P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pedro Acosta reacted with embarrassment from crashing on the sighting lap before the Moto2 race in Australia.
Despite challenging weather conditions, the championship leader had a dramatic fall at Miller Corner in Phillip Island, giving his rivals unexpected hope. The strong wind, reaching up to 50 or 60 mph, played a role in his unexpected crash during the sighting lap. Starting from the 31st position on the grid, Acosta faced additional difficulties due to cautious riding and adverse weather. The race was eventually red-flagged, with Tony Arbolino declared the winner. Acosta finished ninth, limiting the impact of his pre-race mistake. Although wet conditions have not been his strong suit this year, Acosta remains determined and focused on his Moto2 campaign before making the move to MotoGP with Tech3 GASGAS.
Source: Crash
