MotoGP Australian Grand Prix New Update

The 2025 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix paddock is currently at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for Round 19 of the 2025 season. Fans and analysts are tracking the Phillip Island MotoGP schedule closely for the latest updates.

Here is the latest report, including results from the first practice session (FP1) on Friday:

Friday Free Practice 1 (FP1) Results

(MotoGP Australian Grand Prix results)

Key News & Developments

• Injury & Replacement News (HV: MotoGP rider injuries / LV: Who is replacing Marc Marquez in MotoGP?): The Australian GP has been significantly affected by injuries. World Champion Marc Márquez (due to collarbone surgery after the recent crash with Bezzecchi) and title contender Jorge Martín (collarbone fracture) are both absent. Their places are being taken by substitutes:
  • Michele Pirro is the stand-in for Márquez at Ducati Lenovo Team.
  • Lorenzo Savadori is replacing Martín at Aprilia Racing.
  • Pol Espargaró is also back on the grid, replacing Maverick Viñales.
• The Bezzecchi Penalty (HV: Marco Bezzecchi penalty / LV: Bezzecchi double long lap penalty Australia): Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) is back on track but must serve a mandatory double long lap penalty during the main Sunday Grand Prix race for causing the crash that injured Marc Márquez in Indonesia. He was seen practicing the penalty loop during the session.
• Factory Ducati Struggles (LV: Francesco Bagnaia Ducati stability issues): Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia had a difficult start to the session, visibly signaling major stability issues with his bike, a recurring theme this season. He ultimately recovered to finish 7th.
• Rookie Focus (HV: MotoGP rookie of the year / LV: Fermin Aldeguer back-to-back win potential): Rookie sensation Fermín Aldeguer (Gresini Ducati), fresh off his maiden MotoGP victory in Indonesia, continued his strong form by finishing 4th. He is the focus of much speculation regarding a potential back-to-back win as the season enters its final rounds.
• On-Track Incidents (LV: Joan Mir engine failure Phillip Island): The session was paused briefly due to a major mechanical problem for Joan Mir (Honda), whose engine spectacularly failed on the main straight, necessitating cleanup due to the oil spill. Franco Morbidelli was the only rider to suffer a non-mechanical crash.

Source

For FP1 Session Results & Times: https://www.crash.net/motogp/results/1084098/1/2025-australian-motogp-phillip-island-friday-practice-results

For Official News (Miller, Bagnaia, Bezzecchi, Rider Injuries): https://www.motogp.com/en/news/motogp

For FP1 News/Quotes (Miller, Bagnaia, Mir Engine Failure): https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2025/10/16/miller-thrills-to-top-phillip-island-fp1/760988

For Aldeguer Rookie Record Potential & Detailed Analysis: https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/1084028/1/long-standing-marc-marquez-record-could-be-beaten-australian-motogp

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