Daniel Holgago (Red Bull KTM Tech3) got his CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich off to the perfect start as bagged the top spot after setting a 1:48.889 in Practice 1. With rain forecast for the afternoon session, the Spaniard's effort may very well be enough to secure him the top spot overall. It was Jaume Masia (Leopard Racing) who got the closest to the Tech3 rider, just 0.036s away in P2, with his compatriot Ivan Ortola (Angeluss MTA Team) rounding out the top 3.
The World Championship leader strikes first at KTM's home! 🔝@daniholgado96 makes an early statement in Practice 1 👊#AustrianGP 🇦🇹 pic.twitter.com/ZnY1pICsR4
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) August 18, 2023
Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) took well to the Red Bull Ring finishing the session in P4 with the Brazilian Diogo Moreira (MT Helmets MSI) rounding out the top 5. Ayumu Sasaki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) was 0.379s off the pace as he finished Practice 1 in P6 ahead of the Silverstone victor leader David Alonso (GASGAS Aspar Team) who was looking strong from the off.
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Top 10:
1. Daniel Holgado (Red Bull KTM Tech3) – 1:41.899
2. Jaume Masia (Leopard Racing) +0.036
3. Ivan Ortola (Angeluss MTA Team) +0.203
4. Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) +0.358
5. Diogo Moreira (MT Helmets – MSI) +0.376
6. Ayumu Sasaki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) +0.379
7. David Alonso (GASGAS Aspar Team) +0.482
8. Ryusei Yamanaka (GASGAS Aspar Team) +0.644
9. Romano Fenati (Rivacold Snipers Team) +0.665
10. Scott Ogden (VisionTrack Racing Team) +0.686