2025 Moto2 Australian GP Friday Practice Results Revealed
Diogo Moreira set a new lap record during the Friday practice session for the 2025 Moto2 Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island. The Italtrans Racing Team rider clocked a time of 1 minute 30.307 seconds, surpassing the previous record while chasing fellow competitor Jake Dixon.
Key Highlights from Practice Sessions
- Moreira’s record lap put pressure on championship leader Manuel Gonzalez.
- Senna Agius, riding for Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP, finished just 0.008 seconds behind Moreira.
- Rookie David Alonso secured third place for Aspar, while Jake Dixon was fourth for Elf Marc VDS.
Gonzalez, who trails Moreira in the championship standings by just nine points, faced challenges in the session. The Spaniard crashed twice, including an incident in the morning practice. His inability to secure a better position reflected the ongoing pressure as the season approaches its climax.
Practice Results Overview
| Position | Rider | Nationality | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diogo Moreira | BRA | Italtrans Racing Team (Kalex) | 1m 30.307s |
| 2 | Senna Agius | AUS | Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP (Kalex) | +0.008s |
| 3 | David Alonso | COL | CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team (Kalex) | +0.228s |
| 4 | Jake Dixon | GBR | Elf Marc VDS Racing (Boscoscuro) | +0.300s |
| 5 | Manuel Gonzalez | SPA | Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP (Kalex) | +0.433s |
| 6 | Mario Aji | INA | IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia (Kalex) | +0.448s |
| 7 | Aron Canet | SPA | Fantic Racing (Kalex) | +0.469s |
| 8 | Tony Arbolino | ITA | BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 (Boscoscuro) | +0.485s |
| 9 | Darryn Binder | RSA | Italjet Gresini Moto2 (Kalex) | +0.511s |
| 10 | Collin Veijer | NED | Red Bull KTM Ajo (Kalex) | +0.533s |
The session saw several crashes, including incidents involving Daniel Holgado and Manuel Gonzalez. The latter’s challenges did not deter fellow riders, who capitalized on the available track conditions to secure competitive times. The next sessions promise to bring additional excitement as the riders gear up for the race.
