17:20
Martin is back aboard his machine and going again for another fast lap.
Jorge Martin, MotoGP, Grand Prix of the Americas, 12 April
Americas MotoGP at COTA: Sprint race as it happened
Live updates from qualifying and the sprint race at the Americas MotoGP in COTA.
Jorge Martin led the way heading into qualifying and confirmed his status as the early favourite after smashing the lap record on Friday.
But close behind him is Maverick Vinales who enjoyed a very strong Friday at COTA. Vinales later secured pole position as Martin crashed twice in Q2.
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After their incident in Portimao, Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia were third and fourth, respectively during second practice. in Qualifying, Marquez claimed third behind Vinales and Acosta, while Bagnaia was fourth again.
13 Apr 2024
17:19
Jorge Martin is down at turn 11. A huge shock early on in Q2.
17:15
The shootout for pole is underway at COTA!
17:06
Binder is out of qualifying as Miller advances alongside Alex Marquez.
17:06
A very difficult qualifying for Quartararo ends with a tumble at turn one.
17:05
Miller goes fastest ahead of Marquez but Binder is only sixth and in trouble.
17:01
The final runs of Q1 are underway. Oliveira and Marquez are the riders set to advance as it stands.
16:58
Miguel Oliveira has gone quickest which has pushed Alex Rins outside the top two.
16:56
Binder has returned to pit lane. Alex Marquez is fastest as it stands.
16:54
Brad Binder has crashed. A nightmare for the KTM rider.
16:52
Brad Binder and Jack Miller are the favourites to advance along with Alex Marquez who is also in Q1.
16:50
It's time for Q1 at the Americas MotoGP.
16:42
Acosta claims top spot in FP2 ahead of Bagnaia who found time late on.
16:40
It doesn't look like any changes will take place at the top of the timings as Acosta leads Marc Marquez and Vinales with less than a minute remaining.
16:34
Brilliant lap time from Pedro Acosta as the rookie goes quickest by over three tenths.
16:33
Alex Marquez jumps up to second spot making it five Ducatis in the top six.
16:28
Big moment for Brad Binder at turn 15. The factory KTM rider is currently 11th.
16:26
We have a new leader at the top of the leaderboard and it's Vinales, who was blisteringly quick on day-one.
16:21
Make it Martin at the front as the championship leader finds over a tenth on Marquez.
16:21
Marquez improves again to extend his lead at the top.
16:16
Marc Marquez is setting out his intention early as he goes fastest from Jack Miller.
16:11
Free Practice 2 at COTA is underway as Pedro Acosta heads out immediately.
15:59
Jorge Martin heads into qualifying and sprint race day as the early favourite alongside Maverick Vinales, following his new all-time lap record.
15:51
Good afternoon and welcome to day-two of the Americas MotoGP at COTA. Coming up at 16:10 is the final Free Practice ahead of MotoGP qualifying.
