Hey there fellow Moto2™ fans! If you missed out on the action-packed Practice 2 in Qatar, fret not, because I've got you covered with all the deets. It was a nail-biting session following a rain-soaked Practice 1, but boy, did it deliver!
So, let's dive right in. The session kicked off with Zonta van der Goorbergh from RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP leading the charge. But hold onto your helmets, because as the clock wound down, Aron Canet from Fantic Racing decided to turn up the heat. He smashed the lap record with a jaw-dropping time of 1:57.176, clinching the top spot like a boss.
Hot on Canet's tail was Somkiat Chantra from IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia, who put on a stellar performance to secure second place. And let's not forget about Tony Arbolino from ELF Marc VDS Racing Team, who rounded up the top three, just 0.345 seconds adrift.
But hey, the excitement didn't end there. Fermin Aldeguer from Sync SpeedUp gave us a taste of his skills, snatching fourth place. And Ai Ogura from MT Helmets – MSI wasn't too far behind, locking in fifth place.
As for the rest of the pack, Zonta van der Goorbergh managed to hold onto sixth place, followed closely by Manuel Gonzalez from QJMOTOR Gresini Moto2™. Sergio Garcia from MT Helmets – MSI showcased some serious talent, securing eighth place. And let's give a shoutout to Darryn Binder from Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP and Celestino Vietti from Red Bull KTM Ajo for rounding up the top ten!
Now, let's address the elephant in the room – the red flag. Unfortunately, Jake Dixon from CFMOTO Aspar Team took a tumble at turn 13, bringing out the red flag early on. Looks like Dixon will have to battle it out in Q1 later today, alongside some big names like Filip Salac from ELF Marc VDS Racing Team and Joe Roberts from OnlyFans American Racing Team.
But fear not, Moto2™ aficionados! The excitement isn't over yet. Qualifying is just around the corner, scheduled for 17:45 local time (UTC +3) on Saturday. So, be sure to stay tuned to throttlechimp.co.uk for all the latest updates!
And there you have it – Canet stealing the show, Chantra and Arbolino hot on his heels, and plenty of thrills and spills along the way. Moto2™ never fails to disappoint, does it? Until next time, keep those engines revving! 🏍💨
