Alvaro Carpe stormed to the top of the timesheets on the opening day of Moto3 action at Phillip Island ahead of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, sealing direct passage into Q2.
The Red Bull KTM Ajo rider initially headed out on track with the other Red Bull machines at the start of the session, but it was a late, blistering solo lap that propelled the Spanish talent to the summit with a 1' 35.292s lap time.
Local hero Joel Kelso came agonizingly close to the benchmark, finishing as the leading Honda representative for GRYD Racing, just 0.026s adrift of the pacesetter.
The early top three was rounded out by newly crowned champion Maximo Quiles, with the Aspar rider returning to the sharp end of the field following an extensive race simulation run.
The competitive Friday session also saw late drama with several fallers visiting the gravel trap, including David Munoz who slipped off his bike late in the day. Read our in-depth analysis to stay updated on the grid progression ahead of qualifying.
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