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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Double crashes for Aleix Espargaro and Pedro Acosta punctuated an eventful opening MotoGP practice session at the Red Bull Ring.
Jorge Martin led the first premier-class practice of the Austrian Grand Prix, where Pedro Acosta’s crashes caused a red flag. Acosta made a remarkable save at Turn 7 before later crashing twice. Martin set the fastest time before the red flag, surpassing Franco Morbidelli. Pol Espargaro and Pecco Bagnaia followed closely in third and fourth positions. KTM impressed with three RC16s in the top six, while Aleix Espargaro had a challenging session with two crashes. Honda’s Joan Mir secured a rare top-10 finish in ninth.