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Marco Bezzecchi leads Aprilia 1-2-4-5 in MotoGP Australian GP practice

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Marco Bezzecchi leads Aprilia 1-2-4-5 in MotoGP Australian GP practice
Summary

Marco Bezzecchi recorded the fastest time in Friday practice for the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, clocking in at 1m26.775s. Bezzecchi, riding for Aprilia, was followed closely by Raul Fernandez of Trackhouse, who finished second. Marc Marquez placed third after challenging early in the session. Bezzecchi's strong performance comes after his recent victory in Indonesia. The practice session experienced two red flags, one due to a crash involving Bezzecchi, who regained his position to ultimately secure the top time.

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By the Numbers
  • •Bezzecchi tops practice session at Phillip Island
  • •Raul Fernandez finishes second, under a tenth behind Bezzecchi
  • •Marc Marquez secures third, leading early in the session
  • •Two red flags occurred due to a crash and wildlife on track
  • •Championship leader Jorge Martin ends practice in fifth
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  • 5:26 AMAutosport — MotoGP Australian GP: Bezzecchi leads Aprilia 1-2-4-5 in Friday Practice
  • 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — MotoGP Australian GP: Marco Bezzecchi leads Aprilia 1-2-4-5 in Friday Practice
  • 5:25 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP Australian GP: Marco Bezzecchi leads Aprilia 1-2-4-5 in Friday Practice
  • 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — MotoGP Practice Results | Kanagroo and Marquez crash cause red flags
What they're saying
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Marco Bezzecchi topped Practice for the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, as Aprilia emerged as the manufacturer to beat at the start of the Phillip Island weekend. Bezzecchi, fresh off his victory in Indonesia a fortnight ago, stormed to the top with a blistering time of 1m26.775s, edging out the satellite Trackhouse bike of Raul Fernandez by just under a tenth of a second. Marc Marquez ...Keep reading

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Marco Bezzecchi topped Practice for the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, as Aprilia emerged as the manufacturer to beat at the start of the Phillip Island weekend. Bezzecchi, fresh off his victory in Indonesia a fortnight ago, stormed to the top with a blistering time of 1m26.775s, edging out the satellite Trackhouse bike of Raul Fernandez by just under a tenth of a second. Marc Marquez ...Keep reading

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Practice at the Australian Grand Prix in Phillip Island was the most eventful of the season, with a crash and an animal interruption. Marco Bezzecchi led the timesheets with an 1'26.

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