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Valencia MotoGP practice will not start on time after a crash in the Moto2 session
The opening practice session for the 2025 MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix has been delayed due to a red-flag crash in the Moto2 FP1 session on Friday morning. The crash involved Ayumu Sasaki and Adrian Huertas at Turn 6.
Huertas had a significant highside, while Sasaki also crashed at the same spot moments later. Huertas needed to be taken away on a stretcher, while Sasaki walked away unharmed.
The session was halted with 36 minutes and 35 seconds remaining for track cleanup due to damp patches. Izan Guevara also suffered a spill at the same corner before the red flag was brought out.
MotoGP FP1 is now set to start at 11:10 am local time, with practice sessions determining qualifying positions. The Valencia Grand Prix is the first since 2023, following last year’s cancellation due to flooding.
Only one championship title is up for grabs this weekend in Moto2, with Diogo Moreira leading by 24 points over Manu Gonzalez.
