At Philip Island, the P3 Moto3 promises to be beautiful, even if the weather remains uncertain in these latitudes. On the one hand, we wonder who can dethrone Fermín Aldeguer (Speed Up Racing), a good driver, winner at Silverstone, but abnormally faster than the others, in a good way! Already the lap record holder, he left the competition no chance during P1 and P2. But of course, you can’t take Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo) out of the equation; in Olympic form and to whom the world title is promised. Behind, Aron Canet (WeGow Pons Los40) is knocking on the door despite the absence of Moto2 victories on his record. Tony Arbolino (Elf MarcVDS Racing Team), driver of the future, must take advantage of this round to regain his confidence.
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Phillip Island Moto2™ |
2022 |
2023 |
FP1 |
1'34.704 Augusto Fernández |
1'32.794 Fermin Aldeguer |
FP2 |
1'33.767 Jake Dixon |
1'32.548 Fermin Aldeguer |
FP3 |
1'32.616 Alonso Lopez |
1'32.128 Fermin Aldeguer |
Q1 |
1'33.162 Manuel González |
|
Q2 |
1'32.233 Fermín Aldeguer |
|
Warm up |
1'36.848 Alonso Lopez |
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Course |
Lopez, Acosta, Dixon (See here) |
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All time lap record | 1'32.233 Fermín Aldeguer 2022 | 1'32.128 Fermin Aldeguer |
The weather is still good, but for how long? The Moto2 riders set off here for a decisive session, but in the dry. Manuel Gonzalez, future pilot QJMotor Gresini Racing, is the first to establish a significant time. And already, a second fall for Somkiat Chantra (Honda Team Asia) this week-end.
That's a second crash for @somkiat35 Ce week-end! 😱
Miller Corner strikes again 💥#AustralianGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/pHcrYCxtbl
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) October 20, 2023
The joke has gone on long enough: Fermin Adleguer sets the record straight a few minutes later, with a hammer blow. Pedro Acosta does not have such an easy session; he almost made a mistake a few moments earlier.
Almost crashed in the gravel trap ⚠️
A massive run off for @37_pedroacosta after a close encounter with Nozane at Stoner Corner! 😮#AustralianGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/yrbM6cYRbF
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) October 20, 2023
The session is extremely calm, despite a few yellow flags. No one really seems able to compete for the lead. Fermin Aldeguer. His teammate Alonso Lopez also fell at the Miller corner.
A crash that might lead him into the danger zone ⚠️@AlonsoLopez_21 falls victim of Miller Corner but quickly gets back up! 👍#AustralianGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/zH4agarlTs
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) October 20, 2023
Watch out for surprises Joe Roberts in Italtrans Racing ! He suddenly climbs into second position. Then, the times start racing! Sergio Garcia (Pons WeGow Los40) and Peter Acosta briefly pass in front but that was without counting on the Aldeguer rocket, which beats its own track record! Heroic! And he improves again in the next round! But who can stop him?
1:32.144 🔥🔥🔥
A new all-time lap record set by @Aldeguer54! 📈#AustralianGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/NFXOdWFbGT
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) October 20, 2023
It is therefore Fermin Aldeguer who finishes this session in the lead, ahead Joe Roberts et Sergio Garcia. Peter Acosta follows in fourth place.
FLAWLESS 🤜🤛@Aldeguer54's speed has been unmatched so far! ⚡️#AustralianGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/EAubZhQ9pF
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) October 20, 2023
Results from P3 of the Moto2 Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island:
Classification credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: Speed Up Racing