
- Width : 13 m
- Left turns: 7
- Right turns: 5
- Longest straight line: 900 m
- Number of turns: 27
- Total distance: 120,1 km
The test program
| Séance | Date | Hourly | On which TV channel? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SéanceFree practice 1 | DateFriday October 18, 2024 | Hourly1:45 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. (cancelled) | On which TV channel?Canal+ Sport 360 |
| SéanceTrials | DateFriday October 18, 2024 | Hourly06h00 – 07h00 | On which TV channel?Canal+ Sport 360 |
| SéanceFree practice 2 | DateSaturday October 19, 2024 | Hourly01h10 – 01h50 | On which TV channel?Canal+ Sport 360 |
Relive the live
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Published on 10/18/2024 at 01:10
