Jack Miller Dominates First MotoGP Practice Session at Phillip Island

Jack Miller showcased impressive performance in the opening practice session of MotoGP at Phillip Island, securing the top position. Miller, riding for the Pramac Ducati team, clocked his best lap time of 1:28.281 on his 19th lap, just as the session neared its conclusion.

Key Competitors

Following Miller was Alex Marquez, a satellite rider for Gresini Racing, who finished just behind him at 1:28.317, a mere 0.036 seconds apart. Pedro Acosta, representing the Red Bull KTM Factory team, was third with a time of 1:28.416, trailing Miller by 0.099 seconds.

Session Highlights

Other notable performances included:

• Fermin Aldeguer (Gresini Racing) at fourth with 1:28.466.
• Fabio Quartararo (factory Yamaha) in fifth position, clocking 1:28.520.
• Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) in sixth, finishing at 1:28.532.
• Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) coming in at seventh with 1:28.556.

The practice session was not without concern. Joan Mir’s Honda experienced a mechanical problem late in the session, leading to an oil spill at Doohan Corner. Additionally, Franco Morbidelli was the only rider to fall during the practice, losing his VR46 Ducati at the Southern Loop.

Upcoming Schedule

MotoGP practice will continue on Friday at 3 PM AEDT. This session will be crucial in determining which riders advance to the next round of qualifying set for Saturday.

Practice Session Results

Miller’s lead in this session sets the stage for an exciting weekend at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Fans and teams alike look forward to the next developments.