P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marco Bezzecchi set a spectacular pace and led an Aprilia 1-2 in Friday practice for MotoGP’s Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island
Marco Bezzecchi dominated Friday practice at Phillip Island, leading an Aprilia 1-2 with a spectacular pace. Unfortunately, Bezzecchi carries a double long lap penalty into Sunday’s race for his incident with Marc Marquez in the previous round. Despite the penalty, Bezzecchi’s impressive speed may help him overcome the setback. His closest competitor was Raul Fernandez, also on an Aprilia, who finished second. Yamaha and Ducati riders showed promising performance, with Quartararo, Rins, and Di Giannantonio securing strong positions. Excitement filled the air with notable performances from Espargaro, Acosta, and other riders, setting the stage for an action-packed race weekend at the Australian Grand Prix.
