Australian MotoGP, Phillip Island, how to watch, start time, full schedule, live stream, championship standings, Jack Miller, latest, updates

Australian MotoGP, Phillip Island, how to watch, start time, full schedule, live stream, championship standings, Jack Miller, latest, updates،

Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia expects Australian MotoGP star Jack Miller to be “very strong” as the competition heads to Phillip Island on Sunday.

Bagnaia, who is winless in Australia, will try to extend his 16-point lead over second-placed Jorge Martin in the championship standings.

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But he will also need to keep an eye on Miller on the track, as the latter seeks to erase his memory of his 2022 race at Phillip Island after being forced to retire following a crash.

“I think he (Jack Miller) will be very strong,” Bagnaia said.

“He loves racing at home, like all drivers, and it’s very motivating for him.

“Last year it was very competitive, but unfortunately it fell off.

“But I think this year KTM will be very strong.”

Although he hasn’t enjoyed success on Australian soil, Bagnaia is excited to race on a track he considers one of the fastest in the competition.

“I really like the speed of the track,” Bagnaia said.

“It’s incredibly fast and in two or three places it’s very scary.

“But everyone knows how nice it is to ride there.

“I love the third corner, it’s one of the best corners in the world.”

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HOW TO WATCH

Australian motorsport fans will be able to follow every moment of the Australian Grand Prix LIVE on Fox Sports Channel 506 and Kayo Sports.

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START TIME

The Australian Grand Prix begins on Sunday at 2pm AEDT.

SCHEDULE (ALL HOURS AEDT)

Friday October 20

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Free practice n°1

3:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.: Practice

Saturday October 21

10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.: Free practice n°2

10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.: Qualification n°1

11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Qualification n°2

3 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.: Sprint race (13 laps)

Sunday October 22