Time: 11 July 2025, 08:45 UTC+0
Location: Sachsenring, Germany
The German MotoGP weekend launches with Free Practice 1 (FP1) at 08:45 UTC+0, followed by Practice (typically FP2) at 12:00 UTC+0 at the Sachsenring circuit. Dubbed “mini Nürburgring,” this 3.7km anticlockwise track features 10 consecutive left-hand corners that test tire endurance and rider stamina, with its signature “Waterfall” downhill section demanding precise bike control.
Reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) aims to optimize his Desmosedici GP25’s setup amid tight title rivalry with Jorge Martín (Pramac Ducati), who dominated the 2024 race here. Rookie phenom Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS) could challenge established stars like Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda), an 11-time Sachsenring winner, though Honda’s ongoing performance struggles add unpredictability.
Both sessions are critical for teams to refine aerodynamics and tire strategies ahead of Saturday’s qualifying, especially with the circuit’s abrasive surface accelerating left-side tire wear. Weather may also play a role, as Saxony’s variable summer conditions could force rapid setup adjustments during Practice.
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