MotoGP Misano: Foggia on form for Friday’s Moto3 action

Leopard’s Dennis Foggia was the man to beat at Misano World Circuit after setting a 1’41.608 in Moto3 Friday practice.

The Italian had maintained his command at the top of the times across both of the opening day’s two free practice sessions with teammate Tatsuki Suzuki narrowly denied by Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max’s Ayumu Sasaki in second.

A cloudy and overcast Adriatic Coast saw the action fire up at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on Friday morning. MT Helmets’ Diogo Moreira setting the initial leading pace before man of the moment Sasaki took over. The rookie quick to hit back as he advanced the pace once again with the pair continuing to battle on low 1’43 pace in the opening quarter.

Foggia sat in third at the halfway stage with teammate Suzuki two places behind. Sic58’s Riccardo Rossi putting his local knowledge to use in fourth with title challenger Izan Guevara rounding out the top six on the first of the Gaviota GasGas Aspars.

British riders John McPhee, Scott Ogden and Josh Whatley began their San Marino GP weekend from 15th, 23rd and 30th respectively in the initial FP1 times. Wildcard rider Harrison Voight commencing his Moto3 debut narrowly ahead of the first VisionTrack rider, the Australian showcasing a Simoncelli replica helmet as he got to grips with the world championship for the first time with the late-Italian’s family team.

Red Bull KTM’s Jaume Masia suffered a turn 15 highside as the final 15 minutes prepared. Foggia rising to take command with a 1’43.095 effort moments later. The Italian continued to lead the way as the session counted down, Guevara challenging as the pair circulated into the 1’42’s with Foggia striking for overall control thanks to a 1’42.504. Seconds later saw Sasaki deny