Australian Grand Prix live blog, updates and preview, Jack Miller, KTM, Phillip Island, Jorge Martin, Ducati, championship\u060c<\/p>\n
Drivers wake up to a clear, sunny Friday on picturesque Phillip Island in southern Victoria, eager to tackle one of the greatest circuits in world motorsport.<\/p>\n
They are advised to soak it in while they can, as everything could go downhill from here on.<\/p>\n
Today’s forecast with a maximum temperature of 23\u00b0C is as good as it gets. This evening the wind will pick up and clouds will build up over Western Port Bay.<\/p>\n
Watch all the 2023 MotoGP World Championship practices, qualifying and races live and ad-free during the races on Kayo. Sign up now and start<\/a> streaming instantly ><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Saturday will be wet. Sunday will be wetter. The wind should be strong enough to compromise the weekend.<\/p>\n But it’s a problem for the weekend. Today, riders will benefit from glorious sunny conditions to take advantage of this ribbon of tarmac and begin to stake their claim for the weekend.<\/p>\n The action begins with the opening practice for all classes this morning, but all eyes will be on MotoGP’s only timed practice session at 3:00 p.m. (AEDT), when 10 direct Q2 places will be up for grabs on Saturday.<\/p>\n FRIDAY SCHEDULE<\/b><\/p>\n Moto3 training 1: 9:00 a.m. (35 minutes)<\/p>\n Moto2 training 1: 9:50 a.m. (40 minutes)<\/p>\n MotoGP 1 free practice: 10:45 a.m. (45 minutes)<\/b><\/p>\n Moto3 2 training sessions: 1:15 p.m. (35 minutes)<\/p>\n Moto2 2 training: 2:05 p.m. (40 minutes)<\/p>\n MotoGP timed practice: 3:00 p.m. (80 minutes)<\/b><\/p>\n Difficult conditions at Phillip Island<\/a> expected | 00:45<\/p>\n MILLER \u201cQUIETLY CONFIDENT\u201d OF A GREAT RESULT<\/b><\/p>\n Jack Miller<\/a> begins the weekend with an optimistic mindset, with the Australian hoping KTM’s latest upgrade package will stand him in good stead for a big result at his home race.<\/p>\n KTM has moved from a steel chassis to an advanced carbon fiber frame in recent races, a major evolution in MotoGP research and development.<\/p>\n Ducati tried a similar concept that was abandoned last decade. The Italian team and most others use aluminum.<\/p>\n \u201cThe bike has been working really well lately,\u201d he said. \u201cI feel very comfortable.<\/p>\n \u201cI had good pace in Japan and Indonesia. I’m looking forward to moving forward on that this weekend and taking on some challenges. [the leaders].\u201d<\/p>\n You can read more about Miller’s thoughts ahead of his first home race in the premier class representing KTM here.<\/p>\n MARTIN, CONTAINING HIM IN THE TITLE, PUTS THE CRASH IN INDONESIA BEHIND HIM<\/b><\/p>\n It’s been a tough few days for title contender Jorge Martin on the trip from Lombok to Melbourne.<\/p>\n