2025 Americas MotoGP, COTA – Friday Practice Results

The 2025 Americas MotoGP at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, began with a day of mixed weather conditions, leading to varying practice results across the classe.

**MotoGP Friday Practice Results:**

 

In the premier MotoGP class, Ducati’s Marc Marquez led the combined practice times. After a crash in the wet Free Practice 1 (FP1), Marquez recovered in the afternoon’s Free Practice 2 (FP2) to set the fastest time. He finished 0.736 seconds ahead of Fabio Di Giannantonio of the VR46 team, with Franco Morbidelli, also from VR46, in third. The top five was completed by Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer, both riding for Gresini Racing.

 

**Moto2 Friday Practice Results:**

 

In Moto2, British rider Jake Dixon dominated the wet conditions during FP1, setting the fastest time. He was followed by Italy’s Tony Arbolino, with Spaniards Alonso López and Daniel Holgado rounding out the top four. López initially led with a time of 2:21.441 but was eventually surpassed by Dixon, who clocked in at 2:18.501.

 

**Moto3 Friday Practice Results:**

 

Specific times and positions for Moto3 riders were not detailed in the available sources. However, the practice sessions were influenced by the morning’s wet conditions and the subsequent drying track in the afternoon.

 

Overall, Friday’s practices at COTA showcased the riders’ adaptability to challenging weather conditions, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of racing.

 

Friday Practice Highlights from the 2025 Americas MotoGP