MotoGP: Combined Friday Practice Results, Acosta Leads The Finale

Ricardo Tormo - The curtain-raiser on the 2025 MotoGP season finale delivered pure adrenaline under sunny skies at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, where Pedro Acosta fired a warning shot for KTM's elusive maiden win. As the paddock bids farewell to a grueling campaign, Friday's practices packed drama—from record laps to a Moto2 title twist that has Diogo Moreira staring down Q1. With Valencia's tight, technical layout testing every nerve, the stage is set for a blockbuster weekend.

MotoGP: Acosta Edges Bezzecchi in Nail-Biter

Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) stamped his authority on the opener, clocking a blistering 1:29.240 to lead Friday's combined practices by a razor-thin 0.053s. The Spaniard, chasing that breakthrough victory after a string of podium heartbreaks, thrived on the RC16 despite early session delays from a Moto2 red flag.

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) shadowed him fiercely, crashing at Turn 4 but rebounding for P2 on the RS-GP. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) slotted into third, rounding out an Italian-Aprilia sandwich on the timesheets.

Defending champ Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) endured a frustrating day, plagued by bike gremlins and landing in 14th for Q1—his lowest Friday since Aragon. Meanwhile, Ai Ogura's (Trackhouse Racing) P5 debut impressed post-crash, while Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) led the Yamahas in sixth.

Notables: Augusto Fernandez's Yamaha V4 wild-card run exposed persistent issues but hinted at progress with a new chassis. Aleix Espargaro's Honda wildcard clocked competitive laps, eyeing 2026 upgrades.