21:04
Gosh it's getting close between Marini and Vinales who are riding around as if it's the final lap of the race.
Marco Bezzecchi, Ducati MotoGP Argentina 2023
LIVE UPDATES: Friday practice from the American MotoGP at COTA
Luca Marini was fastest during the opening MotoGP practice at COTA, while teammate Marco Bezzecchi missed out on the top five after a late fall at turn 12.
Miguel Oliveira and Joan Mir have both been declared fit for this weekend, but six-time winner at COTA Marc Marquez and Enea Bastianini have not.
- Jack Miller: ‘Strong points of KTM play into’ strengths of COTA
- Bagnaia: “We all recognize the talent of Bezzecchi, but maybe it’s too soon…”
Crash.net will bring you all the latest news and updates throughout the weekend.
14 Apr 2023
21:01
We're underway with MotoGP P2 at COTA!
20:51
Good evening and welcome back to the American MotoGP. P2 is coming up at 21:00 UK time.
17:34
Marini fastest!
Marini has done it despite late pressure from Quartararo. The Italian finishes fastest from the Yamaha rider and Johann Zarco.
17:31
Marquez goes second but he's three tenths down on Marini.
17:30
Sensational lap from Marini as he retakes top spot from Quartararo by over five tenths.
17:29
Marini jumps to the top of the leaderboard but there are fast times coming in.
17:27
Bez goes down!
Marco Bezzecchi has crashed at turn 12.
17:26
Vinales goes quickest by over two tenths and breaks into the 2m 3s bracket.
17:25
Vinales is on a flyer...
17:21
Miller gets it wrong again at turn 12 as he spectacularly slides his KTM into the left-hander but runs off the circuit.
17:18
Luca Marini nearly makes the same mistake as Miller at turn 12 as he runs off-track but remains aboard his Ducati.
17:17
Quartararo finds more time to improve his time but can't break under the 2m 4s barrier.
17:14
Immediate impact for Quartararo after fitting a new medium rear tyre. The Yamaha rider has gone top.
17:12
Miller has returned to pit lane and getting back to his feet immediately.
17:10
Jack Miller has crashed at turn 12.
17:07
It's been a much better start to the weekend for Fabio Quartararo who is currently fifth.
17:00
Rins had closed to within a tenth of Marquez but the Gresini Ducati rider goes even faster with a time of 2:04.222s.
16:55
What a lap from Marquez as he goes close to four tenths clear of Jorge Martin.
16:53
Lap cancelled for Fabio Quartararo as Alex Marquez currently leads the way.
16:51
Folger had smoke coming from the rear of his KTM as the rear tyre was covered in oil, prior to returning to pit lane.
16:49
The black and orange flag has come out for Jonas Folger already as there's a problem with his Tech 3 KTM.
16:47
FP1 is underway at COTA!
16:44
There's rain in the air at COTA but Practice 1 is set to start in dry conditions.