Following his leadership in FP1, Red Bull KTM rider Ajo Augusto Fernandez was also fastest in the second free practice session, recording his best time in 1'24.023. Second position for his teammate Pedro Acosta ahead of Fermin Aldeguer (MB Conveyors Speed UP) and Sam Lowes (Marc VDS).
The fifth best time is for Jake dixon (GASGAS), followed by Marcos Ramirez (MV Agusta Forward) and Alonso lopez (MB Conveyors Speed UP). To close the TOP 10 times, we find the drivers of the Italtrans Racing team: Lorenzo Dalla Porta et Joe Roberts.
What will this morning FP3 have in store for us? German Grand Prix, tenth round of the season, and final opportunity to position yourself in a Top 14 heading directly into Q2 this afternoon? Before answering this question, here is the table which summarizes the facts known so far.
|
Sachsenring Moto2™ |
2021 |
2022 |
| FP1 |
1'24.873 Remy Gardner |
1'24.222 Augusto Fernández |
| FP2 |
1'24.197 Remy Gardner |
1'24.023 Augusto Fernández |
| FP3 |
1'24.003 Remy Gardner |
1'23.640 Filip Salac |
| Q1 |
1'24.122 Bo Bendsneyder |
|
| Q2 |
1'23.397 Raúl Fernandez |
|
| Warm Up |
1'24.354 Raúl Fernandez |
|
| Course |
Gardner, Canet, Bezzecchi |
|
| All time lap record | 1'23.397 Raul Fernandez 2021 |
It's 28,9° in the air and 39,2° on the track. It's going to be hot on this German track
The action starts for this third practice session of # Moto2 🔥
Who will get through Q2 at the Sachsenring ⚔️#GermanGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/9yyijRCFeS
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Lowes is the 1st to set the reference time in 1.24.313s.
kick of Dixon at the exit of turn 3.
Very early crash at turn 3 💥
Not how @jakedixonracing planned his first lap 💨#GermanGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/RiQWSXbfLZ
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Canet also makes a mistake in turn 1.
Big moment for @aroncanet44 💥
This tricky turn 1 isn't taking it easy on riders ⚔️ #GermanGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/02FSpg9pvv
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Bendsneyder takes the best time in 1.24014s. Beaubier, Dalla Porta and Lowes complete this provisional top5
Salac in turn, takes the lead in 1.23.640s.
There are 29 minutes left in this FP3 and at the front, the Czech driver is holding on in 1.23.640s. Behind him, Bendsneyder, Arenas, Beaubier, Dalla Porta, Lowes, Schrotter, Fernandez, Vietti and Ramirez bring up the rear of the provisional top10
Early attack for @FilipSalac12 ️
Taking the top spot at the Sachsenring 🥇#GermanGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/fYFjrcqx1T
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There are 14 minutes left in this session and the 14 drivers who would join Q2 are: Salac, Bendsneyder, Arenas, Lopez, Beaubier, Dalla Porta, Lowes, Schrotter, Fernandez, Vietti, Ramirez, Aldeguer and Acosta.
Roberts occupies 4th position
Slowly making his way into Q2 💨
As @Joerobertsracer improves his lap ⏱️ #GermanGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/mX8QcHz6QT
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kick of Van den Goorbergh
Dixon ready to get back on the track after a fall...
Bike fixed and rider ready 💪
It's time for time attack for @jakedixonracing ️#GermanGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/1DNvhjCa2B
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3 minutes from the goal, Salac retains the leadership in 1.23.640s. He is ahead Canet, Fernandez, Bendsneyder and Acosta.
Late attack in this FP3 session 💨
As @aroncanet44 and @37_pedroacosta fighting their way up ⚔️ #GermanGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/xMm0BiiPrg
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kick of Lopez in turn 1
The drivers qualified for Q2 are: salacious, Canet, Fernandez, Bendsneyder, Acosta, Arenas, Roberts, Lopez, Beaubier, Aldgeur, Dalla porta, Lowes, Gonzalez and Ogura.
Moto2 Germany FP3: times
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